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Mr. John Coble called the regular business meeting of the New
Hanover County Board of Health (NHCBH) to order at 8:00 A.M.
on Wednesday, June 1, 1994, in the Carl Thomas Durham Auditorium,
New Hanover County Health Department (NHCHD), Wilmington, North
Carolina.
Members Present:
John M. Coble, Chairman
Spiro J. Macris, DDS, Vice-Chairman
Mary Lou Alford,RN
Thomas V. Clancy, MD
Mary King Dean
Robert G. Greer
Dennis L. Jackson, DVM
Laura Pitts Maness
Edward L. Paul, Jr., OD
Mark A. Veenstra, PE
Members Absent:
W. Keith Elmore, RPh.
Others Present:
Robert S. (Bob) Parker, Health Director
Frances De Vane, Recording Secretary
Mr. Greer presented the invocation.
Mr. Coble called for corrections to the minutes of the meeting on
May 4, 1994. The minutes were approved.
Recognitions:
Service Awards
Mr. Coble recognized the following individuals for years of
service in the New Hanover County Health Department:
Five (5) Year Service Award
Oderay Meek, Clerical Specialist - Epidemiology
Ten (10) Year Service Award
Debra E. cushing, Public Health Nurse - MCC
Fifteen (15) Year Service Award
Daniel Foy, Vector Control Field Operator - Vector Control
Ruth Foy, Public Health Nurse - Epidemiology
Cynthia R. Johnson, Public Health Nurse - Community Health
Avery Rollinson, Physician Extender - MCC
Tom Stich, President, N. c. Environmental Heal th Supervisors
Association, 1993
Mr. Coble recognized Tom Stich, Environmental Health Supervisor,
for his term as 1993 President of the Environmental Health
Association, North Carolina Public Health Association.
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Notes of Appreciation From NHCHD Staff
Mr. Coble related he has received notes of appreciation to the
Board of Health for hosting the Staff Luncheon on April 29, 1994.
Department Focal:
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Ms. Beth Day, Epidemiology Director, presented the department
focal on "The Winning Shots Immunize," an immunization
compliance campaign initiated in the Health Department a year
ago. She gave a slide presentation, tlWhat More Can I Do,tI
summarizing this project.
Committee Reports:
Budget
Mr. Veenstra, Chairman, Budget Committee, informed the Board that
the Home Health positions were included in the 1994-95 Fiscal
Year (FY) County Manager's Recommended Budget. He explained that
the Injury Prevention Health Educator and the Animal Control
Officer positions were not in the County Manager's Recommended
Budget. He stated he appeared before the County Commissioners
and requested the restoration of the Animal Control Officer
position.
Ms. Lynda F. Smith, Assistant Health Director, summarized the
budget requests for new positions, reclassifications, and Capital
Outlay items. She presented the health department budget
requests and the County Manager's recommendations as follows:
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Health Department
Budget Request
Recommended
Budget
Salaries/Fringe
Operating Expenses
Capital Outlay
Additional Items
$ 5,877,794
2,461,895
274,537
106,050
$ 8,720,276
$ 6,238,258
2,448,058
34,130
1,600
$ 8,722,046
Ms. Smith explained the total recommended budgeted projection for
Fiscal Year (FY) 94-95 is $8,722,046. Revenues to support the
budget are Other Than County $5,650,580 and County Revenues
$3,071,466. The FY 94-95 Health Department Recommended Budget
reflects an increase over FY 93-94 of $1,156,607. Other Than
County revenues have increased by $1,323,897 which results in a
decrease of $167,290 in County Revenues. Mr. Parker stated this
decrease is remarkable.
Health Promotions
Mrs. Laura Maness, Chairman, reported the Health Promotions I
Committee met on Monday, May 16, 1994. She stated the Committee
addressed the feasibility of a public awareness campaign
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regarding the positive
breast, cervical, colon
Denise Teachey, Health
Committee has decided to
other types of cancer for
affects of early detection of oral,
and prostrate/testicular. cancer. Ms.
Promotions Director, explained the
focus on oral cancer first and address
the next five months.
Unfinished Business:
Approval of Application Fees for the New Hanover County Board of
Health (NHcBH) Rules Governing the Operation of Temporary Food
Facilities in New Hanover County
Mr. Coble explained that the Board adopted Rules Governing the
Operation of Temporary Food Facilities in New Hanover County in
May 1994. He requested for the Board of Health to now consider
the recommendation to establish vendor fees for temporary
foodstand facilities.
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Dr. Macris, Chairman, Environmental Health Committee, reported
the Committee reviewed the proposed temporary food facilities
fees. He recommended from Committee for the Board to approve the
establishment of a Temporary Food Facility Application Fee of $60
and a penalty of $20/day for applications and/or paYments
submitted to the NHCHD less than 14 calendar days prior to the
event to be effective on January 1, 1995. Proposed fees will
need to be submitted to the New Hanover County Commissioners for
their approval.
Dr. Macris moved from Committee for the Board of Health to
approve and recommend to the New Hanover County Commissioners the
establishment and adoption of the above proposed Temporary Food
Facility Application Fee effective January 1, 1995. Upon vote,
the MOTION CARRIED.
Environmental Health Fee/Cost Study
Dr. Macris presented the proposed increases in the Environmental
Health Soil and Water Program Fee Schedule to the Board. He
explained that the charges were based on the actual 1993 cost of
services. He stated that the Environmental Health Committee
recommended for increase in fees to defray 100% of the cost of
the program.
Dr. Jackson moved for the Board of Health to approve and
recommend to the New Hanover County Commissioners the adoption
of the proposed Environmental Health Soil and Water Program Fees
effective January 1, 1995 and to review this fee schedule in one
year. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED.
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New Business:
New Hanover County Health Regulations - Rabies Enforcement
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Ms. Donna Neal introduced Advisory Committee members to the Board
of Health. She presented a draft proposal reflecting
modifications to the New Hanover County Animal Control Ordinance.
Ms. Neal explained the recommended changes from the Advisory
Committee to the Board in the Animal Control ordinance,
Dangerous Dog Law and breeding permit procedures.
Ms. Neal discussed Rabies control and enforcement. She stated it
is the responsibility of the pet owner to prove their animal had
been vaccinated for Rabies. The pet owner is given three days to
show proof of vaccination. Mr. Coble recommended that the
ordinance give pet owners 72 hours or three working days to show
proof of Rabies vaccination.
Ms. Neal informed the Board that the Animal Control Ordinance
recommended a total leash law, an animal in an open vehicle or in
the back of a pick-up truck must be secured by harness or within
a secure enclosure, and dogs must be in a secure barrier
(effective January 1, 1998). Breeding permits will be issued for
a $5.00 fee.
After discussion of the draft of the Animal Control Ordinance and
revisions to Rabies policies and procedures, Mr. Coble referred
the issue to the Board of Health Executive Committee.
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Board of Health Members
Tattoo Regulation
Dr. Paul inquired about the proposed legislation regarding tattoo
parlors in New Hanover County. Mr. Parker informed the Board
that this issue is being addressed in the 1994 North Carolina
General Assembly.
Class Act Award Program
Dr. Jackson requested that the Board of Health review the New
Hanover County Class Act Award. He stated he would like to
reestablish the Board of Health Employee Recognition Committee to
research an employee recognition incentive program.
Mr. Coble requested that the Board of Health Employee Recognition
Committee be reactivated.
After a lengthy discussion, Dr. Jackson moved for the Board to I
reestablish the Employee Recognition Committee to research a more
desirable employee recognition program for health department and
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county employees and present recommendations to the Board for
improvement of this program. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED.
Health Director
Mr. Parker reported that 40 new cases of AIDS have been reported
in New Hanover County since July 1, 1993.
Mr. Parker invited Board members to participate in the County
Blood Drive to be held on June 9, 1994, at the Cape Fear Museum.
Mr. Ron Currie, Animal Control Director, gave an update on the
new Animal Control Shelter construction. It is two months behind
schedule but should be completed by December 1994.
Mr. Parker introduced new employees:
Nicki Todd, Public Health Nurse I, Epidemiology
Gloria J. Yates, Public Health Nurse II, Home Health
There being no further business Mr. Coble adjourned the meeting
at 10:20 A.M.
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John M. Coble
airman, Board of Health
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Robert S. (Bob) Parker
Secretary to the Board
Approved:
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NEW HANOVER COUNTY
HEALTH DEPARTMENT
2029 SOUTH 17TH STREET
WILMINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA 28401-4946
TELEPHONE (910) 343-6500 FAX (910) 341-4146
ROBERT S. PARKER
Health Director
LYNDAF. SMITH
Assistant Health Director
RESOLUTION
FIREWORKS AND PUBLIC HEALTH
WHEREAS, fireworks related injuries cause over 12,000 emergency
room visits each year; and
WHEREAS, fireworks cause in excess of 1,600 eye injuries per
year; and
WHEREAS, over 80% of these injuries are in youngsters under the
age of 18; and
~ WHEREAS, 60% of these injuries involve Class C fireworks, and
WHEREAS, fireworks have been determined to be hazardous to Public
Health;
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the New Hanover County Board of
Health condemns the sale of Class C fireworks in North Carolina;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the New Hanover County Board of
Health requests that the North Carolina General Assembly repeal
any and all laws permitting the sale of fireworks.
Adopted this
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M. Coble, Chairman
Hanover County Board of Health
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