02/04/1987 BOH Minutes
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The New Hanover County Board of Health met on Wednesday, February
4, 1987, at the New Hanover County Health Department.
. . Members Present:
Jim Strickland, Chairman
Jean Credle, Vice Chairman
Donald Blake
Carl Durham
Julius Howard
John Leonard, D.V.M.
Peter Pappas, M.D.
Sheram Robinson
Irvin Roseman, D.D.S.
Members Absent:
Michael Goins, O.D.
Nolan O'Neal
Others Present:
Robert S. Parker, Secretary to the Board
Mabel Price, Recording Secretary
Mr. Strickland called the meeting to order at 8:00 A. M. and
called for corrections to the minutes of January 7,1987. Mr.
Durham moved that the minutes be approved. Mrs. Credle seconded
the motion and it carried unanimously.
Mr. Strickland recognized Annie Mae Brinson who is retiring from
the Department after 19 years. On behalf of the Board of Health
Mr. Strickland presented Mrs. Brinson with a framed plaque and
coin and thanked her for her years of service to the Health
Department and to the residents of New Hanover County.
Mr. Strickland recognized our new volunteer, Grace Hendricks, who
is working in the clinic area.
Department Focal:
Bobby Wa ters, Superv isor of the Insect and Vector Control program
presented a program on "Changing Drainage" in New Hanover County.
He showed slides of many of the areas in the County wi th drainage
problems. He also showed the Board mosquito larva taken from
standing water in the area on February 3, 1987.
Community Relations Committee: Mrs. Credle told the Board that
this newly formed Committee had met and planned some activities to
promote the local Health Department. These plans included the
followi ng:
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1. Encourage State and local officials to tour the Health
Department.
2. Ask the Star News to run a nine week series in their
"Ne ighbors" section. The art icles would feature nine
different divisions of the Health Department.
3. Ask Board of Health members to be on Television and Radio
during Public Health Week to promote Public Health.
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Capital Improvements: Mr. Durham reported that the date
beginning construction on the new addition to the building
been delayed by two months. This delay is at the request of
County Manager. Construction is now scheduled to begin
February, 1988.
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Per sonne 1 Commi t tee: Dr. Roseman asked Board
turned in their written evaluation of the
please do so as soon as possible.
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Budget Committee: Mr. Blake told the Board that
Manager's meeting on budgets will be held on February
guidelines and information will be furnished to all
Departments at this time.
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Ferrets and Other Wild Carnivores: Dr. Leonard presented the
first draft of a regulation to control the sale and purchase of
wild Carnivores in New Hanover County. After much discussion,
Mrs. Credle moved the first draft of "Regulations for the
Possession, Sale and Distribution of wild Carnivores and Other
wild or Exotic Animals" be approved and that a Public Hearing on
the regulations be set for February 18, 1987 at 5:30 P.M. Dr.
Pappas seconded the motion. The motion carried with one "No"
vote.
Tuberculosis Control Money Received: Mr. Parker reported that an
additional $4,290 has been rece ived from the Tuberculosis Control
Branch to increase the LPN part-time position to full-time through
June 30, 1987. Dr. Roseman moved the position be expanded to full
time for the rest of this fiscal year. Mr. Blake seconded the
motion and it carried unanimously.
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Comments:
Everhart Nissan Well #1: Mr. Parker reported that
discussed at a previous Board Meeting now meets Health
requirements and has been approved.
the well
Departmen t
Principles of Public Health Practice Workshop: Mr. Parker called
attention to the folder on Principles of Public Health Practice
Workshop which was enclosed in the Board packet. He told the
Board that this workshop is for Board of Health Members as well as
employees in the Department and asked Board Members to let him
know if they would like to attend.
Bloodmobile: Mr. Parker reported there were 24 blood donors this
year from the Health Department. The Health Department staff made
up 26% of County employees who donated blood.
Health Opportunities Orientation Begins: Mr. Parker reported that
the Health Opportunities Program for County Employees is beginning
Orientation Sessions for County Employees. ..
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New Staff: Mr. Parker introduced new staff members Beth Deaton,
Adult Health Nurse, and Dottie Gillis, Personal Health Clerk.
There being
adjourned.
unanimously.
Approved:
no further business Mr. Durham moved the meeting be
Mrs. Credle seconded the motion and it carr ied
The meeting was adjourned at 8:55 A.M.
Respe~tfuTiY ~ubmi~ed,
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(~airman, Board of Health
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Secretary to the Board