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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/01/1972 O'HS71 . . MINUTES OF BOARD OF HEALTH MEETING - November 1, 1972 - Present: Dr. Heyward Bellamy, Mr. H. A. Marks, Mr. Meares Harriss, Dr. James TidIer, Mr. R. E. Carter, Dr. Frank Reynolds, Mr. John Oxenfeld and Mr. Charles Boney, Architect New Quarters: Since there were so many members of the Board present who were not present for the last meeting Mr. Boney again presented the drawings he sent to Medical Care Commission. By motion of Dr. Reynolds, seconded by Mr. Carter, the Board approved the plans presented. Dr. Knox also presented a letter from Medical Care Commission giving a list of material and inform- ation they want presented as a package. This will be completed by Dr. Knox and Mr. Boney and forwarded as soon as possible. Venereal Disease Program: Dr. Knox gave a report on the number of GC cases found through the new screening program and told the Board that with the increase in clerical work both in the laboratory and clinic we were in need of a new clerical position. Mr. Harriss made the motion, seconded by Dr. Reynolds that Dr. Knox present this need to the County Commissioners to be put on the agenda for November 6. Motion carried. Perc Test and Septic Tanks: Dr. Knox reported some of the conditions we are running into out in the county with such high water tables and poor drainage. Everyone agreed that the only answer for New Hanover County is a county-wide sewerage disposal system. ~. . Easements for Drainage: Mr. Harriss brought to the attention of the Board some problems that we have from not getting signed easements to cross property lines. Yank Stuart was threatening to close one drainage ditch with a concrete wall. Another complaint was from the Morris Miller Canal Crossing Right of Way to Greenville Sound. Mr. Harriss stated that the county would have to provide a culvert to avoid a suit. Dr. Knox stated that he would look into these cases and find out what had happened. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. Respectfully submitted, , P1.f~ -/3 fi~ Approved: December 6, 1972 ~. ... _..