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Home My WebLink About03/04/1992 BOH Minutes I I I 149 Dr. Goins called the regular meeting of the New Hanover County Board of Health (NHCBH) to order at 8:15 A.M. on Wednesday, March 4, in the Dr. Thomas Fanning Wood Library of the New Hanover County Health Department (NHCHD), Wilmington, North Carolina. Members Present: Michael Goins, OD, Chairman John Coble, Vice Chairman Mary Lou Alford, RN Mary King Dean, RN W. Keith Elmore, RPh Robert G. Greer w. Leslie Hall, Jr.. PE John Leonard, DVM Spiro Macris, DDS Sheram Robinson Alan E. Thomas, MD Members Absent: Others Present: Robert S. (Bob) Parker, Health Director Frances F. De Vane, Recording Secretary Mr. John Coble presented~ the invocation. Dr. Goins called for corrections to the minutes of the meeting on February 5, 1992. The minutes were approved. Recognition: 100% smokefree Establishments/Organizations Dr. Goins announced that New Hanover County 100% Smokefree Establishment Certificates will be presented to ISO-Aero and Four Seasons Trophy. Certificate of Appreciation Dr. Goins displayed a Certificate of Appreciation presented to the Board of Health by the New Hanover County Commissioners. He thanked Mr. Coble for receiving this certificate in recognition of volunteer services. Departmental Focal: Ms. Susan O'Brien, Laboratory Director, gave the departmental focal on New Hànover County Health Department's response to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Standard for Bloodborne Pathogens. The final standard is effective March 6, 1992 with total compliance to begin on July 6, 1992. 150 Committee Reports: Health Promotions I On behalf of the Health Promotions Committee, Dr. Leonard, Chairman, presented the proposed Position Statement on Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD). He explained that the Health Promotions Committee had changed the focus of the statement from casual sex to STD. After further revision and a lengthy discussion, Dr. Leonard moved that the Board approve the revised Position Statement on Sexually Transmitted Diseases (Attachment #1). Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED. Budget Mr. Greer, Chairman, stated that the Health Department FY92-93 Budget has been completed and will be reviewed by the County Manager and Budget staff on March 17, 1992 at 4:00 P.M.. Ms. Lynda Smith, Assistant Health Director, presented budgetary guidelines. The Board of Health Budget Committee will review the Recommended FY92-93 Budget before it is presented to the full Board. Dr. Goins asked if the proposed budget includes the Animal I Control Center expansion request. Ms. Smith rèsponded that the Animal Control Center request is not included in the budget as requested by the Board of Health. Unfinished Business: Project ASSIST Dr. Goins explained that he and Mr. Parker attended the Brunswick County Board of Health meeting on February 10, 1992 to extend an invitation for joint participation in Project ASSIST Application. The Brunswick County Board of Health voted to join the Proj ect ASSIST Application with New Hanover County. Adult Neurology Funding~ Dr. Goins explained that the Adult Neurology Clinic has received supplemental funding sufficient to continue clinic operations through June 30, 1992. Out-of-county services will be terminated July 1, 1992, unless additional state funding is provided. New Business: Adoption of Proclamation for New Hanover Council on Physical Fitness and Sports I Ms. Denise Teachey presented a New Hanover Council on Physical Fitness and Sports Proclamation to the Board. I I I 151 Mr. Coble moved that the Board approve the Proclamation for a New Hanover Council on Physical Fitness and Sports. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED. Transfer of Subsurface Sewage System Responsibility Ms. Dianne Harvell, Environmental Health Director, addressed the transfer of permitted subsurface systems responsibility from the North Carolina Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources (DEHNR) to local health departments effective January 1, 1992. She expressed concern over securing staff who are knowledgeable of industrial wastewater treatment technology. Camnents: Board Members: Dr. Goins and Ms. Alford expressed appreciation to the staff for their participation in Board members' visits to the health department. Dr. Goins thanked Mr. Hall for the research he completed on the livestock operation. Dr. Macris suggested that the Board consider terminating services mandated by state and federal governments which are not funded. Mr. Greer expressed concern over this issue and stated that a county proclamation to the federal government could be considered due to increased cost to county governments. Health Director: Mr. Parker reminded Board members to submit their registration requests for the Health Leadership Institute to be held on April 3 and 4, 1991, Siena, Chapel Hill, N.C. Mr. Parker recognized Ms. McCorkle, MCC Director and Chairman, March of Dimes Campaign. Ms. McCorkle explained March of Dimes Campaign health department activities. The Board was invited to participate in the March of Dimes Team Walk on March 28. Mr. Parker reported that the health department defeated the Department of Social Services (DSS) in the county blood drive. Mr. Wayne Morris, DSS Director, will present a bouquet of flowers to the health department staff in recognition of the victory. Mr. Parker introduced new employees: Betty Rauth, Clerk Typist IV, Community Health Don George, Environmental Health Specialist, Environmental Health 152 Mr. Parker announced that the June 3, 1992 Board of Health meeting will begin at Oakdale Cemetery at 7: 00 A.M. Mr. Dan Shingleton will present a historic program on Dr. Thomas Fanning Wood, Dr. Edward Jenner Wood and Dr. Solomon S. Satchwell. Brunch will be provided by Mr. Coble prior to the regular Board meeting at the health department. There being no further business, Dr. Goins adjourned the meeting at 9:50 A.M. /!tlJ L ð£) Dr. Michael E. Goins Chairman, Board of Health ~W~ Robert S. (Bob) Parker Secretary to the Board Approved: I I I