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Dr. Spiro Macris called the regular business meeting of the New
Hanover County Board of Health (NHCBH) to order at 8:00 A.M.
on Wednesday, January 4, 1995, in the Carl Thomas Durham
Auditorium, New Hanover County Health Department (NHCHD),
Wilmington, North Carolina.
Members Present:
Spiro J. Macris, DDS, Chairman
Dennis L. Jackson, DVM, Vice-Chairman
Mary Lou Alford, RN
Thomas V. Clancy, MD
John M. Coble
Mary !{ing Dean
W. Keith Elmore, RPh.
Robert G. Greer
Edward L. Paul, Jr., aD
Mark A. Veenstra, PE
Estelle G. Whitted, RN
Members Absent:
Others Present:
Robert S. (Bob) Parker, Health Director
Frances De Vane, Recording Secretary
Mr. Mark Veenstra presented the invocation.
Dr. Macris called for corrections to the minutes of the meeting
on December 14, 1994. The minutes were approved.
Oath of Office:
On behalf of the Board of Health, Dr. Macris welcomed Mrs.
Estelle Grady Whitted, RN, Public Citizen, to the Board of
Health. Oath of office was administered by Mrs. Frances De Vane,
Notary Public.
Recognitions:
Service Awards
Dr. Macris recognized the fOllowing individual for his years of
service in the New Hanover County Health Department:
Five (5) Year Service Award
Ken R. Sholar, Manager, Vector Control
Department Focal:
Ms. Tammy
Pregnancy
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Client Services Director, Life Line Crisis
presented a department focal on "Pregnancy
Private Sector, Life Line Crisis Pregnancy
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Committee Reports:
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There were no Committee Reports.
Unfinished Business:
Animal Control Update
Mr. Currie announced the new Animal Control Shelter should be
completed by February 1, 1995.
smoking Control Regulation Effective January 1, 1995
Mr. Parker stated that the implementation of the New. Hanover
County Smoking Control Regulation (SCR) on January 1, 1995 has
been positive. He introduced Mrs. Leslie Ramshaw, Project ASSIST
Health Educator, who is assisting the public with the application
and interpretation of the new smoking regulation.
Mandated Inspections of Food and Lodging Establishments ( 99\
Compliance)
Mrs. Dianne Harvell, Environmental Health Director, explained
that New Hanover County's compliance with mandated inspections of
food and lodging establishments for FY 1993-94 was 99% as I
computed by the Division of Environmental Health, Food and
Lodging Fees Unit, North Carolina Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources (DEHNR). The Environmental Health
Division will receive $8,462.84 in additional funds.
Mr. Coble informed the Board that the state collects $25.00 per
establishment for annual inspections.
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New Business:
Committee Appointments
Dr. Macris made the following 1995 Board of Health Committee
appointments:
Animal Control Liaison
- Dr. Dennis L. Jackson
Budget
- Mr. Mark A. Veenstra, Chairman
Mrs. Mary King Dean
Mr. W. Keith Elmore
Dr. Edward L. Paul
Communi ty Planning
- Mrs. Mary Lou Alford, Chairman
Dr. Thomas V. Clancy
Mrs. Mary King Dean
Mrs. Estelle Grady Whitted
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Environmental Health
- Mr. John M. Coble, Chairman
Mrs. Mary King Dean
Mr. Robert G. Greer
Mr. Mark A. Veenstra
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Executive Committee
- Dr. Spiro J. Macris, Chairman
Mr. John M. Coble
Dr. Dennis L. Jackson
Mr. W. Keith Elmore
Health Promotions
- Dr. Edward L. Paul, Chairman
Mrs. Mary Lou Alford
Dr. Thomas V. Clancy
Mrs. Estelle Grady Whitted
Use of Glaxo Award Funding ($5,000)
Ms. Beth Day, Epidemiology Director, presented recommendations
from the Immunization Action Committee for the expenditure of
$5,000 which accompanied the Glaxo Award. The prioritized
recommendations are as follows:
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Fix up Employee Break Room
Color Laser Printer
Motivational Speaker for Staff
Party for Staff to Cut Ribbon
$ 1,500
2,700
350
450
Dr. Paul moved for the Board to approve the expenditure of the
$5,000 Glaxo Award monies as recommended by the NHCHD
Immunization Action Committee. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED.
Comments:
Board of Health Members
Board Members recognized and congratulated Mrs. Estelle G.
Whitted on her appointment to a three-year term on the Board of
Health.
Health Director
Senator Lauch Faircloth Newsletter
Mr. Parker included Senator Lauch Faircloth's "Fall Update" in
the January Board packet.
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Breakfast Reception Honoring Home Health Staff
The Board of Health and the New Hanover Regional Medical Center
Board of Trustees will give a Breakfast Reception honoring the
NHCHD Home Health Agency Staff from 7: 30 A.M. to 8: 30 A.M. on
Friday, January 6, 1995. Mr. Parker reported the transfer of the
New Hanover County Health Department Home Health Agency to New
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Hanover Regional Medical Center was accomplished on January 1,
1995.
Association of North Carolina Boards of Health (ANCBH)
Mr. Parker invited Board members to attend the ANCBH Ninth Annual
Meeting on January 20, 1995 at the Brownstone Hotel in Raleigh,
North Carolina. Mr. Coble will be appointed to a two-year term
on the ANCBH Board of Directors at this meeting.
Guard Care/Wellness Fair, April 29 and 30, 1995
At the conclusion of Public Health Month on April 29 and 30,
1995, the North Carolina National Guard and NHCHD will sponsor a
Gùard Care/Wellness Fair to be held at the First Baptist Church
Activity Center and the health department. Major George Silver,
National Guard; Mr. Parker; Health Department Guard Care/Wellness
Fair Committee; local physicians; church and civic leaders plan
to participate in the large health screening fair for adults and
children.
Legislation to Eliminate Local Boards of Health
Mr. Parker informed the Board that the North Carolina County
Commissioners Association will consider legislation that permits
counties to eliminate Local Boards of Health, Mental Health
Boards and Social Services Boards.
Adj ournment:
There being no further
at 9:24 A.M.
business Dr. Macris adjourned the meeting
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Chairman, Board of Health
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Robert S. (Bob) Parker
Secretary to the Board
Approved:
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