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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/11/1962 34'; ,........ REGULAR ~IONTHLY MEETmG BOARD OF HEALTH HELD IN OFFICE OF BOARD July ll, 1962 ...... Present: Mr. James M. Hall, Jr., Chairman, Dr. James H. Smith, Dr. R. Bryant Hare, Jr., and Dr. J. C. Knox. On motion by Dr. J. C. Knox, seconded by Dr. James H. Smith, the minutes of the last meeting were approved without reading; copies having been sent to the Board members. Carried. Dr. 'Ihomas C. Needham, Consultant Veterinarian, to the Health Department was present to request that effective July 1, 1962, he would no longer be a part time paid Health Department Staff member. He explained that the State Agriculture Department had taken over meat inspection in all abattoirs in North Carolina not under federal in- spection. Since funds from this would no longer be forthcoming and since this would mean abolition of the major part of his duties, he suggested that his duties be changed. .... After considerable discussion, it was agreed by common consent that Dr. Needham con- tinue on a non salaried basis as a standby Veterinarian Consultant to the Health Department, the details of which were to be arranged between Dr. C. B. Davis, Health Director, and Dr. Needham. This will involve changes in procedure of handling animal bites, with owners of dogs being required to have them examined by their private Veterinarian at their own expense. However, it was suggested that it may be necessary to add $350.00 to the Contingent Fund in the Health Department Budget to handle the Veterinarians services. - Chairman Hall read a letter which Dr. Davis had received from the School of Public Health requesting that Foreign Students be allowed to visit this Health Department for a few days during their Orientation Program in September. Dr. Knox made a motion that this Health Department sponsor these Foreign Students in September. Dr. Hare seconded this motion and it was carried. Mr. Cranford rtlported on the Sanitation Dtlpartment and on drainage work. Dr. Hsre made a motion that the expense of $50.00 incurred recovering the bogged down dragline be paid. Dr. Smith seconded this motion and it was carried. It was also suggested that Dr. Davis write a letter of appreciation to the Marine Corp. for assisting in the recovery of the dragline. Chairman Hall invited Dr. Spielberger to attend the Mental Health portion of the meet- ing. Since this was going to be a lengthly meeting, Dr. Smith 5uggesteqthat in the event that it is to be a lengthly meeting in the future, to notify Mrs. Josephine B. Liles, Secretary, so that she could notify board meIJlbers in advance, so they may make arrangements accordingly. ~. . There was a general discussion on the progress of the Mental Health program. B.Y common consent it was suggested that the Mental Health Steering Committee should con- tinue to aid in the advisory capacity to the Mental Health Center with regard to the Mental Health Program. ...... Dr. Allen stated that all funds for the Mental Health Program handled thru the Health Department had been turned over to the Mental Health Center. He also gave a report on his trip to Pisgah, N. C., to the Mental Health Workshop. He stated that it was a very stimulating experience at which time he was in contact with many Mental Health 348 consultants in Community Mental Health. Dr. Spielberger discussed problems of getting out of the clinic into the cormnunity. He also stated that he would continue his services until the posi- tion for a Psychiatrist 111 has been filled. It was recommended that Dr. Allen contact Dr. McMillen and discuss with him our situation without a Psychiatrist lll, and in case of an emergency, or if he is needed in this capacity Dr. McMillan could make arrangements to assist in this program. Approved 4~/ ~ ' 44 (. /': - . ! R~ i'U ..c-U~/ S retary 1962 . J J J