02/07/1990 BOH Minutes
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The New Hanover County Board of Health met on Wednesday, February
7, 1990, at the Health Department.
Members Present:
Donald Blake, Acting Chairman
Pascal Camak, DDS
Albert Corbett
Michael Goins, OD
Julius Howard, RhP
Amaryallis Rehder
Sheram Robinson
Marlene Rosenkoetter, PhD
Alan Thomas, MD
Catherine Vangellow
Members Absent:
John Leonard, DVM, Chairman
others Present:
Robert S. Parker
Frances F. De Vane, Recording Secretary
Wanda Copley, County Attorney
Mr. Blake called the meeting to order at 8:00 A.M. Mr. Corbett
presented the invocation. Mr. Blake called for corrections to
the minutes of the meeting of January 3, 1990. Mr. Blake moved
that the minutes be approved. There were no corrections to the
minutes.
Committee Reports:
Personnel
Ms. Vangel low , Chairman, reported that the Personnel Committee
met on January 3, 1990, at 7:30 A.M. to consider the
establishment of a new Home Health Aide position in order to
provide services for increased patients in the Home Health
Program.
Ms. Vangellow moved that the request for an additional Home
Health Aide position be approved by the Board of Health and
submitted to the New Hanover County Commissioners for their
consideration. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED.
Health Promotions
Smoking Pollution Control Regulation
Dr. Goins, Chairman, reported that
Committee met on January 24, 1989,
endorsement to pursue with a Proposed
Regulation for New Hanover County.
the Health Promotions
and requests the Board I s
Smoking Pollution Control
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Mr. Parker stat,ed that the Proposed Smoking Pollution Control
Regulation was drafted by Ms. Wanda Copley, Assistant County I
Attorney. This regulation is patterned after the Greensboro
regulation that limits smoking in most public places.
Mr. Parker referred Board members to their Board packets which
contained information and letters regarding the proposed smoking
regulation. Mr. John Burney, Attorney, requested a copy of this
packet. Mr. Blake asked Mr. Burney if he had any comments. He
stated he did not.
Dr. Thomas expressed that he feels passive smoke does adversely
affect the health of others. Dr. Rosenkoetter inquired about the
enforcement of this proposed regulation. Ms. Rehder stated that
she felt people had the right to clean air. Dr. Camak stated
that he felt it could affect restaurant attendance. Mr. Howard
asked if polarization is a possibility. Mr. Blake asked about
the legal rights of restaurant owners to establish nonsmoking
areas and their ability to enforce.
Mr. John Coble, Member of the Restaurant Association, expressed
concern over the proposed regulation.
Ms. Copley, Assistant County Attorney, explained to the Board
that there could be litigation regarding the Proposed Smoking
Pollution Control Regulation.
After a lengthy discussion Dr. Goins moved
Health pursue the drafting of a Smoking
Regulation in New Hanover County. Upon vote,
UNANIMOUSLY.
tha t the Board of
Pollution Control
the MOTION CARRIED
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Mr. Corbett stated that he still has reservations regarding the
Proposed Smoking Pollution Control Regulation as he feels smokers
do have rights and that something too restrictive would be wrong.
He is not sure he is quite ready to go along with the Raleigh and
Greensboro Smoking Ordinances. He reminded the Board of Health
that they have the final authority as designated by State
Statutes regarding public health issues.
Preventing the Sale of Cigarettes to Minors
Dr. Goins reported that the Health Promotions Committee has
requested the Board I s approval to pursue the enforcement of
North Carolina General Statutes, Article 39, Protection of
Minors, Selling Cigarettes to Minors. A discussion followed.
Dr. Goins asked for input concerning this matter. Mr. Blake
stated he felt that the sale of cigarettes to minors is a
problem. Mr. Blake suggested that the news media should inform
the public of the $500 fine for selling cigarettes to minors.
Dr. Goins asked for further input from the Board concerning this
matter.
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Budget
Mr. Blake recognized Ms. Lynda Smith, Assistant Health Director,
who reported that the FY1990-91 Budget was submitted to the
Budget Office on February 2, 1990. Ms. Smith will call a meeting
of the Board of Health Budget Committee in March. The Budget
will be presented to the Board of Health on April 3, 1990.
Department Focal:
Injury Prevention in New Hanover County
Mr. Parker, Health Director, made a presentation on Health
Promotion and Injury Prevention in New Hanover County. He gave
a slide presentation on the New Hanover County Health
Department's Health Promotions projects. These innovations
include: Mandatory Seatbelts in Taxis and Governmental Vehicles,
Poison Control Packets, Feet First - First Time Program, Fencing
of Private Pools, Elderly Injury Prevention Project, Bicycle
Helmet Campaign and the Ferret Ordinance.
Mr. Blake thanked Mr. Parker for his presentation. He stated
that the bottom line is that the Board of Health and Health
Department are charged with the responsibility of protecting the
health and welfare of New Hanover County citizens and at the same
time should not infringe upon the rights of citizens. Mr. Blake
said he was proud to serve on the Board of Health.
New Business:
Continuing Education - April 1990
Mr. Parker announced that the next Continuing Education Session
for Boards of Health will be on Hazardous Waste in April 1990.
Ms. Emily Ri venbark, Director of Public Health Programs, has
prepared the proposed program and has requested suggestions for
changes in program content. Board members were asked to submit
their suggestions to Ms. Rivenbark or Mr. Parker.
Board Member Comments:
Mr. Corbett stated he would like to see the Health Department or
the Health Promotions Committee sponsor or assist in promoting a
hazardous waste project by having a designated day to collect
hazardous waste. Dr. Goins stated he would take this request to
the Health Promotions Committee.
Health Director Comments:
Mr. Parker stated that plans for the Public Health Celebration
on March 30 and 31, 1990 are going well. This celebration will
commemorate 111 Years of Public Health in New Hanover County and
will include an Open House, Speakers, Dedication of the new
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aàdition to the Health Department, Reception and a Healthy Living
Fair.
The Community Relations Committee will meet immediately following
the Board meeting for the selection of a mission statement for
the health department.
Mr. Parker introduced the following new staff members:
Brenda Walker - Clerk Typist - Home Health
Jeffrey Joyner - Communicable Disease Specialist -
Epidemiology
Glenda Bardon - Clerk Typist - Home Health
Jeanne Rose - Quality Assurance Coordinator - Home Health
Pat McCrery - Public Health Nurse - Home Health
Mr. Blake welcomed the above staff members. Mr.
that he felt the Board of Health needs to
feasibility of designating a Vice Chairman for
Health. Mr. Parker is to research this matter.
Blake stated
consider the
the Board of
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 9:35
A.M.
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Acting Chairman, Board of Health
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Robert S. Parker
Secretary to the Board
Approved:
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