12/07/1988 BOH Minutes
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The New Hanover County Board of Health met on Wednesday, December
7, 1988, at 8:12 A.M. at the Health Department.
Members Present:
Jean credle, Chairman
Pascal Camak, DDS
Albert Corbett
Michael Goins, OD
Julius Howard
John Leonard, DVM
Alan Thomas, MD
Sheram Robinson
Catherine vangellow
Members Absent:
Don Blake
Amaryllis Rehder
Others Present:
Robert S. Parker, Health Director
Frances F. De Vane, Recording Secretary
Ms. Credle called the meeting to order at 8: 12 A.M. Dr. Goins
presented the invocation. Ms. Credle called for corrections to
the minutes of November 2, 1988. Mr. Howard moved and it was
seconded that the minutes be approved. Upon vote, the MOTION
CARRIED.
Department Focal:
Rankin Terrace Clinic Services
Ms. Betsy Summey, RN, FNP, presented to the Board members a
program on Rankin Terrace Clinic services, staffing and referral
resources. Rankin Terrace Clinic is a satellite clinic which was
established in 1976 to serve indigent patients. The clinic
provides assessment, monitoring, treatment and health education
for health problems of indigent children and adults.
Committee Reports:
Nominating committee
Mr. Corbett, Chairman, reported that the Nominating Committee had
met and recommends Dr. John Leonard for the 1989 Chairman of the
New Hanover County Board of Health. Dr. Leonard thanked the
Committee for their confidence in nominating him for this
position.
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New Business:
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Clerk Typist III (50%) Request
Mr. Howard, Personnel Committee Chairman, reported that the
Personnel Committee recommends that a Clerk Typist III (50%
permanent part-time) be established by the transferring of funds
allocated for the vacant Laborer I position in the
Water-Management and Vector Control position. Upon vote, the
recommendation passed unanimously.
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Solid Waste Management in New Hanover County and North Carolina
Mr. Parker reported that the need to act on solid waste
management problems is gaining great momentum in New Hanover
County, North Carolina and the nation. He referred the Board to
the Solid Waste Management Study Committee's Findings and
Recommendations. A discussion of recycling methods and
recommendations followed. Mr. Corbett requested that the Board
designate a specific area of concern for recycling and solid
waste management. He stated that New Hanover County is hiring a
Recycling Coordinator in January 1989.
Dr. Thomas moved and it was seconded that the New Hanover County
Board of Health support and endorse North Carolina legislation
requiring at least a $.05 deposit on all beverage containers
including bottles, plastic containers and cans. Upon vote, the
MOTION CARRIED.
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Election of New Board Chairman
Dr. John Leonard was unanimously elected 1989 Chairman of the New
Hanover County Board of Health. Ms. Credle congratulated him and
expressed her appreciation for his acceptance of this position.
Board Member's Recognition of Service
Dr. Leonard presented two plaques to Ms. Credle for serving as
the 1988 Chairman of the New Hanover County Board of Health and
serving on the Board for a period of 6 1/2 years. He thanked Ms.
Credle for her services. Mr. Howard stated that Ms. Credle would
be missed on the Board of Health. Ms. Credle stated that she
felt like she had grown up on the Board of Health, learned a
great deal and enjoyed her years of service.
Unfinished Business:
Health Director Receives Awards and Honor
Ms. Lynda Smith, Assistant Health Director, recognized and
congratulated Mr. Parker as recipient of four awards in public
health in 1988 with the most recent and notable being a national
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award. On october 29, 1988, Mr. Parker was presented the
prestigious National Association for Home Care Member of the Year
Award at the National Association for Home Care (NARC) Annual
meeting in San Francisco, california. Mr. Parker was also
re-e1ected for another two year term on the Board of Directors
for NARC. Mr. Parker stated that 1988 had been a successful year
and that no award was received without the preparation of
nominations and that he was impressed with health department
staff recognition and accomplishments.
Board Members Comments:
Health Director Comments:
Mr. Parker announced that a Continuing Education Program for
Boards of Health and Health Department employees entitled
Buildinq Community Health Leaders: An orientation for Boards of
Health is to be held on Tuesday, February 7, 1989, from 6:30-9:30
PM at the Wilmington Hilton Board members were encouraged to
plan to attend this program.
Mr. Parker stated that three 1989 Board of Health members will be
appointed at the County Commissioners meeting on December 19,
1988. Applicants for the three vacant positions should apply to
the New Hanover County Commissioners.
Mr. Parker informed the Board members that Mr. Leo Teachout is no
longer a member of the AIDS Awareness in the Black Community
Citizen Review Panel.
Mr. Parker reported that the owner of the Kitchen Restaurant has
denied entry into the restaurant to a district sanitarian, a
local sanitarian and to Mr. Parker during attempts for quarterly
inspections. The last inspection of the Kitchen Restaurant was
in June 1988. Mr. Parker stated that the only reason the
restaurant owner has given him, or filed in response to the court
is that he has a personality conflict with the sanitarian
assigned to grade his restaurant. The County Attorney plans to
go to court in December to seek an injunction against the Kitchen
Restaurant.
Mr. Parker stated that health department employees dressed 20
gorgeous dolls in the annual Dress A Doll Program sponsored by
the Salvation Army. Mr. Parker recognized and commended Ms.
Lynda F. Smith, Assistant Health Director, for the implementation
of this project. Ms. Smith will have photographs of the winning
dolls at the next Board of Health meeting in January 1989.
The annual Christmas Dinner is to be held at the East Wilmington
Baptist Church on Friday, December 16, 1988, from 12 noon - 2
P.M. Mr. Parker extended an invitation to the Board of Health
members.
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There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at
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Re=u~Y~d,
~an P. ",edIe
Chairman, Board of Health
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Robert S. Parker
Secretary to the Board
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