The Board of Directors held their regularly scheduled meeting on May 22, 2006 at the Ridgway office. President, Lisa Smith called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.

Roll Call: Treva Aud, Martin Duffy, Terry Golden, Kerry Jones, Becky Mitchell, Art Saunders, Ray Smith, Gretchen Sutton, Jan Thaxton and Lisa Smith

Absent: Kathy Bramlet, Carey Harbison, Lavon Henshaw, Judy Humphrey and Mike Ray

Approval of April 27, 2006 Board Meeting Minutes: Motion by Ray Smith; seconded by Terry Golden to approve the April 27, 2006 board meeting minutes. All aye.

Approval of May 2006 Continuous Quality Improvement Minutes: Motion by Treva Aud; seconded by Terry Golden to approve the May 2006 CQI minutes. All aye.

Treasurer's Report: Motion by Kerry Jones; seconded by Terry Golden to approve the April 2006 treasurer's report. Roll call taken with Treva Aud, Martin Duffy, Terry Golden, Kerry Jones, Becky Mitchell, Art Saunders, Ray Smith, Gretchen Sutton, Jan Thaxton voting yes. Vote was 9 yes and 0 no. Motion carried.

Finance Committee Report: This committee met at 6:45 to approve one purchase order in the amount of $1093.50 for Rochelle Wilkerson to attend the Incredible Years training in Seattle, Washington, November 1-3, 2006.

Policy Committee Report: Motion by Kerry Jones; seconded by Gretchen Sutton to approve the Computer Generated Signature Certifications Policy. Roll call vote taken with Treva Aud, Martin Duffy, Terry Golden, Kerry Jones, Becky Mitchell, Art Saunders, Ray Smith, Gretchen Sutton, and Jan Thaxton. Vote was 9 yes and 0 no. Motion carried. CEO Report: Angie gave her CEO report. - EHD hosted the 8th annual golf tournament. The proceeds were approximately $800 after the scholarships, fees and prizes. - The agency picnic will be Friday, June 2 at Karel Park - There was a DCFS Counseling Contract monitoring site visit on April 28. - Staff participated and attended the Saline County Meth Forum on May 1. - There was a substance abuse prevention site visit on May 16. - EHD will see an increase in funding for the Local Health Protection grant but we do not know how much yet. - Tire pick-ups will be held in the three counties in June. - Environmental Health staff have begun the West Nile Surveillance program for 2006 - EHD will be receiving $15,000 for Pandemic Flu planning. - CEO job description and benefit package was included in the packet. - Need negotiation committee for union negotiations. Lisa, Jan and Ray will continue on this committee. Page 2/EHD Board/5-22-06

Program Reports: Megan Jackson reported on the Teen REACH program at the Gallatin County School. It's an after school program for grades 5th thru 8th. They have a summer program as well with lots of activities planned.

Motion at 7:30 p.m by Terry Golden; seconded by Art Saunders to go into executive session under 2 (C) 1 of the open meetings act for personnel and litigation. Roll call vote taken with Treva Aud, Martin Duffy, Terry Golden, Kerry Jones, Becky Mitchell, Art Saunders, Ray Smith, Gretchen Sutton and Jan Thaxton voting yes. Vote was 9 yes and 0 no. Motion carried.

Motion at 8:00 p.m by Gretchen Sutton; seconded by Martin Duffy to come out of executive session. Roll call vote taken with Treva Aud, Martin Duffy, Terry Golden, Kerry Jones, Becky Mitchell, Art Saunders, Ray Smith, Gretchen Sutton, and Jan Thaxton voting yes. Vote was 9 yes and 0 no. Motion carried.

Motion at 8:01 p.m by Terry Golden; seconded by Art Saunders to adjourn. All aye.

The next meeting will be June 22, 2006 at the Eldorado office.

Minutes by Tammy Karnes

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Lisa Smith, President

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Ray Smith, Vice President

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Jan Thaxton, Secretary