04/04/1984 BOH Minutes
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The New Hanover County Board of Health met on Wednesday, April 4,
1984 at the New Hanover County Health Department.
Members Present:
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Larry Neal, D.D.S., Chairman
Jean Credle, V. Chairman
Donald Blake
Carl Durham
William Grathwol
Charles Hicks, M. D.
Harley Phillips, D.M.V.
Arnold Sobol, O.D.
James Strickland
Hobart whaley
Members Absent:
Ted Bag ley
Others Present:
Robert S. Parker, Secretary to the Board
Robert Pope, County Attorney
Mabel Price, Recording Secretary
Dr. Neal, Chairman, called the meeting
called for corrections to the March
Grathwol moved the minutes be approved.
motion and it carried unanimously.
to order at 8:00 A. M.
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Mrs. Credle seconded
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Mr.
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Department Focals
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Bobby Waters, Public Health Investigator and member of the
Emergency Preparedness Committee, showed a film entitled "The Five
Days of Betsy". The film pointed out what can happen during a
Hurricane and the importance of being prepared.
Michael Rhodes, Di rector of Envi ronmental Health, gave a report on
the Food Handlers Schools the Environmental Health Division
provides for restaurant employees. He asked the Board to take a
test which is administered to each person attending the school.
Results will be given to Board Members at a later date.
Personnel Committee Report: Dr. Neal, Chairman of the Personnel
Commi t tee, told the Board that he was proud to give such a good
report on the Health Director's evaluation. He reported that the
marks given by members of the Board were "Outstanding" and "Fully
Satisfactory". Mr. Durham moved that Mr. Parker be given a 5%
meri t raise. The motion was seconded by Dr. Hicks and carried
unanimously.
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Budget Committee Report: Mr. Parker distributed sheets that he
had prepared showing cuts made by the County Manager in the
prelimi nary budget hearing. Mr. Durham moved that the Board adopt
the budget as amended by the County Manager for the 1984-85 fiscal
year. Dr. Hicks seconded the motion. Mr. Parker was asked for
his feeli ngs about the cuts and replied that he was disappointed
that the two new requested positions were cut. After further
discussion a vote was taken on the motion and it carried
unanimously.
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Homemaker/Home Health Grant - Community Health Assistant Position:
Mr. Parker told the Board that the Department had been awarded a
Homemaker/Home Health Grant which would fund a Community Health
Assistant position to serve as a Homemaker in the homes of our
patients. The total grant amount is $12,767. The County would
need to furnish a matching in-kind of $1,419. Dr. Hicks moved
that the Grant and position be accepted and forwarded to the
Commissioners for approval. Mr. Whaley seconded the motion and it
carried unanimously.
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Growth in Home Health Program: Mr. Parker gave a report on the
growth df the Home Health Program. Nursing visits had increased
from 333 in March of 1983 to 490 in March of 1984, an increase of
157 visits. Mr. Parker requested that the Board approve an
additional Public Health Nurse I position for the Home Health
Program. Mr. Blake moved that the Board approve a PHN I position
for the Home Health Program. Mr. Durham seconded the motion and
it carried unanimouSly. The request will be sent to the
Commissioners for their approval.
Public Health Week: Mr. Parker told the Board that the week of
April 8 - 14 is set aside as Public Health Week for the State. He
reported that an open house would be held at the Health Department
in the near future.
Jobs Bill Project: Mr. Parker reported to the Board that the
Health Department has been notified that the Jobs Bill Money is
depleted. Mrs. Marian Duggins, Nursing Director, reported on this
project at the March 14, 1984 meeting.
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Board of Health's Long Range Plan: Mr. Parker told the Board that
the Management Team had studied the Long Range Plan and that each
one had agreed to take the responsibil i ty of one of the items on
the plan to see that it is carried out. Responsibilities accepted
are as follows:
1. City Council Meetings Attendance - Ron Currie
2. Spring picnic - Bobby Waters, David McDaniel
3. Visits to Areas of Responsibility - Marian Duggins
4. Employee Recognition Program - Susan O'Brien
5. Open House - Sharon Mault
6. Check List of Ordinances - Michael Rhodes
7. Effectiveness of Communication Within Health Department _
Dianne Gatewood
8. Monitor Progress of Long Range Plan - Robert S. Parker, Mabel
Price
Health Fair: Mr. Parker reported that approximately 300 people
attended the Health Fair which was held on March 31, 1984.
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Lease with Hospital Approved by Commissioners: Mr. Parker
reported that the County Commissioners had approved the lease with
New Hanover Memorial Hospi tal for space at the Intern Apartments
to be used as an office for our Home Health Program. The Hospital
will begin the renovations shortly.
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There being
adjourned.
unanimously
no further business, Mr. Grathwol moved the meeting be
Mr. Whaley seconded the motion and it carried
and the meeting was adjourned at 9:15 A. M.
Chairman, Board of Health
Approved: 5-?-- 3~
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