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Committee on Health and Education

Wednesday, February 17, 2016 · 2:30 PM AM · Council Chamber

TL;DR

The Health and Education Committee met to discuss and approve two key items: a reimagining program by KentuckianaWorks and a resolution to accept public health funding. The meeting lasted about an hour and approved both agenda items, with funding going towards public health laboratory testing.

Key Decisions

  • KentuckianaWorks Reimaging Program Passed
  • Public Health Laboratory Funding ($37,309) Passed
Agenda PDF Minutes PDF

Agenda

  1. Roll Call

    Chair Person Woolridge introduced the members and non-members present. A quorum was established.

  2. Supporting Staff

    Sarah Martin, Jefferson County Attorney's Office

  3. Clerk

    Mary Whitlock, CKMC

  4. page break
  5. Call to Order

    Chair Person Woolridge called the meeting to order at 2:35 p.m.

  6. Roll Call
  7. Special Discussion
  8. 1. Michael Gritton, Topic: Reimaging Program
    Discussion Item
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    Michael Gritton, KentuckianaWorks, spoke to the item and gave a PowerPoint Presentation

  9. Pending Legislation
  10. 2. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $37,309 FROM THE ASSOCIATION OF PUBLIC HEALTH LABORATORIES (APHL) FOR EXPANDED ACCESS TO INTERFERON GAMMA RELEASE ASSAY (IGRA) TO BE ADMINISTERED BY PUBLIC HEALTH & WELLNESS.
    Resolution
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    A motion was made by Council Member Welch, seconded by Council Member Shanklin, that this Resolution be recommended for approval. Dr. Leslie Wolf, Louisville Metro Health and Wellness, spoke to the item. Without objection, the primary sponsor agreed to add Council Member Woolridge as an additional sponsor. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Resolution was sent to the Consent Calendar.

  11. Adjournment

    Without objection, the meeting adjourned at 3:45 p.m. *NOTE: Items sent to the Consent Calendar or Old Business will be heard before the full Council at the Metro Council Meeting on February 25, 2016.

  12. Note: Agendas are followed at the discretion of the Chair Person. While an item may be listed, it does not mean all items will be heard and/or acted upon by the Committee.