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Dr. Dennis L. Jackson, Vice-Chairman, called the regular business meeting of the New
Hanover County Board of Health (NHCBH) to order at 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday,
November 8, 1995, in the Carl Thomas Durham Auditorium, New Hanover County Health
Department, Wilmington, North Carolina.
Members Present:
Dennis L. Jackson, DVM, Vice-Chairman
Mary Lou Alford, RN
Thomas V. Clancy, MD
John M. Coble
W. Keith Elmore, RPH
Robert G. Greer
Mark A. Veenstra, PE
Edward L. Paul Jr., 00
Estelle G. Whitted, RN
Members Absent:
Spiro J. Macris, DDS, Chairman
Mary King Dean
Others Present:
Robert S. (Bob) Parker, Health Director
Frances F. De Vane, Recording Secretary
Invocation:
Mr. Robert Greer gave the invocation.
Minutes:
Dr. Jackson called for corrections to the minutes of October 4, 1995. The minutes were
approved.
Recognitions:
Years of Service
Dr. Jackson recognized the following health department employees:
Five Year Service Award
Thurman Grady, Vector Control Field Operator
Fifteen Year Service Award
Thomas Stich, Environmental Health Supervisor
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Dr. Paul expressed his appreciation to Mr. Stich for assisting with an environmental
problem at Landfall. He stated that Mr. Stich exhibited superior job performance that was
a tribute to the Environmental Health Division and NHCHD.
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Dr. Jackson welcomed the Senior Nursing Class, University of North Carolina at
Wilmington (UNCW), and Janet Tate, Graduate Nursing Student, East Carolina University.
Department Focal:
Mr. Ron Currie, Animal Control Director, presented the department focal on Animal
Control Licenses, Fees, and Citations. He discussed the current Animal Control license
and fee process. He explained that under present state law county license fees are an
annual tax which is due during the month of each pet's rabies vaccination. He stated
confusion exists since some rabies vaccinations are given every three years. Pet owners'
Social Security numbers are used on a voluntary basis as an identification number in New
Hanover County.
Mr. Coble informed the Board that he opposes the use of pet owners' Social Security
Numbers as an identification number for pets. A discussion followed on whether to use
Social Security Numbers as an identification number for animal licenses. Dr. Jackson
requested for this issue to be discussed again under new business on the Board's
agenda.
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Committee Reports:
Community PlanninQ
Mrs. Mary Lou Alford Chairman, Community Planning Committee, reported the Community
Planning Committee met on October 9 and October 26, 1995, to discuss the 1996
Community Diagnosis. The Committee decided to utilize the information provided from
Janus Healthcare, Inc., a consulting firm hired by New Hanover Regional Medical Center.
Five health issues were prioritized in the following order:
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Health Education and Promotion, Including Lifestyles Issues
Maternal and Child Health, Including Teenage Pregnancy
Environmental Concerns, Including Air, Water, and Sewer
Long-term Care
Mental Health
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Ms. Lynda F. Smith, Assistant Health Director, informed the Board that the NHCHD
Management Team will work on interventions and resource needs to address the five I
health issues.
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Nursino Home Concern Reauest
Mr. Greer inquired about the feasibility of the Board addressing the older population
especially the care of those people in nursing homes who do not have family support.
He asked Mr. Parker to plan a department focal on Nursing Home Monitoring. Dr.
Jackson referred this issue to the Executive Committee for further study.
Unfinished Business:
Repeal Reoulations Governino Tattoo Parlors Adopted September 10. 1980
Dr. Jackson explained that the Board will need to repeal the existing Reaulations
Governina Tattoo Parlors adopted, September 10, 1980, prior to the adoption of the
proposed tattoo regulations.
MOTION: Mr. Coble moved for the Board of Health to repeal the existing Reaulations
Governina Tattoo Parlors (adopted September 10, 1980). Upon vote, the MOTION
CARRIED.
Adoption of New Hanover County Board of Health Rules Governino Tattooina
Establishments in New Hanover County. North Carolina
Dr. Jackson requested that the Board consider the adoption of the New Hanover Countv
Board of Health Rules Governina Tattooina Establishments in New Hanover Countv. North
Carolina which would require licensed tattoo artists to complete approved educational
requirements for tattooing.
Dr. Clancy inquired whether the new rules specify an age requirement for tattoo artists,
if the educational component is to be provided by NHCHD or a private contractor, and if
the one-year renewal period is mandated by either local or state tattoo regulations.
Dr. Paul informed the Board that the proposed tattoo rules do not include an age
requirement and that the health department is to determine the course curriculum for
tattoo artists. The state tattoo regulation mandates a one-year renewal for tattoo artists
permits.
Dr. Clancy asked if tattoo assistants will be required to complete approved educational
requirements for invasive procedures. Mr. Parker advised the Board that tattoo assistants
performing invasive procedures will be required to complete these educational
requirements.
MOTION: Mr. Elmore moved for the Board of Health to revise Section 6002 Definitions,
New Hanover Countv Board of Health Rules Governina Tattooina Establishments in New
Hanover County. North Carolina. to state an age requirement of 18 years of age or older
for tattoo artists engaging in tattooing in New Hanover County. Upon vote, the MOTION
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MOTION: Dr. Paul moved for the Board of Health to adopt the amended New Hanover
County Board of Health Rules Governina Tattooina Establishments in New Hanover
County. North Carolina effective November 8, 1995. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED.
(Attachment #1 incorporated as a part of these minutes.)
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New Business:
Animal Control License Fee (Tax)
Mr. Parker, Health Director, presented a proposal to the Board of Health to enact
legislation in the North Carolina General Assembly to allow New Hanover County Animal
Control Services to collect an administrative license fee for pets. The present license fee
is an annual county levied privilege tax mandated by the State General Assembly. Mr.
Parker informed the Board that this request should go first to the New Hanover County
Commissioners for their consideration and then should be introduced as a bill in the North
Carolina General Assembly by a local representative. Mr. Parker illustrated if the animal
control privilege tax is changed to an administrative fee, pet owners could pay their
license fees every three years which would coincide with the three-year rabies vaccine.
MOTION: Dr. Paul moved for the Board of Health to endorse a request to change the I
Animal Control License Fee (Privilege Tax) to an Animal Control Administrative Fee, to
present this request to the New Hanover County Commissioners, and to introduce the
request as a bill in the North Carolina General Assembly. Upon vote, the MOTION
CARRIED.
Animal Control Usaoe of Social Security Numbers
Mr. Coble reiterated that Social Security Numbers should not be used for Animal Control
License identification.
MOTION: Mr. Coble moved for Animal Control Services not to use pet owners' Social
Security Numbers on any records. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED.
Medical Occupation Class. Hoooard Hioh School
On behalf of the Board of Health, Dr. Jackson welcomed students from the Medical
Occupation Class, Hoggard High School, attending the Board of Health meeting as part
of their orientation to Public Health.
Nominatino Committee Appointment - Dr. Dennis Jackson
Dr. Jackson announced that Dr. Macris, Chairman, has appointed the following Board I
members to the Nominating Committee for the selection of nominees for the 1996
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Chairman and Vice-Chairman of the New Hanover County Board of Health:
Mr. Mark Veenstra, Chairman
Mrs. Mary Lou Alford
Dr. Thomas V. Clancy
The Nominating Committee will present their report to the Board in December 1995.
Comments:
Board Members:
Concealed Handouns
Dr. Clancy thanked Mr. Parker for the information on House Bill 90, North Carolina General
Assembly, and Ordinance To Regulate Possession of Weapons on City-Owned Property,
Carolina Beach, North Carolina. '
Association of North Carolina Board of Health (ANCBH) Board of Directors Meetino
Mr. Coble reminded Board members to attend the Association of North Carolina Boards
of Health Board of Directors meeting on November 11, 1995, at Shell Island Resort,
Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina, and to attend a Board of Directors reception on
November 10, 1995, hosted by Mr. Coble, Trails End Steak House.
"Pull The Pluo On Media Violence"
Mrs. Alford commended Dr. Clancy for his participation in a special program on media
violence held on October 14, 1995, at the health department during the "Pull the Plua On
Media Violence Campaion."
Health Director:
United Way Campaion
Mr. Parker announced Susan O'Brien, Laboratory Director, and Monique Simon, Medical
Laboratory Assistant, Co-Chairs, NHCHD United Way Campaign, and the health
department staff surpassed their goal of $3,593 with total contributions of $4,695.
Concealed Handauns
Mr. Parker reported that the New Hanover Concealed Handgun Ordinance was approved
at the first reading at the New Hanover County Commissioners meeting on Monday,
November 6, 1995.
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Appointment to Public Health Study Commission
Mr. Parker reported that he is excited about his reappointment to serve as a member of the
North Carolina Public Health Study Commission. His appointment is effective immediately
and will expire on June 30,1997.
Dr. Siedel's Reauest
Mr. Parker referred the Board to a letter from Dr. Murray Siedel requesting permission to
disconnect from the county sewer system and to provide an alternate sewer system on his
private property. He advised the Board that Dr. Siedel will be notified that his request is
not in compliance with state laws.
Dress A Doll Project
Ms. Lynda Smith announced members of the health department staff are participating in
the Annual Dres$-A-DolI Salvation Army Christmas Project for needy children. Dolls will
be on display at the Annual Old Fashion Christmas Doll Show Tea on Saturday, December
2 and Sunday, December 3, 1995.
What Is Your Health Dollar Buyino?
Mr. Parker presented a report entitled "What Is Your Health Dollar Buying. 11 He compared
health care expenditures of a United States citizen to the health care expenditures of six
other countries and their respective life expectancy. He concluded that our resources.,are
being spent on sick care rather than preventive health care.
Videos
Mr. Parker invited Board members to remain after the Board of Health meeting to view
three Public Health related videos.
Adjournment:
There being no furt~er business, the regular meeting of the Board of Health was
adjourned at 9:27 a.m. ~ ./
Dennis L. Jackson, DVM, Chairman
New Hanover count~ealt
Robert S. (Bob) Parker, Health Director
New Hanover County Health Department
Approved:
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