05/04/1983
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The New Hanover County Board of Health met on Wednesday, May 4, 1983 at the
New Hanover County Health Department.
Members Present:
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Carl Durham, Chairman
Larry Neal, D.D.S., Vice Chairman
Ted Bagley
Donald Blake
Jean Credle
James Strickland
Hobart Whaley
Members Absent:
J. William Eakins, M. D.
William Grathwol
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 April 6, 1983 minutes. Mr. Whaley moved the minutes
be approved. Mr. Strickland seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
Oath of office was administered to Mrs. Jean Credle, new member of the Board
of Health. Mr. Durham welcomed Mrs. Credle on behalf of the Board.
Staff Reports:
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Susan O'Brien told the Board that the North Carolina Public Health Association
has requested that the 1984 Annual Meeting be held in Wilmington. The Executive
Committee has requested a letter of endorsement from the Board of Health before
announcing their decision. Mr. Durham read a letter of endorsement to the Board
and asked for recommendations. Mr. Whaley moved the letter of endorsement be
adopted and given to the Executive Committee. Mr. Bagley seconded the motion
and it carried unanimously.
Sharon Mault reported on the Public Health Week exhibit that the Department
had placed in Center Court at Independence Mall during the week of April 17 -
23, 1983. She also had snapshots of displays and activities during the week on
display.
Well Ordinance: In the absence of Mr. Grathwol, Chairman of the Well and Septic
Tank Ordinance Committee, Mike Rhodes reported that a public hearing on the Well
Ordinance was held on April 28, 1983 and was well attended with good input from
the public. The Committee will meet again to consider suggestions made to them
and will have one more public hearing before bringing the Ordinance to the Board
for adoption.
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Septic Tank Ordinance: Mr. Pope told the Board that after studying the Ordinance
and charging of fees he recommends that the Board adopt by reference the State
Septic Tank Ordinance and then adopt more stringent rules and regulations and
rules and regulations governing the issuance of permits and charging of fees
as an amendment to the State Ordinance. He also suggested appeals be handled
locally according to G.S. 130-166.70 (c) (d). He will give his recommendations
to Mr. Grathwol, Chairman of the Committee.
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Drainage Committee: Dr. Eakins sent a written report to the meeting regarding
the 1st meeting of the Drainage Committee on April 26, 1983. He stated that
the committee is considering a five year plan and will establish a mechanism by
initiating funding for Drainage for this year. The Committee will meet every
two weeks. The first task will be to gather information. Plans for this coming
fiscal year will be for cleaning existing ditches.
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The Ad Hoc Committee appointed for Drainage is Dr. Eakins, Chairman; Nolan
O'Neal, County Commissioner; Mike Rhodes, Health Department; Michael Washing-
ton, Soil Conservation Service; Ken Silliman, County Attorney's Office; and
Wyatt Blanchard, County Engineer.
Search Committee: Mr. Durham reported that the Search Committee for the Health
Director has had one meeting - nineteen applications have been received to date.
The cut-off date for applications is May 15, 1983.
There being no further business, Mr. Whaley moved the meeting adjourn. Mr.
Strickland seconded the motion and it was unanimously approved and the meeting
was adjourned at 8:23 A. M.
Respectfully submitted,
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Approved: June 1, 1983
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