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09/06/1989 BOH Minutes 6"~"" ~ , The New Hanover County Board of Health met on Wednesday, September 6, 1989, at 8:15 A.M. at the Health Department. Members Present: John Leonard, DVM, Chairman Don Blake Pascal Camak, DDS Albert Corbett Michael Goins, OD Julius Howard Sheram Robinson Marlene Rosenkoetter, PhD Alan Thomas, MD catherine Vangellow Members Absent: Amarayllis Rehder Others Present: Robert S. Parker, Health Director Frances F. De Vane, Recording Secretary Dr. Leonard called the meeting to order at 8:15 A.M. Mr. Robinson presented the invocation. Dr. Leonard called for corrections to the minutes of the August 2, 1989 meeting. Dr. Leonard moved that the minutes be approved. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Department Focal: Swimming Pool Program: Mr. Jim Hayes, sanitarian, made a presentation to the Board on the Swimming Pool Program in New Hanover County. He explained swimming pool requirements and regulations that are monitored by the New Hanover County Health Department Environmental Health Division. Slides displaying swimming pool construction, equipment installation, chemical usage and storage, water quality and safety procedures were shown. Mr. Hayes stated that significant progress in the area of improved swimming pool installation, maintenance and safety is evident in New Hanover County due to the coordination of the Swimming Pool Program. Environmental Health Video: Ms. Dianne Harvell, Director, Environmental Health, showed a video entitled Healthy Living in a Healthy Environment which was filmed in Nash and New Hanover Counties to be used as a Public Health educational audio visual. It explained how the Public Health system protects our environment and that a good healthy environment is not by chance but by choice. ....', ,,. 222 Committee Reports: Personnel Committee: Mr. Howard, Chairman, reported that the Personnel Committee met prior to the Board of Health meeting to consider recommending to the County Commissioners the establishment of new positions which are needed in the health department. - Mr. Howard stated that two School Health Nurses are needed for the provision of nursing services to include grades K-8. Mr. Parker explained that an agreement was made with the Board of Education and approved by the County Commissioners for the health department to provide nursing services for all middle schools and nursing supervision for three high school nurses. Mr. Howard moved that the Board recommend to the County Commissioners that two School Health Nurse positions (PHN I's) be established to provide nursing services for grades K-8 and nursing supervision for three high school nurses. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Mr. Howard stated that a Public Health Nurse III, Quality Assurance Coordinator, and a Clerk Typist IV are needed in the Home Health Program and that the establishment of these positions will require no additional County funds. .... Mr. Howard moved that the Board recommend to the County Commissioners that one Public Health Nurse III and one Clerk-Typist IV position be established for the Home Health Program. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. - Unfinished Business: New Business: Alternative Sewage Systems Ms. Harvell, Director, Environmental Health, reported that she has prepared a listing of alternative sewage system technology and a listing of some wastewater consul ting engineers, hydrologists, soil scientists and soil experts to assist the public in sewage treatment. Mr. Parker stated that Dr. Leonard was the catalyst in the development of this alternative sewage system data list. Mr. Parker commended Dr. Leonard for his creative thinking. Board of Health Planninq Session Dr. Leonard stated that he and Mr. Parker had discussed the feasibility of having a Board of Health innovative brainstorming session during the November Board meeting to set goals and make future plans. It was the consensus of the Board of Health that .... - '-""n~-,. , I'd't' this would be beneficial. Mr. Parker for this session. The session is November 1 from 8: 00 A.M. until 12 present additional information on the Session at the next Board meeting. is to secure a moderator tentatively planned for Noon. Dr. Leonard will Board of Health Planning Mr. Parker announced that Mr. Carl Durham, former Chairman of the Board of Health and Past President of the Association of North Carolina Boards of Health (ANCBH), will present the October Department Focal on the Relationship of ANCBH to Local Boards of Health. Request for Spay Neuter Ordinance Variance Mr. Parker introduced Ms. Rhonda Konig. Ms. Konig requested that the Board of Health grant a variance of the spay Neuter Ordinance for a kitten which has been in the Animal Shelter for the past few days. Ms. Konig stated that she would like to adopt the kitten from the Animal Control Center tomorrow and felt that spay Neuter surgery is medically unnecessary for this kitten. Mr. Parker stated that he was not sure of legal circumstances and suggested that this variance request be submitted to the County Commissioners. Dr. Rosenkoetter made a motion regarding the request for the variance of the Spay Neuter Ordinance and the adoption of the kitten. A discussion followed. Dr. Leonard stated there was a motion on the table. Dr. Rosenkoetter then stated that she would restate her motion. Dr. Rosenkoetter moved that the Board of Health endorse or recommend the following: 1. Allow Ms. Konig to adopt and take the kitten home. 2. Request that instructions Ordinance. Ms. Konig follow the regarding the variance County Commissioners of the Spay Neuter Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Board Members Comments: Health Director Comments: Mr. Parker distributed reprinted telephone cards to the members of the Board which are to be used in conj unction with the New Hanover County Emergency Policy. "-0 ... Mr. Parker announced that a Board of Health Training on Drugs sponsored by the Wilmington AHEC will be held on Monday, October <'<'" .c" /.[. 30, 1989, 6:30 P.M. - 9:30 P.M., at the Wilmington Hilton. Board members were asked to plan to attend this inservice. Drs. Goins and Rosenkoetter plan to attend the Fourth Annual meeting of the Association of North Carolina Boards of Health to be held on September 15, 1989, in Charlotte, N.C. Mr. Parker requested that other Board members planning to attend complete their registrations as soon as possible. Mr. Parker reported that the 1989 General Assembly ratified the Public Health Study Commission legislation. The Public Health Study Commission will study Public Health services and recommend improvements to assure that the state has uniform, cost effective and consistent public health services. Mr. Parker stated that Representative Harry Payne and Senator Frank Block were instrumental in the passage of this legislation. Mr. Parker announced that the agreement between the New Hanover County Health Department and ~oard of Education concerning School Health nursing services for New Hanover County Schools for fiscal year 1989-90 has been approved by the County Commissioners. Nursing services for grades K-8 and the nursing supervision of three high school nurses will be provided by the Health Department. Mr. Parker referred the Board to a copy of the Annual Tabulations of Monthly Reports of Environmental Health Activities. He stated that the New Hanover County Health Department Environmental Health Division is doing a fantastic job. He congratulated the Environmental Health staff for their approximately 100 percent inspection coverage of facilities. Mr. Parker introduced new staff members: Greg Dion - Physician Extender - Community Health Kelly Daughtry - Clerk Typist - Animal Control Eric Dousharm - Animal Control Officer - Animal Control Gloria Fossett - Public Health Nurse - Home Health Michelle Fuller - Medical Laboratory Assistant - Laboratory Betty Grace - Public Health Nurse - Home Health Gay Johnson - Medical Laboratory Assistant - Laboratory Pat Lewis - Public Health Nurse - Home Health Janette Karling - Public Health Nurse - Home Health Denise Teachey - Director - Health Promotions Lynn Teague - Animal Control Officer - Animal Control Health Department End of Fiscal Year 1988-89 Annual Report Mr. Parker stated that in his memo accompanying the End of Fiscal Year 1988-89 Annual Report he expressed his feelings about being Director of the New Hanover County Health Department. His vision is that the Health Department will be a place where clients can come and feel cared for and feel that they have come to the best public health facility anywhere. With a dedicated staff Mr. ~ - -- - .... - .-,1;",,- ,". "'...c i--...., Parker I S conunitment is to be "Number One" in providing Public Health services and promoting Public Health in this state and nation. Dr. Leonard expressed his appreciation to Mr. Parker and the staff for their services. Hurricane Preparedness Dr. Rosenkoetter requested information regarding shelter for animals during a hurricane. Ms. Lynda Smith, Assistant Health Director, informed the Board that facilities are available at the Animal control Shelter. Mr. Parker stated that procedures for the care of animals during an emergency are documented in the New Hanover County Health Department Emergency Policy. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:40 A.M. Dr.tt\= Chairman, Board of Health {I~ JL (J~ Robert S. Parker Secretary to the Board Approved: ,"" ..