09/04/1991 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,
September 4, 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, DVM
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
Dr. Macris presented the invocation. Mr. Blake called for
corrections to the minutes of the meeting on August 19, 1991. The
minutes were corrected and approved.
Recognition:
100% Smokefree Establishments
Mr. Blake recognized the following New Hanover County 100%
Smokefree Establishments with certificates:
Katie B. Hines Senior Citizens Center, Carolina Beach, N.C.
Lucille Shuffler Center, Wilmington, N,C,
Departmental Focal:
Mr. Andre Mallette, Director, New Hanover County Department of
Human Resources, presented the department focal on the New Hanover
Pay and Classification Plan. It was adopted by the County
Commissioners and is to be implemented in April 1992.
Committee Reports:
Environmental Health Committee
Mr. Greer, Chairman, Environmental Health Committee, stated the
Environmental Health Committee met at 10 AM on August 7, 1991 and
discussed the use of clean plates on each visit to hot food/salad
bars, the proposed hazardous waste incinerator in Pender County
and septage disposal in New Hanover County.
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Mr. Greer moved for the Board of Health to send a letter to the
Commission for Health Services, Department of Environment, Health
and Natural Resources, endorsing the requirement of the use of
clean plates for each visit to hot food/salad bars. Upon vote, the
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
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Health Promotions Committee
Dr. Goins, Chairman, Health Promotions Committee, reported the
Health Promotions Committee met on August 28, 1991 and discussed
the Bicycle Helmet Campaign, Seatbelt Campaign, Smoking Pollution
Control Ordinance (SPCO) and the Maternity Wellness Fair to be held
on October 15, 1991 from 7:00 P.M. 9:00 P.M. at the health
department. The Committee addressed the $500 fine imposed upon
vendors for the unlawful sale of cigarettes and tobacco products
to minors and the proper signage to support this issue.
Dr. Goins moved from Committee that the Board of Health support the
observation and enforcement of the Smoking Pollution Control
Ordinance covering the unlawful sale of cigarettes and other
tobacco products to minors, National Tobacco Institute signage and
action against vendors who violate the SPCO. Upon vote, the MOTION
CARRIED.
Unfinished Business:
Association of N.C. Boards of Health Survey
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Dr. Goins requested Board members to submit their Association of
N.C. Boards of Health Surveys.
Heal th Opportunities Program (HOP)
Mr. Parker advised the Board that he has not received the County
Manager's evaluation and recommendation for the continuance of HOP.
This program was included in the FY91-92 Budget but was
discontinued pending the County Manager's decision.
New Business:
Sudden Infant Death SYndrome (SIDS)
Ms. Betty Joe McCorkle informed the Board of 11 SIDS deaths in New
Hanover County during the first eight months of 1991. She
explained that these deaths are not preventable and are the major
cause of death in infants after one month of life. She presented a
brief history, risk factors and support groups for SIDS.
Approval for Mr. Parker's Nomination for Chairman of the Board of
the National Association for Home Care (NARC)
Mr. Parker requested prior approval for his nomination for Chairman I
of the Board for NARC. If nominated and elected his term is to be
effective October 1992 for two years.
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Mr. Blake moved the Board endorse and support Mr. Parker in his
seeking the nomination as Chairman of the Board for the National
Association for Home Care. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY.
Regular Board of Health Meetings
A discussion followed regarding the possibility of changing the
date and time of the regular Board of Health meetings.
Upon vote, it was the decision of the Board to continue to hold its
regular monthly meeting at 8:00 A.M. on the first Wednesday of each
month.
Comments:
Board Members
Dr. Goins announced he had attended the Board of Education meeting
concerning the proposal to teach contraceptive education in New
Hanover County Schools.
Mr. Greer expressed concern regarding the absence of local or state
regulations governing private cemeteries. Mr. Parker is to
research this issue.
Health Director:
Mr. Parker stated the North Carolina Public Health Association
Annual Meeting will be in Fayetteville, N. C. on September 11, 12
and 13, 1991. Three health department staff members will receive
awards.
The next AREC Boards of Health education session on "The Quality of
Water in the Cape Fear River Basin" will be held on Tuesday,
October 15, 1991, at Trails End Restaurant.
Mr. Parker invited the Board to participate in the health
department's United Way Campaign.
Mr. Parker introduced Valerie Thornton, Home Health Public Health
Nurse, a new health department employee.
There being no further
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business, Mr. Blake adjourned the meeting
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