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The New Hanover County Board of Health met on Wednesday, February 2, 1983
at the New Hanover County Health Department.
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Members Present:
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Carl T. Durham, Chairman
Ted Bagley
J. William Eakins, M.D.
William Grathwol
Larry Neal, D.D.S.
James Strickland
Hobart Whaley
Members Absent:
Donald Blake
One Vacant Membership
Others Present:
James M. Brown, Secretary to the Board
Robert Pope, County Attorney
Mabel Price, Recording Secretary
Mr. Durham, Chairman, called the meeting to
corrections to the January 5, 1983 minutes.
approved. Dr. Neal seconded the motion and
order at 8:00 A. M. and called for
Dr. Eakins moved the minutes be
it carried unanimously.
Staff Reports:
Hilda White, Personnel, reported that for the month of January there were no
vacancies on the staff.
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Diane Gatewood, WIC, gave a report on the WIC Program - she explained for the
benefit of new board members what the WIC program consists of and said the
program has a caseload of 1,050.
Personnel Review Committee: Mr. Durham asked that his report be heard in Execu-
tive Session. No action was taken.
Priorities Progress Report: No report from this committee.
Septic Tank Policy: No report at this time. Committee has had one meeting on
Well Ordinance and has discussed the Septic Tank Policy.
Assistant Director Position: Mr. Brown reported that the new job description has
been completed and sent to the Eastern Regional Office in Greenville. We are
awaiting their decision on the classification.
Grievance Hearing: Mr. Grathwol moved the Board go into Executive Session to
discuss personnel matters. Mr. Bagley seconded the motion and it carried unani-
mously and the Board went into Executive Session at 8:25 A. M.
The Board returned to regular session at 9:40 A. M. and Mr. Grathwol made the
following motion:
1. All letters be placed in the personnel file of Ms. McKellar to bring the
file up to current status.
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2. The overall feeling of the Board is that harassment has not been found.
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3. That Ms. McKellar not be returned to her prior position as FNP at the jail.
4. That all information taken at the hearings be placed in Ms. McKellar's
personnel file.
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5. A written statement on the findings be given to the employee within five
days of this meeting and a copy of the same statement be sent to the State
Personnel Director.
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Motion was seconded by Dr. Eakins and carried unanimously.
Committee Schedules - 1983: Mr. Durham reported that he has not completed
this schedule.
Budget Schedule: Mr. Brown reported that the Board will need to discuss the
Budget at the March 2, 1983 meeting since our recommendations must be to the
County Manager on March 10, 1983. The Board suggested that they would like a
more detailed presentation this year than was presented in 1982-83. They would
like to have line items and amounts available plus a summary.
Breaks for Employees: Mr. Grathwol mentioned that he did not feel it was a good
practice for employees to be allowed to take break time in conjunction with lunch
hours since the break is designed to give the employees a break mid morning and mid
afternoon to help relieve stress. After discussion, it was decided this was an
administrative decision.
Mr. Jim Gillespie, Attorney for Sondra McKellar, asked to be heard by the Board
in Executive Session. Mr. Grathwol moved the Board return to Executive Session
to hear Mr. Gillespie. Mr. Strickland seconded the motion and it carried unan-
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The Board returned to regular session and announced that there would be a hearing
on February 9, 1983 at 8:00 A. M. regarding the suspension of Sondra McKellar on
January 28, 1983.
Mr. Durham asked that a copy of the Hazardous Waste Meeting agenda be mailed to
members of the Board of Health as soon as it is received.
There being no further business, Mr. Grathwol moved the meeting be adjourned.
Mr. Whaley seconded the motion and it carried unanimously and the Board was
adjourned at 10:30 A. M.
Respectfully submitted,
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The New Hanover County Board of Health met on Wednesday, March 2, 1983
at the New Hanover County Health Department.
Members Present:
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Carl Durham, Chairman
J. William Eakins, M.D.
William G~athwol
Larry Neal, D.D.S.
James Strickland
Hobart Whaley
Members Absent:
Donald Blake
One Vacant Membership
Ted Bagley
Others Present:
James M. Brown, Secretary to the Board
Robert Pope, County Attorney
Mabel Price, Recording Secretary
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Mr. Durham, Chairman, called the meeting to order at 8:00 A. M. and called
for corrections to the February 2, 1983 minutes. Dr. Neal moved the minutes
be approved. Mr. Grathwol seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
Employee Attitude Survey: Mr. Durham gave a summary of the results of the
Employee Attitude Survey. He reported that a letter was written to the
employees giving them the highlights of the summary. He reported that those
who analyzed the results were impressed with the pride the employees have in
the department. Of 35 written COllllllents no one indicated "its just a job" but
all indicated their pride in the Health Department and their dedication to make
it better. Only 4 were "not at all" satisfied, while 41 were satisfied "to
a great extent II and 37 were "completely" satisfied, A need for better communi-
cation was expressed, also opportunities for attending training/education meet-
ings and classes was mentioned. Mr. lliJrham said that overall the survey results
were positive.
Septic Tank/Wells Committee: Mr. Grathwol reported that his committee will have
a rough draft of these ordinances for the ADril meeting.
Committee Schedules: Mr. Durham asked that the Emergency Committee give a report
in June; the Education Committee in September and the Long Range Planning Commit-
tee in November.
Budget Committee Report: Dr. Neal presented the budget report for 1983-84 FY
Budget. The budget committee recommended approval of the budget as presented
by Mr. Brown. After much discussion, Mr. Grathwol moved the budget be accepted
as presented and that it be presented to the County Commissioners for approval.
Dr. Neal seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
Evaluation of Health Director: Mr. Durham reported that one evaluation form had
not been returned to him and called a special session of the Board of Health for
Wednesday, March 9, 1983 at 8:00 A. M. The Board will meet and will go into
Executive Session to discuss personnel matters.
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Azalea Festival Food Stands: Mike Rhodes reported that he had met with the
Azalea Festival Group to give requirements for setting up food stands.
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There being no further business, Mr. Grathwol moved the meeting be adjourned. _
Mr. Whaley seconded the motion and it carried unanimously and the board was
adjourned at 8:58 A. M.
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Respectfully submitted,
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Chairman, Board of Health
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