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Home My WebLink About10/06/1982 BOH Minutes I I I 00918 The New Hanover County Board of Health met on Wednesday, October 6, 1982 at the New Hanover County Health Department. Members Present: Carl Durham, Chairman Roma Lee Hall, Vice Chairman Donald Blake William Grathwol Larry Neal, D.D.S. James Strickland Hobart Whaley Members Absent: J. William Eakins, M. D. One Vacant Membership Others Present: James M. Brown, Secretary to the Board Robert Pope, County Attorney Ted Davis, Assistant County Attorney Mabel Price, Recording Secretary Mr. Durham, Chairman, called the meeting to order at 8:05 A. M. and called for corrections to the September 8, 1982 minutes. Mrs. Hall moved the minutes be approved. Mr. Whaley seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. Presentations by Staff: Hilda White, Personnel: Reported on United Way contributions, confidentiallty of payroll checks and records, merit increases and department vacancies. Sharon Mault, Health Education: Reported on in service for staff, work with Juvenile Court, HERR Program, Stop Smoking Clinic being held in cooperation with the Lung Association, preparation of pamphlet on services offered by the depart- ment, plans for making Video Tapes in the department for educational purposes. Susan O'Brien, Laboratory: Advised that the Laboratory had received recertification for VDRL's and Milk. She also reported that a study is being done on Laboratory positions across the State. The Laboratory did over 150,000 laboratory procedures last year. Licensing of Septic Tank Installers: In June, 1982, at its regular meeting the Board of Health extended licensure renewal for septic tank installers from July 15 to November 1, 1982 on a one time basis in order to incorporate changes in the new State sewage regulations. Mr. Grathwol moved that the same licensure fees ($100.00 for unrestricted and $10.00 for restricted) be re-adopted for FY 1982-83. Mrs. Hall seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. Fees will be reviewed annually, during budget preparation, to determine adequacy and needed change. Mr. Blake asked about the steps involved in getting a septic tank permit and length of time required from the purchase of a permit until it receives final approval. Mr. Pete Davis, Environmental Health Su?ervisor, gave a brief explanation with a more detailed explanation to be presented at the next Board meeting. Mr. Davis responded to questions regarding policy and procedure for motel and hotel inspec- tions. Q : '.' :.I' ì.GO 9 \ 9 ,~.~~t)~.\ Fee Schedule and Policy: Dr. Neal reported that the County Commissioners had approved the Fee Policy and Schedule on September 20, 1982. He presented some technical changes submitted by Gary Cannon, Assistant County Manager, and moved I that these changes be approved. Mrs. Hall seconded the motion and it unanimously carried. The changes will be submitted to the County Commissioners at their next meeting for their approval. A corrected copy will be attached to these minutes. Mr. Grathwo1 asked if bad debts should be referred to the Credit Bureau. Mr. Strickland suggested we wait six months to see what bad debt write-offs will occur. Mr. Grathwol moved that collections be reviewed in six months and if they are low that we consider referring bad debts to the Credit Bureau or some other agency. Mrs. Hall seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. Water Sampling: Mr. Blake told the Board he hopes to have a report ready for the December meeting. Seafood & Shellfish Ordinance: Pro Neal reported that the Seafood and Shellfish Ordinance is now with Robert Benton of the State Shellfish Division. Mr. Benton will meet with Dr. Neal and Mr. Pope after he has time to study the proposed ordi- nance. Animal Control Advisory Committee: Dr. Neal reported that the Animal Control Advisory Committee met on September 23, 1982 to consider manditory cat vaccination, ordinance for exotic animals and need for a spay neuter ordinance. Charles Newkirk, Animal Control Chief reported that the goals set for completion are: Manditory Cat Vaccination - November 30, 1982, so that it can go into effect before the Spring vaccination of dogs. Ordinance for Exotic Animals - August, 1983. Spay Neuter Ordinance - Fall of 1983. I Prlorities Progress: Mr. Strlckland reported that ~r. Brown has approximately eighteen names of candidates for Environmental Health Supervisor II who have sub- mitted resumes or have been recommended to him. Several do not meet qualifications and the other candidates are being screened and contacted regarding interviews with a committee as described at the September meeting. The job description for Environ- mental Health_Director is being written and forwarded to the State for approval. The Job Description for Administrative Officer is being finished and will be sent to the State for approval as soon as possible. Mr. Strickland reported that Communications and Records Management recommendations are also being studied at this time, however, no recommendations are ready. Long Range Planning: Mr. Durham reported that he had been to Health Care Availa- bility in Raleigh to see about a grant for Long Range Planning, but found that the grant would not be worth the amount of work it would take to get It. He recommended that we look at internal sources in next year's budget for this project. Operating Policy and Procedure: Mr. Grathwol moved that we search out Operating Policy and Procedure for the past five years and put them in outline form for all new Board Members and that the Board review the policies each January for any update or corrections. Mr. Blake seconded the motion and it carrled unanimously. New Board of Health Member: Mr. Blake reported that Mr. Ted Bagley, Personnel Manager at General Electric has been appointed to fill the unexpired term of Dr. Hal Franklin. I I I I '·00920 Fluoridation of Water - Wrightsvi11e Beach: Mr. Brown told the Board he had re- ceived a letter from the Director of Public Works at Wrightsville Beach asking for a letter of endorsement for putting Fluoride in their water system. Dr. Neal moved that we give the letter of endorsement. Mr. Whaley seconded the motion. During the discussion which followed, members of the Board and Mr. Pope felt that more information with respect to Section .0603 of the F1ouridation of Public Water Supply was needed. Dr. Neal withdrew his motion and asked that this be considered at the November meeting after adequate information and proper documentation have been received. Composit ABC Board: Mrs. Hall asked members of the Composit ABC Board. no longer exists. if the Board of Health Members were still Mr. Blake reported that the Composit Board Executive Session: At 9:50 A. M., Mr. Durham moved the Board adjourn to executive session to discuss personnel matters. Mr. Grathwol seconded and it carried unani- mously. At 10:30 A. M., Mr. Durham moved the Board adjourn from executive session to regular session. Mr. Grathwol seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. Grievance Procedure: Mr. Grathwol moved the Board re-affirm the Grievance Procedure, refer all employees through the proper steps of the grievance policy and that Board of Health members refrain from discussing Grievances with employees. Motion was seconded by Mrs. Hall and carried unanimously. Health Director's Report: Mr. Brown gave the following reports: Ship Inspection Contract: The Department has been notified that we have been awarded the contract to lnspect ships and issue de ratting inspections at Wilmington and Sunny Point Ports. Press Coverage: Mr. Brown reported that we have had excellent press coverage during the month. Advanced Course on County Government - Institute of Government: Mr. Brown will attend one week per month during the months of November, December, January, February, March and April. Policies & Procedures on Home Health: Copies were presented to Board Members for information. There being no further business, Mr. Grathwol moved the meeting be adjourned. Mrs. Hall seconded the motion and it carried unanimously and the meeting was adjourned at lO:30 A. M. Approved: /l. _..3_ gJ J..., 9 ~J/UI ~O);¡fL I Secretary to the Board '--_/