02/03/1988 BOH Minutes
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The New Hanover County Board of Health met on Wednesday, February
3, 1988,at the Health Department.
Members Present:
Jean Credle, Chairman
Donald Blake
Pascal Camak, DDS
Albert Corbett
Michael Goins, OD
Julius Howard
John Leonard, DVM
Peter Pappas, MD
Amaryllis Rehder
Sheram Robinson
Catherine Vangellow
Members Absent:
None
Others Present:
Robert S. Parker, Secretary to the Board
Frances F. De Vane, Recording Secretary
Ms. Credle called the meeting to order
Robinson presented the invocation. Ms.
corrections to the minutes of the meeting
Mr. Howard moved the minutes be approved.
the motion and it carried unanimously.
at 8:00 A. M. Mr.
Credle called for
of January 6, 1988.
Mr. Corbett seconded
New Board of Health Member: Ms. Credle, on behalf
of Health, welcomed Ms. Amaryllis L. Rehder as
member. Oath of office was administered by Ms. De
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a new Board
Vane, Notary
Super Staff Winner: Ms. Credle recognized and congratulated Ms.
Erma Atkinson, Animal Control Officer, who was recipient of the
Semi Annual Super Staff Award. Ms. Credle commended Ms. Atkinson
for her service and the patience she portrays in her daily
duties.
Department Focals:
Ms. Connie Vereen, Public Health Nurse, presented to the Board
members a program on Personal Care Services. This Medicaid
Program is coordinated by the Home Health Program and the
Department of Social Services. This program provides maintenance
and medical monitoring for homebound patients.
Ron Currie, Animal Control Director, presented to the Board a
video on dangerous animals. He announced that Dr. Randall
Lockwood is to present a program on the History of Pit Bulls and
Vicious Animals on March 19 and 20, 1988, at the New Hanover
County Library. He stated that an ordinance for vicious animals
is being reviewed by the Animal Control Advisory Board and the
County Attorney. A discussion on vicious breeds of dogs
followed.
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Environmental Health Committee: Dr. Pappas, Chairman, reported
he had received a request from Mr. George McKeithan, owner of
Port-O-Let A Waste Management Company, for regulations governing
the proper method of septage disposal. He stated that there is
not a dumping area in New Hanover County and that there are no
regulations governing this process. Mr. Blake stated that he
felt that the County had adopted an ordinance in 1982. Mr.
Parker is to research this matter with the Board of County
commissioners.
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Regulations Governing Health and Sanitation: Mr. Parker reported
to the Board members that as a result of two pigs residing in the
City of Wilmington the legality of keeping pigs/hogs in the City
is being questioned. He stated that Mr. Hampton sewell,
Sanitarian, found the 1929 regulations which prohibited keeping
pigs/hogs in the City. These regulations were never repealed, or
revised by the Board of Health. It was the consensus of the
Board that these regulations were outdated and should possibly be
repealed. Mr. Parker was requested to research this matter with
the County Attorney.
Animal Control Adoption Refund Policy: Mr. Ron Currie, Animal
Control Director, presented a proposed Adoption Refund Policy to
the Animal Control Division's Fees of the New Hanover county
Health Department Fee Policy. Dr. Goins moved that the Adoption
Refund Policy be adopted and added to the health department fee ....
policy. Dr. Leonard seconded the motion and it carried
unanimously. (Adoption Refund Policy is attached.)
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Child Passenger Safety Awareness Week: Ms. Lynda Smith,
Assistant Health Director, stated that the New Hanover County
Board of Commissioners issued a Proclamation proclaiming February
7 - 13, 1988, as Child Passenger Safety Week. Board members who
wore their seatbelts to this Board meeting were presented an
apple for their compliance. She announced that public service
announcements have been sent to the media. Posters, pamphlets
and letters have been sent to businesses, and Buckle Bear is to
be in Wilmington on Monday, February 8, 1988, in recognition of
Safety Awareness Week.
Board Members Orientation: Dr. Camak and Ms. Vangellow reported
that they had made orientation field visits with health
department staff. Ms. Credle expressed her appreciation for
their contribution of time and interest in health department
activities.
Health Director Comments:
Mr. Parker announced that Board of Health Committee plans and
meetings are being formulated. The Health Promotions Committee
is to meet on Monday, February 8, 1988, at 8 A. M. ..
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Mr. Parker welcomed and introduced the fOllowing new staff
members:
Tracy Evans, Laboratory Assistant, Laboratory
Katie Blanke, Physician Extender, Jail
Pernell Morris, Clerk Typist, Home Health
Cynthia Tyson, Clerk Typist, Home Health
Ms. Credle
Report in
preparation
referred the Board members to the
their packets. She thanked Ms.
of this report.
January Budget
Smith for her
Their being
adjourned.
unanimously.
no further business, Dr. Goins moved the meeting be
Mr. Blake seconded the motion and it carried
The meeting was adjourned at 9:30 P.M.
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Secretary to the Board
Approved:
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