10/03/1990 BOH Minutes
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The New Hanover County Board of Health met on Wednesday,
October 3, 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
Pascal Camak, DDS
Michael Goins, OD
Robert G. Greer
Julius Howard, RhP
Sheram Robinson
Arnaryallis Rehder, MA
Marlene Rosenkoetter, PhD
Alan Thomas, MD
Members Absent:
Others Present:
Lynda F. Smith, Assistant Health Director
Frances F. -De Vane, Recording Secretary
Dr. Leonard called the business meeting to order at 8:00 A.M.
He announced that Mr. Parker, Health Director, was attending a
National Association for Horne Care meeting in Dallas, Texas. Mr.
Blake presented the invocation. Dr. Leonard called for
corrections to the minutes of the meeting on September 5, 1990.
The minutes were approved as presented.
Recogni tion for Support of New Hanover Breast Cancer Screening
Program:
Dr. Leonard displayed a plaque presented to the New Hanover
County Health Department for staff participation in the New
Hanover Breast Screening Program including the Advisory
Committee, community education, screenings and follow-up on
mammogram referrals. Dr. Leonard congratulated the staff for
their participation in this community project.
DePartmental Focal:
Same Old Sewage But New Technology
Mr. Bobby Waters, Vector Control Director, displayed a septic
system model demonstrating the control of a recirculating sand
filter using up-to-date computer control technology. The
recirculating sand filter is used in coastal areas where sewage
must be pretreated prior to disposal. The cost of this system
is approximately $18,000. It has been approved by the state and
has received notoriety throughout the state. Mr. Waters designed
and constructed this system while attending and in conjunction
with Cape Fear Community College. Dr. Leonard stated that this
is another example of the innovative creativity in the health
department. Mr. Blake thanked Mr. Waters for his presentation of
the model system which treats sewage sufficiently before entering
the environment.
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Committee Reports:
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Environmental Health
Dr. Pete Camak, Chairman, Environmental Health Committee, gave a
report on the Environmental Health Committee meeting on September
26, 1990. He explained that the Tort Claims Act does not protect
Environmental Health Specialists or New Hanover County from
liability on preliminary subdivision evaluations. This
beneficial service to citizens of New Hanover County will
probably be discontinued if the, staff and health department are
held liable. On October 5, 1990, Mr. Parker will meet with
county planners to discuss the liabilities involved in this
service.
Dr. Camak referred the Board to a draft of Rules and Regulations
Governing Food Service Manager's Certification to -Supervise
Foodhandling Operations in New Hanover County. He explained that
food service training is needed for all restaurants in New
Hanover County. Cape Fear Community College will offer college
credits for this course and the health department staff will be
responsible for providing the instruction. After discussion the
Board decided to obtain input from the North Carolina Restaurant
Association and other counties operating foodservice schools.
Dr. Camak stated that the 1956 Regulation Governing the Storage,
Collection, Transporting, and Disposal of Garbage and Refuse in
New Hanover County are outdated. The rules are in conflict with
county procedures and should be repealed. He stated that upon
the advice of Ms. Wanda Copley, Assistant County Attorney, this
request for repeal of this regulation will be advertised in the
newspaper and presented to the Board of Health at the November 7,
1990 Board meeting.
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Personne1
Mr. Howard, Chairman, reported that the Personnel Committee met
at 7:30 A.M. on September 5, 1990, to consider the establishment
of four new positions for Child Health Service Coordination. No
county funds will be needed to fund these positions.
Ms. Betty Jo McCorkle, Maternal and Child Care Director, stated
that the 1990 Short Session of the General Assembly passed a
number of bills to reduce infant mortality and morbidity and
improve the health of children at risk in our state. She
explained that the state has proposed the Coordination of Child
Health Services and that the health department will play a major
role in the coordination of these services. New Hanover County
Heal th Department revenues for the Child Heal th Service
Coordination Program will include immediate Medicaid
reimbursement of $34,500 and up-front grant funding of $21,000 I
with $10,000 to be continued funding on an annual basis.
Projected annual revenues for this program are $132,400. Ms.
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McCorkle said the following new positions will need to be
established for Child Health Service Coordination:
Public Health Nurse II
Clerk Typist IV
Social Worker II
Community Health Assistant
Mr. Howard moved that the request for the establishment of four
new positions for Child Health Service Coordination Program to
include a Public Health Nurse II, Clerk Typist IV, Social Worker
II and Community Health Assistant be approved by the Board of
Health and submitted to the New Hanover County Commissioners for
their consideration. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Animal Control Advisory Board
Ms. Donna Neal, Chairman, Animal Control Advisory Board,
presented a report from the Advisory Board. She stated that the
Board is researching for adequate facilities for a new Animal
Control Shelter. The Shelter Committee plans to obtain the
estimated cost of the new shelter and maintenance expenses to
prepare a budget to submit to the County Manager and County
Commissioners.
The Foundation Committee will meet October 30, 1990, to consider
forming a foundation for Animal Control donations.
Ms. Neal explained that the proposed merger between New Hanover
County Animal Control and the Humane Society is pending. She
reported that the City of Wilmington has not defined kennel in
their zoning code. The City Planning Board has requested that a
committee be formed to define kennel.
Ms. Neal stated that the North Carolina General Assembly passed
the Dangerous Dog Statute which became effective October 1, 1990.
It states.. "that the county or municipal authority
responsible for animal control shall designate a person or a
Board to be responsible for determining when a dog is a
potentially dangerous dog and shall designate a separate Board to
hear any appeal."
Mr. Ron Currie, Animal Control Director, stated that once the
animal is proclaimed potentially dangerous or dangerous, the
animal must be kept in a secure area as designated in the
Dangerous Dog Statute. Penalties for noncompliance are, also,
specified in the Dangerous Dog Statute.
The Dangerous Dog Statute also mandates that a separate appellate
Board be designated to hear any appeals. Mr. Greer inquired if
the Board of Health was automatically assigned this
responsibility. Mr. Currie stated that he would refer this
matter to Ms. Wanda Copley, Assistant County Attorney.
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After discussion the Board decided that the Dangerous Dog Review
Panel will include the Chairperson of the Animal Control Advisory
Board, one member of the Animal Control Advisory Board, and one
area veterinarian. Mr. Currie will serve as an advisor to the
Dangerous Dog Review Panel.
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Mr. Blake moved that the Board of Health approve the formation of
a Dangerous Dog Review Panel for determination if a dog is
potentially dangerous. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED.
Dr. Rosenkoetter stated she had prepared a letter to Dr. Leonard
requesting that the Board of Health investigate the issue of
dumping animals. Mr. Blake stated that this is a serious
problem. Dr. Leonard suggested that this issue be researched by
the Animal Control Advisory Board. The Board voted to refer this
issue to the Animal Control Advisory Board for further study.
New Business:
Repeal of 1956 Board of Health Disposal of Garbage and Refuse
Regulation
Dr. Camak reiterated that the request for the repeal of the 1956
Board of Health Disposal of Garbage and Refuse Regulation would
be brought before the Board at the meeting on November 7, 1990.
Conments:
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Board Members
Mr. Blake recognized Ms. ArnyLee Brooks, Communicable Disease
Control Specialist. He thanked her for assisting him in the
application and interpretation of communicable disease laws as
they applied to a local restaurant situation. He stated that he
wanted to commend Ms. Brooks for her expertise in the management
of this situation.
Assistant Health Director
Ms. Smith, Assistant Health Director, reminded Board members of
the Continuing Education Session for Boards of Health members 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.
Ms. Smith referred the Board to a letter addressed to Mr. Jim
Hayes, R. S., Environmental Health Specialist, praising him for
his excellent presentation to the State of Practice Committee
workshop which dealt with swimming pools.
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Ms. Smith introduced the following new staff members:
Cloe Rivenbark, Animal Control Officer, Animal Control
Jean Boyd, Animal Control Officer, Animal Control
Mildred Jessup, Public Health Nurse, Community Health
Susan Bryant, Medical Laboratory Assistant, Laboratory
Monique Simmon, Medical Laboratory Assistant, Laboratory
Linda Blue, Public Health Nurse, Horne Health
There being no further business, Dr. Leonard adjourned the
meeting at 9:30 A.M.
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Chairman, Board of Health
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Robert S. (Bob) Parker
Secretary to the Board
Approved: