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06/03/1987 BOH Minutes t"'"\~ The New Hanover County Board of Health met on Wednesday, June 3, 1987 at the Health Department. ..."" 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. QR , '- 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. - -- - - - -~ "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. ~~ Respectfu~u~~ ~itted, Ii//: "/ .{ ~ {) </' ~airman, Board of Health (I~ ~ P3-.- Secretary to the Board Approved: