04/04/1979
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MINUTES OF BOARD OF HEALTII - April 4, 1979
Present: All Members of the Board and Mr. James C. Fox, County Attorney
Absent: None
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Minutes of the March meeting were approved as presented.
Certificate of Appreciation: Dr. James Furr was recognized by the Board for
his contribution to Public Health during his term of membership on the Board of
Health. A certificate signed by members of the Board and Dr. Finger was presented
to hill.
Environmental Health Report: Mr. Frank Olive, Supervisor of Environmental
Sanitation, gave a report on the many programs under his section. His report
included Drainage and Insect and Rodent Control. A copy of his report is being
sent to each Board member and put on file in the Department.
South Branch Subdivision: Nineteen applications had been submitted prior to
auction of lots in this sub-division. These lots were evaluated by our Department
and Soil Conservation Service, but none have been approved by the Health Department
to date. A statement was placed on these applications as follows:
"Due to the high clay content of the sub-soil on this lot, a carefully
engineered alternative system for septic tank waste may have to be installed
on this lot."
This report was given for information only.
.._ Immunization Report: A written report was given to the Board by Mrs. Marian
Duggins, PHN Supervisor, on special activities during Immunization Month.
Report from Committee to Organize Symposium on Sewage Disposal:
Dr. Eakins reported that his Co~ittee has received information from many of the
agencies that have been contacted and talked with many key persons. The two most
involved groups are N. C. Department of Natural Resources and Human Development,
especially the Environmental Management Division; and the N. C. Department of
Human Resources, Division of Health Services Sanitary Engineering Section.
The Sub-Committee made a motion that "the Board of Health of New Hanover County
sponsor a one to two day symposium on water supply and waste water disposal in New
Hanover County, to set this up on possibly a Friday and/or sometille Saturday
this summer. Time, location, advertising, program, etc, will be placed in the
hands of a sub-colllDlittee, to be appointed by the Chairll8Jl." Motion was seconded
and carried.
Letter froll Dr. Morrow to Dr. Eaton: Copy of named letter had been received by
Dr. Eakins. He read it to the Board for information only.
Revision of Family Planning Program Funds: Due to the lateness in beginning the
teenage project, Region "0" Family Resources and Division of Health Services have
agreed for us to transfer lapsed salary funds to supplies, travel, and equipment.
Dr. Finger requested the Board to approve the transfer of these funds and to
present this request to the Commissioners for approval. Motion was made by Dr.
Seidel, seconded by Mrs. Hall, and approved.
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There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
Approved May 2, 1979
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