05/02/1990 BOH Minutes
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The New Hanover County Board of Health met on Wednesday, May 2,
1990, at the New Hanover County Health Department, Wilmington,
North Carolina.
Members Present:
John Leonard, DVM, Chairman
Don Blake, Vice Chairman
Pascal Camak, DDS
Albert Corbett
Michael Goins, OD
Amaryallis Rehder, MA
Sheram Robinson
Marlene Rosenkoetter, PHD
Alan Thomas, MD
Catherine Vangellow, MPH
Members Absent:
Julius Howard, RhP
Others Present:
Robert S. (Bob) Parker
Frances F. De Vane, Recording Secretary
Wanda Copley, County Attorney
Dr. Leonard called the business meeting to order at 8: 00 A.M.
Dr. Pete Camak presented the invocation. Dr. Leonard called for
corrections to the minutes of the meeting April 4, 1990. The
minutes were approved as presented.
Committee Reports:
Personnel
Ms. Vangellow, Personnel Cormnittee Chairman, reported that the
Personnel Cormnittee met on April 24, 1990, and reviewed the Board
of Health's performance appraisals of Mr. Parker, Health
Director. The Cormnittee recormnended that the Board of Health
request the maximum salary increase allowed by County personnel
policy be granted to Mr. Parker for his outstanding performance.
Ms. Vangellow moved that the Board of Health request the maximum
salary increment according to County Personnel policy be granted
to Mr. Parker, Health Director, for his outstanding performance.
Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Budget
Mr. Don Blake, Budget Cormnittee Chairman, reported that the
health department FY90-91 Budget has been submitted to Mr. Allen
O'Neal, County Manager. The recormnended budget will be presented
at the next Board of Health meeting.
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Unfinished Business:
Smoking Pollution Control Regulation (SPCR)
Dr. Leonard stated that he was pleased with the large turnout of
Board members and speakers at the SPCR Public Hearing on April
30, 1990. He presented a written document to Board members
concerning his opinions on the Public Hearing and the SPCR. He
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requested the Board' s ~mpress~ons and cormnents concern~ng the
Public Hear'ing and the SPCR. Dr. Leonard stated that he would
like to have the SPCR redrafted for the June Board of Health
meeting with the County Commissioners.
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A lengthy discussion was held regarding application,
implementation and enforcement of the SPCR in public places,
heal th hazards of smoking, the possibility of displaying signs
indica ting smoking and nonsmoking areas, and exemptions to the
proposed draft of the SPCR.
It was the consensus of the Board of Health to meet at 7 P.M. on
May 16, 1990, to redraft the SPCR. Dr. Leonard requested that
Board members review the proposed draft before this date. Mr.
Parker suggested that a SPCR Survey be prepared for the Board
members to get a more unified consensus of the feelings of the
Board members on each Section of the SPCR. Mr. Parker is to
prepare this survey and mail it to Board of Health members. The
results of the survey will be tallied before the May 16 meeting I
of the Board.
Mr. Parker asked the Board how they recormnended preventing the
sale of cigarettes to minors. Dr. Thomas stated that there is a
$500 fine for selling cigarettes to minors. Mr. Blake stated
that this is a state law and that he felt people should be more
aware of the law through education.
Department Focal:
Building Addition Dedication
Mr. Parker, Health Director, announced the New Hanover County
Health Department held a successful Public Health Celebration on
March 30 - 31, 1990, recognizing the New Building Addition, 111
Years of Public Health in New Hanover County and the beginning of
Public Health Week. On March 30, a Dedication Program for staff
was held at 11:00 A.M. and was followed by a staff luncheon. The
Dedication Program for local and state officials and the public
followed from 3:00 P.M. 5:00 P.M. and concluded with a
Reception at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Robert S. (Bob) Parker.
Mr. Parker reported that $2,400 was contributed from the
cormnunity to cover the expenses for the Public Health
Celebration. Mr. Dan Shingleton, Regional Maternal and Child I
Care Supervisor, was the keynote speaker.
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Mr. Parker presented an audio visual of Willard Scott displaying
a t-shirt recognizing the New Hanover County Health Department
Public Health Celebration on national TV (The Today Show).
Healthy Living in the 90's Health Fair
Ms. Jeanne Griffin, Adult Health Public Health Nurse, presented a
report on the Health Fair entitled Healthy Living in the 90's
Better Health, Brighter Future. The health fair was held on
March 31, 1990, from 10:00 A.M. until 3:00 P.M. at the health
department. Approximately 600 people attended the health fair.
Mr. Blake stated that he was impressed by the spirit of
department employees participating in the Public
Celebration activities. Dr. Leonard cormnended the staff
job well done.
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New Business:
Adult Health Screening RecOIIDDendation
Ms. Beth Day, Adult Health/Epidemiology Director stated that the
Adult Health Program of the health department has offered a
comprehensive chronic disease screening clinic for the past seven
years. After an assessment of the needs of clinic services by
program staff, Ms. Day presented the following plan developed for
Adult Health Program in 1990-91:
Change clinic services to
examination, eliminate lab work,
clinician time for examination
offer cancer screening
chest x-ray and reduce
Offer evening clinic for working population
Reduce cost of initial and annual visit
Increase health education and services in cormnunity
including cholesterol and nutritional component of program
Change the name of clinic from Adult Health Screening to
Cancer Screening Clinic
Ms. Day explained that fee collection from the clinic would
probably be reduced, even though patient attendance will increase
for the services offered. Cost of providing services will also
be reduced. Ms. Day presented and requested that the Board of
Health approve the revision of the Adult Health Screening Fee
Policy to reflect these program changes.
Mr. Blake moved that the Board approve the revision of the Adult
Health Screening Fee Policy to reflect the program changes as
presented to be effective July 1, 1990. Upon vote, the MOTION
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
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Citizen Review Panel Appointments
Ms. Day explained that Ms. Doris McNeill and Mr. Ralph Parker
resigned from the AIDS Awareness in the Black Cormnunity Citizen
Review Panel in February 1990. Ms. Daffinette Dudley,
Health/Physical Education teacher at Roland-Grice Middle School
and Reverend Joseph Windley, Pastor at First Baptist Church and
New Hanover County Prison Chaplain, have agreed to serve on the
panel. Ms. Day requested the Board's approval of these
prospective panel members.
Dr. Camak moved that the Board of Health approve the appointments
of Ms. Daffinette Dudley and Reverend Joseph Windley to the
Citizen Review Panel. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Board Member Comments:
Health Director Comments:
Mr. Parker introduced new staff members:
Sandra Stokes - Community Health Technician - Home Health
Claire Dees - Nutritionist III - WIC
Janice Baxley - Physician Extender II - Community Health
Sharon Waddell - Clerk Typist III - Community Health
Angela Barclay - Public Health Nurse II - Home Health
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 9:40
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Dr. John Leonard
Chairman, Board of Health
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Robert S. Parker
Secretary to the Board
Approved:
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The New Hanover County Board of Health met on Wednesday, May 16,
1990, in the auditorium of the New Hanover County Health
Department, Wilmington, North Carolina.
Members Present:
John Leonard, DVM, Chairman
Pascal Camak, DDS
Michael Goins, OD
Julius Howard, RhP
Amaryallis Rehder, MA
Sheram Robinson
Catherine Vangellow, MPH
Members Absent:
Don Blake
Marlene Rosenkoetter, PhD
Alan Thomas, MD
Others Present:
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Robert S. (Bob) Parker
Frances F. De Vane, Recording Secretary
Wanda Copley, County Attorney
Dr. Leonard called the business meeting to order at 7:30 P.M.
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Unfinished Business:
Smoking Pollution Control Regulation (SPCR)
Dr. Leonard, Chairman, stated that the purpose of this Board of
Health meeting was to consider the revision of the proposed draft
of the SPCR and review the results of the SPCR Survey which was
completed by the Board members. Mr. Parker announced there were
ten Board member responses to the survey.
Dr. Leonard requested that the Board agree on Sections of the
SPCR prohibiting smoking in restaurants, bars, businesses and
places of employment.
It was the consensus of the Board to phase in the SPCR. Smoking
will be limited by January 1, 1991 in designated public places
and eliminated in designated areas of public places by January 1,
1992.
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The Board agreed to recei ve cormnents from the audience. Mr.
Billy Nichols stated he felt everyone would go along with the
posting of signs. He was not agreeable to a no smoking policy in
public places by 1992. He stated he wished the Board would
survey restaurant and bar owners.
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Mr. John Coble distributed to the Board a copy of the Raleigh
Ordinance requiring nonsmoking, smoking signage. He stated he
felt with signs and designated smoking areas, clients and
management could make their choices.
Ms. Rehder asked if the health department would enforce the
regulation of displaying appropriate signs in restaurants and
bars. Mr. Parker explained that the health department does not
have sufficient staff for enforcement of the regulation but once
the signs are posted compliance should be very good.
Restaurants and Bars
Dr. Leonard asked for Board agreement on the following revisions
of smoking regulation in restaurants and bars.
The Board considered the posting of signs in restaurants. The
Board voted that restaurants with fewer than 50 seats shall post
signs effective January 1, 1991, at all entrances designating
whether the restaurant provides a nonsmoking section or does not
provide a nonsmoking section. Upon vote, the VOTE CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY.
The Board considered the
restaurants in New Hanover
Upon vote, the VOTE CARRIED.
prohibi ting of
County effective
smoking
January
in all
1,1992.
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No
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Dr. Leonard requested that the Board make a decision on the
banning of smoking in bars.
After discussion the Board voted that effective January 1, 1991,
all bars shall post a sign designating: "We Do Not Provide A
Nonsmoking Section In The Bar," or "Nonsmoking Section Available
In Bar", or "No Smoking". Upon vote, the VOTE CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY.
Dr. Goins stated he would like for all bars to provide a
nonsmoking area.
Dr. Goins moved that effective January 1, 1992, all bars in New
Hanover County shall provide a nonsmoking area with a sign
stating "Nonsmoking Section Available In Bar". Upon vote, the
MOTION CARRIED.
5 Ayes
1 Abstained
1 No
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Dr. Leonard moved that the def ini tion of Bar be def ined in the
SPCR as it is defined in the Aspen, Colorado, Smoking Ordinance.
Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Businesses and Places of Employment
Dr. Leonard requested that the Board consider the regulation on
smoking in businesses and places of employment.
The Board voted effective January 1, 1991, all businesses would
prohibit smoking in all areas open to the public.
The Board voted effective January 1, 1991, each employer within
New Hanover County shall adopt and implement a written smoking
policy. Upon vote, the VOTE CARRIED.
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Mr. Parker stated that the health department will furnish places
of employment a model copy of a smoking policy.
Dr. Goins stated that he felt an employee should have the
authority to designate their irmnediate area as a nonsmoking area.
Dr. Goins moved that an employee shall have the authority to
designate their immediate work area as a nonsmoking area. Upon
vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Dr. Goins moved that smoking be prohibited in cafeterias,
lunchrooms and employee lounges in places of employment except
in designated smoking areas. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED.
It was the consensus of the Board that the health concerns of the
nonsmoker should be given precedence.
Sale of Cigarettes to Minors
Mr. Parker asked the Board if they plan to assist in the
enforcement of the prohibition of sale of cigarettes to minors.
Mr. Parker displayed a pack of cigarettes which were purchased by
his 15-year-old daughter. Dr. Camak expressed that this is a
state law and should be enforced by state law enforcement
agencies. Mr. Howard, Dr. Goins and Ms. Vangellow stated that
they would like to see the health department pursue an
educational effort regarding the illegal sale of cigarettes to
minors.
Dr. Leonard thanked Ms. Wanda Copley, Assistant County Attorney,
for her assistance in the preparation of revisions of the SPCR.
Dr. Leonard requested that Ms. Copley redraft the SPCR to be
presented to the County Cormnissioners prior to the June 6, 1990,
joint meeting of the Board of Health and County Cormnissioners.
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There being no further business the meeting was adjourned
at 9:15 P.M.
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Dr. John Leonard
Chairman, Board of Health
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Robert S. (Bob) Parker
Secretary to the Board
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