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 fee for those services as well as no service fee for emergency personnel, firefighters, etc. Mrs. Hayes presented this information to the board for them to think about the possibility of incorporating a fee for services. The board gave some feedback with more discussion to follow at a future meeting.

'''VII. Environmental Health Update'''

Mr. Wayne Jones, Environmental Health Supervisor, updated the board on the effects to wells and septic systems from the Highway 64 Project (see handout following the minutes). Mr. Jones stated that staff will be spending a lot of time and effort issuing abandonment permits/septic system permits. Dr. Hill asked if staff will be able to meet the demands of this project. Mr. Jones stated that it will be possible but hectic. Mr. Jones has a planned consultation with a regional soil specialist to evaluate certain properties and locate systems. An expected end date for the expansion project is summer of 2019.

'''VIII. Mid-Year Financial Reports'''

Mrs. Susan Hayes presented mid-year financial reports for the board’s review. There was some discussion across the board. Mrs. Hayes stated that we are looking at including another health educator in an existing position for the FY 16-17 budget due to increasing contract demands and community involvement.

'''IX. Health Director’s Report'''

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 * Mrs. Hayes informed the board of plans to utilize $20,000 in Ebola grant funds to enhance response in case of an Ebola outbreak. The health department bought a new vaccine freezer, repaired a vaccine refrigerator and plans to renovate the negative pressure isolation room.