06/05/1991 BOH Minutes
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Mr. Blake called the regular meeting of the New Hanover County
Board of Health (NHCBH) to order at 8:00 A.M. on Wednesday, June 5,
1991, in the New Hanover County Health Department Auditorium in
Wilmington, North Carolina.
Members Present:
Donald P. Blake, Chairman
Michael Goins, OD, Vice Chairman
John M. Coble
Robert G. Greer
Leslie Hall, Jr., PE
John Leonard, DMV
Spiro Macris, DDS
Sheram Robinson
Dr. Alan Thomas
Members Absent:
Julius F. Howard, RPh
Marlene M. Rosenkoetter, RN, PhD,FAAN
Others Present:
Robert S. (Bob) Parker, Health Director
Frances F. De Vane, Recording Secretary
Mr. Hall presented the invocation. Mr. Blake called
corrections to the minutes of the meeting on May 3, 1991.
minutes were approved.
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The
Recognition:
100% smokefree Establishments
Mr. Blake recognized New Hanover
Establishments with certificates.
100%
Smokefree
County
American Red Cross
Burlington Sportswear Outlet
Cape Fear Memorial Hospital
Cape Fear Substance Abuse Center, Inc.
Discount Computers
Dr. Michael Goins
Dr. S.J. Macris
Medico Urgent Care Clinic
N.C. Precious Metals and Pawn, Inc. - (2 Locations)
New Hanover County Health Department
New Hanover Regional Medical Center
PAWN USA
Rholey Tailoring Company
ShowBiz Pizza Place
State Employees Credit Union
The Frame Outlet
The Frame Works
Two Wheeler Dealer
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Vito's Pizzeria
Wilmington Star-News, Inc.
Wrightsville Beach Elementary School
YMCA
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Mr. Leon Hampton Sewell - Retirement
On behalf of the Board of Health, Mr. Blake presented a plague to
Mr. Leon Hampton Sewell, Environmental Health Specialist. He
expressed his appreciation to Mr. Sewell for 33 years, 5 months
service at the New Hanover County Health Department and extended
congratulations upon his retirement.
Departmental Focal:
Ms. Denise Teachey, Health Promotions Director, presented a
departmental focal on the Happy Helmets To You project. This grant
was awarded to the health department by the Injury Prevention
Branch of the Department of Environment, Health and Natural
Resources. Mr. Blake expressed his appreciation to Ms. Teachey for
being instrumental in applying for and securing Health Promotion
grants.
Committee Reports:
Budget
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Dr. Thomas, Chairman, Budget Committee, reported that the County
Manager's Recommended FY 1991-92 Budget is to be presented to the
New Hanover County Commissioners at 1:00 P.M. on June 5, 1991.
The Budget Committee met at 7:00 A.M. on June 5, 1991, to review
the budget.
The total original budget request including salaries was $6,543,338
and is an increase of $501,519. A four percent (4%) cost of living
was included in the salary figure. Total recommended budget cuts
were $566,021. A report on the budget cuts and position requests
was reviewed. Mr. Parker expressed concern over the problem of
personnel recruitment and turnover due to the low county pay
schedule.
The Budget Committee recommended that the Board request the
approval of the New Hanover County Pay and Classification Study on
January 1, 1992, four percent (4%) cost of living salary raise,
additions and restorations to the Health Department FY 91-92 County
Manager's Recommended Budget of the following:
Positions (county funds)
Environmental Health Program Specialist
Environmental Health Clerk Typist III
(March 1, 1992)
Animal Control Administrative Assistant
$10,104
6,207
21,240
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Operating Expenses (county funds)
$ 2,062
Home Health Training/Travel (non-county funds),
$13,000
Capital Outlay
Vector Control (loader for tractor)
$ 5,000
Dr. Thomas moved that the Board approve the above recommendations
of the Budget Committee for the Health Department Fiscal Year 91-92
Budget. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Mr. Parker explained that increased revenues of $64,000 in
Environmental Health, $45,000 in Animal Control and $18,000 in
Vector Control are reflected in the Health Department FY 91-92
Budget.
Unfinished Business:
Options for Dangerous Dog Panel and Appeal Board
Mr. Currie, Animal Control Director, distributed additional
information to the Board regarding Options for Dangerous Dog Law
and Due Process. He requested that the Board review and study this
data. This item will be placed on the August Board of Health
agenda.
The Board requested that Mr. Parker prepare three written options
for the Dangerous Dog Law and Due Process.
smithfield Foods Hog Processing Plant
Mr. Blake reported that the review period for the Environmental
Assessment and Finding of No Significant Impact prepared by the
Division of Environmental Management for the proposed Smithfield
Foods Hog Processing Plant closed on January 22, 1991. After a
discussion of the environmental impact of the hog plant, the Board
requested that Mr. Parker plan an inservice on pollution of the
entire Cape Fear River Basin.
New Business:
New Family Planning Fees and Fee Schedules
Mr. Parker presented the FY 91-92 Revised Family Planning Fee Scale
to the Board for approval. This scale reflects 1991-92 federal
poverty levels for Title XX eligibility determination.
Mr. Hall moved that the Board approve the FY 91-92 Revised Family
Planning Fee Scale with implementation effective July 1, 1991.
Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
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UPdate on Environmental Health Services
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Ms. Dianne Harvell, Environmental Health Director, informed the
Board that Environmental Health services will be limited due to
personnel turnover. She indicated that because of this decrease in
staff and time requirements for recruitment and training of
Environmental Health employees, regulatory services as well as
other environmental health services will be impacted.
Grants Received
Ms. Denise Teachey, Health Promotions Director, reported that the
health department applied for and received the following grants:
$25,000 - Automatic Seat Restraints and Air Bags
$ 5,000 - Automatic Seat Restraints and Air Bags
$ 7,000 - Happy Helmet To You
Mr. Parker stated that the health department has received the
following additional revenues:
$4,763 - Mosquito Control
$3,370 - Jordan/Adams Allocation
$ 750 - Environmental Health Fee Bill Reimbursement
Mr. Parker announced that Bobby Waters, Vector Control Director, I
has secured an additional $13,000 for the Mosquito Control Program.
Mr. Blake reiterated that the securing of additional funds is an
example of how valuable training sessions are to staff and Board
members. He is concerned that public health services will suffer
because of depletion of travel funds.
Comments:
Board Members:
Mr. Blake stated that he and Mr. Parker attended the first
graduation of the Cape Fear Community College Nursing Program.
Mr. Coble expressed concern as to the affect of limited
Environmental Health services on the restaurant industry. He
indicated he would like to see an increase of Environmental Health .
salaries and decreased personnel turnover.
Health Director:
Mr. Parker will place the Nursing's Agenda for Home Care Reform on
the July Board of Health Agenda.
Board members were encouraged to attend the Association of North I
Carolina Boards of Health training session entitled, "Food For
Thought", to be held on June 11, 1991 from 6:30 P.M. - 9:00 P.M.,
AHEC Building, Room C, Wilmington, N.C.
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Mr. Parker invited Board members to participate in the Blood Drive
to be held on Friday, June 7, 1991, at the NHCHD.
Mr. Parker introduced the following new NHCHD employees:
Sheila Jamerson, Medical Laboratory Assistant III, Laboratory
Brenda Jones, Public Health Nurse III, Maternal Child Care
Jo-Pat Hatem, M.D., Graduate Degree, School of Public Health,
UNC-Chapel Hill Intern
Mr. Blake welcomed the above employees.
The next regular meeting of the NHCBH will be on Wednesday, July 3,
1991.
Mr. Parker informed the Board of an unsolicited written request
signed by 106 NHCHD employees for a four-day workweek. He stated
he had written a memo regarding this issue to the Chairman of the
County Commissioners, the County Manager and the NHCBH.
Ms. Lynda Smith, Assistant Health Director, encouraged Board
members to attend the Budget Hearing today at 1:00 P.M. in the
Assembly Room of the Courthouse.
There being no further business, Mr. Blake adjourned the meeting at
10:10 P.M.
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Mr. Donald P. Blake
irrnan, Board of Health
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Robert S. (Bob) Parker
Secretary to the Board
Approved: