07/11/1984 BOH Minutes
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The New Hanover County Board of Health met on Wednesday, July 11,
1984 at the New Hanover County Animal Control Center.
Members Present:
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Larry Neal, D.D.S., Chairman
Jean Credle, Vice Chairman
Ted Bagley
Carl Durham
Donald Blake
William Grathwol
James Strickland
Members Absent:
Others Present:
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Robert S. Parker, Secretary to the Board
Mabel Price, Recording Secretary
Dr. Neal, Chairman, called the
called for corrections to the
moved the minutes be approved.
it carried unanimously.
meeting to order at 8: 00 A. M. and
June 6, 1984 minutes. Mr. Bagley
Mr. Durham seconded the motion and
Department Focal
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Ron Currie, Animal Control Director, presented slides he
as the new Animal Control Office was being renovated.
was able to see first hand the results of the renovation
meeting was held at the Center.
had taken
The Board
since the
Environmental Committee Report: Due to the absence of the
Chairman, this report was tabled until the next meeting.
Emergency Planning Commi ttee: Mr. Whaley, Chairman of the
Emergency Planning Committee, gave a report concerning changes the
Committee would like to request the Civil Preparedness Coordinator
to make. This report had been mailed to members of the Board for
study. The suggested changes more realistically describe the
services the Health Department is capable of rendering. Mr.
Whaley moved these changes be recommended to the Civil
Preparedness Coordinator. Mr. Durham seconded the motion and it
carried unanimously.
Mr. Whaley thanked Dr. Sobol, Bobby Waters and Mr. Parker for
their work on this committee.
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Research on Health Department X-Rays: Lynda Smith, Assistant
Health Director, reported on a study she had done concerning the
number of x-rays done in the Health Department. This study was
done as a result of questions raised by Dr. Hicks at the June
Board of Health meeting about whether or not the Health Department
should employ a Radiologist to read films. A further two months
study was requested to find out how many of the people getting
x-rays are indigent, how many have insurance, and other items of
information.
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Long Range Plan Check List on Ordinances: Michael Rhodes,
Environmental Health Director, reported that the list is not ready ...
for presentation at this time.
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Proposed Rules for Temporary Food & Drink Stands: A copy of these
proposed rules were mailed to members of the Board. After
discussion, this was referred to the Environmental Health
Committee for study and recommendation.
Reception for Boards of Health in North Carolina, September 19,
1984, NCPHA Annual Meeting: Mr. Parker advised the Board that
they had been requested to host a reception for the Boards of
Health in North Carolina on September 19, 1984. This reception is
sponsored by the North Carolina Citizens for Public Health and is
held in conjunction wi th the North Carolina publ ic Heal th
Association Annual Meeting. Mr. Parker told the Board that he had
offered the use of his home for this reception since funds are
limited for this affair. Members of the Board were receptive to
the idea of hosting the reception and thanked Mr. Parker for
offering his home for the occasion.
Contract Approvals: Contracts with the following professionals
and para-professionals were discussed:
Kelly Edens, Speech Therapy
James Brown, Nursing
priscilla James, Aide
Leroy Alford, Aide
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Mr. Durham moved the contracts be approved.
the motion and it carried unanimously.
Dr. Hicks seconded
Super Staff winner Announced: Mr. Parker announced that Bobby
Waters, Public Health Investigator, had received the Super Staff
award for the month of June, 1984. Mr. Waters was awarded a
plaque at the monthly staff meeting and will be treated to lunch
by the Chairman of the Board of Health and Health Director.
Harry Dorsey, Personal Septic System Problem: Mr. Harry Dorsey
had requested to speak to the Board regarding a septic tank
problem he is having on Rock Hill Road. The Board heard Mr.
Dorsey and Mr. Rhodes concerning the problems with the septic
tank. Dr. Ubler, from the State Board of Health, has told Mr.
Dorsey that his problem can be taken care of by a proper di tch.
Mr. Dorsey states that he will attend the July meeting to "prove
that there is preferential treatment in the County" and that
"proper information is not given to the builder".
Fee System: Mr. Parker told the Board that the new Fee System is
now being used. He stated that a letter had been written to
physicians in the County telling them about the new laboratory ~
fees. i
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Mr. Bagley Resigns from Board: Mr. Bagley submi t ted his
resignation to the Board of Health due to the fact that he is
being transferred to the General Electric Plant in Mebane, North
Carolina. The Board gave Mr. Bagley a vote of appreciation for
his work as a member of the New Hanover County Board of Health.
There being
adjourned.
adjourned at
no further business,
Mr. Durham seconded
9:35 A. M.
Mrs.
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Credle moved the meeting be
motion and the Board was
Respectfully submitted,
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Secretary to the Board
Approved:
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