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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/02/1977 00696 MINUTES OF BOARD OF HEALTH MEETING - November 2, 1977 r - Present: Dr. Frank Reynolds, Chairman, Dr. James Furr, Dr. Murray Seidel, Mr. George Chadwick, Mr. J. R. Reaves, Mrs. Vivian Wright, Mrs. Roma Lee Hall, Mr. Deother Melvin Absent: Mr. R. E. Carter Minutes of the October meeting were approved as presented. Report on Employment of Pharmacist. Dr. Finger reported that Ms. Diane Sihnel has been employed for one hour per day at $8.00 per hour to be paid from Professional Fees Account Lead Project Continuation: A report was given on results given of lead screening for the current year and a budget in the amount of $20,232 for continuation of the project was presented. Mr. Chadwick made a motion, seconded by Dr. Furr, that we apply for this grant. Motion carried. .......... Septic Tank Regulations: A letter had been received from the State Soil Scientist after he had reviewed New Hanover County's Sewage Disposal Ordi- nance offering suggestions on bringing this in line with the State Ordinance. Dr. Seidel made a motion that we keep our regulations governing the Design, Construction, Installation, Cleaning and Use of Ground Absorption Sewage Disposal Systems for New Hanover County, modifying it to meet state regula- tions, with the concurrance of our attorney. Mr. Reaves made a substitute motion that Mr. Fox, County Attorney, and Mr. Frank Olive, Supervisor of Environmental Health, review the suggestions given in this letter and bring recommendations back to the board. Mr. Chadwick seconded the motion. Motion carried. Computer: Dr. Finger announced that a computer had been installed in the clinic area by the Immunization Division of the State Board of Health. All immunizations given by the Health Department will be recorded in Raleigh on this computer. Dr. Seidel made a motion, seconded by Dr. Furr that no information aside from reportable diseases be entered on the computer unless acted upon by the Board of Health. Motion carried. Teenage Pregnancies: Dr. Seidel talked to the board about the number of teenage pregnancies and the need for sex education in the school system. He stated that he would like to see the board go on record as favoring this. Members of the board stated they would like a month to think about this and that a vote could be taken at the next meeting. Mrs. Wright stated that she did not approve of the Board passing such a resolution - that this was a moral question. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Approved: December 14, 1977 77L~ ~LL X3 'F'A-~ ....^<~ 00698 SPECIAL MEETING OF BOARD OF HEALTH - November 9, 1977 4,_..... Present: Dr. Frank Reynolds, Chairman, Mr J. R. Reaves, Mrs. Vivian Wright, Mr. R. E Carter, Mr. George Chadwick, Dr. James Furr, Mr. Deother Melvin and County Attorney James Fox Absent: Dr. Murray Seidel, Mrs. Roma Lee Hall High Risk Identification Project New Hanover County has been chosen as one of five counties in the State for a pilot project in identification and follow- up of high risk infants. Action was needed on whether or not to accept this project and the $20,000 dollar budget for implementing it. This budget will give us one full time Public Health Nurse and a full time Personal Care and Family Aide plus fringe benefits and travel. Mr. Chadwick made a motion that we accept this project on a one year basis, Mr Melvin seconded. Motion carried unanimously. Family Planning Budget Revision Final copy of the Family Planning Budget had just been received from Region "0" and a half time Public Health Nursing position had been added. Mr. Melvin made a motion that we accept this half time position and ask the commissioners to make a budget revision to reflect this. Motion was seconded by Mr. Chadwick and carried. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Approved. December 14, 1977 oc~ k3. 'P~ _...