01/04/1989 BOH Minutes
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The New Hanover County Board of Health met on Wednesday, January
4, 1989, at 8:00 A.M. at the Health Department.
Members Present:
John Leonard, DVM, Chairman
Don Blake
Pascal Camak, DDS
Albert Corbett
Michael Goins, OD
Julius Howard
Amaryllis Rehder
Sheram Robinson
Alan Thomas, MD
Catherine vangellow
Members Absent:
Others Present:
Robert S. Parker, Health Director
Frances F. De Vane, Recording Secretary
Dr. Leonard called the meeting to order at 8:00 A.M. Dr. Leonard
presented the invocation. Dr. Leonard called for corrections to
the minutes of December 7, 1988. Mr. Howard moved and it was
seconded that the minutes be approved. Upon vote, the MOTION
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Dr. Leonard congratulated and presented plaques to Ms. Marian
Duggins, Nursing Director, and Ms. Thelma McQuire, Family
planning Clerk Typist, in recognition of their retirement on
December 30, 1988. Dr. Leonard expressed his appreciation on
behalf of the Board of Health to Ms. Duggins for 10 years and to
Ms. McQuire for 5 years service with the New Hanover County
Health Department.
Department Focal:
Aedes albopictus Mosquito Survey
Dr. Charles Apperson, Entomology Specialist, N. C. Agricultural
Extension Service, N. C. State university, presented to the Board
members a program on the Aedes Albopictus Mosquito Survey which
was conducted last year in New Hanover County by Dr. Apperson
with the assistance of Mr. Bobby Waters, Vector Control Director,
New Hanover County Health Department. He presented data
regarding reproduction, life patterns and control of four
container breeding species of mosqui toes. Dr. Apperson
recommended the education of the public on mosquito reproduction
and control, routine backyard mosquito inspections and
consideration of recycling of mosquito breeding materials in the
County. A discussion of the recycling of used tires followed.
Dr. Leonard thanked Dr. Apperson and Mr. Waters for their work on
this project.
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Committee Reports:
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1989 Committee Appointments
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Dr. Leonard announced that the 1989 Board of Health Committee
appointments will soon be made. He requested that Board members
inform him of the committee on which they desire to serve.
Unfinished Business:
New Business:
Spay /Neuter Program for All Dogs and Cats Adopted Out at the
Animal Control Center
Ms. Donna Neal, Chairman, Animal Control Advisory Committee,
presented to the Board of Health a request for the Board's
recommendation for the development of a mandatory Spay/Neuter
Program for the Animal Control Center. Ms. Neal stated that a
non-mandatory Spay/Neuter Program has been in effect in New
Hanover County for one and one-half years. The development of
this mandatory policy and program will take from six to nine
months and will be presented to the Board at its completion.
Dr. Camak moved and it was seconded that the New Hanover County
Board of Health recommends the development of a mandatory
Spay/Neuter Program for all Dogs and Cats Adopted Out at the New
Hanover County Health Department Animal Control Center. Upon
vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
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Animal Control Advisory Board Reappointments
Dr. Leonard presented the following applicants for reappointment
to the Animal Control Advisory Board for two-year terms:
Joe Filion
Diane Connor
Bill Huffine
Dog Club
- Kennel Club
- Hunter
Ms. Vangel low moved that the above three applicants be
reappointed to the New Hanover County Animal Control Advisory
Board. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Home Health Aqency Fiscal Year 87-88 Medicare Cost Report
Mr. Allan Mozingo, New Hanover County Assistant Finance Director,
summarized the Home Health Agency Fiscal Year 87-88 Medicare Cost
Report. He explained indirect and direct costs to the Board.
Due to an increase in the total of home health visits and
revenues from insurance and self-pay patients, he stated that
Revenues in Excess of Direct Cost were $106,108. Mr. Parker
explained that the County General Fund profited $106.108 from the
New Hanover County Health Department Home Health Agency during FY
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87-88. Graphs showing the number of visits by service type,
payor type and cost per visit were distributed to the Board for
their review. Dr. Reynolds stated that he felt that the Home
Health Agency was most beneficial to New Hanover County.
Board Members Comments:
Mr. Blake reported that Cape Fear Communi ty College plans to
begin classes for Associate Degree of Nursing in september 1989
in a County renovated building. He stated that he was excited
for the community and that he felt this program would assist in
the solution of the nursing shortage.
Health Director Comments:
Mr. Parker introduced the following new staff members to the
Board:
Jamie Elrod - Animal Control Officer - Animal Control
Susan Robinson - Sanitarian Intern - Environmental Health
Anne Lawrence - Public Health Nurse - EPI/AH
Jeanne Griffin - Public Health Nurse - EPI/AH
Mr. Parker commended Dr. Leonard, Chairman, for his hard work and
interest in health department activities. Dr. Leonard stated
that he was learning a great deal about the health department and
had enjoyed his field visits with health department staff.
Mr. Parker announced that a Continuing Education Program for
Boards of Health and Health Department employees entitled
Building 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
attend this meeting and asked to complete their registration
forms and return to Ms. De Vane for pre-registration process.
Mr. Parker reported that the Kitchen Restaurant was inspected in
December and received an A grade. Mr. Stich, Environmental Health
Supervisor, did not make the inspection.
Mr. Parker explained that the following additional funds have
been received by New Hanover County Health Department:
Women, Infants and Children (WIC)
Home Health
Community Testing Sites for AIDS Grant
Cancer
- $36,000
- $ 3,247
- $ 7,500
- $ 2,500
Mr. Parker announced that the Personnel Committee
morning before the Board of Health meeting and selected
Staff recipient. This Super Staff Award recipient
present at the February Board of Health meeting.
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There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at
9:13 A.M.
Respectfully submitted,
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Dr. John Leonard
Chairman, Board of Health
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Robert S. Parker
Secretary to the Board
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