12/05/1990 BOH Minutes
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The New Hanover
5, 1990, at 7:30
of Wagoner Hall,
North Carolina.
James R. Leutze,
County Board of Health met on Wednesday, December
A.M. for a breakfast meeting in the Madeline Suite
University of North Carolina at Wilmington (UNCW) ,
Dr. Marlene Rosenkoetter, Host, introduced Dr.
Chancellor, UNCW.
Members Present:
John Leonard, DVM, Chairman
Don Blake, Vice Chairman
. Pascal Camak, DDS
Michael Goins, OD
Robert G. Greer
Julius Howard, RhP
Amaryallis Rehder, MA
Sheram Robinson
Marlene Rosenkoetter,RN ,PhD, FAAN
Members Absent:
Alan Thomas, MD
Others Present:
Robert S. (Bob) Parker, Health Director
Frances F. De Vane, Recording Secretary
Dr. Leonard called the business meeting to order at 8:40 A.M. Dr.
Goins presented the invocation. Dr. Leonard called for corrections
to the minutes of the meeting on November 7, 1990. The minutes were
corrected and approved.
Recognition of Dr. Pete Camak - Board of Health 1988-90
Dr. Leonard presented a plaque to Dr. Camak, in recognition for
serving on the Board of Health from January 1988 through December
1990. Dr. Leonard commended and thanked Dr. Camak for his
dedication and service to Public Health.
Departmental Focal:
Dr. Rosenkoetter gave the introduction of the departmental focal to
be presented by UNCW staff on Health Promotion Activities at UNCW.
Ms. Pa t Leonard, Dean of Students, Ms. Diane Reichard, Acting
Coordinator of Alternatives and Ms. Deborah Haywood, Coordinator,
Office of Health Promotion, LIVWELL/Alternatives Program, presented
the goals, obj ecti ves and services of the health promotion and
wellness programs available to UNCW students. Dr. Leonard thanked
Dr. Rosenkoetter and the participating UNCW staff for their
educational presentation on the health promotion programs available
to UNCW students.
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Committee Reports:
Environmental Health Committee
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Dr. Camak, Chairman, Environmental Health Committee, reported that
the Environmental Health Committee met on Wednesday, November 28,
1990, to discuss preliminary subdivision evaluations. He referred
the Board to three options considered by the Environmental Health
Committee for preliminary subdivision evaluations. Dr. Camak
explained these three options to the Board and stated that Options
*1 and *3 would protect Environmental Health Specialists and New
Hanover County from legal action. He stated that once these options
are adopted by the Board of Health they will be a part of the New
Hanover County Subdivision Review process.
After discussion Dr. Camak moved that Option #1 and Option *3 be
utilized by the Environmental Health Division of the New Hanover
County Health Department for preliminary subdivision evaluations.
Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. (Attachment: Options 1,
2 and 3)
Dr. Camak reported the target date for the adoption of the rules
reqUl.rl.ng the health department to offer a foodservice course to
foodhandling operations is July 1991.
Dr. Camak stated that the Environmental Health Committee reviewed a I
request from the New Hanover County Health Department Management
Team urging the discontinuance of styrofoam cups for coffee for
Board of Health meetings because of their danger to the environment.
He stated that the committee felt that washable mugs would be more
economical and environmentally effective.
Dr. Leonard moved that the Board of Health discontinue the usage of
stryofoam cups as a concern for the environment. Upon vote, the
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Personnel Committee
Mr. Howard, Chairman, reported that the Personnel Committee met to
consider the recommendation of one additional Public Health Nurse II
position to meet growing case load needs in the Home Health Program.
Revenues generated by the Home Health Program will fund this new
position. No county funds are needed.
Mr. Howard moved that the request for one additional Public Health
Nurse II position be approved by the Board of Health and submitted
to the New Hanover county Commissioners for their consideration.
Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
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Nominating Committee
Mr. Howard presented the following nominations for the 1991 Board of
Health:
Dr. John Leonard, Chairman
Ms. Amaryallis Rehder, Vice Chairman
Dr. Leonard withdrew his name as a nominee for Chairman of the Board
of Health.
Dr. Leonard asked for nominations for the Chairman of the Board of
Health. The following nominees for Chairman were:
Mr. Don Blake
Dr. Michael Goins.
Mr. Howard moved that the nominations be closed. MOTION PASSED.
Upon ballot vote, Mr. Blake was elected Chairman of the Board of
Health for 1991.
Dr. Leonard asked for further nominations for the Vice Chairman of
the Board of Health.
Mr. Howard moved that the nominations be closed and that Ms.
Amaryallis Rehder be elected Vice Chairman of the Board of Health
for 1991. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Dr. Leonard congratulated Mr. Blake and Ms. Rehder upon their
election as officers of the Board of Health.
Unfinished Business:
Smoking Pollution Control Ordinance (SPCO) UPdate
Dr. Leonard informed the Board that Mr. Parker is to make a
presentation on the New Hanover County SPCO at the Wilmington City
Council meeting on Tuesday, December 11, 1990. Mr. Parker
encouraged Board members to attend the City Council meeting in
support of the SPCo.
Expanded Services in New Hanover County Schools
Mr. Parker stated that the Expansion of School Based Health Services
is receiving community interest and media coverage. The Board of
Education is having a Public Hearing regarding this issue at 7: 00
P.M. on January 3, 1991. Mr. Parker stated he has been asked to
make a 15 minute presentation at the hearing.
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Conments:
Board Members
Health Director
Mr. Parker invited and encouraged Board members to attend the Health
Department Annual Christmas dinner to be held at the health
department on December 14, 1990, from 12 Noon to 2 P.M.
Mr. Parker reminded the Board members to attend a training session
for Boards of Health to be held on January 16, 1991 from 2 P.M. -
8:30 P.M. in Raleigh, N.C.
Mr. Parker stated the New Hanover County Commissioners will appoint
two new Board members in December. Applicants for these positions
must be a dentist and a professional engineer. Ms. Rehder has
agreed to serve another term on the Board of Health.
Mr. Parker requested that Board members plan to attend the
Dedication of the Library to Dr. Thomas Fanning Wood to be held on
February 22, 1991, at 4 :00 P.M. and a Reception at 5:00 P.M.
Mr. Parker asked Board members to participate in Project Red Ribbon,
sponsored by the New Hanover County Health Department and Sheriff's
Department. This is a project to promote a safe and happy holiday
and to remind people in the community not to drink and drive.
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Mr. Parker introduced Ms. Sharon Brock, Administrative Officer for
Home Health.
Dr. Leonard thanked Dr. Rosenkoetter for a delicious breakfast and
for hosting the December Board of Health meeting. Dr. Rosenkoetter
invited the board to a tour of the UNCW campus facilities and the
School of Nursing.
There being no further business, Dr. Leonard adjourned the meeting
at 10:15 A.M.
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Dr. John Leonard
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Robert S. (Bob) Parker
Secretary to the Board
Approved:
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