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02/02/1994 I I I 7 Mr. Coble called the regular business meeting of the New Hanover County Board of Heal th (NHCBH) Wednesday, February 2 , 1994 , in Library, New Hanover County Wilmington, North Carolina. to order at 8: 00 A.M. on the· Dr. Thomas Fanning Wood Health Department (NHCHD) , Members Present: John M. Coble, Chairman Spiro J. Macris, DDS, Vice-Chairman Mary Lou Alford Thomas V. Clancy, MD Mary King Dean W. Keith Elmore, RPh. Robert G. Greer Dennis L. Jackson, DVM Laura Pitts Maness Mark A. Veenstra,PE Members Absent: Edward L. Paul, Jr., OD Others Present: Robert S. (Bob) Parker, Health Director Frances F. De Vane, Recording Secretary Mrs. Mary Dean presented the invocation. Mr. Coble called for corrections to the minutes of the meeting on January 5, 1994. The minutes were approved. Recognition: Super Staff Award Mr. Coble recognized and congratulated Ron Currie, Animal Control Director, as recipient of the Semi-Annual Super Staff Award. 100% Smokefree Establishment Mr. Coble announced that Robert's Grocery, Wrightsville Beach, N.C. will be presented a Smokefree Certificate in recognition as a 100% Smokefree Establishment. Departmental Focal: Ms. Beth Day, Epidemiology Director, presented the department focal entitled "They Know NOW" on Communicable Disease reporting and the services of the Epidemiology Program. 8 Committee Reports: Communi ty Planning I Mrs. Mary Lou Alford, Chairman, reported that the Community Planning Committee met on December 10, 1993 to review the Community Diagnosis Report. Ms. Lynda F. Smith, Assistant Health Director, presented the New Hanover County Community Health Problems FY 94 Community Diagnosis Report. Health concerns listed in the report are as follows: Sexually Transmitted Diseases Including HIV Injury Maternal and Infant Health Physical Fitness and Chronic Diseases Substance Abuse Ms. Smith explained that the report will be submitted to the State Center for Health and Environmental Statistics and will be used in the preparation of the State Expansion Budget. Unfinished Business: New Business: Proposed Ordinance on Rabies Vaccination and County Pet License I Mr. Ron Currie, Animal Control Director, presented a plan for the revision of pet license tags and Rabies vaccination regulations. Mr. Currie recommended that pet owners purchase only one dog/cat tag indicating pet registration and Rabies vaccination. Tags would be renewed annually on the anniversary date of pet's Rabies vaccina tion. Second year tags could be renewed by the Animal Control Shelter by mail; but, the third year licenses/tags would have to be secured from a veterinarian at the time of the animal's Rabies vaccination. Mr. Currie stated that a three-year tag would concur with the three-year Rabies vaccination and would be cost effective for pet owners and the county. Local legislation would need to be approved by the General Assembly to enable this tax collection and administrative fee every three years. Mr. Currie requested that the Board consider his recommendation to proceed with the proposed changes to Section 3 . 5 of the Animals and Fowl Ordinance ( Licence Tag and Rabies Tag). He stated he would like to present his proposal to the Animal Control Advisory Committee and local veterinarians for their input and participation. Mrs. Dean moved that the Board approve for Mr. Currie to proceed I with the proposed modifications to Section 3.5 of the New Hanover County Animals and Fowl Ordinance (License Tag and Rabies Tag). Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED. I I I 9 Dr. Jackson inquired about the inclusion of ferrets in the above license and Rabies tag regulations. Mr. Currie stated that the wording of the ordinance could reflect this change. Committee Appointments Mr. Coble made the following 1994 Board of Health Committee appointments: Animal Control Liaison - Dr. Dennis L. Jackson Budget - Mr. Mark A. Veenstra, Chairman Mr. W. Keith Elmore Mr. Robert G. Greer Mrs. Laura Pitts Maness Conununity Planning - Mrs. Mary Lou Alford, Chairman Dr. Thomas V. Clancy Mrs. Mary King Dean Mr. Mark A. Veenstra Environmental Health - Dr. Spiro Macris, Chairman Mrs. Mary King Dean Mr. W. Keith Elmore Mr. Mark A. Veenstra Executive Committee - Mr. John M. Coble, Chairman Dr. Dennis L. Jackson Dr. Spiro Macris Dr. Edward L. Paul Health Promotions - Mrs. Laura Pitts Maness, Chairman Dr. Thomas V. Clancy Mrs. Mary King Dean Dr. Edward L. Paul Home Health - Dr. Thomas V. Clancy, Chairman Mrs. Mary Lou Alford Mr. W. Keith Elmore Mr. Coble thanked Board members for their willingness to accept the Committee assignments and requested that Chairpersons be considerate of Board members and staff time. Chairman's Plans for 1994 Mr. Coble informed the Board that his plans and goals for the Board of Health are being formulated. He suggested that the Board entertain the idea of another cookout for the health department staff. It was the consensus of the Board to sponsor a staff cookout during April, Public Health Month, either on Friday, April 8 or April 29, 1994. 10 Kindergarten Health Assessment Fees Mr. Parker presented a request to the Board for a change from $28 to $30 in the FY 1993-94 Kindergarten Assessment Fees. He explained when applying the sliding fee scale percentages, fees need to be in a whole dollar amount for bookkeeping purposes. Mrs. Alford moved for the Board to approve the Kindergarten Assessment Fee rate at $30. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED. Comments: Board of Health Members Mr. Greer introduced and welcomed Mr. Andrew Atkinson, former Finance Director and recently appointed Deputy County Manager to the Board of Health. Mr. Coble inquired about the Hurricane Operations Course. Ms. Lynda Smith, Assistant Health Director, reported that she attended the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Hurricane Operations Course held at the Emergency Manágement Institute in Emmitsburg, Maryland. Mr. Greer stated New Hanover County was well represented. Mr. Elmore complimented Mr. Currie on his presentation on the Animal Control Program to the Civitan Club. Dr. Jackson expressed his concern regardi~g the present Animal Control Dangerous Dog procedure. He stated it creates poor relations for the Animal Control staff. Dr. Jackson explained that Mr. Currie investigates dangerous dog complaints, and then Mr. Currie decides if a dog should be declared dangerous or potentially dangerous. Mr. Coble reiterated that Mr. Currie is both the investigating officer and judge. After discussion Dr. Jackson moved to have Mr. Currie and Animal Control Officers investigate dangerous dog complaints and to have the Chairman of the Animal Control Advisory Committee hear Dangerous Dog cases and decide if the dog should be declared dangerous or potentially dangerous. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED. Dr. Clancy invited Board members and guests to a Annual Trauma Symposium to be held from 8 A.M. to 4 P.M. on February 12, 1994, in Morton Hall at the University of North Carolina, Wilmington, N.C. Registration is $45 - lunch included. Health Director I I Mr. Parker informed Board members that the 1994 Orientation to I Board of Health Service will be held on February 25 in Jacksonville, March 4 in Raleigh, and March 18 in Sylva. I I I }J Mr. Parker encouraged the Board to attend the Boards of Health inservice on Health Care Reform to be held on April 28, 1994, from 6:30 P.M. - 9.P.M. at the Wilmington Hilton. Mr. Parker distributed statistical information on Rabies in North Carolina. Mr. Parker announced that Board members may get their pictures taken for personnel ID cards immediately following the Board meeting. Beavers Mr. Greer informed the Board that the County Commissioners have discussed the control of the beaver population in New Hanover County and would like for the Board of Health to address and make a recommendation regarding this problem. Mr. Atkinson stated he has discussed the beaver problem with Mr. Parker. Information regarding beaver control needs to be provided to the public possibly by Animal Control or Vector Control. Mr. Atkinson informed the Board of a State Beaver Management Assistance Pilot Program. Special legislation will be required if the County would like to join at a cost of $4,000. There being no further business Mr. Coble adjourned the meeting at 9:30 A.M. ~~~, ~ M~ohn M. Coble ~r()~ Robert S. (Bob) Parker Secretary to the Board Approved: I I ,