06/01/1988 BOH Minutes
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The New Hanover County Board of Health met on on Wednesday, June
1, 1988, at 8:0~ A.M. at the Health Department.
Members Present:
Jean Credle Chairman
Donald Blake
Pascal Camak, DDS
I\.lbert Corbett
Michael Goins, OD
Julius Howard
~ohn Leonard, DVM
Peter Pappas, MD
Amaryllis Rehder
Sheram Robinson
Catherine Vangellow
Members Absent:
None
Others Present:
Robert S. Parker, Health Director
Frances F. De Vane, Recording Secretary
Ms. Credle called the meeting to order at 8:05 A.M. Dr. Camak
presented the invocation. Ms. Credle called for corrections to
the minutes of the meeting of May 4, 1988. Dr. Camak moved that
the minutes be approved. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED.
Eastern District NCPHA Awards
Ms. Credle announced that on May 12, 1988, at the Eastern
District North Carolina Public Health Association Annual meeting
two New Hanover County Health Department employees received
awards.
Ms. Betty Creech, Nursing Supervisor, recognized Ms. Penny
Wright, Physician Extender, Jail Program, as recipient of the
"OUtstanding Individual Achievement Award." Ms. Creech stated
that Ms. Wright I s contributions have improved jail health care
for inmates on both local and state levels.
Ms. Lynda Smith, Assistant Health Director, recognized Robert S.
Parker, Health Director, as recipient of the "Outstanding Career
Achievement Award." This award was given to Mr. Parker for his
significant achievements and his sustained service to Public
Health. Mr. Carl Durham, former Board of Health member stated
that he was very pleased with Mr. Parker's award and his career
achievements at the New Hanover County Health Department.
Mrs. Credle congratulated Ms. Wright and Mr. Parker for their
NCPHA Awards. She thanked Ms. Creech and Ms. Smi th for their
preparation and writing of the nominations for these awards. Mr.
Parker thanked the Board of Health for their support. He stated
that he felt that his personal achievements were made possible
through staff support and teamwork.
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Department Focal:
Mr. Parker, Health Director, presented to the Board members a
report on proposed State and National Legislative Issues that
will affect Health Care. National legislation includes the
Catastrophic Health Care and the Pepper/Roybal Bills. State
legislation includes:
Environmental Health - $2,600,000 - State Funding may
include reorganization of program
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Adult Health - maintain existing funding level for Statewide
Health Promotion /Disease Prevention Program - $459,461
AIDS - Request $5,239,000 for FY 88-89
Adult Health - Request $1,800,000 for FY88-89
Committee Reports:
Capital Improvements Committee:
Ms. Smith distributed to the Board members the Proposed Schedule
for New Hanover County Health Department Addition. She reported
that Bids will be opened on June 22, 1988, designated staff is to
relocate in August 1988 and the new telephone system is to be
installed at this time. County Commissioners are to approve and
sign contract after Bid Date. Construction of expansion is to
begin September 1, 1988.
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Budget Committee:
Dr. Leonard, Chairman, stated that the budget hearing with the
County Commissioners was held on May 9, 1988, and that the
recommended FY88-89 Health Department Budget was approved by the
Commissioners. county employees are to receive a 5\ cost of
living increase and are eligible for a 2.5\ merit raise during
this fiscal year. The request for a High Priority Public Health
Nurse was denied and an evaluation of the need for this position
is to be considered in approximately six months.
Fee Committee:
Ms. Credle announced that .the Fee Committee members, Mr. Blake,
Dr. Goins, and she met with Mr. Parker on May 25, 1988, to review
New Hanover County Health Department Fee Schedule. The
Committee's recommendations to bring fees in line with cost of
services were presented to the Board. Revisions to these
recommendations are:
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ANIMAL CONTROL
County Dog Tag
6.00 - per year
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Kennel Tag
Redemption:
All Animals
Shelter Fee
LABORATORY
Tests
IMMUNIZATION
Inoculation
Flu
Yellow Fever
Pneumonia
Cholera
Ganuna Globulin
X-RAY - Non TB Related
Per Film
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30.00 - per year
20.00
40.00
60.00
5.00
1st time
- 2nd time
- 3rd time
- per day
or more/year
5.00
5.00
5.00
25.00
10.00
10.00
10.00 (For Travel)
15.00
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
Septic TanK Permit
Soil Evaluation - Residential
Soil Evaluation - Non-residential
100.00
60.00 - to 4 bedrooms
60.00 - first 1,000 gal.
per day
50.00 - each additional
500 gal. per day
Inspection of Sewage Treatment
System for Relocation of Mobile
Home or Conventional Home
Preliminary Inspection of Proposed
Subdivisions or Mobile Home Parks
Well Permits
Water Samples
25.00
60.00
35.00
25.00
Mr. Blake moved that the Board of Health accept the New Hanover
County Fee Schedule revisions as presented with the above changes
to the Fee Committee's recommendations. Upon vote, the MOTION
CARRIED.
It was the consensus of the Board that the revised fee schedule
should be effective on September 1, 1988.
A discussion followed on the diversification of health
department services. Mr. Corbett and Dr. Camak expressed that
they felt that perhaps the public is not aware of many of the
health department's services. Mr. Parker was requested to
consider methods of informing the public regarding these
services.
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Presentation on Soil Evaluations for Acceptability of Septic
Tanks: -
Mr. Parker announced that the presentation to the New Hanover
County Water and Sewer District on Soil Evaluations for
Acceptability of Septic Tanks scheduled for the County
Commissioners meeting on Monday, June 6, 1988, has been
cancelled. This presentation will be rescheduled and the Board
will be notified of the meeting date.
New Business:
Reclassification of Community Health Assistant position Home
Health:
Mr. Parker requested that the Community Health Assistant position
in Home Health be reclassified to Community Health Technician. He
stated that the job duties are identical.
Mr. Blake moved
be reclassified
MOTION PASSED.
that the Home Health Community Health Assistant
to Community Health Technician. Upon vote,
Board Member Comments:
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Mr. Blake announced that the Cape Fear Community College is
realistically nearer to the establishment of a nursing program
with an Associate Degree in Nursing. Mr. Blake thanked Mr.
Corbett for his assistance in this project. Mr. Corbett
commended Mr. Blake for his achievement and urged him to continue
to work with the Cape Fear Community College and the University
of North Carolina at Wilmington.
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Health Director Comments:
Mr. Parker recognized Ms. Beth Deaton, member of Health
Department United way Campaign Committee. Ms. Deaton announced
that New Hanover County is a Pacesetter in the United Way
Campaign for 1989 and that the health department's goal is
$2,400. The department's kickoff will be Friday, June 3, 1988.
Mr. Parker invited Board members to participate in the Health
Department United way Campaign.
Mr. Parker announced
Director, presented
Commissioners.
that Ms. Joette Smith, Health Promotions
the NO SMOKING POLICY to the County
Mr. Parker introduced new staff member,
Typist III, Personal Health, to the Board.
Oderay Meek, Clerk
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There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at
9:27 A.M.
R =Ul~d,
r: an Credle
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Robert S. Parker
Secretary to the Board
Approved: