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The New Hanover County Board of Health met on Wednesday, October 6, 1982 at the
New Hanover County Health Department.
Members Present:
Carl Durham, Chairman
Roma Lee Hall, Vice Chairman
Donald Blake
William Grathwol
Larry Neal, D.D.S.
James Strickland
Hobart Whaley
Members Absent:
J. William Eakins, M. D.
One Vacant Membership
Others Present:
James M. Brown, Secretary to the Board
Robert Pope, County Attorney
Ted Davis, Assistant County Attorney
Mabel Price, Recording Secretary
Mr. Durham, Chairman, called the meeting to order at 8:05 A. M. and called for
corrections to the September 8, 1982 minutes. Mrs. Hall moved the minutes be
approved. Mr. Whaley seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
Presentations by Staff:
Hilda White, Personnel: Reported on United Way contributions, confidentiallty
of payroll checks and records, merit increases and department vacancies.
Sharon Mault, Health Education: Reported on in service for staff, work with
Juvenile Court, HERR Program, Stop Smoking Clinic being held in cooperation with
the Lung Association, preparation of pamphlet on services offered by the depart-
ment, plans for making Video Tapes in the department for educational purposes.
Susan O'Brien, Laboratory: Advised that the Laboratory had received recertification
for VDRL's and Milk. She also reported that a study is being done on Laboratory
positions across the State. The Laboratory did over 150,000 laboratory procedures
last year.
Licensing of Septic Tank Installers: In June, 1982, at its regular meeting the
Board of Health extended licensure renewal for septic tank installers from July 15
to November 1, 1982 on a one time basis in order to incorporate changes in the
new State sewage regulations. Mr. Grathwol moved that the same licensure fees
($100.00 for unrestricted and $10.00 for restricted) be re-adopted for FY 1982-83.
Mrs. Hall seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. Fees will be reviewed
annually, during budget preparation, to determine adequacy and needed change.
Mr. Blake asked about the steps involved in getting a septic tank permit and length
of time required from the purchase of a permit until it receives final approval.
Mr. Pete Davis, Environmental Health Su?ervisor, gave a brief explanation with a
more detailed explanation to be presented at the next Board meeting. Mr. Davis
responded to questions regarding policy and procedure for motel and hotel inspec-
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Fee Schedule and Policy: Dr. Neal reported that the County Commissioners had
approved the Fee Policy and Schedule on September 20, 1982. He presented some
technical changes submitted by Gary Cannon, Assistant County Manager, and moved I
that these changes be approved. Mrs. Hall seconded the motion and it unanimously
carried. The changes will be submitted to the County Commissioners at their next
meeting for their approval. A corrected copy will be attached to these minutes.
Mr. Grathwo1 asked if bad debts should be referred to the Credit Bureau. Mr.
Strickland suggested we wait six months to see what bad debt write-offs will occur.
Mr. Grathwol moved that collections be reviewed in six months and if they are low
that we consider referring bad debts to the Credit Bureau or some other agency.
Mrs. Hall seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
Water Sampling: Mr. Blake told the Board he hopes to have a report ready for the
December meeting.
Seafood & Shellfish Ordinance: Pro Neal reported that the Seafood and Shellfish
Ordinance is now with Robert Benton of the State Shellfish Division. Mr. Benton
will meet with Dr. Neal and Mr. Pope after he has time to study the proposed ordi-
nance.
Animal Control Advisory Committee: Dr. Neal reported that the Animal Control
Advisory Committee met on September 23, 1982 to consider manditory cat vaccination,
ordinance for exotic animals and need for a spay neuter ordinance. Charles Newkirk,
Animal Control Chief reported that the goals set for completion are: Manditory
Cat Vaccination - November 30, 1982, so that it can go into effect before the Spring
vaccination of dogs. Ordinance for Exotic Animals - August, 1983. Spay Neuter
Ordinance - Fall of 1983.
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Prlorities Progress: Mr. Strlckland reported that ~r. Brown has approximately
eighteen names of candidates for Environmental Health Supervisor II who have sub-
mitted resumes or have been recommended to him. Several do not meet qualifications
and the other candidates are being screened and contacted regarding interviews with
a committee as described at the September meeting. The job description for Environ-
mental Health_Director is being written and forwarded to the State for approval. The
Job Description for Administrative Officer is being finished and will be sent to the
State for approval as soon as possible. Mr. Strickland reported that Communications
and Records Management recommendations are also being studied at this time, however,
no recommendations are ready.
Long Range Planning: Mr. Durham reported that he had been to Health Care Availa-
bility in Raleigh to see about a grant for Long Range Planning, but found that the
grant would not be worth the amount of work it would take to get It. He recommended
that we look at internal sources in next year's budget for this project.
Operating Policy and Procedure: Mr. Grathwol moved that we search out Operating
Policy and Procedure for the past five years and put them in outline form for all
new Board Members and that the Board review the policies each January for any update
or corrections. Mr. Blake seconded the motion and it carrled unanimously.
New Board of Health Member: Mr. Blake reported that Mr. Ted Bagley, Personnel
Manager at General Electric has been appointed to fill the unexpired term of Dr.
Hal Franklin.
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Fluoridation of Water - Wrightsvi11e Beach: Mr. Brown told the Board he had re-
ceived a letter from the Director of Public Works at Wrightsville Beach asking for
a letter of endorsement for putting Fluoride in their water system. Dr. Neal moved
that we give the letter of endorsement. Mr. Whaley seconded the motion. During
the discussion which followed, members of the Board and Mr. Pope felt that more
information with respect to Section .0603 of the F1ouridation of Public Water Supply
was needed. Dr. Neal withdrew his motion and asked that this be considered at the
November meeting after adequate information and proper documentation have been
received.
Composit ABC Board: Mrs. Hall asked
members of the Composit ABC Board.
no longer exists.
if the Board of Health Members were still
Mr. Blake reported that the Composit Board
Executive Session: At 9:50 A. M., Mr. Durham moved the Board adjourn to executive
session to discuss personnel matters. Mr. Grathwol seconded and it carried unani-
mously. At 10:30 A. M., Mr. Durham moved the Board adjourn from executive session
to regular session. Mr. Grathwol seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
Grievance Procedure: Mr. Grathwol moved the Board re-affirm the Grievance Procedure,
refer all employees through the proper steps of the grievance policy and that Board
of Health members refrain from discussing Grievances with employees. Motion was
seconded by Mrs. Hall and carried unanimously.
Health Director's Report: Mr. Brown gave the following reports:
Ship Inspection Contract: The Department has been notified that we have been
awarded the contract to lnspect ships and issue de ratting inspections at Wilmington
and Sunny Point Ports.
Press Coverage: Mr. Brown reported that we have had excellent press coverage during
the month.
Advanced Course on County Government - Institute of Government: Mr. Brown will
attend one week per month during the months of November, December, January, February,
March and April.
Policies & Procedures on Home Health: Copies were presented to Board Members for
information.
There being no further business, Mr. Grathwol moved the meeting be adjourned. Mrs.
Hall seconded the motion and it carried unanimously and the meeting was adjourned
at lO:30 A. M.
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