03/04/1992 BOH Minutes
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Dr. Goins called the regular meeting of the New Hanover County
Board of Health (NHCBH) to order at 8:15 A.M. on Wednesday,
March 4, in the Dr. Thomas Fanning Wood Library of the New
Hanover County Health Department (NHCHD), Wilmington, North
Carolina.
Members Present:
Michael Goins, OD, Chairman
John Coble, Vice Chairman
Mary Lou Alford, RN
Mary King Dean, RN
W. Keith Elmore, RPh
Robert G. Greer
w. Leslie Hall, Jr.. PE
John Leonard, DVM
Spiro Macris, DDS
Sheram Robinson
Alan E. Thomas, MD
Members Absent:
Others Present:
Robert S. (Bob) Parker, Health Director
Frances F. De Vane, Recording Secretary
Mr. John Coble presented~ the invocation. Dr. Goins called for
corrections to the minutes of the meeting on February 5, 1992.
The minutes were approved.
Recognition:
100% smokefree Establishments/Organizations
Dr. Goins announced that New Hanover County 100% Smokefree
Establishment Certificates will be presented to ISO-Aero and Four
Seasons Trophy.
Certificate of Appreciation
Dr. Goins displayed a Certificate of Appreciation presented to
the Board of Health by the New Hanover County Commissioners. He
thanked Mr. Coble for receiving this certificate in recognition
of volunteer services.
Departmental Focal:
Ms. Susan O'Brien, Laboratory Director, gave the departmental
focal on New Hànover County Health Department's response to the
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Standard for
Bloodborne Pathogens. The final standard is effective March 6,
1992 with total compliance to begin on July 6, 1992.
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Committee Reports:
Health Promotions
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On behalf of the Health Promotions Committee, Dr. Leonard,
Chairman, presented the proposed Position Statement on Sexually
Transmitted Diseases (STD). He explained that the Health
Promotions Committee had changed the focus of the statement from
casual sex to STD.
After further revision and a lengthy discussion, Dr. Leonard
moved that the Board approve the revised Position Statement on
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (Attachment #1). Upon vote, the
MOTION CARRIED.
Budget
Mr. Greer, Chairman, stated that the Health Department FY92-93
Budget has been completed and will be reviewed by the County
Manager and Budget staff on March 17, 1992 at 4:00 P.M.. Ms.
Lynda Smith, Assistant Health Director, presented budgetary
guidelines. The Board of Health Budget Committee will review the
Recommended FY92-93 Budget before it is presented to the full
Board.
Dr. Goins asked if the proposed budget includes the Animal I
Control Center expansion request. Ms. Smith rèsponded that the
Animal Control Center request is not included in the budget as
requested by the Board of Health.
Unfinished Business:
Project ASSIST
Dr. Goins explained that he and Mr. Parker attended the Brunswick
County Board of Health meeting on February 10, 1992 to extend an
invitation for joint participation in Project ASSIST Application.
The Brunswick County Board of Health voted to join the Proj ect
ASSIST Application with New Hanover County.
Adult Neurology Funding~
Dr. Goins explained that the Adult Neurology Clinic has received
supplemental funding sufficient to continue clinic operations
through June 30, 1992. Out-of-county services will be terminated
July 1, 1992, unless additional state funding is provided.
New Business:
Adoption of Proclamation for New Hanover Council on Physical
Fitness and Sports
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Ms. Denise Teachey presented a New Hanover Council on Physical
Fitness and Sports Proclamation to the Board.
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Mr. Coble moved that the Board approve the Proclamation for a New
Hanover Council on Physical Fitness and Sports. Upon vote, the
MOTION CARRIED.
Transfer of Subsurface Sewage System Responsibility
Ms. Dianne Harvell, Environmental Health Director, addressed the
transfer of permitted subsurface systems responsibility from the
North Carolina Department of Environment, Health and Natural
Resources (DEHNR) to local health departments effective January
1, 1992. She expressed concern over securing staff who are
knowledgeable of industrial wastewater treatment technology.
Camnents:
Board Members:
Dr. Goins and Ms. Alford expressed appreciation to the staff for
their participation in Board members' visits to the health
department.
Dr. Goins thanked Mr. Hall for the research he completed on the
livestock operation.
Dr. Macris suggested that the Board consider terminating services
mandated by state and federal governments which are not funded.
Mr. Greer expressed concern over this issue and stated that a
county proclamation to the federal government could be considered
due to increased cost to county governments.
Health Director:
Mr. Parker reminded Board members to submit their registration
requests for the Health Leadership Institute to be held on April
3 and 4, 1991, Siena, Chapel Hill, N.C.
Mr. Parker recognized Ms. McCorkle, MCC Director and Chairman,
March of Dimes Campaign. Ms. McCorkle explained March of Dimes
Campaign health department activities. The Board was invited to
participate in the March of Dimes Team Walk on March 28.
Mr. Parker reported that the health department defeated the
Department of Social Services (DSS) in the county blood drive.
Mr. Wayne Morris, DSS Director, will present a bouquet of flowers
to the health department staff in recognition of the victory.
Mr. Parker introduced new employees:
Betty Rauth, Clerk Typist IV, Community Health
Don George, Environmental Health Specialist, Environmental
Health
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Mr. Parker announced that the June 3, 1992 Board of Health
meeting will begin at Oakdale Cemetery at 7: 00 A.M. Mr. Dan
Shingleton will present a historic program on Dr. Thomas Fanning
Wood, Dr. Edward Jenner Wood and Dr. Solomon S. Satchwell.
Brunch will be provided by Mr. Coble prior to the regular Board
meeting at the health department.
There being no further business, Dr. Goins adjourned the meeting
at 9:50 A.M.
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Dr. Michael E. Goins
Chairman, Board of Health
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Robert S. (Bob) Parker
Secretary to the Board
Approved:
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