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AUSTIN TRAVIS COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH COMMISSION Wednesday, May 6th, 2026 AUSTIN TRAVIS COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, May 6th, 2026 The Austin Travis County Public Health Commission convened in a regular meeting on Wednesday, May 6th, 2026, at 301 West 2nd Street in Austin, Texas. Chair Natalie Poindexter called the Austin Travis County Public Health Commission Meeting to order at 2:35 pm. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Natalie Poindexter, Chair Chris Crookham Jawad Ali Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Cara Dahlhausen, Vice Chair Martha Lujan Jacob Whitty William Rice Board Members/Commissioners Absent: None Ex-Officio and Staff in Attendance: Adrienne Sturrup, Director, Austin Public Health Dr. Desmar Walkes, Austin/Travis County Public Health Authority Alicia Ramirez, Government Affairs, Central Health Dani Romero, Staff Liaison, Austin Public Health Juanita Jackson, Staff Liaison, Austin Public Health Ex-Officio and Staff in Attendance Remotely: None Ex-Officio and Staff Absent: Ana Almaguel Perla Cavazos Megan Cermak PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Nicholas Littlejohn raised urgent safety and maintenance concerns regarding the Dove Springs Public Health Clinic. He reported a lack of facility upkeep, noting holes in the walls, potholes, debris like needles and diapers in the parking lot, missing restroom sharps containers, and the alleged use of banned Glyphosate. Additionally, Mr. Littlejohn highlighted critical security issues, including an adjacent encampment where individuals with weapons have reportedly harassed clinic staff, and noted operational problems with broken electric vehicle charging stations and outdated information. He concluded by stating he has compiled a complete list of these ongoing issues for the Commission's review. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Austin Travis County Public Health Commission regular meeting on May 6th, 2026. The minutes for the regular meeting of April 1st, 2026, were approved on Commissioner William Rice’s motion, Commissioner Chris Crookham’s second on a 7-0 vote. DISCUSSION ITEMS 1. Presentation and demonstration of RADD Platform by APH staff. The presentation was made by Phillip Bays, Christopher Collins and Brian Morris. 2. Receive updates from commissioners on assigned action items. Discussed. 3. Discuss draft recommendation “Sexual Health Funding” created by Commissioner Jacob Whitty. Commissioner Whitty presented the draft recommendation. Commissioners and ex- officio’s provided input and proposed changes. Commissioner Whitty will take input and rework the recommendation. 4. Discuss draft recommendation “Heat-Related Illness Prevention for Outdoor Workers”. Commissioner Dahlhausen presented the draft recommendation. Commissioners and ex-officio’s provided input and proposed changes. Commissioner Whitty will take input and rework the recommendation. 5. Discuss commissioner terms. Discussed. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 6. Discuss and approve “Bridging Public Health Funding” recommendation created by Commissioner Chris Crookham. Commissioner Crookham presented final draft of the recommendation. Commissioners and ex-officio’s proposed additional changes to the final draft before being able to vote for approval. No action was taken. 2 7. Approve commission bylaws. The motion to approve the updated bylaws for the commission was approved on Commissioner Rice’s motion, Commissioner Ali’s second on a 7-0 vote. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 8. 9. 10. 11. Discuss Dove Springs Community Center Discuss partnership with Communities in Schools of Central Texas Vote on final drafts for all three recommendations Plan remainder meetings in FY 2026. ADJOURNMENT Chair Natalie Poindexter adjourned the meeting at 4:15 p.m. without objection. 3