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12/04/1991 BOH Minutes r I I I ~ 133 rolr. Blake called the regular meeting of the New Hanover County Board of Health (NHCBH) to order at 8: 20 A.M. on Wednesday, December 4, 1991, in the Dr. Thomas Fanning Wood Library of the New Hanover County Health Department (NHCHD), Wilmington, North Carolina. Members Present: Donald P. Blake, Chairman Michael Goins, OD, Vice Chairman John Coble Robert Greer Leslie Hall, Jr., PE Marlene M. Julius F. Howard, RPh John Leonard, DVM Spiro Macris, DDS Sheram Robinson Rosenkoetter, RN, PhD,FAAN Members Absent: Dr. Alan Thomas Others Present: Robert S. (Bob) Parker, Health Director Frances F. De Vane, Recording Secretary Mr. Howard presented the invocation. Mr. Blake called for corrections to the minutes of the meeting on November 6, 1991. The minutes were approved. Recognition: 100% Smokefree Establishments Mr. Blake recognized Tennis With Love Sportswear as a New Hanover County 100% Smokefree Establishment. Committee Reports: Nominating Committee On behalf of the Nominating Committee, Mr. Blake presented the following slate of officers for the 1992 Board of Health: Chairman: Vice Chairman: Dr. Michael Goins Mr. John Coble Unfinished Business: Smoking Pollution Control Ordinance (SPCO) Dr. Goins announced that on November 5, 1991 Carolina Beach voters, in a non-binding referendum, approved the Smoking Pollution Control Ordinance (SPCO). He stated that he contacted the Carolina Beach and Wrightsville Beach newly elected Mayors and encouraged them to 134 adopt the SPCO. Dr. Goins plans to contact Kure Beach after the installation of the town officers. Mr. Greer Elected Vice Chairman of County Commissioners Mr. Blake congratulated Mr. Greer on his election as Vice Chairman of the New Hanover County Commissioners Animal Control Fees Ms Donna Neal, Chairman, Animal Control Advisory Committee, presented the proposed Animal Control Fees to the Board. After discussion Mr. Coble moved that the revised Animal Control Fee Schedule (Attachment *1) be adopted effective July 1992. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED. New Business: Downsizing/Reduction in Services - Mr. Bob Parker Due to the New Hanover County downsizing and the reduction of NHCHD 1992-93 Fiscal Year Budget, Mr. Parker stated difficult decisions regarding the reduction of health department staff and services will need to be addressed. He indicated that state mandated services have to be provided. As a result of the terminated clinic nurse position, Mr. Parker made the following recommendations to the Board for the reduction of services: I. Reduce/eliminate Adult Health services provided by Epidemiology/Adult Health Division excluding those related to the control of Communicable Diseases. a. Reduce/eliminate health fairs, health promotion activities and screening clinics in community. b. Reduce Cancer Screening Clinic from two days per week to one day per week. c. Reduce/eliminate community presentations on Health Department Services/Communicable Diseases/Chronic Diseases. II. Terminate services to out-of-county residents effective January 1, 1992. After discussion Dr. Rosenkoetter moved that the Board of Health endorse Mr. Parker's above recommendations for the reduction of health department services and that further recommendations for this reduction process should be reviewed at subsequent Board meetings. Upon vote, the MOTION CABRIED UNANIMOUSLY. '1 I I I I I I 135 Animal Control Trust Fund Ordinance Ms. Donna Neal presented the proposal for the Animal Control Trust Fund Ordinance. She explained that the creation of this independent Animal Control Trust Fund shall be for New Hanover County Animal Control Capital Outlays and disbursed by the Board of Health. Dr. Rosenkoetter moved that the Board of Health adoption of the Animal Control Trust Fund Ordinance * 2) . Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. endorse the (Attachment Animal Control Advisory Committee Appointments Mr. Blake presented a list of applicants for appointment to the Animal Control Advisory Committee. Upon vote the following Advisory Committee members were elected: Members at Large: Ms. Donna Neal Ms. Judy Neal Humane Society: Ms. Mary Ann Waldron Cat Interest: Ms. Patricia Roseman Kennel Operator: Ms. Joy Finders Additional State Funding Mr. Parker announced that the NHCHD has received the following additional state revenues: Mosquito Control Family Planning Child Service Coordination $41,917 11,445 19,323 $72,685 Animal Control Redemption Policy Mr. Parker indicated that Ms. Cathy M. Dyke, a pet owner, had complained to the New Hanover County Commissioners regarding the Animal Control Redemption Policy. Mr. Parker indicated that the Board may want to consider revising the Animal Control Redemption Policy. After discussion of this policy, Mr. Blake asked the Animal Control Advisory Committee to review the policy and make a recommendation to the Board. Ms. Donna Neal, Chairman, Animal Control Advisory Committee On behalf of the Board of Health, Mr. Blake presented a plaque to Ms. Neal, Chairman, Animal Control Advisory Committee, for her dedicated years of volunteer service to the New Hanover County Animal Control Advisory Committee, Animal Control Center and citizens of New Hanover County. 13.6 Mr. Julius Howard - Board of Health Member - 1986 - 1991 Mr. Blake presented a plague to Mr. Julius Howard, RPh, commemorating his years of service on the New Hanover County Board of Health. Mr. Donald Blake - Board of Health Member 1986 - 1991 and Board Chairman - 1991 Mr. Parker presented a plague to Mr. Donald Blake in recognition of his years of service on the Board of Health from 1986 - 1991. He was presented another plaque in recognition of his serving as Chairman of the Board of Health for 1991. Mr. Blake was commended for his interest and loyal services to the health department staff. SYmbolic presentations were presented by Dr. Goins and Mr. Coble reflective of clean drinking water, the use of clean plates for each trip to foodservice/salad bars and the proposed Flea Ordinance. Mr. Blake thanked the Board for their support. He stated serving on the Board had been one of his greatest pleasures. Election of Officers Mr. Blake stated that the Nominating Committee had presented the following nominations for the 1992 Board of Health: Dr. Michael Goins - Chairman Mr. John Coble - Vice Chairman Mr. Blake ask for nominations from the floor. Mr. Greer moved that the nominations be closed and that Dr. Goins be elected Chairman and Mr. Coble be elected Vice Chairman of the Board of Health for 1992. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Conunents: Board Members: Mr. Robinson stated that he had enjoyed serving on the Board under Mr. Blake's Chairmanship. Dr. Goins stated he looks forward to serving as Chairman of the Board of Health. Mr. Blake requested that his appreciation be expressed to staff members for their dedication to work. Health Director: Mr. Parker announced that the November County Blood Drive was held on November 22, 1991, from 10: 00 A.M. - 3: 00 P.M. in the Health Department Auditorium. I I I I I I 137 The Annual Health Department Christmas Luncheon will be on December 20, 1991, at 12 Noon - 2:00 P.M.. The Association of North Carolina Boards of Health Sixth Annual Meeting is to be held at the Brownestone Hotel on January 17, 1992, in Raleigh, N.C. Mr. Parker presented personalized coffee mugs to Mr. Blake and Mr. Howard, retiring Board members. Mr. Parker presented Project Red Ribbons to Board members. There being no further business, Mr. Blake adjourned the meeting at 10:08 A.M. ~~~f~ Mr. Donald P. Blake Chairman, Board of Health ~2-P~ Robert S. (Bob) Parker Secretary to the Board Approved: Î' t . I ANIMAL CONTROL FEES INDIVIDUAL PET LICENSE Cat/dog purchased at Animal Control Cat/dog at Vet's or mailed $ 8.00 $ 9.00 CATTERY LICENSE Cats five to ten eleven to twenty twenty-one and over $ I,¡.O.OO $ 60.00 $ 80.00 KENNEL LICENSE Dogs five to ten eleven to twenty twenty-one and over $ I,¡.O.OO $ 60.00 $ 80.00 Cats and dogs can not be combined to equal cattery or kennel license. 1. Any owner of a handicap helper dog which is used for seeing or hearing purposes and can show proof of spay/neuter, shall receive a license free of charge. REDEMPTION All Animals Charges Owner's Offense $ 20.00 $ 60.00 $100.00 $150.00 $250.00 1st 2nd 3rd I,¡.th 5th or more The owner of an animal shall be subject to escalating fees. The fees are directed toward and against the owner. The purpose of tbe fee is to effect the conduct of the owner by seeking to have an owner responsibly maintain a sufficient restraint and confinement of tl1eir animal. SHELTER FEES $ 8.00 per day ADOPTION FEE All Cat.s/Dogs Other-Large Small $35.00 $25.00 $ 3.00 Effective 7-1-92