Roll Call: Treva Aud, David Barker, Martin Duffy, Lavon Henshaw, Dwight Howton, Judy Humphrey, Kerry Jones, Becky Mitchell, Mike Ray, Art Saunders, Lisa Smith, Gretchen Sutton, Jan Thaxton and Ray Smith.

Election of Officers:
President: Motion by Kerry Jones; seconded by Lavon Henshaw to nominate Jan Thaxton for President. Art Saunders made the motion to close nominations and Lisa Smith seconded the motion. Jan Thaxton was elected President from Saline County.
Vice President: Motion by Lisa Smith; seconded by David Barker to nominate Treva Aud for Vice President. Martin Duffy made the motion to close nominations and Kerry Jones seconded the motion. Treva Aud was elected Vice President from Gallatin County.
Secretary: Motion by Art Saunders; seconded by Ray Smith to nominate Mike Ray for Secretary. Kerry Jones made the motion to close nominations and Dwight Howton seconded the motion. Mike Ray was elected Secretary from White County.

Approval of June 18, 2007 Board Meeting Minutes: Motion by Kerry Jones; seconded by Judy Humphrey to approve the June 18, 2007 board meeting minutes. All aye.

Approval of July 2007 CQI minutes: Motion by Lavon Henshaw; seconded by Art Saunders to approve the July 2007 CQI minutes. All aye.

Treasurer's Report: Motion by Mike Ray; seconded by Judy Humphrey to approve the June 2007 treasurer's report. Roll call vote taken with Treva Aud, David Barker, Martin Duffy, Lavon Henshaw, Dwight Howton, Judy Humphrey, Kerry Jones, Becky Mitchell, Mike Ray, Art Saunders, Lisa Smith, Gretchen Sutton, and Ray Smith voting yes. Vote was 13 yes and 0 no. Motion carried.

Finance Committee Report: Motion by Lisa Smith; seconded by Treva Aud to approve the July 16, 2007 finance committee report. Roll call vote taken with Treva Aud, David Barker, Martin Duffy, Lavon Henshaw, Dwight Howton, Judy Humphrey, Kerry Jones, Becky Mitchell, Mike Ray, Art Saunders, Lisa Smith, Gretchen Sutton, and Ray Smith voting yes.
Vote was 13 yes and 0 no. Motion carried.

CEO Report: Angie presented her annual report and also informed the board that she had been appointed to the Delta Regional Leadership Institute as the health care representative.

New Business:
4. Approve By-Laws: Motion by Lavon Henshaw; seconded by Judy Humphrey to the By-Laws for the EHD Board of Directors. Roll call vote taken with Treva Aud, David Barker, Martin Duffy, Lavon Henshaw, Dwight Howton, Judy Humphrey, Kerry Jones, Becky Mitchell, Mike Ray, Art Saunders, Lisa Smith, Gretchen Sutton and Ray Smith. Vote was 13 yes and 0 no. Motion carried.

6. Board Strategic Goals: The board discussed and put together a draft of the strategic goals.

Motion at 8:00 p.m by Ray Smith; seconded by Lavon Henshaw to go into executive session under 2 ( C ) 1 of the open meetings act to discuss personnel and litigation. Roll call vote taken with Treva Aud, David Barker, Martin Duffy, Lavon Henshaw, Dwight Howton, Judy Humphrey, Kerry Jones, Becky Mitchell, Mike Ray, Art Saunders, Lisa Smith, Gretchen Sutton and Ray Smith voting yes. Vote was 13 yes and 0 no. Motion carried.

Motion at 8:35 p.m by Mike Ray; seconded by Lisa Smith to come out of executive session. Roll call vote taken with Treva Aud, David Barker, Martin Duffy, Lavon Henshaw, Dwight Howton, Judy Humphrey, Kerry Jones, Becky Mitchell, Mike Ray, Art Saunders, Lisa Smith, Gretchen Sutton and Ray Smith voting yes. Vote was 13 yes and 0 no. Motion carried.

Motion at 8:45 p.m by Martin Duffy; seconded by Treva Aud to adjourn. All aye.

Minutes by Tammy Karnes

The next meeting will be August 21, 2007.

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Jan Thaxton, President
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Treva Aud, Vice President
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Mike Ray, Secretary