02/03/1982
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The New Hanover County Board of Health met on Wednesday, February 3, 1982
at the New Hanover County Health Department.
Members Present:
Carl Durham, Chairman
Roma Lee Hall, Vice Chairman
Donald Blake
J. William Eakins, M. D.
William Grathwol
Larry Neal, D. D. S.
Hobart Whaley
Members Absent:
Hal A. Franklin, II, M. D.
Others Present:
James M. Brown, Secretary to the Board
Robert Pope, County Attorney
Mabel Price, Recording Secretary
Mr. Durham, Chairman, called the meeting to order at 8:00 A. M. and called
for corrections to the January 6, 1982 minutes. Mrs. Hall moved the minutes
be approved. Mr. Grathwol seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
The Board Chairman requested an update from all Committee Chairmen regarding
the status of each committee:
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Sewage Disposal Ordinance: Mr. Grathwol reported that the new State ordinance,
our local ordinance and amendments, and other information are being collated
and reviewed in order to finalize a sewage disposal document. Legal review
and implementation is also needed to clarify the draft document. This draft
ordinance is scheduled for review at the April meeting.
Well Ordinance: Mr. Durham reported that the well ordinance is in written
form and needs some clarification and word revision. This draft ordinance
is scheduled for review at the April meeting.
Fish, Shellfish and Seafood Ordinance: Dr. Neal reported that after studying
the State Ordinance, he feels it will meet our needs except for operations from
vehicle~. He and Mr. Pope will review and complete appropriate definitions and
amendments. A rough draft is scheduled for presentation to the Board at the
April meeting with public hearings to be scheduled for industry's input prior
to creating the final draft.
Solid Waste Ordinance: Dr. Franklin was absent and no report was given on
solid waste disposal.
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Abandoned Structures: Mrs. Hall, working with Mr. Moran, Environmental Health
Supervisor before his resignation reported she had not done any additional work
while she waited for the Acting Supervisor to get settled before approaching
him. Mr. Hall, working with Pete Davis, Acting Environmental Health Supervisor,
will continue working on abandoned structure information while Mr. Pope will
search for an existing Ordinance covering abandoned structures.
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Drainage: Mr. Brown reported that a Drainage Task Force, with Ed Hilton, County
Engineer, as Chairman, has begun to work on a County Wide Drainage Plan. Mr. Brown
will keep the Board posted on the progress made.
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Septage Disposal: Mr. Brown reported that he, Mr. Grathwol, Mr. Felix Cooper,
County Manager, Ed Hilton, County Engineer, and an independent engineer had met
to discuss septage disposal. Mr. Blake reported that the County Commissioners
have contracted a firm to study the septage problem and make recommendations.
Mr. Durham reported that a meeting had been held with State, County and City
representatives to try to reach some agreement.
Committee Appointments: Mr. Durham appointed the following committees:
Emergency Planning (Hurricanes, Heat, Cold, Flood, Nuclear, Other) - Mr. Whaley
Long Range Planning (5, 10 and 15 years) - Dr. Franklin
Budget (FY Budget, Fee System) - Mr. Durham, Mrs. Hall, Dr. Eakins, Mr. Blake
Continuing Education (Policy for training and maintaining current with develop-
ment and technology) - Mrs. Hall, Chairman, Carl Durham
Animal Control - Dr. Neal
Animal Control Advisory Council: Dr. Neal presented the following nominations for
the Advisory Council for 1982:
Dr. John Leonard, Veterinarian I
Jean Mammott, Humane Society
Darlene Hewett, Animal Clinic Foundation
Scott Singleton, Breeder, Kennel Operator
Donna Neal, Member at Large
Nora Davis, Member at Large
Mrs. Hall moved the nominations be accepted. Mr. Whaley seconded the motion and
it carried unanimously.
Board Members Assigned to Health Department Divisions: Mr. Durham asked Board
Members appointed to the Health Department Divisions by Dr. Eakins on January 7,
1981 continue in the same capacity as follows:
Nutrition - Dr. Franklin
Environmental Health:
Water & Sewage - Mr. Grathwol
Insect & Rodent &
Water Mgmt. - Mr. Whaley
Food, Lodging &
Institutions - Mr. Durham
Mr. Durham asked that an Organizational Chart be sent to members showing the
structure and personnel in the Health Department.
Administration - Dr. Eakins
Animal Control - Dr. Neal
Epidemiology - Dr. Eakins
Laboratory - Mrs. Hall
Personal Health - Dr. Franklin, Mr. Whaley
Health Education - Mrs. Hall, Dr. Eakins
There being no further business, Dr. Eakins moved the meeting be adjourned. Mr.
Grathwol seconded the motion and it unanimously carried and the meeting was ad-
journed at 8:58 A. M.
Respectfully submitted,
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Chairman, Board of Health