08/07/1991 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, August
7, 1991, in the Thomas Fanning Wood Library of the New Hanover
County Health Department in Wilmington, North Carolina.
Members Present:
Donald P. Blake, Chairman
Michael Goins, OD, Vice Chairman
John M. Coble
Robert G. Greer Marlene M.
Leslie Hall, Jr., PE
Julius F. Howard, RPh
John Leonard, DMV
Spiro Macris, DDS
Sheram Robinson
Rosenkoetter, RN, PhD,FAAN
Dr. Alan Thomas
Members Absent:
Others Present:
Robert S. (Bob) Parker, Health Director
Frances F. De Vane, Recording Secretary
Mr. Greer presented the invocation. Mr. Blake called for
corrections to the minutes of the meeting on July 3, 1991. The
minutes were approved.
Recognition:
100% smokefree Establishments
Mr. Blake recognized the following New Hanover County 100%
Smokefree Establishments with certificates:
Southeastern Medical Group
Sun Brokers, Inc.
Texilease Corporation
Ms. Cynthia S. Johnson, Public Health Nurse
Mr. Blake recognized Ms. Cynthia S. Johnson, a health department
nurse, who served in active duty as a u.S. Army Nurse from February
1991 through July 1991.
National Association of Counties (NACo) Awards
Mr. Blake displayed two NACo 1991 Achievement Awards which were
presented to New Hanover County at the NACo Annual Meeting in Salt
Lake City, Utah. Mr. Fred Retchin, Chairman, New Hanover County
Commissioners accepted these awards. They were presented to the
New Hanover County Health Department (NHCHD) in recognition of the
New Hanover County Smoking Pollution Control Ordinance (SPCO) and
the County Pet Licenses issued through local veterinarians.
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Super Staff Award
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On behalf of the Board of Health, Mr. Blake congratulated and
presented a plaque to Ms. Mary Jo Newton, Public Health Nurse,
recipient of the Semi-Annual Super Staff Award. He expressed
appreciation to Ms. Newton for her dedication to the health
department, Public Health and the citizens of New Hanover County.
Departmental Focal:
Ms. Beth Day, Epidemiology/Adult Health Director, presented the
department focal on AIDS and HIV testing. She stated that NHCHD
has been selected as one of 17 health departments to remain as an
anonYmous HIV testing site.
Committee Reports:
Personnel Committee:
Mr. Howard, Chairman, Personnel Committee, recommended and moved
from committee that a vacant half-time Home Health Public Health
Nurse II position be changed to a full-time position. Upon vote,
the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Unfinished Business:
Dangerous Dog Appeal Options
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Upon request of the Board of Health, Ms. Donna Neal, Chairman,
Animal Control Advisory Board, presented to the Board the following
procedure from the Advisory Board for the dangerous dog appeal
process:
1. Animal Control will complete the initial investigation of
the potentially dangerous dog.
2. The present Animal Control Dangerous Dog Panel (ACDDP)
will continue to determine if the dog is potentially
dangerous.
3. Appeals from the ACDDP will be heard by the veterinarian
on the Board of Health and two rotating Board of Health
members.
After a lengthy discussion, Mr. Greer moved that the Board of
Health recommend to the New Hanover County Commissioners the
following Dangerous Dog declaration and appeal process:
1. The Animal Control Director shall make the determination
if the dog is to be declared potentially dangerous.
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The Appellate Board established to hear Dangerous Dog
Appeals shall consist of two members of the Animal
Control Advisory Board and a veterinarian to be named by
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the Animal Control Advisory Board. Upon vote, the MOTION
CARRIED.
Nursing Home Cafeteria Goes No smoking
Since Ms. Jan Gains' request at the July Board meeting, Mr. Parker
has requested that the nursing home cafeteria in question go no
smoking. He reported that the cafeteria is now a nonsmoking area.
Upon request from the Board, Mr. Parker stated he has written all
New Hanover County nursing and rest homes and requested that they
become smoke free.
A discussion followed regarding amending the Smoking Pollution
Control Ordinance (SPCO) to include nursing and rest homes. It was
decided to refer this issue to the Health Promotions Committee.
SPCO in New Hanover County Beach Communities
To obtain the wishes of the residents of the three New Hanover
County Beach communi ties regarding the adoption of the SPCO,
Dr. Goins reported the Board has requested the communities conduct
surveys during the fall elections. He explained that Carolina
Beach plans to include the survey on their official ballot. Kure
Beach has asked for a sample survey form for their consideration.
At the present time Wrightsville Beach appears to be reluctant to
address this issue
New Business:
Health Opportunities Program (HOP) Being Evaluated
Mr. Parker advised the Board that HOP, the wellness program for
county employees, is no longer in operation and is being evaluated
by the County Manager. A report on the justification of
continuance of HOP has been submitted to the County Manager.
Change SPCO to Comply with New State Law
Mr. Parker presented proposed changes to the New Hanover County
Smoking Pollution Control Ordinance. These SPCO modifications will
conform with the legislation passed by the 1991 North Carolina
General Assembly raising the legal age to purchase cigarettes or
other tobacco products from age 17 to 18. He also displayed signs
issued by the National Tobacco Institute stating, "It's The Law -
We Do Not Sell Tobacco Products To Persons Under 18."
Dr. Goins moved that the Board of Health recommend that the SPCO be
modified to correspond ,with the General Statute which changed the
legal age to purchase cigarettes and other tobacco products from
age 17 to 18 and that the National Tobacco Institute signage be
utilized in establishments which sell tobacco products in New
Hanover County. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
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Review of Animal Control Advisory Board Goals
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Ms. Donna Neal, Chairman, presented the goals of the Animal Control
Advisory Board.
Immediate goals are adjustment of fee schedule in accordance with
the State $500 maximum fine, public education and working with
Humane Society.
Six-Month goals are revision of the Dangerous Dog and Animal
Control Ordinances and securing funds for Animal Control shelter
plans by January 1992.
The One Year Goal is to present new shelter plans for approval in
Fiscal Year 1992-93 Budget.
Mr. Blake thanked Ms. Neal for her presentation and her volunteer
services with the Animal Control Advisory Board and the Dangerous
Dog Panel.
Revisions in Health Department Fee Policy
Mr. Parker presented the proposed increases in the fees of the New
Hanover County Health Department Fee Policy. He explained that
these are reflective of cost increases of supplies and services.
(Attachment No.1: Clinic Fee Policy Revisions and Employee
Purchase of Medications incorporated as a part of minutes.)
Dr. Rosenkoetter'moved that the Board approve the above Fee Policy
Revisions as presented. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
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Comments:
Board Members:
Dr. Thomas inquired about the position of the Board on the proposed
hazardous waste incinerator in Pender County. After a lengthy
discussion on the involvement of the Board on the incinerator
issue, Mr. Hall suggested that the Environmental Health Committee
get involved, attend meetings and gather data on this issue. ' This
issue was referred to the Environmental Health Committee.
Mr. Hall commended Ms. Beth Day for her educational efforts
regarding AIDS and HIV testing.
Health Director:
Mr. Parker announced that the Environmental Health Committee will
meet following the Board meeting today.
Mr. Parker introduced the following new heal th department
employees:
Nancy Russ, Public Health Nurse, Family Planning
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Jordan Pickett, Environmental Health Specialist, Environmental
Health
Kim Walker, Clerk Typist, Home Health
There being no further business, Mr. Blake adjourned the meeting at
9:42 A.M.
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Mr. Donald P. Blake
Chairman, Board of Health
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Robert S. (Bob) Parker
Secretary to the Board
Approved:
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I EMPLOYEE PURCHASE OF MEDICATIONS
Medication Old Fee New Fee (Proposed)
Metronidazole 250mg.-up to 21 tabs $2. OO/bott le $2.00/bottle
(FLAGYL)
Iron 325 mg. - 100 tabs $1.00/bottle $1.00/bottle
Prenatal Vitamins $2.00/bottle $4.00/bottle
Monistat vaginal cream $5.00/tube No longer available
Monistat dual pak $5.00/pak No longer available
Terazol 7 vaginal cream New Item $9.00/tube
Terazol 3 vaginal suppositories New Item $9.00/pkg.
Sultrin vaginal cream $5.00/tube $5.00/tube
Ortho-Novum 1/35 $2.00 $2.00
ill! Ortho-Novum 7-7-7 $2.00 $2.00
~ Ortho-Novum 10/11 $2.00 $2.00
Ovral $2.00 $2.00
Lo-Ovral $2.00 $2.00
Triphasil $2.00 $2.00
Modicon New Item $2.00
Norinyl 1/35 $2.00 No longer available
Norinyl 1/50 $2.00 No longer available
Trinorinyl $2.00 No longer available
Brevicon $2.00 No longer available
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Mr. Blake called the regular meeting of the New Hanover County
Board of Health (NHCBH) to order at 7:10 P.M. on Monday, August 19,
1991, in the Thomas Fanning Wood Library of the New Hanover County
Health Department in Wilmington, North Carolina.
Members Present:
Donald P. Blake, Chairman
Michael Goins, OD, Vice Chairman
John M. Coble
Leslie Hall, Jr., PE
Julius F. Howard, RPh
John Leonard, DVM
Spiro Macris, DDS
Members Absent:
Robert G. Greer
Sheram Robinson
Marlene M. Rosenkoetter, RN, PhD,FAAN
Alan E. Thomas, MD
Others Present:
Robert S. (Bob) Parker, Health Director
Frances F. De Vane, Recording Secretary
Dr. Leonard presented the invocation. Mr. Blake called
corrections to the minutes of the meeting on August 7, 1991.
minutes were approved.
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Association of N.C. Boards of Health (ANCBH) Survey
Dr. Goins, ANCBH Representative, requested that Board members
complete and return their ANCBH Survey by the September 4 Board of
Health meeting. This survey has been distributed to all member
boards to research policies and procedures, obtain input and assist
with Public Health legislative issues.
Dangerous Dog Appeal Hearing
Participants testifying in the Dangerous Dog appeal hearing were
sworn in by Mrs. Frances De Vane, Notary Public.
Mr. Blake stated the Animal Control Dangerous Dog Panel (ACDDP)
had declared the appealing dog potentially dangerous on July 30,
1991.
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Ms. Chloe Rivenbark, Animal Control Officer, gave the
Control investigation report which involved a dog bite.
Joanne Crowe, 432-B Horne Road, Wilmington, N.C., owner of the
(mix call name Charlie Brown) testified on behalf of her dog.
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After hearing the above case, Dr. Leonard moved that the Board of
Health uphold the ruling of the ACDDP that the mix call name I
Charlie Brown was guilty of being potentially dangerous as pursuant
to the North Carolina Dangerous Dog Act. Upon vote, the MOTION
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Committee Reports: None
Unfinished Business:
Dangerous Dog Appeal Options
Mr. Blake indicated that the motion passed by the Board of Health
on August 7, 1991 regarding the Dangerous Dog declaration and
appeal process needs to be reconsidered. He presented from New
Hanover County Commissioners' minutes meeting on October 15, 1990
the following:
Designation of the New Hanover County Board of Health as the
Governing Body for the "Dangerous Dogs" Act Passed by the General
Assembly
"The Commissioners designated the New Hanover County Board of
Heal th as the body responsible for governing the "Dangerous
Dogs" Act passed by the General Assembly to become effective
OCtober 1990.
After discussion and interpretation of the above documentation, Dr.
Leonard moved that the Board of Health adopt the following
Dangerous Dog declaration and appeal process:
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1. The Animal Control Director shall make the determination
if the dog is to be declared potentially dangerous.
2. The Appellate Board established to hear Dangerous Dog
Appeals shall consist of two members of the Animal
Control Advisory Board and a veterinarian to be named by
the Animal Control Advisory Board. Upon vote, the MOTION
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Mr. Blake thanked Ms. Neal for her services on the Animal Control
Advisory Board and the Dangerous Dog Panel.
New Business:
Flea Problem
Ms. Dorothy Nelson, 309 Southern Boulevard, Wilmington, N.C.,
addressed a flea problem in her yard and home. She stated that
fleas infested her yard when her neighbor's yard was treated for
fleas. She requested that the Board recommend or establish a Flea I
Ordinance for New Hanover County.
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The Board referred Ms. Nelson to Mr. Bobby Waters, Vector Control
Director, for advice in terminating the fleas in her yard.
Comments:
Board Members:
Mr. Blake commented that he had recently visited Mr. Parker and the
health department staff. He encouraged other Board members to
visit the health department.
Dr. Leonard presented an article on the disposal of old paint. He
requested additional information on the disposal of paint and other
chemicals. Mr. Parker stated he will invite Mr. Ray Church, New
Hanover County Environmental Manager, to present a departmental
focal on chemical disposal.
Health Director:
Mr. Parker reported that a local fish market was closed today.
Mr. Parker announced that the next AHEC educational session for
Boards of Health will be held on Tuesday, October 15, 1991, at
Trai~s End Restaurant.
Mr. Parker stated that Dr. Goins and Ms. Vaughn Upshaw,
representatives of the ANCBH, attended the Brunswick County Board
of Health meeting. The Brunswick County Board of Health has now
joined the ANCBH.
Mr. Parker announced that the October Board meeting will be held at
the Animal Control Shelter.
There being no further business, Mr. Blake adjourned the meeting at
8:35 P.M.
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Mr. Donald P. Blake
Chairman, Board of Health
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Robert S. (Bob) Parker
Secretary to the Board
Approved: