08/03/1988 BOH Minutes
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The New Hanover County Board of Health met on Wednesday, August
3, 1988, at 8:00 A.M. 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, Health Director
Frances F. De Vane, Recording Secretary
Ms. Credle called the meeting to order at 8:00 A.M. Mr. Blake
presented the invocation. Ms. Credle called for corrections to
the minutes of July 6, 1988. Mr. Blake moved and it was seconded
that the minutes be approved. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED.
Super Staff Winner:
Ms. Credle recognized and congratulated Ms. Doris Holland, Clerk
Typist, who was the recipient of the Semi-Annual Super Staff
Award. Ms. Credle commended Ms. Holland for her services in
health department related special projects.
Department Focal:
Jail Medical Program
Ms. Penny Wright, Physician Extender, presented to the Board
members a program on the New Hanover County Health Department
Jail Medical Program. Ms. Wright introduced Captain Spell,
Commander, New Hanover County Jail, and health department staff
who work in the Jail Medical Program. This program provides
medical care for those incarcerated. The Jail Medical Program is
nationally accredited and is recognized as a model program
throughout the State of North Carolina. Ms. Cynthia S. Johnson,
Public Health Nurse, presented a slide presentation which
included a tour of the jail and an explanation of the Jail
Program services. Captain Spell expressed his appreciation to
the Board of Health and the health department staff for their
support in the operation of the medical program in the jail. Ms.
Betty Creech, Nursing Supervisor, stated that the Jail Medical
Program is a cooperative joint effort between the Health
Department and the Sheriff's Department.
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committee Reports:
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Environmental Health Committee
Water Well/Sewer Line Separation
Dr. Peter Pappas reported that the Environmental Health Committee
met on July 26, 1988, with legal advisors regarding the County
Wide Sewer System and the location of wells relative to the
location of sewer lines. Mr. Parker stated that there are no
State or local regulations regarding the placement of sewer lines
near existing wells but there is a local regulation which
requires a minimum separation of 25 feet between newly
constructed wells and sewer lines. Mr. Parker stated that the
Board of Health should be aware of the existence of this
situation and problem in New Hanover county. Bob Pope, County
Attorney, explained that this is a legal problem involving Well
Construction Regulations and that a resolution allowing the
implantation of the county Sewer System which gives the citizens
of the county maximum protection will need to be forthcoming.
Mr. Wyatt Blanchard, county Engineer, stated that there are
multiple situations where County residents cannot tie onto the
County Sewer System if the 25-foot separation is maintained. Mr.
Kenneth Fowler, plumbing Inspector, stated that there are many
buried wells which are difficult to locate. Mr. Ed Brooks,
Environmental Health Supervisor, expressed the need to develop an
alternative solution to the water well/sewer line separation
problem.
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Board of Health Member Resiqns
Mr. Parker announced that Dr. Peter Pappas plans to resign from
the Board of Health in September 1988. He plans to teach in the
Medical School at the University of Alabama, Birmingham, Alabama.
Mr. Parker stated that Dr. Pappas would be missed and wished Dr.
Pappas well. Mr. Corbett stated that the entire community will
miss Dr. Pappas.
Animal Control Liaison
Dr. Leonard stated that plans are being made with Ms. Diane
Avery, Board of Education, to show the film, Animals Can Bite, to
school children ages kindergarten through Grade 6. An Animal
Control Officer will show this film to school children.
Baby Girl
Ms. Credle announced and congratulated Dr. Goins on the birth of
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New Business:
Home Health Fees
Mr. Parker presented a Revised Home Health Fee Schedule to be
effective August 1, 1988. Mr. Howard moved and it was seconded
that the Board of Health approve the recommended rate change
effective August 1, 1988, for Home Health Fees. Upon vote, the
MOTION CARRIED.
Health Director Comments:
Mr. Parker announced that the Association of N. C. Boards of
Health Annual meeting is to be held on September 27, 1988, in
Winston-Salem. Board members were invited to attend this
meeting. Budget funds are available to Board members for their
expenses.
The New Hanover County Commissioners adopted a No Smoking Policy
effective September 19, 1988. The Health Opportunities Program
is offering Smoking Cessation classes for County employees.
Mr. Parker presented a report on the 1987-88 Session of the North
Carolina General Assembly. The following funds were appropriated
for Health Services by the General Assembly:
Environmental Health (Statewide)
New Hanover County Health Department
will receive
- $300,000
- $ 3,000
Health Promotion (Statewide)
Preventative Health Block Grant HB 2641
Preventative Health Block Grant
- $333,304
- $459,461
- $250,000
AIDS Education (Statewide)
Mr. Parker referred the Board members to Health Department
Services News Releases in their Board packets.
The Health Promotions Committee of the Board of Health is to meet
immediately following this meeting.
Mr. Parker stated that the Annual Meeting of the North Carolina
Public Health Association is to be held in Winston-Salem on
September 27 29, 1988. Ms. Lynda Smith, Assistant Health
Director issued an invitation of membership to the Board members.
Mr. Parker encouraged Board members to attend this meeting and
reminded them of availability of travel funds for expenses.
Mr. Parker distributed Fiscal Year 87-88 Annual Reports to the
Board. The Annual Report includes the accomplishments and
statistical data of health department activities.
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Mr. Parker announced that the County Commissioners approved the
Revised Recommended Fee Schedule which was submitted to them on
Monday, August 1, 1988, with the following revisions:
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ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
Service
Septic Tank Permit
Residential
Soil Evaluation
Recommended
To
$100.00
60.00 (1st 1,000
gallons per day)
$ 40.00
150.00
Mr. Parker stated that he plans to spend the last two weeks of
August working with the Staff on their daily job assignments. He
invited Board members to join him.
New Staff Member
Mr. Parker introduced new staff member: Donna Le Sane, who is a
Nutritionist with the Nutrition Program of the Health Department.
Health Director of the Year
Ms. Smith announced that Mr. Parker had been selected Health
Director of the Year. He was nominated for this award by Nolan
O'Neal, Chairman of the New Hanover County Board of
Commissioners, and Ms. Credle. Mr. Parker was congratulated for
this honor. Ms. Smith stated that New Hanover County is proud of
Bob Parker for his many accomplishments and achievements in
Public Health.
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There being no further business, the meeting was adj ourned at
9:35 A.M.
Res ectfully submitted,
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ean Credle
Chairman, Board of Health
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Robert S. Parker
Secretary to the Board
Approved:
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