04/03/1985 BOH Minutes
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The New Hanover County Board of Health met on Wednesday, April 3,
1985, at the New Hanover County Health Department.
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Members Present:
Jean Credle, Chairman
Carl Durham
Charles Hicks, M.D.
Irvin Roseman, D.D.S.
Arnold Sobol, O.D.
James Strickland
Hobart Whaley
Dr. Maurice Wilson
Members Absent:
William Grathwol
Harley Phillips, D.V.M.
Nolan O'Neal
Others Present:
Robert S. Parker, Secretary to the Board
Mabel Price, Recording Secretary
Mrs. Credle, Chairman, called the meeting
and called for corrections to the March
Strickland moved the minutes be approved.
motion and it carried unanimously.
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1985 minutes. Mr.
Whaley seconded the
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Department Focal
Laboratory Update: Susan O'Brien, Director of the Health
Department Laboratory gave a very informative program on
services provided in the laboratory. Mrs. O'Brien pointed out
that not only does the laboratory serve the medical needs of
the community, but also serves the environmental needs of New
Hanover County, especially in the areas of standard milk
products and bacteriological and chemically safe water.
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Budget Committee Report: Mr. Strickland, Chairman of the Budget
Committee, asked Mr. Parker to report on his meeting with Felix
Cooper, County Manager, and his staff. Mr. Parker reported that
cuts were very minor, except for new positions. The original
request was for nine new positions, three were approved.
Board of Health Questionnaire: Mrs. Credle distributed copies
a questionnaire to each Board Member and requested that they
completed and left with her at the end of the meeting.
questionnaire had been prepared by Emily Rivenbark of the
Health Education Staff to determine interest in workshops
Boards of Health Members in Eastern North Carolina. Results
the survey will be shared as soon as it is completed.
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Fee policy Changes
Animal Control: Mr. Parker requested that additional fees be
added to the Animal Control Fee policy. These new fees
concerned citations. Mr. whaley moved the new fees be
adopted. This motion was seconded by Mr. Durham. During the
discussion which followed, several members of the board had
questions about the citations. Mrs. Credle called for a vote.
The mot ion was defeated due to some unanswered questions. It
was requested that this be brought back to the Board at the
May meeting and that Ron Currie, Animal Control Director, be
present to answer questions concerning the citations.
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Clinic Fees:
Fee Policy:
Mr. Parker requested a few changes in the Clinic
1. Cost of Yellow Fever vaccine increased from $8.00 to
$12.00.
2. On Attachment #1, page 15, add Triage - Pregnancy Test
$5.00.
3. Minor changes made to Attachment #6, Item 5, 16, 17,
21. (Copy with changes attached to these minutes.)
Mr. Whaley moved the changes in the Fee policy be adopted. Mr. .....
Durham seconded the motion. After discussion, motion was approved
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Health Director Comments
Seat Belt Program: Mr. Parker asked Sharon Mault, Health
Promotion Director, to report on the progress of the Seat Belt
Program at Laney High School. Ms. Mault reported that the program
was meeting with great success. She had just returned from the
school where she had been giving out the incentive awards.
Public Health Week: Ms. Mault told the Board that several
activities had been planned for PUblic Health Week which will be
held the week of April 15 - 19.
Capital Improvements Plan: Mr. Parker reported that he, Mrs.
Credle and Dr. Wilson will attend the County Commissioner's
meeting on April 15. A decision will me made at that meeting on
the architect for the addition to the Health Department building.
New Staff: Mr. Parker introduced
members: Jerri King, Public Health
Community Health Technician.
two new
Nurse,
Home Health staff
and Marilyn Franks,
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Legislative Conference in Washington: Mr. Parker played a
for the Board of Charlie Rose and Charles Whitley giving
statements on Home Health Care. Both statements were
positive.
There being no further business, Mr.
be adjourned. Mr. Whaley seconded
unanimously. The meeting was adj urned
Strickland moved
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