Williamson County Board of Health Meeting

Wednesday, January 11, 2023, 1:30 p.m.
Scott D. Evan Conference Room
355 Texas Avenue, Round Rock, TX 78664

Board of Health Directors
Chris Copple (Cedar Park, 12/24) Jeffery Jenkins (Taylor, 12/23)
Leigh Wallace (Georgetown, 12/25) Kathy Pierce, Chair (County, 12/25)
Bob Farley (Hutto, 12/25) Ed Tydings (County, 12/23)
Robert Powers (Leander/Liberty Hill, 12/24) Caroline Hilbert, Executive Director
Laurie Hadley (Round Rock, 12/24)

Agenda
Call regular session to order
1) Pledge of Allegiance
2) Roll Call
3) Acknowledge staff and visitors; hear any comments. This will be the only opportunity for public comment. The Williamson County and Cities Health District (“WCCHD”) invites comments on any matter affecting the WCCHD, whether on the agenda or not. Speakers should limit their comments to two minutes. Note that members of the Board may not comment at the meeting about matters that are not on the agenda.

CONSENT AGENDA
The Consent Agenda includes items considered to be routine that the Board of Health may act on with one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless requested by a Board Member, in which event the item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered on the Regular Agenda. (Item 4-5)

4. Approval of minutes, Regular Meeting, 12/14/22
5. Review of 2022 Board of Health Summary of Actions Taken

REGULAR AGENDA

6. Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on WCCHD COVID-19 After Action Report
7. Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on WCCHD Holiday Policy
8. Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on WCCHD Policy Development and Promulgation Policy
9. Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on DSHS Texas Public Health Fellowship Positions – Injury Surveillance Specialist & Records Information Specialist
10. Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on grant applications, including HHS 2023 Evidence-based Falls Prevention Program, NACCHO Strengthening Disability Inclusion Efforts, and CDC Prevention and Control of Vector-borne Diseases
11. Executive Director’s Report

EXECUTIVE SESSION

12. The Williamson County Board of Health may convene in closed Executive Session to discuss pending or contemplated litigation, settlement matters other confidential attorney-client legal matters (EXECUTIVE SESSION as per VTCA Govt. Code sec. 551.071 consultation with attorney), and any other matters permitted by the Texas Open Meetings Act to be discussed in closed Executive Session, including the following:
    1. Litigation or claims or potential litigation or claims against WCCHD or by WCCHD, including claims by former Executive Director Derrick Neal.
    2. Status Update-Pending Cases or Claims; including Cause No. 22-1710-C26, Williamson County and Cities Health District v. Derrick Neal; in the 26TH Judicial District Court, Williamson County, Texas.
    3. Employee/personnel related matters.
    4. Other confidential attorney-client matters, including contract and certain matters related to WCCHD defense issues in which the duty of the attorney to the governmental body within the attorney/client relationship clearly conflicts with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code.
    5. Consultation with attorneys regarding EEOC Charge of Discrimination 451-2021-02587: Derrick Neal v. Williamson County and Cities Health District and investigation of claims and conduct of former Executive Director Derrick Neal.

REGULAR AGENDA

13. Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on pending or contemplated litigation, settlement matters and other legalmatters, including the following:
    1. Litigation or claims or potential litigation or claims against WCCHD or by WCCHD, including claims by former Executive Director Derrick Neal.
    2. Status Update-Pending Cases or Claims; including Cause No. 22-1710-C26, Williamson County and Cities Health District v. Derrick Neal; in the 26TH Judicial District Court, Williamson County, Texas.
    3. Employee/personnel related matters.
    4. Other confidential attorney-client matters, including contract and certain matters related to WCCHD defense issues in which the duty of the attorney to the governmental body within the attorney/client relationship clearly conflicts with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code.
    5. EEOC Charge of Discrimination 451-2021-02587: Derrick Neal v. Williamson County and Cities Health District and investigation of claims and conduct of former Executive Director Derrick Neal.
14. Adjourn

The next meeting is tentatively scheduled for Wednesday, February 8, 2023, 1:30 p.m. at 355 Texas Ave., Round Rock, TX 78664.

Certification
I certify that the above notice of a regular Board of Health meeting was posted in the main entrance of the Health District office at 355 Texas Ave., Round Rock, Texas before January 6, 2023, at 6:00 PM and remained posted for at least 72 continuous hours preceding the scheduled time of said meeting.
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Dr. Caroline Hilbert, Executive Director
This Regular Session may be recessed at any time to convene an Executive Session for any purpose authorized by the Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 551, or by Texas Government Code Section 418.183. Any subject discussed in executive session may be subject to action during the open meeting.