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FOOD SERVICE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
July 6,2004
Corpus Christi-Nueces County Public Health District
Administration Conference Room
Members Present: John Denson, William Schroeder, Suzanne Gilliam, and
D.W. Haven
Members Absent: Robert Ard and Carlos Moreno
Staff Present: Larry Jones,Dr. Michael Silvers, and Mike Hacker
Meeting was called to order at 2:15 p.m.
Mr. Schroeder, Chairman,welcomed the group and began the meeting.
A recorded tape of this meeting is kept in the health department library for review.
A motion was made and seconded to excuse Robert Ard because of illness.
Minutes of the May 4, 2004 meeting were approved as written by the board.
Board Business
Brief discussion occurred among the members regarding the"A"Restaurant Rating
• Ordinance. The final draft was not available for the Food Service Advisory Committee to
review. Dr. Michael Silvers,Public Health Director, stated he would visit with Margie
Rose,Assistant City Manager, about the lack of progress on the proposed ordinance from
the City Legal Department.
Technology Update
Don Inkster, Inkster Information Technology,presented an update to the committee
members on the new technology being implemented in Environmental Health. He
explained what he had done thus far in programming the prototype PDA(Personal Data
Assistant). A live demonstration will occur on July 12, 2004 to selected health
department staff.
Environmental Manager's Report
Larry Jones reviewed and commented on his written report to the committee.
Director of Public Health's Report
Dr. Silvers briefed the committee members on the current situation in Nueces County for
performing food service inspections. The Nueces County Attorney has determined that
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the Corpus Christi-Nueces County Public Health District does not have the authority to
permit nor inspect food service establishments in Nueces County and surrounding
communities. Until which time a new order is approved by county commissioners, the
Retail Foods Division,Texas Department of Health, will perform this function.
Notification is going out to all food service facilities of this situation.
Old Business: None
New Business: The last topic concerned the proposed fee increases by the Corpus
Christi City Council regarding fee increases for food service establishment health
permits. The city Budget Office is recommending increases for approval during a July
council meeting.
Next Meeting: The next meeting will be held on September 7, 2004 at 2:00 p.m. in the
Administration Conference Room at the Corpus Christi-Nueces County Public Health
District, 1702 Horne Road.
Adjournment: A motion was made and seconded to adjourn meeting at 3:07 p.m.
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