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Home My WebLink About02/01/1995 BOH Minutes 75 II Dr. Spiro Macris called the regular business meeting of the New Hanover County Board of Health (NHCBH) to order at 8:00 A.M. on Wednesday, February 1, 1995, in the Carl Thomas Durham Auditorium, New Hanover County Health Department (NHCHD), Wilmington, North Carolina. Members Present: Spiro J. Macris, DDS, Chairman Dennis L. Jackson, DVM, Vice-Chairman Mary Lou Alford, RN Thomas V. Clancy, MD John M. Coble Mary King Dean W. Keith Elmore, RPh. Edward L. Paul, Jr., OD Mark A. Veenstra, PE Estelle G. Whitted, RN Members Absent: Robert G. Greer Others Present: Robert S. (Bob) Parker, Health Director Frances De Vane, Recording Secretary Dr. Dennis Jackson presented the invocation. I Dr. Macris called for corrections to the minutes of the meeting on January 4, 1995. The minutes were corrected and approved. Citizen Comment: Dr. Macris stated that Mr. Charles Ezzell, Sir Charles Hair Styling, Inc., is absent due to illness. Recognitions: Retirement - Alma Lawson, Hane Health Care Aide, 1984-94 On behalf of the Board of Health, Dr. Macris presented a plaque to Ms. Alma Lawson, Home Heal th Care Aide, in honor of her retirement and for the services she rendered to New Hanover County citizens from 1984-1994. Service Awards Dr. Macris recognized the following individual for her years of service in the New Hanover County Health Department: Five (5) Year Service Award I Julie C. McIver, Social Worker, Child Health 76 1 President, N.C. Association of Local Health Directors 1994 - Robert S. (Bob) Parker Dr. Macris displayed a silver tray presented to Mr. Parker, Health Director, in recognition of serving as 1994 President of the North Carolina Association of Local Health Directors ( NCALHD) . I Safety Awards Dr. Macris acknowledged the following New Hanover County Safety Awards which were presented to the health department on January 25, 1995, by Mr. Robert Greer, Chairman, New Hanover County Commissioners, and Mr. Allen O'Neal, County Manager: Administration (ADM) - Mr. Parker, Health Director Child Health (ChH) - Ms. Janet McCumbee, ChH Director Community Health (CH) - Ms. Betty Creech, CH Director Dental Health (DEN) - Dr. David McDaniel, DDS, DEN Director Epidemiology (EPI) - Ms. Beth Day, EPI Director Health Promotions (HP) - Ms. Denise Teachey, HP Director Laboratory (LAB) - Ms. Susan O'Brien, Lab Director Nutrition (NUT) - Dr. Tabandeh Zand, NUT Director Women's Health Care (WHC) - Ms. Betty Jo McCorkle, WHC Director Department Focal: I Ms. Beth Day, Epidemiology Director, gave a department focal on "Information Highway", a communications network established four years ago for conferences and educational training sessions. Committee Reports: Budget Ms. Lynda Smith, Assistant Health Director, presented the Proposed Fiscal Year 1995-96 Budget Preparation Schedule from the New Hanover County Budget Office. All budget information is to be sent to the County Budget Office via Office Vision (OV). The NHCHD Budget Request is due to the Budget Office on February 13, 1995. Departmental budget meetings with the County Manager and Budget Team begin on March 14. The County Manager will present 1995-96 Recommended Budget to the County Commissioners on May 1, and the total budget will be adopted in June 1995. Executive Dr . Macr is , Chairman, Execu ti ve Committee, reported tha t the Executive Committee met at 6:15 P.M. on January 24, 1995, at the health department. He stated the Committee reviewed the request for two new positions in the Women's Infants and Children (WIC) I Program. I I I T", Health Promotions Dr. Paul, Chairman, Health Promotions Committee, reported that the Health Promotions Committee met on Thursday, January 26, 1995, at the health department. The Committee heard concerns from Bingo establishment owners regarding the implementation of ,the Hanover County Smoking Control Regulation (SCR). He explained that under the SCR all public bingo establishments are 100% smoke-free unless the establishments are considered restaurants under Environmental Health Regulations. Dr. Paul recommended from the Health Promotions Committee to exempt bingo establishments from the SCR. Mr. Lee Barefoot, Chairman of the Exchange Club of Greater Wilmington Bingo Committee, stated approximately 90 percent (90%) of bingo players are smokers. Dr. Paul said he had received concerns from Bingo parlor operators regarding the decrease in their business. He stated it was not the Health Board's intention to hurt businesses economically. Dr. Paul moved from the Health Promotions Committee for bingo establishments to be exempted from the New Hanover County Smoking Control Regulation and for bingo establishments to be listed under Section X., Exclusions, of the SCR. Upon vote, the ~ON CARRIED. Mr. Parker explained that the proposed revision/amendment to the SCR must be advertised before the Board of Health takes a final vote on the adoption of the proposed amendment to the SCR adopted by the New Hanover County Board of Health, October 6, 1993. I t was the consensus of the Board to refer the proposed SCR Amendment to the Health Promotions Committee for further study and public comment. Dr. Paul stated a Health Promotions Committee meeting is scheduled at 6:00 P.M. on Tuesday, February 21, 1995, and excluding bingo parlors from the SCR will be discussed. The meeting is open to the public and public comment is welcome. Dr. Jackson moved for the Board of Health to prepare a Public Notice advertising the adoption of the proposed amendment to the New Hanover County Smoking Control Regulation excluding Bingo establishments from the SCR and to place this item on the April 1995 Board of Health Agenda for final vote. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED. Mr. Don Gale, Elks Club Bingo Operator, expressed that smoking should be banned from all Bingo establishments. 78 Unfinished Business: Animal Control Update I Mr. Currie announced the Animal Control Center should be completed by February 1995. The April Board of Health Meeting is to be held at the Animal Control Shelter. Repeal of Fireworks Legislation Dr. Ed Paul reported that Representative David Redwine, Mr. Parker and Dr. Paul met on Tuesday, January 10, 1995, to discuss the Board of Health's interest in the Repeal of Fireworks Exemptions of NCGS S 14-414. Representative Redwine did not indicate interest in the repeal of the fireworks legislation. Dr. Paul informed the Board that the North Carolina Child Fatality Task Force plans to introduce legislation to the General Assembly to repeal the 1993 Fireworks Legislation. New Business: Request for Two New Positions Dr. Macris moved from the Executive Committee for the Board of Health to recommend to the New Hanover County Commissioners the I establishment of the following two new positions in the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Program. Clerical Specialist I (24 hours per week) Nutritionist III (20 hours per week) Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED. New Name for Animal Control Dr. Macris presented a recommendation from Executive Committee to rename the Animal Control Shelter to Animal Control Services. Mrs. Mary Dean moved for the Board of Health to approve the new name of Animal Control Services for the NHCHD Animal Control Division. Upon vote, the ~ON CARRIED. Comments: Board of Health Members Dr. Macris encouraged Board members to. participate in the Orientation activities for New Hanover County Board of Health I members. 78 Health Director: I Vivian Pompey Memorial Mr. Parker displayed an engraved plague and a print, "Lilies in the Field", given in honor and memory of Vivian Pompey, Clerical Specialist, Women, Infants and Children (WIC), deceased August 1994. The print is to be hung in the WIC office and the plague will be displayed in the WIC waiting area. Board of Health Staff Luncheon, April 25, 1995 Mr. Parker announced that the Board of Health will sponsor a Staff Luncheon on April 25, 1995. Public Health in America Mr. Parker referred the Board to "Public Health in America", a synopsis of Public Health leaders' explanation of Public Health and Public Health services. orientation for Board of Health Members I Mr. Parker distributed an "Orientation G'l¡ide for New Hanover County Board of Health - Learning Experiences for Board of Health Members." Board of Health Training, February 21, 1995 Board members were invited to attend a Board of Health training session from 7:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M., on Tuesday, February 21, 1995, at the Cumberland County Health Department, in Fayetteville, North Carolina. 1995 N.C. Association of County Commissioners Legislative Goals (NCACC) The goals established by the NCACC were distributed to the Board of Health. Letter from u.s. Senator Jesse Helms The Board was referred to a letter to Mr. Parker from Senator Jesse Helms, dated December 17, 1994, regarding Health Care Reform. Global Polio Eradication I Mr. Parker informed the Board of an article regarding global eradication of Polio. 80 Guard Care/Wellness Fair, April 29 and 30, 1995 On April 29 and 30, 1995, an On Guard For Health/Wellness Fair is to be held at the First Baptist Church Activity Center, Trask Middle School and the health department. H.A. Phillips, DVM, Board of Health Member, February 1984 - December 1986 Mr. Parker stated Dr. Phillips, former Board of Health member, died on Sunday, January 14, 1995. He served as veterinarian member on the Board of Health from February 1984 - December 1986. Dangerous Dog Determination Hearings (DDDB) Report The Board will receive a DDDH Report prepared by Mrs. Donna Neal, Chairman, New Hanover County Animal Control Services Advisory Committee, in their monthly Board packet effective February 1, 1995. -- Adj ournment: There being no further business Dr. Macris adjourned the meeting at 10:00 A.M. Spi 0 J. Macris, DDS ?t[J¡C3l Robert S. (Bob) Parker Secretary to the Board Approved: I I I