06/05/1985 BOH Minutes
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The New Hanover County Board of Health met on Wednesday, June 5,
1985, at the New Hanover County Health Department.
Members Present:
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Jean Credle, Chairman
Carl Durham
William Grathwol, V. Chairman
Charles Hicks, M.D.
Harley Phillips, D.V.M.
Arnold Sobol, O.D.
James Strickland
Hobart Whaley
Members Absent:
Nolan O'Neal
Irvin Roseman, D.D.S.
Dr. Maurice Wilson
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 May
Grathwol moved the minutes be approved.
motion and it carried unanimously.
to order at 8:00 A. M.
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Dr. Sobol seconded the
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Public Hearing - Proposed Sub-Division Review policy
The hearing was held in the AHEC auditorium. Several developers,
surveyors, engineers, and representatives from the Board of
Realtors attended the meeting. They were asked to sign in if they
wished to speak at the hearing. Mrs. Credle called on those who
had signed in to speak. Some spoke endorsing the hiring of a Soil
Scientist, others in favor of an engineer with experience in
drainage. Several developers and surveyors felt the proposed
review policy concept was good but cost would be too great. One
spokesman suggested a committee from the building industry be
appointed to work with the Board of Health and Health Department
staff on the policy. Others wanted things left as they were.
At this point the hearing was adjourned and the Board returned to
the Health Department to complete the business part of the
meeting. Everyone at the hearing also came to the meeting.
Mrs Credle called on Mr. Grathwol for the Committee Report on the
Proposed Preliminary Sub-division Review Policy. After discussion
by the Board, Mr. Durham moved that the proposed preliminary
sub-division review policy be referred back to the Environmental
Health Committee for restudy with input from groups in the
buildi ng industry. Mr. Strickland seconded the motion. Dr. Sobol
amended the motion to name the Construction Advisory Council, made
up of 13 people from various groups, plus 1 member from the
Planning Department and 1 member at large, to assist the
Environmental Health Committee. Mr. Grathwol seconded the
amendment. After further discussion and comments, a vote was
taken and the mot ion as amended carried unanimously. The first
meeting will be on June 12 at 5:00 P.M.
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Mrs. Credle called for a 5 minute break.
meeting at this point.
Dr. Phillips left the
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Department Focal
Beth Day, Public Health Nursing Supervisor, gave an update on the
Family Planning Program. She discussed the philosophy and goals
of the program. She also talked about the problem of teen
pregnancy.
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After the presentation, Dr. Hicks moved that the New Hanover
County Board of Health go on record endorsing an expansion of the
Human Development Program, which is now being offered to all 5th
grade students in New Hanover County in a pilot project, to
include offering the course to Junior High students. Mr. Durham
seconded the motion. After discussion by the Board a vote was
taken and the motion carried unanimously. A letter will be
written to the Board of Education advising them of the Board's
decision.
Budget Mrs. Credle told the Board that the money for the
expansion of the Health Department building had been removed from
the budget for FY 1985-86. The Commissioners had advised that we
continue with the architect plans, but it would be at least six
months to a year before the building could begin.
Mr. Parker told the Board that six new positions were approved in
the budget. They were as follows: Clerk/Typist III,
Administration - 50%, Animal Control Officer to begin January 1,
1986, Public Health Nurse I, Epidemiology - to begin January 1,
1986, LPN II, MCH - 50% and the three new positions in the Health
Opportunities Program.
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July Board of Health Meeting: The time of the regular July
meeting will be changed to July 10th due to the July 4 holiday.
Capital Improvements: Dr. Wilson was out of town, but had left a
written report. Lynda Smith, Assistant Health Director, presented
his report. A meet ing had been held wi th Synthes is to review
several options.
New position Request - Accident Prevention: Mr. Parker told the
Board that grant funds for $13,000 had been received from the
Health Education Section of the Division of Health Services for an
Accident Prevention Program. Mr. Parker requested permission to
use these funds to hire a Clerk Typist III for the Health
Education Division. Mr. Whaley moved the position be approved and
presented to the County Commissioners for approval. Mr. Durham
seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
Comments
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Mrs. Credle thanked Shannon Brennan, Star News Reporter, for the
nice article in the Star News on the Seat Belt Program.
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Mr. Parker told the Board that the Health Department had recently
received two awards. One award for "Outstanding Public Health
Department" from the Eastern District North Carolina Public Health
.,,,~ Association and a Safety Award for one year without an on the job
time-lost accident.
He also recognized Marian Duggins for her "Outstanding Woman of
the Year" award she rece i ved from the YWCA for her work wi th the
Perinatal Program and Susan O'Brien for receiving a Certificate
for "Outstanding Services in the Health Field", also presented by
the YWCA.
Mr. Parker introduced five interns who are working in the
Department for the summer: two in the Laboratory, one in Dental
Health, one in Health Education and one in Nutrition. He also
introduced Reggie Townsend, new Public Health Investigator with
the department.
Mr. Parker told the Board that new money
apply to the FY 1984-85 budget. Tuberculosis
$5,000 extra and Home Health $1,388.
had been received to
Control had given us
Mr. Parker passed out the results of the Needs Assessment Survey
that was filled out by Board Members in a previous meeting. AHEC
will plan some courses for Board of Health Members based on this
survey.
Lynda Smith announced that the County Blood Drive will be held on
... June 6, 1985 and invited any Board of Health Member who would like
to donate blood to give her their name.
There being
ad journed.
unanimously.
no further business, Mr. Grathwol moved the meeting be
Mr. Whaley seconded the motion and it carried
The meeting was adjourned at 10:05 A. M.
'P"O'f~ ~
Secretary to the Board
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