03/05/1997
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Mr. Keith Elmore, Chairman, called the regular business meeting of the New Hanover
County Board of Health (NHCBH) to order at 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 5,1997,
in the Carl Thomas Durham Auditorium, New Hanover County Health Department,
Wilmington, North Carolina.
Members Present:
W. Keith Elmore, RPh, Chairman
Mary King Dean, Vice Chairman
Mary Lou Alford, RN
Thomas V. Clancy, MD
Michael E. Goins, OD
Robert G. Greer
Dennis L. Jackson, DVM
William O'Kelly Jewell, DDS
Anne Braswell Rowe
William T. Steuer, PE, RLS
Estelle G. Whitted, RN
Members Absent:
Others Present:
Robert S. (Bob) Parker, Health Director
Frances F. De Vane, Recording Secretary
Invocation:
Dr. Michael Goins gave the invocation.
Minutes:
Mr. Elmore called for corrections to the minutes of February 5, 1997. The minutes were
approved as presented by the Board of Health.
Recognitions:
Staff Recognitions
Mr. Parker recognized the following health department employees:
Years of Service Award
10 Years Service Award
Dottie Gillies, Clerical Specialist I, Communicable Disease
Class Act Award
Eleanor (Beth) W. Jones, Director Communicable Disease, Chair, 1996 New
Hanover County United Way Campaign
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Mr. Parker congratulated Mrs. Jones for a successful New Hanover County United Way
Campaign. Proceeds were more than $40,000 exceeding the county's goal of $32,750. I
On January 28, 1997, the New Hanover County Commissioners presented to Mrs. Jones
a certificate, a county mug, and awarded her a day of personal leave.
Department Focal:
March Is National Nutrition Month
Mrs. Marie Warren, Nutrition Director, presented a department focal entitled March is
National Nutrition Month. It is sponsored by the American Dietetic Association and its
slogan is "All Foods Can Fit - Eat Right America. 11 Mrs. Warren presented The Food Guide
Pyramid. She emphasized healthy eating means eat all foods in variety, balance, and
moderation. Physical activity is most important to a healthy lifestyle.
Committee Reports:
Budget Committee
Mrs. Mary Dean, Chairman, Budget Committee, reported the Budget Committee met on
February 10,1997. Board members have reviewed assigned program budgets with health I
department division directors. Mrs. Dean announced the Executive Committee approved
the FY 1997-98 Budget Request on February 10 with the following modifications:
Addition:
Administration - Ramp
$80,000
Deletions:
SalarieslWages
Family Planning - Clinical Clerical Assistant - $24,201
Animal Control Services - Animal Control Officer - $27,585
- Animal Control Clerical Assistant - $23,134
Capital Outlay
Animal Control Services
Generator
1 Truck
Change other 2 Trucks to 2 wheel drive
Reduce $40,000 for 2 Trucks to $30,000
$15,000
20,000
10,000
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The total adjusted Budget Request FY 98 is $7,192,439. This is an increase of $52,175
from the Budgeted FY 97 amount of $7,140,264. Revenues through federal and state
grants, fees, Medicaid, and other sources increased by $39,372. The net increased cost
to New Hanover County is $12,803. Salaries and market/merit adjustments are not
included in this budget request.
Mr. Steuer expressed concern regarding the deletion of the two above Animal Control
Services positions given the current rabies problem. Mr. Elmore stated the Animal Control
Services Ad Hoc Committee is addressing the manpower shortage and solutions to assist
the Animal Control Services staff. Dr. Jackson stated that the ACS Ad Hoc Committee
is addressing the rabid animal problem in New Hanover County.
Ms. Smith explained the budget process. During May the health department will receive
the County Manager's Recommended Budget. Ms. Smith explained there will be revisions
to the original Budget Request which are to be presented to the Board of Health. It will
then go to the New Hanover County Commissioners for approval.
Executive Committee
Mr. Elmore, Chairman, Executive Committee, reported that the Executive Committee met
at 6:00 p.m. on February 10. Items to be discussed are on today's Board of Heath agenda.
Unfinished Business:
New Business:
Appointment of Applicant to Animal Control Services Advisory Committee
Mr. Elmore informed the Board there are two applicants for the veterinarian position for
appointment to the Animal Control Services Advisory Committee. Applicants are G.
Robert Weedon, DVM, and Melody C. Speck, DVM. The Animal Control Services Advisory
Committee (ACS) recommended to the Board of Health the appointment of Melody C.
Speck, DVM.
Mr. Elmore recommended from the Executive Committee for the Board of Health to
approve the appointment of Melody C. Speck, DVM, to the ACS Advisory Committee.
MOTION: Mr. Elmore moved from the Executive Committee for the Board of Health to
approve the appointment of Melody C. Speck, DVM, to the Animal Control Services
Advisory Committee. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
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N.C. Public Health Association - Wood Endowment Presentation of Contribution
from North Carolina Restaurant Association
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On behalf of the North Carolina Restaurant Association, Mr. John Coble, President-Elect,
Association for North Carolina Boards of Health, presented a $500 donation to Mr. Parker
for the North Carolina Public Health Association (NCPHA) Wood Endowment. On behalf
of the Wood Endowment Committee, Mr. Parker thanked Mr. Coble and the North Carolina
Restaurant Association for this contribution to the Wood Endowment.
Mr. Parker explained the Wood Endowment Fund is a Public Health Association project.
The goal is to raise $100,000 to support the speakers for the NCPHA Annual Meeting.
Income from the interest earned will pay for the speakers. Mr. Parker, Chair 1994 - 1996,
stated donations and pledges now equal $75,000. The endowment honors Dr. Thomas
Fanning Wood, Father of North Carolina Public Health, and Dr. Edward Jenner Wood,
Wilmington physicians. Mr. Parker thanked Mr. Coble and the N. C. Restaurant for its
contribution of $500.
Request for Increase in Fees for Kindergarten Health Assessment
Mr. Elmore recommended from the Executive Committee for the Board of Health to
approve the increase for Kindergarten Health Assessment Fees as follows:
Rate of Pay
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Current Proiected
20%
40%
60%
80%
Full Pay
6.00
12.00
18.00
24.00
30.00
7.00
14.00
21.00
28.00
35.00
Mrs. Betty Creech, Community Health Director, stated in order to recap a portion of the
increase delivery of care cost, she requests the above increase in Kindergarten Health
Assessment fees. Charge rates are determined according to the Family Planning Sliding
Fee Scale adopted by the Division of Maternal and Child Health, Department of
Environment, Health, and Natural Resources. This is a mandated service with no state
funding. A projection of an increase of $665 revenue is projected in FY98 Budget Request.
MOTION: Mr. Elmore moved from the Executive Committee for the Board of Health to
approve the above increase in Kindergarten Health Assessment Fees to be incorporated
in the New Hanover County Health Department Fee Schedule. Upon vote, the MOTION I
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
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Request for New School Health Nurse Position
Mr. Elmore recommended from the Executive Committee for the Board of Health to
approve the request to establish a new School Health Nurse position which will be funded
by the New Hanover County Board of Education.
Mrs. Creech explained the Board of Education has requested and has totally funded a
10/month Public Health Nurse I for the elementary schools. The Board of Education plans
to pay the health department $6,922 for the remainder of this school year. The proposed
. position will result in three nurses available to school personnel at all times instead of the
current two positions.
MOTION: Mr. Elmore moved from the Executive Committee for the Board of Health to
approve and recommend to the New Hanover County Commissioners the establishment
of a new School Health Public Health Nurse position to be funded by the New Hanover
County Board of Education. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
National Association of Local Boards of Health
Mr. Elmore recommended from the Executive Committee for the Board of Health to
maintain their membership in the National Association of Local Boards of Health at the cost
of $75 annually.
MOTION: Mr. Elmore moved from the Executive Committee for the Board of Health to
approve maintaining membership in the National Association of Local Boards of Health.
Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Recommendation to Allocate $1.000 from Animal Control Services Trust Fund to
Support a Pet Adoptathon
Mr. Elmore recommended from the Executive Committee for the Board of Health to
approve the allocation of $1 ,000 from the Animal Control Services (ACS) Trust Fund to
support a Pet Adoptathon.
Mr. Currie, Animal Control Services Director, explained the trust fund was adopted by the
Board of Health to benefit animals. The balance in the trust fund is approximately
$21,000. The Pet Adoptathon is to be held the first weekend in May.
MOTION: Mr. Elmore moved from the Executive Committee for the Board of Health to
approve the allocation of $1 ,000 from Animal Control Services Trust Fund to support a Pet
Adoptathon. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSL V.
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Appointment of Acting Health Director
Mr. Elmore recommended from the Executive Committee for the Board of Health to
approve the appointment of Ms. Lynda F. Smith, Assistant Health Director, as Acting
Health Director. Mr. Elmore discussed the need for an Acting Health Director.
MOTION: Mr. Elmore moved from the Executive Committee for the Board of Health to
approve the appointment of Ms. Lynda F. Smith, Assistant Health Director, as Acting
Health Director. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Recruitment of New Health Director
Mr. Elmore appointed the New Hanover County Executive Committee as the Search
Committee for the Health Director selection. Mrs. Susan O'Brien, Laboratory Director, is
the representative for the health department staff on the Search Committee. Mr. Elmore
requested Board members and staff submit to him by March 16 a list of skills,
characteristics, and talents which they desire in applicants for the Health Director position.
He plans to assemble this list of ideas and provide them to Mr. Andre Mallette, Human
Resources Director, to assist in screening Health Director candidates.
Comments:
Board Members:
Dr. Goins and Dr. Clancy extended their best wishes to Mr. Parker. Mr. Greer expressed
Mr. Parker has done wonders for Public Health. Dr. Jackson suggested and Mr. Greer
concurred a County Commissioner, Mr. Allen O'Neal, County Manager, or a county
government official should serve on the Health Director Search Committee.
In appreciation and on behalf of the Board of Health, Mr. Elmore presented to Mr. Parker
a personalized coffee mug and a watercolor print entitled Cape Fear Riverfront. He
expressed the Board's appreciation for Mr. Parker's dedication and service to Public Health
and to New Hanover County.
Mr. Parker thanked the Board of Health for the print and stated he plans to hang the picture
in his office at The North Carolina Baptist Hospital, Inc.
Health Director:
Farewell
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Mr. Parker stated he will always remember the Board of Health and New Hanover County
with fond memories. He expressed his appreciation to the Board for their support and I
complimented them on their Public Health accomplishments. Mr. Parker stated Public
Health has provided both purpose and meaning to his life.
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Other Business:
Annual Educational Conference
Ms. Smith, Acting Health Director, invited the Board members to register and attend the
Annual Eastern District North Carolina Educational Conference to be held at the Sheraton
Resort, Atlantic Beach, North Carolina, April 23-25, 1997. The theme of the Annual
Educational Conference is Channel Markers/Protecting Quality of Life.
Adjournment:
There being no further business, the regular business meeting of the Board of Health was
adjourned at 10:10 a.m.
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W. Keith Elmore, RPh, Chairman
New Hanover County Board of Health
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Lynda F. Smith, Acting Health Director
New Hanover County Health Department
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Approved: