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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/05/1989 BOH Minutes '" 1l 6_{ /. 0:' The New Hanover County Board of Health met on Wednesday, July 5, 1989, at 8:00 A.M. at the Health Department. Members Present: John Leonard, DVM, Chairman Don Blake Albert Corbett Pascal Camak, DDS Julius Howard Amaryallis Rehder Sheram Robinson Marlene Rosenkoetter, PhD Allan Thomas, MD catherine Vangel low Members Absent: Michael Goins, OD 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. Mr. Parker presented the invocation. Dr. Leonard called for corrections to the minutes of the June 7, 1989 meeting. Dr. Leonard moved that the minutes be approved. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Special Presentation - Ms. Naomi Yopp Ms. Naomi Yopp, Proprietor, The Glenn Hotel, received a letter of commendation from the Board of Health and the New Hanover County Health Department for having a Grade A Sanitation Rating for fifty years. A copy of the letter is attached (Attachment 1) and made a part of these minutes. Dr. Leonard congratulated Ms. Yopp for this most unusual accomplishment. Mr. Parker reported that Mr. Pete Davis, Sanitarian, had assisted in the planning and preparation of the commendation for Ms. Yopp. Ms. Yopp expressed her appreciation to the Board of Health and Mr. Davis for extending this honor to her. Department Focal: 110.-_ ". Mr. Chris Elrod, New Hanover County Fire Marshal, presented to the Board a program on Fire Safety and Prevention. He stated that the City of Wilmington provides smoke detectors upon request to the elderly and handicapped citizens but that there are no available funds for this project in the county. Dr. Rosenkoetter, Chairman, Health Promotions Committee, stated that the Health Promotions Committee has discussed smoke detector needs in the county and recommended that Mr. Elrod present some of the issues and problems of securing smoke detectors for county residents of this targeted group to the Board of Health. After discussion of the feasibility of purChasing, installing and monitoring smoke detectors, the Board referred this issue back to the Health Promotions Committee for further study. ^" ~ " LJ L- Dr. Leonard thanked Mr. Elrod for his assistance with this project. IIIIl Committee Reports: - Unfinished Business: Fencinq Private Swimminq Pools A video segment of the television program 20/20 regarding Swimming Pool Safety and Fencing was shown to the Board. Mr. Parker reported that the Health Promotions Committee and the Board of Health are proposing the recommendation of the adoption of a regulation which will require the fencing of private pools. Mr. Parker stated that a notice of the proposed Fencing of Private Pools Regulation appeared in the Wilmington Star News ten days prior to this Board meeting. He stated that he had not received any responses to this pUblic notice. Dr. Leonard moved that the Board of Health approve adoption of the Fencing of Private Pools Regulation. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED. (A copy of this regulation Attachment #2 is attached and made a part of these minutes.) Animal Welfare Act - Dr. Leonard moved tha t the Board of Health go on record as endorsing the Animal Welfare Act. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED. - Ms. Neal expressed her appreciation to Dr. Leonard for his letter to area legislators requesting their endorsement of the Animal Welfare Act legislation. New Business: Local Rabies Ordinance for Cats Ms. Donna Neal, Chairman, Animal Control Advisory Board, explained that state Animal Control Laws require compliance for the control of Rabies in dogs and cats and that the present local Animal Control Ordinance requires compliance for control of Rabies in dogs but excludes cats. Ms. Neal stated that the Advisory Board recommends that the Board of Health adopt a local ordinance to include cats. Mr. Howard moved that the Board of Health adopt the proposed Local Rabies Ordinance for Cats to bring New Hanover County in compliance with the State Rabies Law. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. County Taqs for Cats - - ""- - ~ , f. .~ Ms. Neal lead a discussion regarding the need for tags for cats in New Hanover County. She stated that County tags attached to collars would aid in the control of Rabies and was being requested by the Animal Control Advisory Board. Dr. Rosenkoetter moved that the Board of Health recommend to the Board of commissioners that owners of cats be required to obtain County License Tags for cats in New Hanover County. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED. Dr. Leonard thanked Ms. Neal and Dr. Rosenkoetter for their support of Animal Control issues. Parliamentary Procedures Dr. Leonard announced that he has been attending a Parliamentary Procedure course taught by Dr. Clayton Calloway. He distributed information on Procedure in Small Boards from Robert's Rules of Order and asked Board members to review for discussion at the August Board of Health meeting. Board Members Comments: Mr. Corbett announced that the New Hanover County commissioners are holding a Solid Waste Public Forum at 7:30 P.M. on Tuesday, July 11, 1989, in the General Assembly Room, New Hanover County Courthouse. He stated he felt Board members would find this meeting beneficial and encouraged them to attend. Health Director Comments: Mr. Parker announced that the Board of Commissioners approved the Mandatory Spay Neuter Program recommended by the Board of Health on June 7, 1989. The Personnel Committee will immediately following this Board of Health meeting select the recipient of the Semi-Annual super Staff Award. Mr. Parker reported that Hepatitis cannot be transmitted from dogs to humans and that he had informed the public via television (Channel 6 WECT). Mr. Parker encouraged Board members to attend the Annual meeting of Boards of Health to be held on September 15, 1989, in Charlotte, N. C. The North Carolina public Health Association Annual meeting will be September 13 - 15, 1989. "'.4 Mr. Parker thanked Board members for their participation in the public Hearing on Septic Tanks on June 26, 1989, at Laney High School. This was an opportunity for the public to be heard and information regarding septic tanks was shared. ""'-~ h-Ju 1>11:. Parker reported that the health department has received and lost the following funding during the past two months for Fiscal ~ Year Budget 1989-90: - Mosquito Control - $11,225 Family Planning - ($ 4,152) Neurology $ 400 Mr. Parker stated that the House Committee of the General Assembly voted not to accept the Senate amendment that would have allowed people denied septic tank permits to appeal to county health boards. Outpatient Freestanding Endoscopy Ambulatory Surqical Facilities Mr. Parker presented requests to the Board from Wilmington Health Associates, P.A., and New Hanover Memorial Hospital for letters of endorsement and support of projects for licensed Outpatient Freestanding Endoscopy Ambulatory Surgical Facilities. These letters would accompany Certificate of Need (CON) applications. Dr. Leonard moved that the Board of Health not endorse these requests for CON in this area. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. The Board requested that Mr. Parker respond by letter to these agencies thanking them for the opportunity to participate in this project and explain that the Board of Health does not feel that they are in an appropriate position to endorse these requests for a CON in this area. -- - There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:35 A.M. ~~ Dr. John Leonard Chairman, Board of Health ~b(J~ Robert S. Parker Secretary to the Board Approved: - - flE-W dfa.nouE.t County dlE-a.fth. 7:JE-r-a~tmE-nt Attachment 1 Z 0 Z 9 <:5o~th 1 7th <:5t....d ::Po.t Dffk< 130% 37115 tWdminflt."Il, dVo'tt.h C41.Q{i.na 28406 Pho... (9' 9J 763-Z931 HEAl,"" DIRECTOR AOBEFlT s. P....RKER -'SSISTAHT MEAl TM DIRECTOR LYNDA F SMITH July 5, 1989 Miss Naomi Yopp The Glenn 16 Nathan Avenue Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480 Dear Miss Yopp: The rocking chairs are in place on the porches at THE GLENN as they probably were during the first season of operation. THE GLENN, a small lodging establishment by today's comparison, remains a true landmark on the southern end of Wrightsville Beach. It has withstood northeasters and hurricanes. The wood frame building was constructed to endure time and storms. THE GLENN still retains a Pre-world War II atmosphere, submitting only to mandated changes. In many of the rooms, ventilated by the sea breeze, one can find a copy of the state lodging rules as ratified in April of 1937. For senior clientele, a visit to THE GLENN can spark a reminiscence of yesteryear's fun at the beach. All of THE GLENN'S guests are special people. Many of the guests have developed a true friendship with the operator and keep coming back to renew the bonds of that friendship. On this fiftieth season of continuous operation for THE GLENN, the Health Department considers it to be both fitting and appropriate to recognize the manager for a most unusual achievement. You, Miss YoPP, were on the management staff at THE GLENN'S opening day June 1, 1939 and you have been there each season since insuring that everything is clean and proper. For fifty years, THE GLENN, has always had a Grade A Sanitation Rating. We consider such to be a remarkable accomplishment. OUr wish for you is that this will be a truly Golden Year for THE GLENN. A copy of this letter is to be filed with the minutes of the July 1989 New Hanover County Board of Health Meeting. Another copy is to be forwarded to the Environmental Health Section of the Division of Health Services in Raleigh. Sincerely, ~ ~fll--- Sincerely, Robert S. Parker Health Director ~'j.~ Dr. John L. Leonard, DVM Chairman, Board of Health 'You~ dlE-afth. - OU~ P~io~Lty Attachment 2 A REGULATION OF THE NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH The Board of Health of New Hanover County, pursuant to North Carolina General Statutes S130A-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. Delete the word "public". Section 1. Definitions. Following section 1.5., Add: "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. Unless specifically provided herein, private swimming pools are exempt from the provisions of these rules. Section 6. Site Layout. Following Section 6.10, Add: 6.11 All outdoor private swimming pools shall be enclosed by a fence or other permanent barrier which discourages climbing and 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 pool. All private 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 6.12. 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. Che, ~o~alth ATTEST: (4Q,.3.. R-(J~ Secretary