06/03/1987 BOH Minutes
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The New Hanover County Board of Health met on Wednesday, June 3,
1987 at the Health Department.
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Members Present:
Jim Strickland, Chairman
Jean Credle, vice Chairman
Donald Blake
Carl Durham
Michael Goins, OD
Julius Howard
John Leonard, DVM
Pe ter Pappas, MD
Sheram Robinson
Irvin A. Roseman, DDS
Members Absent:
Nolan O'Neal
Others Pre sent:
Robert S. Parker, Secretary to the Board
Mabel Price, Recording Secretary
Mr. Strickland called the meeting to order at 8:00 A.M. and called
for corrections to the minutes of May 6, 1987. Mr. Howard moved
the minutes be approved as presented. Mrs. Credle seconded the
motion and it carried unanimously.
Department Focal:
Health is Wealth: Betty Creech, Nursing Supervisor, presented
information on a program, "Health is Wealth, which is being
offered to the community. Public Health Nurses and other
professionals present this program on healthy lifestyles to civic
clubs, churches, governmental agencies, and other groups who
request it. Several pamphlets, des igned by the staff, are be ing
used as handouts during these programs.
New Board of Health Committee Appointed: A new "Health Promotion
Committee" was appointed by Mr. Strickland. This committee will
initiate activities to promote health and prevent disease in the
community. Mr. Howard will serve as Chairman and Dr. Goins and
Mrs. Credle as members of the committee. Mr. Parker gave the
Board a letter pointing out some of the health problems in the
community and some possible solutions to these problems.
Community Relations Committee: Mrs. Credle told the Board that
four out of the five news articles scheduled to appear in the
Neighbor's section of the Star News have been published. She also
encouraged members to follow through on the breakfast and luncheon
meeting s wi th elected officials to be carr ied out in conj unc tion
with a tour of the health department.
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Environmental Health Committee: Dr. Pappas presented three items
to the Board that had been discussed at an Environmental Health __
Committee meeting.
1. A variance from the Swimming Pool Ordinance had been requested
by Joseph S. Hill for the McCumbers Terrace Swimming Pool.
The Environmental Heal th Commi ttee recommended that the
variance be granted. After discussion a vote was taken. Four
members voted that the variance be granted and 4 voted no.
The Chairman broke the tie and voted that the variance be
granted. Motion carried.
2.
The Environmental
Study be done for
being charged are
agreement that this
Health Committee recommended that a Cost
Environmental Health to see if the fees
in line with costs. The Board was in
be done.
3. Fees for installation and inspection of swimming pools were
discussed. The committee recommended that $50.00 (effective 1-
1-88) be charged for the annual operation permit and that $200
(effective immediately) be charged for plan review. A vote
was taken and above fees were approved by unanimous decision.
The new fees will be effective on 1-1-88.
Swimming Pool Regulations: Mr. Strickland told the Board that
even though the Board approved the swimming pool regulations at
the May, 1987 meeting, proper advertisement of the regulations was
not done and the regulations must be voted on again. Several
owners of public pools were present for the meeting and asked
questions regarding existing pools. A representative of the
Pleasure Island Chamber of Commerce wa s presen t and read a
resolution from the Chamber of Commerce. A minor change in
wording in 36.2 was made. Dr. Pappas moved the regulations be
adopted. Dr. Goins seconded the motion and it carried
unanimously.
Budqet Hearing Today: Mr. Blake, Cha irman of the Budget
Committee, told the Board that the Budget Meeting with the County
Commissioners will be held today at 11:15 A.M. Mr. Blake asked
Mr. Durham if he would go to the meeting in his place. Members of
the Board were invited to attend if possible.
Consolidation of Physician Extender Clinics: Marian Duggins
presented a plan to consolidate the Rankin Terrace and Martin
Luther King Physician Extender Clinics, the combined site to be at
the Rankin Terrace Clinic. After discussion by the Board, Dr.
Roseman moved the clinics be consolidated. Mr. Blake seconded the
motion and it carried unanimously.
Family Planning Fee Scale: The new fee scale for Family Planning
had been rece ived and was included in the Board packet. A new
scale is made each year based on changes in the federal proverty
guidelines. Mr. Blake moved the new scale be adopted. Dr. Roseman
seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
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"The Oaks" Dedication: Dr. Roseman invited the Board of Health to
attend the dedication service for "The Oaks", the new psychiatric
addition to New Hanover Memorial Hospital.
Legislative Coordination council Meeting: Mr. Parker reminded the
Board that the above meeting will be held at 7:30 A.M. on June 29,
1987 at the Library in the 2nd floor conference room.
July Board Meeting: Mr. Parker asked the
rather meet on July 1 or July 8 due to
Members of the Board felt July 1, would be the
Board if they would
the July 4 holiday.
best date.
North Carolina Senate Bill 754: Mr. Parker
Senate Bill 754 concerning Administrative
reported favorably out of committee.
told the
Penalties
Board
has
that
been
New Staff: Mr. Parker introduced new staff member Roger Pierce,
Soil Scientist, with the Environmental Health Division.
There be ing
adjourned.
unanimously.
no further business Mrs. Credle moved the meeting be
Mr. Durham seconded the motion and it carried
The Board was adjourned at 10:00 A.M.
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Respectfu~u~~ ~itted,
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~airman, Board of Health
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Secretary to the Board
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