09/05/1990 BOH Minutes
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The New Hanover County Board of Health met on Wednesday,
september 5, 1990, at 8:00 A.M. in the New Hanover County Health
Department, Wilmington, North Carolina.
Members Present:
John Leonard, DVM, Chairman
Don Blake, Vice Chairman
Michael Goins, OD
Robert G. Greer
Julius Howard, RhP
Sheram Robinson
Marlene Rosenkoetter, PhD
Alan Thomas, MD
Members Absent:
Pascal Camak, DDS
Amaryallis Rehder, MA
Others Present:
Robert S. (Bob) Parker
Frances F. De Vane, Recording Secretary
Dr. Leonard called the business meeting to order at 8:15 A.M.
Mr. Howard presented the invocation. Dr. Leonard called for
corrections to the minutes of the meeting on August 1, 1990. The
minutes were approved as presented.
Departmental Focal
Ms. Karen Hogan, Home Health Director, presented the
Departmental Focal in the Home Health Advisory Board Meeting
prior to the Board of Health business meeting.
Retirement Recognition of Ms. Frances Orrell, Public Health Nurse
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On behalf of the Board of Health, Dr. Leonard presented a plague
in recognition of retirement to Ms. Frances Orrell, Public Health
Nurse, signifying 22 years of service with the New Hanover County
Health Department. Dr. Leonard' expressed his appreciation to
Ms. Orrell for her dedicated services rendered to Public Health
in New Hanover County and North Carolina. He congratulated her
on her retirement which is effective October 1, 1990.
Super Staff Award Winner
Dr. Leonard congratulated and presented a plaque to Ms. Juanita
Richardson, Public Health Nurse, recipient of the Semi-Annual
Super Staff Award. Dr. Leonard commended Ms. Richardson for her
creativity and initiative in the implementation of activities
which enhance the health of the citizens of the community.
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Committee Reports:
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Personnel:
Mr. Howard, Chairman, reported that the Personnel Committee met
at 7:30 A.M. on September 5, 1990, to consider the establishment
of one additional Community Health Technician position in order
to provide services to accommodate the growth in the Home Health
Program.
Mr. Howard moved that the request for an additional Community
Health Technician position be approved by the Board of Health and
submitted to the New Hanover County Commissioners for their
consideration. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Unfinished Business:
Smoking Pollution Control Ordinance (SPCO) Update
Ms. Denise Teachey, Health Promotions Director, gave an update on
the presentation of the County Commissioners' Smoking Pollution
Control Ordinance ( SPCO) to four municipalities in New Hanover
County.
Ms. Teachey stated that she attended the Carolina Beach Town
Council meeting on August 23, 1990. The SPCO was on their
agenda, however, the Council decided to discuss the SPCO at a
later unannounced date.
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Ms. Teachey explained that the Wrightsville Beach Board of
Alderman met on August 23, 1990, and that the SPCO was on their
agenda. Dr. Goins is to represent the Board of Health and attend
a Public Hearing on the SPCO on September 13, 1990, at
Wrightsville Beach.
Ms. Teachey reported that the Kure Beach Town Council met on
August 21, 1990, and tabled the SPCo. She explained that the
SPCO will be discussed at the September Wilmington City Council
meeting.
New Business:
Request to Stop the Use of Billboards
Mr. Peter Davis, present as an adversary to billboard usage,
requested that the Board of Health terminate the usage of
billboards for health department activities. Mr. Davis expressed
that he felt billboards created visual pollution, detract from
neighborhoods and decrease property value. He stated that the
billboard industry promotes public service announcements free and I
simultaneously promotes tobacco and alcohol in the community.
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After a lengthy discussion, it was the consensus of the Board of
Health to refer the issue of billboard usage to the Community
Relations Committee of the Board for their recommendation.
Mr. Davis thanked the Board of Health for allowing him to make
his presentation and request to the Health Department to curtail
usage of billboards.
Rankin Terrace Clinic - Request for Building
Ms. Betty Creech, Community Health Director, requested that the
Board of Health approve the acquisition of additional space for
the Rankin Terrace Clinic. She explained that the Wilmington
Housing Authority plans to move and has offered the remaining
space in the building for Rankin Terrace Clinic to the Health
Department. The cost to the Health Department would include the
utili ties and custodial care. Ms. Creech explained that the
addi tional space is needed in order to better serve Rankin
Terrace clients. A written agreement between the Wilmington
Housing Authority and the New Hanover County Health Department
for the usage of this space will be necessary.
Dr. Leonard moved that the Board of Health approve the
recommendation that Rankin Terrace Clinic be expanded to include
space in the remainder of the building which is occupied by the
Wilmington Housing Authority and adjoins the Rankin Terrace
Clinic. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Request to Dedicate Library to Dr. Thomas Fanning Wood - February
22, 1991
Mr. Parker requested that the Board consider the dedication of
the Health Department Library to Dr. Thomas Fanning Wood in honor
and recognition of Dr. Wood's work in Public Health in New
Hanover County and North Carolina. Dr. Wood's 150th Birthday is
on February 23, 1990. The proposed dedication date would be
Friday, February 22, 1990.
Mr. Parker referred the Board to Mr. Dan Shingleton's article
"Back to the Future In Public Health", which stated that Dr.
Thomas Fanning Wood is considered the Father of Public Health
work in our state. Mr. Parker and Mr. Shingleton have met with
Dr. Wood's great granddaughter, Mrs. David (Cissy) Loughlin to
discuss the dedication activities. Ms. Loughlin has offered to
hold a reception in her home following the dedication.
Mr. Parker, also, suggested that a portrait of Dr. Wood be placed
on the wall of the Health Department Library.
Dr. Rosenkoetter moved that the New Hanover County Health
Department Library be named in honor of Dr. Thomas Fanning Wood
and be dedicated on Friday, February 22, 1990. Upon vote, the
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
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Board Member Comments:
Mr. Blake suggested that some up-to-date books be placed in the I
New Hanover County Health Department Library.
Health Director Comments:
Mr. Parker encouraged Board members to plan to attend the
Continuing Education Session for Boards of Health on Groundwater
Contamination to be held on Tuesday, October 23, 1990, from 6:30
P.M. to 9:30 P.M. at the Wilmington Hilton.
Mr. Parker announced that the the winner of the County Blood
Drive was the Department of Social Services. This was the
largest County Blood Drive. He thanked the Board for their
participation in the blood drive.
Mr. Parker stated that Dr. Rosenkoetter has extended an
invitation to the Board of Health to hold its December Board
Meeting in the Madeline Suite at UNCW. A continental breakfast
will be served at 7:30 A.M. prior to the Board meeting. A tour
will be available following the meeting. On behalf of the Board,
Dr. Leonard accepted and thanked Dr. Rosenkoetter for her
invitation.
Mr. Parker referred the Board to the SPCO Brief History included
in the Board Packet. This history was authored by Mr. Parker.
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Mr. Parker referred the Board to five complimentary letters to
health department staff regarding accomplishments and services of
the New Hanover County Health Department.
Mr. Parker stated that the North Carolina Public Health
Association (NCPHA) will meet in Raleigh on September 11, 12, 13
and 14. Mr. Parker has been President of NCPHA for the past year
and he expressed his appreciation to the Board for their support
during his presidency.
Mr. Parker reported that the Health Department United Way Fund
Drive goal was $3,796 and that $4,087 was collected. He thanked
the Board of Health for their assistance in surpassing this goal.
Mr. Parker introduced the following new staff members:
Sarah Harrell - Clerk Typist - Home Health
Brenda Keller - Clerk Typist - Home Health
Nancy Davis - Public Health Nurse - Epidemiology
Amy Ohlberg - Environmental Health Specialist -
Environmental Health
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There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 9:20
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Dr. John Leonard
Chairman, Board of Health
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Robert S. (Bob) Parker
Secretary to the Board
Approved: