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10/04/1978 00726 MINUTES OF BOARD OF HEALTH MEETING - October 4, 1978 - Present: Dr. James Furr, Chairman, Mr. R. E. Carter, Mr. Deother Melvin, Mr. J. R. Reaves, Mrs. Roma Lee Hall, Mrs. Vivian Wright and County Attorney James Fox Absent: Dr. Murray Seidel, Dr. William Eakins Minutes were approved with one correction - Mrs. Wright asked that in the next to last paragraph the sentence, "This will be presented to the Commis- sioners for approval at their next meeting" be struck out since the Commissioners had already approved this position contingent on Board of Health action. Crippled Children's Program: Dr. Finger handed out a list of questions and answers most commonly asked about the Crippled Children's program. He then covered the highlights and answered questions about the program. Nominations for Board of Health Member: Appointment has not yet been made by the County Commissioners to fill the vacancy created by the death of Mr. George Chadwick. Mrs. Wright asked if the Board of Health would like to submit any names to add to the two submitted earlier by Dr Finger. Dr. Finger had suggested Mr. Edward Ward, Insurance and Real Estate and Miss Mary Lou Reitz, Director of Nursing at New Hanover Memorial Hospital. Mr. Melvin nominated Ms. Jacqueline Morris Goodson, Attorney and Mrs. Hall nominated Laurance Murray, local banker and business man. These names will __ be submitted to the County Commissioners for consideration. Dr. Furr asked that nominations for his replacement be made at the November meeting. Dr. Furr will rotate off the Board this December. -- Family Planning Teenage Grant: Dr. Finger, in answer to the Board's request from the last meeting, gave the specific things that would be accomplished with the additional staff. First of all, the staff is needed because of the increasing load in Family Planning. Then we plan to work closer with Open House, Crisis Line, School Guidance Counselors, DSS Case Workers, Housing Authority, Judge Burnett's Office, NHMH Clinics and with birth certificates involving unmarried mothers. The staff would also furnish speakers to Community Organizations by invitation. An evening clinic for teenagers only is also being considered. Mrs. Wright made a statement that she still does not approve of going through another local agency to get money from the Division of Health Services for this program. It was stated that no overhead money would be taken by Family Resources from this $30,000 grant. Meredith Cosby was present for this meeting and was questioned by the Board as to what Family Resources, Inc is and why it exists. Ms. Cosby stated that in most counties the Council of Governments act as agency for this program, but that the local Council of Governments act as agency for this program, but that the local Council of Governments did not want the responsibility and set up this non-profit organization to administer the program. Overhead expenses for these programs usually average around 20% of the total budget. - Motion was made by Mr. Melvin that we accept the $30,000 for the Teenage Pro- ject - motion was seconded by Mr. Carter. Mrs. Wright made an amendment to the motion - that we write a letter to State officials expressing our strong displeasure about having to go through an outside agency to get State funds. Amendment was accepted by Mr. Melvin and Mr. Carter - motion carried. """'.. 00727 Cancer Grant: Dr. Finger advised the Board that he had been informed by State officials that we cannot use the Cancer grant funds for existing positions. Members of the Board felt that action taken on September 20 was sufficient to take care of this grant and that the new position for a half time nurse could be accepted. ~ -..i Marquis Hills Survey Report. Frank Olive, Sanitation Supervisor, gave a report on the Marquis Hills Survey. Of 203 lots checked there were 15 visible failures. This represented a 7.3% failure rate. Total visible failures plus systems with problems when it rains give a 10 8% failure rate. Broken down by section the rate is as follows: Section 4 - 0%, Section 5 - 28%(7 out of 25), Section 6 _ 32%(8 out of 25), Section 7 - 0%, Section 8 - 0%. Mr. Olive also reported that most of the problems presented to this Board by the people in Marquis Hills have been worked out to everyone's satisfaction. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. Approved: November 8, 1978 Respectfully submitted, 7YtcU~ 73 f /l-CU- .... -- ... - , ! I