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Mr. John Coble called the regular business meeting of the New
Hanover County Board of Health (NHCBH) to order at 8:00 A.M.
on Wednesday, July 6, 1994, in the Carl Thomas Durham Auditorium,
New Hanover County Health Department (NHCHD) , Wilmington, North
Carolina.
Members Present:
John M. Coble, Chairman
Spiro J. Macris, DDS, Vice-Chairman
Mary Lou Alford,RN
Thomas V. Clancy, MD
Mary King Dean
W. Keith Elmore, RPh.
Robert G. Greer
Dennis L. Jackson, DVM
Laura Pitts Maness
Edward L. Paul, Jr., OD
Mark A. Veenstra, PE
Members Absent:
Others Present:
Robert S. (Bob) Parker, Health Director
Frances De Vane, Recording Secretary
Mrs. Maness presented the invocation.
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Mr. Coble called for corrections to the minutes of the meeting on
June 1, 1994. The minutes were approved.
Recognitions:
New Employees
Mr. Coble welcomed the following new health department employees:
Harold L. Kelly, Soil Scientist, Environmental Health
Jeffrey Brown, Field Operator, Vector Control
Chiquita Hines-Martin, Home Health Care Aide, Home Health
Teresa G. Stark, Public Health Nurse, Home Health
Service Awards
Mr. Coble recognized the following individuals for years of
service in the New Hanover County Health Department:
Ten (10) Year Service Award
Lynda F. Smith, Assistant Health Director, Administration
Twenty (20) Year Service Award
Eva Cathy Miles, Community Health Assistant, Epidemiology
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New Hanover County "Class Act" Award
Mr. Coble recognized cynthia Meredith, Health Educator, recipient
of the first New Hanover County "Class Act" Award presented by
the New Hanover County Commissioners.
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Be Kind To Animals Contest Winners
Mr. Coble presented certificates of recognition and T-shirts to I
Renee Mosley and Charles "Chase" Mullen recipients of the Be Kind
to Animals Contest sponsored by the American Humane Society and
New Hanover County Humane Society.
Department Focal:
Ms. Brenda Jones, Child Health Director, presented the department
focal on "Step By Step," a Child Service Coordination Program.
The program goals are to support families in caring for their
children, to assist them in negotiating the service delivery
system and to provide an opportunity for each child to reach
their developmental potential.
Committee Reports:
Unfinished Business:
Animal Control Shelter Update
Mr. Ron Currie, Animal Control Director,
construction of the new Animal Control
comp1:eted by mid November 1994. Mr. Coble
Board of Health meet in the Animal Control
December 1994.
reported that the
Shelter should be
suggested that the
Conference Room in
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Cancer Awareness Program
Ms. Denise Teachey, Health Promotions Director, presented a
schedule for the public awareness campaign regarding the positive
affects of early detection of oral, breast, cervical, colon and
prostate/testicular cancer. She explained the Committee has
decided to focus on oral cancer first and address the other types
of cancer during the next five months.
New Business:
Resolution - Fireworks and Public Health
Dr. Paul informed the Board that Representative David Redwine
sponsored House Bill 1089 which passed in the 1993 General
Assembly and legalized Class C fireworks in North Carolina.
Dr. Paul expressed concern regarding the number of injuries from
fireworks as illustrated in an American Optometric Association
News Release entitled, "Sparklers and Other Fireworks Can Injure
Children's Eyes". He presented the resolution entitled Fireworks
and Public Health for the Board's endorsement to repeal the bill.
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Dr. Paul moved for the Board of Health to adopt the resolution
Fireworks and Public Health to repeal House Bill 1089, An Act
Relating To The Definition of Pyrotechnics Under Chapter 14 Of
The North Carolina General Statutes ratified by the General
Assembly in July 1993. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED.
Mr. Coble ask Mr. Parker to request the Association of North
Carolina Boards of Health, the North Carolina Association of
Local Health Directors and North Carolina Local Boards of Health
to consider endorsing resolutions to repeal the law legalizing
the use of Class C fireworks in North Carolina.
Dangerous/Potentially Dangerous Dog Policy
Mr. Coble presented a proposed draft of the New Hanover County
Board of Health Dangerous/Potentially Dangerous Dog Policy.
Motion: Mr. Coble moved for the Board of Health to adopt the
Dangerous/Potentially Dangerous Dog Policy and Procedures as
follows:
1.
Any dog that bites their owner and/or immediate family shall
not be investigated as a dangerous/potentially dangerous dog
unless the victim states that the bite was not provoked.
Immediate family for purpose of this policy shall include
father, mother, husband, wife, son, daughter, brother,
sister, grandfather, grandmother, father-in-law,
mother-in-law, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, brother-in-law,
sister-in-law, grandson, granddaughter, half-brother,
half-sister, stepfather, stepmother, stepson, stepdaughter,
stepbrother, stepsister, and foster child.
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2. Any dog which attacks any domestic or wild fowl shall not
investigated as a "potentially dangerous dog."
Amended Motion: Mrs. Alford moved to amend the original motion
to the Dangerous/Potentially Dangerous Dog Policy to read as
follows:
1. Any dog that bites their owner, immediate family or a house
guest shall not be investigated as a dangerous/potentially
dangerous dog unless the victim states that the bite was not
provoked.
2. Any dog which attacks any domestic or wild fowl shall not be
investigated as a "potentially dangerous dog."
Upon vote, the AMENDMENT TO THE MOTION WAS APPROVED.
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Motion: Mr. Coble moved from the Executive Committee for the
Board of Health to adopt the Dangerous/Potentially Dangerous Dog
Policy as presented and amended above. Upon vote, the MOTION
CARRIED .
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Mr. Currie, Animal Control Director, explained that the County I
Attorney will again review the amended Dangerous/Potentially
Dangerous Dog Policy.
Dog and Cat Bites Policy
Mr. Coble presented a proposed draft of the New Hanover County
Board of Health Policy and Procedure for Dog and Cat Bites.
Amended Motion: Mrs. Maness moved to amend the proposed Dog and
Cat Bite Policy and Procedure to read as follows:
Any dog or cat that has bitten their owner, immediate family or
house guest, and the owner reports to the investigating Animal
Control Officer that their pet has a current rabies vaccination,
that pet owner shall be permitted to securely confine their pet
at home for three (3) days. If the owner does not present proof
within this given time, Animal Control shall demand that the pet
be confined at the owner's expense either at the Animal Control
Shelter or a local veterinary hospital for the remainder of the
(10) day confinement period.
Securely confined for the purpose of this pOlicy shall be defined
as a pen with four sides, a concrete bottom, a securely fastened
top, and a gate locked with a padlock. An outbuilding or the
owner's house shall also be considered a secure enclosure.
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Animal Control shall have the final approval on the secure
enclosure. If Animal Control decides that the pet must be
confined at the Animal Shelter or at a veterinary hospital, the
pet owner shall comply or face legal charges. Upon vote, the
AMENDMENT TO THE MOTION WAS APPROVED.
Motion: Mr. Coble moved from the Executive Committee for the
Board of Health to adopt the amended Policy and Procedure for Dog
and Cat Bites. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED.
Bite Confinement Agreement
Mr. Coble presented the Pet Bite Confinement Agreement form to
the Board for their consideration.
Motion: Mrs. Maness moved to amend the Pet Bite Confinement
Agreement with the addition of the date of the agreement placed
on the form. Upon vote, the AMENDMENT PASSED.
Motion: Mr. Coble moved for the Board of Health to adopt the
Bite Confinement Agreement as amended. Upon vote, the MOTION
CARRIED.
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Adoption of Certain Breeds From the Animal Shelter
Mr. Coble recommended to the Board the adoption of a policy which
prohibi ts the adoption of pit bulls, chows or mixes of these
breeds from the Animal Control Shelter.
Motion: Mr. Greer moved for the Board to adopt the New Hanover
County Board of Health POlicy and Procedure for Adoption of
Certain Breeds From the Animal Control Shelter. Upon vote, the
MOTION CARRIED.
Cats Sold to Research Proposal
Mr. Coble recommended from the Executive Committee for the Board
of Health to endorse the sale of cat carcasses for research and
educational purposes.
Dr. Paul explained there are two options other than the landfill
for disposal of cat carcasses. He stated all cat carcasses from
the Animal Control Shelter may be donated to LBS Biological, Inc.
or all cats 12 inches or greater may be sold to LBS Biological,
Inc.
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Motion: Dr. Paul moved for the Board to donate all cat carcasses
to LBS Biological, Inc. Upon vote, the MOTION DID NOT PASS.
Motion: Dr. Jackson moved for the Board to endorse the sale of
cat carcasses 12 inches or greater to LBS Biological, Inc. for
$3 per specimen with generated revenues donated to the Animal
Control Trust Fund. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED.
Proposed Increase in Rabies Vaccinations
Mr. Coble
of Health
for each
Clinics.
recommended from the Executive Committee for the Board
to approve the proposed increase from $5.00 to $6.00
rabies vaccination administered at Annual Rabies
Motion: Mr. Coble moved from Committee for the Board of Health to
recommend to the New Hanover County Commissioners the approval of
an increase from $5.00 to $6.00 for rabies vaccinations
administered during the Annual Rabies Clinics. Upon vote, the
MOTION CARRIED.
Animal Control Ordinance Revision Education
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Mr. Ron Currie is planning two educational sessions on the
revisions of New Hanover County Animal Control Fowl and Animal
Ordinance for Board of Health members.
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Home Health Charges
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Mr. Parker presented the proposed FY 94-95 Home Health Care
charges as follows:
Physical Therapy
Occupational Therapy
Speech Therapy
Skilled Nursing
Home Health Aide
Medical Social Worker
79.00
79.00
79.00
80.00
45 . '00
115.00
MOTION: Mrs. Alford moved for the Board to approve the above
increased Home Health charges effective July 1, 1994. Upon vote,
the MOTION CARRIED.
Comments:
Board of Health Members
Mrs. Laura Maness commended Dr. Clancy for his memo to Mr. Andre
Mallette, Department of Human Resources Director, regarding the
New Hanover County Class Act Award.
Health Director
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Mr. Parker expressed his appreciation to Board of Health members
for their support and excellent attendance at regular Board
meetings.
New Division in Health Department - Child Health
Mr. Parker announced a new health department division has been
created. Maternal and Child Care has been divided. Mrs. Brenda
Jones is in the Child Health Director position which was approved
in the NHCHD Fiscal Year 1994-95 Budget. Mrs. Betty Jo McCorkle,
Maternal Health and Family Planning Director, will announce the
new official name of her division soon.
Environmental Health Fees
Mr. Parker reported that the New Hanover County Commissioners
approved the proposed increases in the Environmental Health Soil
and Water Program Fee Schedule effective July 1, 1994. He
explained that the increase in fees to defray 100% of the cost of
the program will be phased in over the next three years.
Death of Thomas Fanning Wood, III
Mr. Parker stated that Thomas Fanning Wood, III, of New York I
City, New York, died on June 13, 1994. He was the grandson of
the late Dr. Thomas Fanning Wood, the Father of Public Health in
North Carolina.
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"The Winning Shots Immunize" Wins National Association of
Counties Achievement Award
Mr. Parker announced that "The Winning Shots - Immunize", an
immunization compliance project, was selected for a 1994 National
Association of Counties Achievement Award.
There being no further business Mr. Coble adjourned the meeting
at 9:35 A.M.
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Mr~n M. Coble
Chairman, Board of Health
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Robert S. (Bob) Parker
Secretary to the Board
Approved:
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