07/06/1988 BOH Minutes
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The New Hanover County Board of Health met on Wednesday, July 6,
1988, at 8:00 A.M. at the Health Department.
Members Present:
Jean Credle, Chairman
Donald Blake
Albert Corbett
Michael Goins, OD
Julius Howard
John Leonard, DVM
Peter Pappas, MD
Amaryllis Rehder
Sheram Robinson
Members Absent:
Pascal Camak, DDS
Catherine Vangellow
Others Present:
Robert S. Parker, Health Director
Frances F. De Vane, Recording Secretary
Mrs. Credle called the meeting to order at 8:00 A.M. Mr. Corbett
presented the invocation in memorial to Jack Dolan, Past
Chairman, New Hanover County commissioners. Ms. Credle called
for corrections to the minutes of June 1, 1988. Mr. Blake moved
and it was seconded that the minutes be approved. Upon vote, the
MOTION CARRIED.
Department Focal:
Mr. Ron Currie, Animal Control Director, presented to the Board
members a film entitled "Animals Can Bite." Mr. Currie
distributed literature on prevention of dog bites which is to be
distributed to New Hanover County school children grades 1-6.
Committee Reports:
Capital Improvements Committee:
Ms. Lynda Smith, Assistant Health Director, distributed to the
Board members the Project Report of the Proposed Schedule for New
Hanover County Health Department Addition. Construction of the
expansion is to begin October 20, 1988 and Occupancy Date is
scheduled for December 1989. Ms. Smith requested that the Board
consider leasing space outside of the health department building
located in Glenn Meade Plaza for the period of September 1988 -
December 1989 to accommodate staff during this construction
period. The cost for FY 88-89 would be about $10,000. After
discussion, Mr. Howard moved and it was seconded that the Board
request from the Board of Commissioners the funds for the leasing
of space at Glenn Meade to accommodate health department staff
during the health department construction period. Upon vote, the
MOTION CARRIED.
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Health Promotions Committee:
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Dr. Goins, Chairman, reported on the progress of the following
Health Promotions incentives:
No Smoking Policy for County is soon to be decided on by New
Hanover County"Board of Commissioners.
Lynne Grogan, Health Educator II, hired on June 17, 1988, as
Health Promotions Director for New Hanover County Health
Department.
Seatbe1ts are installed and must be utilized in all riding
positions in several governmental units in New Hanover
County. Work will continue with other governmental units.
Anti-Poisoning Packets are ready for distribution by Public
Health Nurses to new parents in New Hanover County.
Emphasis will soon be placed on Smoke Detectors in Homes.
Unfinished Business:
Animal Control Fees:
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Mr. Currie informed the Board that Animal Control Division
currently charges a fee for a citation in addition to the
redemption fee as established in the New Hanover County Fee
Schedule. The citation charge was not reviewed at the June Board
of Health meeting. The citation charge is as follows:
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$ 0 - 1st time
$25.00 - 2nd time
$50.00 - 3rd time
It was the consensus of the Board that
Division should continue to charge a citation
the new established redemption fee.
the Animal Control
fee in addition to
Promotinq Health Department Services:
Mr. Parker welcomed Lynne Grogan, Health Educator II. He stated
that Ms. Grogan was developing plans for the promotion of health
department services. Ms. Grogan reported that she is preparing
news releases, a brochure for the public explaining the
diversified services of the health department, and Public
Services Announcements for the media. She stated that she is
pleased that the Board of Health plans to participate in this
educational effort. ..
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New Business:
Revised Family Planning Fee Scale:
Mr. Parker presented the FY 88-89 Revised Family Planning Fee
Scale to the Board for their approval. This scale reflects 1988
federal poverty levels for Title XX eligibility determination
and mandates Board of Health approval and local health department
implementa tion. Mr. Blake moved and it was seconded that the
Board of Health adopt the FY88-89 Revised Family Planning Fee
Scale with implementation effective July 1, 1988. Upon vote, the
MOTION CARRIED.
No Smoking Policy:
Mr. Parker requested that the Board of Health endorse the New
Hanover County No Smoking Policy as outlined in the proposed
County Personnel Policy. Ms. Rehder moved and it was seconded
that the Board of Health endorse the No Smoking Policy as
presented in Article V of the County Personnel Manual. Upon
vote, the MOTION CARRIED.
Board Member Comments:
Health Director Comments:
Mr. Parker announced that the presentation to the New Hanover
County Water and Sewer District on Regulations Governing Issuance
of Septic Tank Permits is to be held on July 12, 1988, at 7:00
P.M., in the Assembly Room of the New Hanover County
Administration Building. Dr. Bob Uebler, Soil Scientist, Charlie
Jackson, Regional District Sanitarian, and Barry Blick, Assistant
State Health Director, will be attending this meeting. Mr.
Parker encouraged Board members to participate in this
presentation.
The Personnel Committee of the Board of Health
immediately fOllowing this meeting to select the
Member for the first six-month period of the year.
is to meet
Super Staff
Mr. Parker reported that the health department collected $3,061
for the United Way Campaign. Board members were thanked for
their support of the health department's campaign.
Mr. Parker stated he felt fortunate in receJ.vJ.ng additional
revenues in the amount of $16,049 for the Mosquito Control
Program. He recognized Mr. Bobby Waters, Vector Control
Director, for assisting in the requisition of these funds.
Board members
Bloodmobile to
until 3 P.M.
were invited to
be held on Friday,
participate in
July 8, 1988,
the County
from 10 A.M.
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Mr. Parker displayed a picture of health department staff members
who participated in the March of Dimes Team Walk. Ms. Doris
Holland received a Special Award of Recognition from the March of
Dimes.
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Mr. Parker informed the Board of the Sanitation Restaurant
Inspection process of the Kitchen Restaurant.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at
9:45 A.M.
R spectfully submitted,
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ean Credle
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Robert S. Parker
Secretary to the Board
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