HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002-109 RESOLUTION 2002-109
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY,
FLORIDA, SUPPORTING THE REAPPOINTMENT OF
JEAN L. KLINE, B.S.N., M.P.H., AS THE INDIAN RIVER
COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT ADMINISTRATOR.
WHEREAS, Jean L. Kline, B.S.N., M.P.H., has served well and faithfully the
people of the State of Florida and of Indian River County as the Indian River County
Health Department Administrator since December 12, 1995; and
WHEREAS, Jean L. Kline, B.S.N., M.P.H., has effectively managed the Indian
River County Health Department with skill and professionalism, earning the confidence
and respect of patients, medical professionals, and elected officials alike; and
WHEREAS, during her tenure as the Indian River County Health Department
Administrator, Jean L. Kline, B.S.N., M.P.H., has developed and cultivated an effective
and productive rapport with Indian River County officials; and
WHEREAS, Jean Kline, B.S.N., M.P.H., has received four pages of
commendations on the operation of the Indian River County Health Department in its
Quality Improvement Review with the State, and has been described by the Deputy
State Health Officer as having "the best" County Health Department in the State of
Florida; and
WHEREAS, Jean L. Kline, B.S.N., M.P.H., is a credit to her profession, having
received commendations for such projects as the Gifford Neighborhood Survey Team,
integration of mental health services with primary care visits, expansion of the dental
clinic, a 98% acceptance rate among new parents in a newborn mentoring program,
interpreter services, and the "We Care" volunteer physician program; and
WHEREAS, Jean L. Kline's overall appraisal was "Excellent" on her Selected
Exempt Service Professional Employee Performance Appraisal for the rating period
January, 2001, to January, 2002, and her strengths were stated as follows: "Ms. Kline
has done many activities to foster the mission of the department within Indian River
County. She has an excellent working relationship with her county commission and has
fostered partnership development within the county to improve health outcomes in the
community. She works closely with many organizations as [she] serves on numerous
boards. She is to be commended for her tremendous emotional presence. Ms. Kline
continuously looks for ways to foster improvements in her CHD among staff and clients.
She volunteers for many activities which are sponsored by the department."; and
WHEREAS, the reappointment of Jean L. Kline, B.S.N., M.P.H., as the Indian
River County Health Department Administrator would enable Ms. Kline to continue her
good work on behalf of the citizens of the State of Florida and of Indian River County,
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RESOLUTION 2002-109
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Indian River
County, Florida, as follows:
1. The Board of County Commissioners strongly supports the reappointment
of Jean L. Kline, B.S.N., M.P.H., as the Indian River Health Department Administrator.
2. The Clerk to the Board of County Commissioners is directed to send
certified copies of this Resolution to Jeb Bush, Governor of the State of Florida, and to
John 0. Agwunobi, M.D., M.B.A., Secretary, Florida Department of Health.
The resolution was moved for adoption by Commissioner Adams, and the motion
was seconded by Commissioner Ginn, and, upon being put to a vote, the vote was as
follows:
Chairman Kenneth R. Macht Aye
Vice Chairman Caroline D. Ginn Aye
Commissioner Fran B. Adams Aye
Commissioner Arthur R. Neuberger Aye
`; .. ,Commissioner Thomas S. Lowther Aye
The Chairm nrdoh declared the resolution duly passed and adopted this
3rd day of De'. 0 ;
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0 *,.•*: , ,, ,� BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Attest Jon ` ° ' INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA
By By
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'�. , K nneth R. Macht, Chairman
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JEFFREY K. BARTON
Clerk to the Board z
1840 25th Street
Vero Beach, Florida 32960-3394 F�OR10�'
December 9, 2002
Telephone:(561)567-8000
Ext.432 or 436
CERTIFIED MAIL—RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Governor Jeb Bush
The Capitol
Tallahassee, FL 32399-0001
Re: Jean L. Kline, B.S.N., M.P.H.
Indian River County Health Department Administrator
Dear Sir:
Enclosed herein please find a certified copy of Indian River County's Resolution 2002-109
supporting the reappointment of Ms. Kline as the Indian River County Health Department
Administrator.
Very truly yours,
J. K. BARTON
CLERK TO THE BOARD
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Enclosure
C: John O. Agwunobi, M.D., M.B.A.
Secretary, Department of Health
4052 Cypress Way
Tallahassee, FL 32399
C: Kenneth R. Macht, Chairman
Board of County Commissioners
C: Ms. Jean L. Kline, Administrator
Health Department