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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/02/1972 ~ i-' ~~ .... .~ .~ ,. 0G5S3 MINUTES OF BOARD OF HEALTH MEETING - February 2, 1972 Present: Dr. Heyward Bellamy, Dr. James Smith, Dr. Frank Reynolds, Dr. James TidIer, Mr. Ed Carter, Mayor B. D. Schwartz, Mr. H. A. Marks, Mr. Meares Harriss, Mr. John Oxenfeld In a brief meeting of the ex-officio members the two who were absent at the January meeting concurred to the appointment of Dr. James Smith to another four year term as a member of the Board. Minutes of the January meeting were approved by motion of Mr. Marks, seconded by Dr. Reynolds. Local Ordinance to Require Food Handlers Certificates: Mr. James Fox, Attorney, had prepared an Ordinance to preserve health standards in food preparation, handling and serving. The Ordinance as presented by Mr. Fox was adopted by motion of Dr. Smith, seconded by Mr. Carter. The Ordinance adopted is stated below: Be it ordained by the'Board of Health of New Hanover County: "Before permitting any person to engage in the preparation, handling, or serving of food, the employer of such person shall require that such employee submit, and keep on file with the employer, a medical health certificate signed by a licensed physician. All certificates of medical examination shall certify that the indivi- dual has no evidence of a communicable or infectious disease, or shall constitute the minimum standard of the New Hanover County Board of Health. Each health cer- tificate shall be renewed annually. No person who has a contagious or infectious disease shall be allowed to work in the establishment." Administrative Officer: Mr. Harriss called to the attention of the Board that last year the Board of Commissioners created the position of Administrative Assistant with money in the Health Department budget for this position. After much discussion as to future needs of the department, Mayor Schwartz made a motion seconded by Mr. Marks that we proceed in getting this position filled. Dr. Knox was asked to take care of this. It was suggested that if possible the person selected should have a background in Public Health. Venereal Disease: Dr. Knox reported on the increase in cases of venereal disease and furnished a chart showing cases by age, sex and race. Well Re~ulations: Word had been received from Mr. Peek of Water and Air Resources stating that his department will have someone meet with Dr. Knox in the near future re the well regulations. New Quarters: Dr. Knox and Mr. Marks had been to Medical Care Commission in Raleigh with additional information and reported that Medical Care Commission would let us know something in a few weeks. There being no further business the meeting was adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Approved: March 8, 1972 /1~,,~ 7'3 jJ~ - - , .. 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Uk__. . -------------------------------~---------------- Clerk of Superior Court 555 00555 SPECIAL MEETING - BOARD OF HEALTH - February 16, 1972 Present: All members of the Board of Health New Quarters for Health Department: Dr. Bellamy recapped all that had been done thus far with regard to quarters for the Health Department. A letter had been received from the Medical Care Commission giving their feelings on the renovation of the old JWMH building. The MCC recommended that we consider construction of a new building, stating that the cost would not be too much higher than the cost of renovating the old building. It was also pointed out that there is now $100,000 in a reserve fund for a Health Department building. Mr. Harriss also suggested that it might be possible to add another $100,000 to this at budget time. Mr. Marks was not satisfied with the figures sent to us by the MCC on renovating and stated that he feels their estimate is too high. He would like to let bids to see exactly what it will cost to have the work done. He said it would cost approximately $6,000 in architectural fees to do this. Mr. Schwartz asked what the future plans were for the JWMH site. He asked if plans were for it to be a Social Service Center. Mr. Marks answered that this was in- tended. Mr. Harriss agreed with Mr. Marks that it would be good to go ahead with bids to see if we are low on our estimates for renovation of the old building. Dr. TidIer stated that we would still have the problem of tieing in with hospital facilities. Dr. Reynolds said that in his opinion we need a Health Complex at the new hospital site. He raised questions as to who would provide medical services we need if we ever have to go to a non-medical administrator. He stated that we would have to depend on the M. D.'s for service and with the services Chapel Hill will be furnish- ing and with the interns that will be here we need to be near the hospital so that we can benefit from these services. He also pointed out that this idea of a Health Department on the hospital grounds was sold to the tax payers when the hospital was built. Dr. Smith said that he visited the site with Mental Health Personnel who would not even consider the site because it was so far from the hospital. Dr. Reynolds said that he felt it was time for this Board to make a decision. If the majority of the Board is in favor of a new building then it would be foolish to spend the extra $6,000 in order to get bids on this old building. At this point Mr. Marks stated that it was not up to this Board but to the County Commissioners. Dr. Reynolds said he was aware of this but that it was up to this Board to make a recommendation to the County Commissioners of what they felt was right for the Health Department. Dr. Reynolds made the motion, seconded by Dr. TidIer, that we recommend a new build- ing on the new hospital site. Mr. Oxenfeld pointed out that the fee for the architect could run higher than the $6,000 mentioned for putting out bids - that these fees depended on the final cost and were on a percentage basis. 00555 556 Mr. Harriss asked- Will the JWMH site ever be acceptable to the Medical Community? If not he stated we might as well drop it. He said however that as far as the bids on the old building he agrees with Mr. Marks that we should find out just what the ~ cost would be. Mr. Oxeniid asked if the Board of Directors of the new hospital agree to have the Health Department on the site - Mr. Harriss answered "Yes". - Mr. Marks asked if we should put this building for the convenience of the medical profession or for the people served - mentioning transportation problems. Dr. Reynolds said he treated as many medicaid patients as anyone and that most of them had no transportation problem - they come in taxis or someone brings them. He stated that the other M. D.:s he had discussed this with said they had found this to be true also. Mayor Schwartz suggested that if we looked at a new county map we would see that the population is shifting - that the majority of it is no longer in the area of the JWMH si te. Dr. Knox pointed out that Public Health is concerned with all people in the County _ not just the indigent. Dr. Reynolds pointed out that the Health Department holds satelite clinics in all the needy areas. Dr. Knox told the Board that the Maternity Clinic averaged 50 patients when it was held here but when it was moved to the hospital it went to 90. Now however, only ~ Social Service clients are seen in this clinic and this has cut the number of persons seen. ~ A vote was taken on the motion to recommend a new building on the new hospital site. Voting Yes were: Chairman, Dr. Heyward Bellamy, Dr. James Smith, Dr. James TidIer, Dr. Frank Reynolds, Mr. Ed Carter, Mayor B. D. Schwartz, Mr. John Oxenfeld _ voting No were - Mr. H. A. Marks and Mr. Meares Harriss. Mr. Harriss stated he was voting with Mr. Marks because he had promised to support him in getting bids on the old JWMH bUilding. The meeting was adjourned. Respectfully submitted, 7J?~ lS_ ;P~ Approved: March 8, 1972 ...... -