03/05/1986 BOH Minutes
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The New Hanover County Board of Health met on Wednesday, March 5,
1986, at the New Hanover County Health Department.
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Members Present:
Jean Credle, Chairman
Donald Blake
Carl Durham
Charles Hicks, M.D.
Julius Howard
Nolan O'Neal
Harley Phillips, D.V.M.
Irvin Roseman, D.D.S.
Arnold Sobol, O.D.
Jim Strickland
Members Absent:
Robert Henry
Others Present:
Robert S. Parker, Secretary to the Board
Mabel Price, Recording Secretary
Mrs. Credle, Chairman, called the meeting
and called for corrections to the February
Strickland moved the minutes be approved.
motion and it carried unanimously.
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order at 8:00 A.M.
1986 minutes. Mr.
Sobol seconded the
Department Focal:
Marian Duggins, Captain Robert Spell and Sheriff Joe McQueen told
the Board about the present services of the Jail Medical Program.
They informed them of the possible impact the opening of the new
Jail facilities might have on the Medical Services provided to the
inmates of the jail by the Health Department.
Budget Committee Report: Don Blake, Chairman of the Budget
Committee and Lynda Smith presented the highlights of the FY
1986-87 budget. Mr. Blake explained that the budget procedure
will be different this year in that it will go to County Manager
Felix Cooper before it is presented to the Board. The Board
discussed asking for a PHN I for the Jail but a decision was not
reached on whether or not the Jailor the Health Department should
ask for the position.
The entire budget will be presented to the Board at the April
meeting.
Personnel Committee Report: Dr. Roseman, Chairman of the
Personnel Committee presented the results of the Evaluation by the
Board of Health on Health Director Robert S. Parker. He read a
report commending Mr. Parker on the excellent job he has done and
requesting a 7~% increase for him effective July 1, 1986. (A copy
of the report is attached as part of these minutes). Dr. Roseman
moved the report be accepted and the raise of 7~% be recommended.
Mr. Durham seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
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Teen Services Committee: The commi ttee had met with Dr. Richard
Flynn, Superintendent of Schools, regarding an outreach clinic for
teens in the schools. Dr. Flynn saw no problem wi th the Health
Department using space in the schools for a Health Department
clinic. If there is no objections from the School Board, the
clinics will be implemented in the Spring of 1986. The clinics
will be for screening, referral and counseling on health matters
for teens.
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Acting Health Director Resolution Withdrawn: Jean Credle thanked
Lynda Smith for the excellent job she did while Mr. Parker was in
the hospital. Mrs. Credle asked for a motion to withdraw the
Acting Health Director resolution which was adopted in February
making Ms. Smith Acing Director. Mr. Howard moved the motion be
wi thdrawn. Dr. Hicks seconded the motion and it carried
unanimously.
Increase in Physician Fees: A study was done of the surrounding
counties and several larger counties to see what they are
currently paying their clinicians. This study was done because
some of the local physicians had inquired about an increase in
their fee. After comparison and discussion, Dr. Roseman moved
that we increase our fee from $45 per hour to $50 per hour with
mileage to be paid at the regular county rate. Mr. O'Neal
seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. Rates will be
effective July 1, 1986.
New Interpretation of Animal Control Law: Ron Currie explained ~
the new interpretation of the law as given by the County Attorney,
Bob Pope. "The law clearly authorizes an animal control officer .....i
to pursue an "uncontrolled" dog as defined in the Animal Control
Ordinance". "Even if the officer does not observe the violation,
upon receipt of a complaint that a dog is running at large or is
off the premises of its owner and not under control of a competent
person, he may investigate the complaint and if he finds there is
probably cause that a violation occurred, he may issue a ci tat ion
or take other appropriate action".
N. C. Boards of Health Association Request:
Committee of the N. C. Boards of Health Association
$150.00 from each Health Department for the current
cost of stationery, mailing, etc. This is a one
since the Association will be funded by dues in the
Durham moved the money be sent to the Committee.
seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
The Steering
is requesting
year to cover
time request
future. Mr.
Dr. Hicks
Comments:
Capi tal Improvements Funds:
Commi ss ioners and Coun ty
Department's request for
building but had informed
this time.
Mr. Durham reported tha t the Coun ty
Manager had favorably received the
funding an addition to the present
us that the funds are not available at
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Former Board of Health Members Dinner Meeting: Mr. Durham
announced plans for a dinner meeting for former and current Board
of Health members to be held in the near future.
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New Employees: Mr. Parker introduced the following new employees:
Mary Bell, Nutritionist, WIC
Ruth Rothlinger - X-ray Technician
Joette Hendrix - Health Opportunities Coordinator
Becky Ellis - Laboratory Technician
Letter re Oldest Board of Health in N. C.: Mr. Parker called
attention to a letter received from the N. C. Department of
Cultural Resources acknowledging that the New Hanover County Board
of Health was organized in June, 1879 and was the first in North
Carolina.
Continuing Education for Board of Health
announced a continuing education session for
April 8, 1986, from 6:00 P.M. to 10:00 P.M.
session is "Adolescent Pregnancy Problems".
Members: Mr. Parker
Boards of Health on
The topic for the
video Tape - Civil Liability: Boards
advised the Board that a v1deo tape
Institute of Government, UNC Chapel Hill
AHEC Library.
of Health: Mr. Parker
by Michael Smith, J.D.,
is now available from the
1984 Data re County Support of Public Health:
attention to a report which was enclosed in
which showed County funding for public health.
Mr. Parker called
the Board Packets
New Hanover County Board of Health Wins Award: Mr. Parker called
attention to a letter and nomination that was enclosed in the
Board Packet. The letter was to Jean Credle, Chairperson, New
Hanover County Board of Health, informing her that the New Hanover
County Board of Health had been chosen to receive the "Outstanding
Public Health Achievement Award" that will be given out on April
11, 1986 by the Public Health Week Committee. Mr. Parker
congratulated the Board on being chosen.
Blood Pressure Screening Program: Mr. Parker reported that Dr.
Flynn had given the Health Department the "go ahead" on the Blood
Pressure Screening Program in Junior High Schools. This program
was discussed in the February meeting during the Department Focal.
There being no further business, Mr. Howard moved the meeting be
adjourned. Mr. Strickland seconded the motion and the Board was
adjourned at 9:15 A.M.
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Secretary to the Board
Approved: