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Home My WebLink About05/06/1992 BOH Minutes I II I 159_ Dr. Goins called the regular business meeting of the New Hanover County Board of Health (NHCBH) to order at 8: 00 A.M. on Wednesday, May 6, 1992, in the Dr. Thomas Fanning Wood Library of the New Hanover County Health Department (NHCHD), Wilmington, North Carolina. Members Present: Michael Goins, 00, Chairman John Coble, Vice Chairman Mary Lou Alford, RN Mary King Dean 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 Ms. Mary King Dean presented the invocation. Dr. Goins called for corrections to the minutes of the meeting on April 1, 1992. The minutes were approved. Recognition: 100\ Smokefree Establishments/Organizations New Hanover County 100% Smokefree Establishment Certificate for SCI Coastal House was accepted by Ms. Wanda Covil. Carolina Furniture was also awarded a certificate. Departmental Focal: Ms. Karen Hogan, Director, New Hanover County Health Department Home Health Agency, presented the departmental focal on the Home Care Accreditation process and the standards that relate to the Board of Health as the governing body of our Home Health agency. Committee Reports: Budget Mr. Greer, Chairman, Budget Committee, stated that the NHCHD FY92-93 Recommended Budget has not been received from the County Manager and Budget staff. Ms. Lynda Smith, Assistant Health Director, stated that the Board of Health Budget Committee will review the Recommended FY92-93 Budget before it is presented to the full Board on June 5, 1992. 160 Environmental Health I Mr. John Coble, Chairman, Environmental Health Committee, reported that the committee met at 8:00 A.M. on Friday, April 16, 1992. Plans for the disposal of septage and grease generated in the county are to be reviewed by County Engineering, Phil Ricks, Agriculture Extension, and Ted Lyons, Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources. Mr. Coble informed the Board that the advertisement requirements for the proposed repeal of the local Regulations for the Control of Childhood Lead Poisoning adopted by the Board of Health on October 1, 1977 and the repeal and amendment of Rules Governing Public Swimming Pools in New Hanover County adopted June 3, 1987 have been completed. Unfinished Business: Amendment to "Rules Governing Public Swimming Pools in New Hanover County" Mr. Tom Stich, Environmental Health Supervisor, requested that the Board amend the "Rules Governing Public Swimming Pools in New Hanover County." Mr. Coble moved to repeal and amend the "Rules Governing Public I Swimming Pools in New Hanover County". Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED. Dr. Thomas moved for the Board to adopt the Amendment to "Rules Governing Public Swimming Pools in New Hanover". Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED. (Attachment 11) Repeal of Regulations for the Control of Childhood Lead Poisoning Mr. Stich gave a brief history of the Childhood Lead Poisoning Regulation in New Hanover County. He requested that the Board of Health repeal this regulation. Mr. Coble moved for the Board of Health to Repeal the Regulations for the Control of Childhood Lead Poisoning. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED. New Business: Inner City Rabies Clinics Ms. Donna Neal, Chairman, Animal Control Advisory Committee, expressed the need for the establishment of Inner City Rabies Clinics. She explained that the Animal Control Advisory Commi ttee and the Humane Society have targeted the inner city I area to control rabies where transportation of animals to veterinarians offices is limited. Rabies vaccinations will be provided at cost and through private donations. Local volunteer I I I 161 - veterinarians, off duty Animal Control Officers, policemen and citizens will participate in this project. Year 2000 Health Objectives Mr. Hall reported that the Year 2000 Health Objectives Committee will meet on May 8, 1992 at Cape Fear Memorial Hospital. A copy of the objectives has been distributed to committee members. Minors and Purchase of Tobacco Products Dr. Goins stated that the word "knowingly" had been inserted in the law prohibiting the sale of cigarettes to minors and had kept a convenient store clerk from being found guilty of selling cigarettes to a minor (age 14). After a discussion, the Board decided to refer this regulation back to the Health Promotions Committee for consideration. Comments: Board Members: Ms. Dean stated she was grateful for the opportunity of participating in the Health Department Orientation Program. She expressed that this was most meaningful and feels it makes a difference in approaching health related problems. Health Director: Mr. Parker announced Environmental Health Revenues have increased. Collections from January - March 1992 were $68,774. The Board of Health will meet at Oakdale Cemetery for a historic ceremony honoring Dr. Thomas Fanning Wood, Dr. Edward Jenner Wood, and Dr. Solomon S. Satchwell at 7:00 A.M. on July 1, 1992'. Board of Health members and Health Directors are invited to attend a Food For Thought conference sponsored by Association of North Carolina Boards of Health to be held on June 2, 1992 in Greenville and on June 9, 1992 in Raleigh. Mr. Parker gave an update on the Dangerous Dog Law. He reported that 39 dogs have been declared dangerous. An invitation was extended to attend the Safety Seatbelt Promotion Kickoff at 10:00 A.M. on Monday, May 11, 1992, at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. The New Hanover Adolescent Health Council, Inc. will sponsor activities in recognition of Teen Pregnancy Prevention Week from May 3 - May 9, 1992. Mr. Parker announced a slide presentation on Operation SAS will be presented at the June Board of Health meeting. Hoggard High 162' School won regional competition and first place in state competition for this science project. Ms. Smith announced that the new health department telephone system installation is on schedule. Dr. Macris thanked Board members for completing the Continuing Education Survey. The AHEC Committee will meet at AHEC at 6:00 P.M. on May 12, 1992. There being no further business, Dr. Goins adjourned the meeting at 9:20 A.M. ;/tLI~CJj) Dr. Michael E. Goins Chairman, Board of Health ~~ Robert S. (Bob) Parker Secretary to the Board Approved: I I I I I . A REGULATION OF THE NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH The Board of Health of New Hanover County, pursuant to North Carolina General Statutes G.S. 130A-39, which authorizes a local board of health to adopt rules necessary to protect and promote the public health, does hereby ordain that the "Rules Governing Construction and Operation of Public Swimming Pools in New Hanover County" is hereby amended as follows: Title. Change the title to "RULES GOVERNING THE FENCING OF PRIVATE SWIMMING POOLS IN NEW HANOVER COUNTY". Section 1.1 Definitions . "Private Swimming Pool" is any swimming pool operated in conjunction with a single family residential unit, the use of which is limited to occupants of that residence and their invitees. Above ground private swimming pools which are not accessible by a deck or other similar permanent structure are exempt from these rules. Section 1.2 Site Layout. All outdoor private swimming pools shall be enclosed by a fence or other permanent barrier which discourages climbing and is designed so as to minimize the possibility of unauthorized or unwary persons entering the pool area. Entrances through the barrier shall be provided with self-Closing gates having simple positive self-latching closure mechanisms with hardware provided for padlocking. The barrier shall not be less than forty-eight (48) inches in height above the adjacent ground surface outside the barrier. Fencing will be required around all four (4) sides of the swimming pool. All private swimming pool enclosures shall be completely installed within thirty (30) days of the pool completion. It is recommended that all private swimming pools have a walk or deck around the entire perimeter of the pool of a minimum width of three (3) feet of unobstructed clear distance. Section 1.3 Non-conforminq Private Swimminq Pools. Private swimming pools constructed prior to the effective date of this regulation must be brought into compliance at the earliest possible date, but in no case longer than two (2) years from the effective date. This regulation shall be effective October 1, 1989. These rules shall become eff~A~~ell~ 19~ chalVman, oa(f~~M ~p~ ATTEST: ~J< Secretary 10