08/01/1990 BOH Minutes
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The New Hanover County Board of Health met on Wednesday,
August 1, 1990, at the New Hanover County Health Department,
Wilmington, North Carolina.
Members Present:
John Leonard, DVM, Chairman
Don Blake, Vice Chairman
Pascal Camak, DDS
Michael Goins, aD
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
Dr. Leonard called the business meeting to order at 8:00 A.M.
Mr. Parker presented the invocation. Dr. Leonard called for
corrections to the minutes of the meeting on June 27, 1990.
Corrections were made to the minutes. The minutes were approved
as corrected.
Special Recognition Award Presented to Lynda F. smith, Assistant
Health Director
On behalf of the Board of Health, Dr. Leonard presented a Special
Recognition Award to Ms. Lynda Smith, Assistant Health Director.
Ms. Smith was recognized for her services during the building of
the addition to the health department, her contribution to staff
morale, and her dedication and professionalism exhibited in the
performance of her daily work assignments. Dr. Leonard explained
that Ms. Smith had been nominated several times for the Super
Staff Award which is reserved for employees who are not in
management positions. He stated that the Board of Health desired
to express their appreciation to Ms. Smith for her excellent
performance. Dr. Leonard congratulated Ms. Smith as recipient of
this award.
Oath of Office Administered to Robert G. Greer
Dr. Leonard, on behalf of the Board of Health, welcomed Robert G.
(Bobby) Greer, as a new Board of Health member. Oath of office
was administered by Ms. De Vane, Notary Public.
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Department Focal:
Lead Analyses of Drinking Water in Public Schools
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Ms. Susan Robinson, Environmental Health Specialist, presented to
the Board a program and informative data on the Lead Analyses of
Drinking Water in New Hanover County Public Schools. The Lead
Contamination Control Act (which amended the Safe Drinking Water
Act of 1974) was passed in October 1988. This Act mandates the
repair, replacement or recall of all lead-lined water containers
within one year. New Hanover County started obtaining water
samples in the schools in April 1989. Ms. Robinson explained
this process and stated that in February 1990 as a result of the
water sampling, the schools in New Hanover County were within the
Pb toxic metal (lead) limits.
Committee Reports:
Dr. Leonard asked for Committee Reports.
Committee Reports.
There were no
Unfinished Business:
Smoking Pollution Control Regulation (SPCR)
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Dr. Leonard reported that the County Commissioners' Smoking
Pollution Control Ordinance (SPCO) will be less restrictive than
the health department's proposed smoking regulation. He stated
that the SPCO is a successful step in the right direction. He
thanked the Board of Health, Ms. Wanda Copley, Assistant County
Attorney and Mr. Parker for their assistance with the smoking
regulation which will provide a more smoke free environment for
the citizens of New Hanover County.
Mr. Parker announced that New Hanover County is the first county
in North Carolina to have a SPCO passed by a county governing
body. He praised the Board of Health and the County
Commissioners for their initiative in obtaining this ordinance.
Mr. Parker explained that Mr. Retchin will mail a copy of the
SPCO to the municipalities in New Hanover County. Mr. Parker
stated that he hoped these municipalities would pass the SPCO and
that the health department has offered to assist with the
implementation of the SPCO in the municipalities. Mr. Parker
expressed the need for an additional Health Educator in the
health department to help with the implementation of the SPCo.
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New Business:
FY 89-90 Animal Control Revenues $48,000 Greater Than Projected
Mr. Ron Currie, Animal Control Director, told the Board of Health
that the Animal Control Division of the Health Department had
collected $48,000 more than the projected revenues for
FY 1989-90. He thanked the Board for their support with Animal
Control issues and stated that the Animal Control staff deserves
commendation for their outstanding performance.
Mr. Currie explained that the implementation of the following
had contributed to fiscal year increased revenues: Program for
all Adopted Pets Ordinance, Local Rabies Ordinance for Cats,
issuance of licence tags for cats and sale of County Dog and Cat
License Tags through local veterinarians. Dr. Leonard expressed
that he felt the compliance with Animal Control regulations has
contributed to the control of Rabies in New Hanover County. He
commended Mr. Currie and his staff for their excellent
performance. Mr. Blake expressed that a new Animal Control
facility is needed.
Board Member Comments:
Ms. Catherine Vangellow announced her resignation from the Board
of Health. She is moving to the Washington, D.C. area.
Mr. Blake requested information regarding physicals for food
service workers. Mr. Stich explained that health cards are no
longer required by the state. The Environmental Health Division
of the New Hanover County Health Department sponsors quarterly
Food/Sanitation Classes for education and certification of
foodhandlers. Mr. Parker commented that the Food/Sanitation
Classes and lead water sampling are excellent examples of the
special services rendered by the New Hanover County Health
Department.
Health Director Comments:
The New Hanover County Health Department Annual Report for Fiscal
Year 1989-90 will be mailed to the Board with a cover letter from
Mr. Parker.
Mr. Parker announced that Ms. Amaryallis Rehder has been selected
to serve on the Board of Directors for the Association of North
Carolina Boards of Health (ANCBH). Mr. Parker congratulated Ms.
Rehder on her appointment to the ANCBH Board.
Board members were invited to participate in the United Way Fund
Campaign. The health department's goal for the united Way Fund
Campaign is $3,796 and $2,867 has been received.
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Mr. Parker congratulated Dr. Rosenkoetter on her election to the
American Academy of Nursing.
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 9:25
A.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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