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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/04/1989 BOH Minutes "0~ The New Hanover County Board of Health met on Wednesday, January 4, 1989, at 8:00 A.M. at the Health Department. Members Present: John Leonard, DVM, Chairman Don Blake Pascal Camak, DDS Albert Corbett Michael Goins, OD Julius Howard Amaryllis Rehder Sheram Robinson Alan Thomas, MD Catherine vangellow Members Absent: Others Present: Robert S. Parker, Health Director Frances F. De Vane, Recording Secretary Dr. Leonard called the meeting to order at 8:00 A.M. Dr. Leonard presented the invocation. Dr. Leonard called for corrections to the minutes of December 7, 1988. Mr. Howard moved and it was seconded that the minutes be approved. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Dr. Leonard congratulated and presented plaques to Ms. Marian Duggins, Nursing Director, and Ms. Thelma McQuire, Family planning Clerk Typist, in recognition of their retirement on December 30, 1988. Dr. Leonard expressed his appreciation on behalf of the Board of Health to Ms. Duggins for 10 years and to Ms. McQuire for 5 years service with the New Hanover County Health Department. Department Focal: Aedes albopictus Mosquito Survey Dr. Charles Apperson, Entomology Specialist, N. C. Agricultural Extension Service, N. C. State university, presented to the Board members a program on the Aedes Albopictus Mosquito Survey which was conducted last year in New Hanover County by Dr. Apperson with the assistance of Mr. Bobby Waters, Vector Control Director, New Hanover County Health Department. He presented data regarding reproduction, life patterns and control of four container breeding species of mosqui toes. Dr. Apperson recommended the education of the public on mosquito reproduction and control, routine backyard mosquito inspections and consideration of recycling of mosquito breeding materials in the County. A discussion of the recycling of used tires followed. Dr. Leonard thanked Dr. Apperson and Mr. Waters for their work on this project. ....~L Committee Reports: .... 1989 Committee Appointments - Dr. Leonard announced that the 1989 Board of Health Committee appointments will soon be made. He requested that Board members inform him of the committee on which they desire to serve. Unfinished Business: New Business: Spay /Neuter Program for All Dogs and Cats Adopted Out at the Animal Control Center Ms. Donna Neal, Chairman, Animal Control Advisory Committee, presented to the Board of Health a request for the Board's recommendation for the development of a mandatory Spay/Neuter Program for the Animal Control Center. Ms. Neal stated that a non-mandatory Spay/Neuter Program has been in effect in New Hanover County for one and one-half years. The development of this mandatory policy and program will take from six to nine months and will be presented to the Board at its completion. Dr. Camak moved and it was seconded that the New Hanover County Board of Health recommends the development of a mandatory Spay/Neuter Program for all Dogs and Cats Adopted Out at the New Hanover County Health Department Animal Control Center. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. ~ - Animal Control Advisory Board Reappointments Dr. Leonard presented the following applicants for reappointment to the Animal Control Advisory Board for two-year terms: Joe Filion Diane Connor Bill Huffine Dog Club - Kennel Club - Hunter Ms. Vangel low moved that the above three applicants be reappointed to the New Hanover County Animal Control Advisory Board. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Home Health Aqency Fiscal Year 87-88 Medicare Cost Report Mr. Allan Mozingo, New Hanover County Assistant Finance Director, summarized the Home Health Agency Fiscal Year 87-88 Medicare Cost Report. He explained indirect and direct costs to the Board. Due to an increase in the total of home health visits and revenues from insurance and self-pay patients, he stated that Revenues in Excess of Direct Cost were $106,108. Mr. Parker explained that the County General Fund profited $106.108 from the New Hanover County Health Department Home Health Agency during FY ~ - 87-88. Graphs showing the number of visits by service type, payor type and cost per visit were distributed to the Board for their review. Dr. Reynolds stated that he felt that the Home Health Agency was most beneficial to New Hanover County. Board Members Comments: Mr. Blake reported that Cape Fear Communi ty College plans to begin classes for Associate Degree of Nursing in september 1989 in a County renovated building. He stated that he was excited for the community and that he felt this program would assist in the solution of the nursing shortage. Health Director Comments: Mr. Parker introduced the following new staff members to the Board: Jamie Elrod - Animal Control Officer - Animal Control Susan Robinson - Sanitarian Intern - Environmental Health Anne Lawrence - Public Health Nurse - EPI/AH Jeanne Griffin - Public Health Nurse - EPI/AH Mr. Parker commended Dr. Leonard, Chairman, for his hard work and interest in health department activities. Dr. Leonard stated that he was learning a great deal about the health department and had enjoyed his field visits with health department staff. Mr. Parker announced that a Continuing Education Program for Boards of Health and Health Department employees entitled Building Community Health Leaders: An Orientation for Boards of Health is to be held on Tuesday, February 7, 1989, from 6:30-9:30 PM at the Wilmington Hilton. Board members were encouraged to attend this meeting and asked to complete their registration forms and return to Ms. De Vane for pre-registration process. Mr. Parker reported that the Kitchen Restaurant was inspected in December and received an A grade. Mr. Stich, Environmental Health Supervisor, did not make the inspection. Mr. Parker explained that the following additional funds have been received by New Hanover County Health Department: Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Home Health Community Testing Sites for AIDS Grant Cancer - $36,000 - $ 3,247 - $ 7,500 - $ 2,500 Mr. Parker announced that the Personnel Committee morning before the Board of Health meeting and selected Staff recipient. This Super Staff Award recipient present at the February Board of Health meeting. met this the Super will be - r-~ There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:13 A.M. Respectfully submitted, ~~ Dr. John Leonard Chairman, Board of Health ~J-;J~ Robert S. Parker Secretary to the Board Approved: ~ - .... - .... -