08/14/1996
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Dr Dennis Jackson, Chairman, called the regular business meeting of the New Hanover
County Board of Health (NHCBH) to order at 8'00 a.m. on Wednesday, August 14,1996,
in the Carl Thomas Durham Auditorium, New Hanover County Health Department,
Wilmington, North Carolina.
Members Present:
Dennis L. Jackson, DVM, Chairman
W Keith Elmore, Vice-Chairman
Mary Lou Alford, RN
Thomas V Clancy, MD
John M. Coble
Mary King Dean
Michael E. Goins, OD
Spiro J Macris, DDS
Mark A. Veenstra, PE
Estelle G. Whitted, RN
Members Absent:
Robert G. Greer
Others Present:
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Robert S. (Bob) Parker, Health Director
Frances F De Vane, Recording Secretary
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Invocation:
Dr Michael E. Goins gave the invocation.
Minutes:
Dr Jackson called for corrections to the minutes of July 10, 1996 The minutes were
approved by the Board of Health.
Recognitions:
Mr Parker introduced and welcomed the following new health department employees.
New EmDlovees
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Paula J Calvert, Social Worker II - Child Health
Cortez Williams, Public Health Nurse II - Community Health
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Mr Parker recognized the following individuals for years of service in the New Hanover
County Health Department:
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Five (5) Year Service Award
Nancy R Russ, Public Health Nurse II - Women's Health Care
Ten (10) Year Service Award
Patricia A. Johnson, Clerical Specialist I - Health Promotions
Fifteen (15) Year Service Award
Gail Robinson, Clerical Specialist I - Women's Health Care
SUDer Staff. Januarv 1996 - June 1996
Mr Parker recognized Sharon Neuschafer, Administrative Assistant, Environmental Health,
recipient of the Semi-Annual Super Staff Award. On behalf of the New Hanover County
Board of Health, Dr Jackson congratulated Mrs. Neuschafer for her achievement and ~
service to the health department.
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New Business:
Budget Work Session:
Budaet Proaram Reviews
Dr Jackson stated the Board of Health meeting today is dedicated to the Budget Program
Reviews submitted by the Budget Committee. Mrs. Dean, Chairman, Budget Committee,
thanked Dr Jackson for his leadership and the Budget Committee members, Lynda F
Smith, Assistant Health Director, and health department staff for their assistance with the
preparation of the budget reports.
Mrs. Dean stated the budget reviews will be presented according to the Budget Committee
assignments. She requested that a time limit of three to five minutes be adhered to for
each Board member's department report and that questions be held until the conclusion
of these reports.
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The Budget Program Reviews are incorporated and made of part of these minutes and are
contained in Exhibit Book 1 of the New Hanover County Board of Health. The reports were
presented by the Budget Committee members who prepared the reviews in the following
sequence:
Dental Health - Dr Macris
Communicable Disease - (Epidemiology, Tuberculosis) - Mrs. Whitted
Health Promotions - (Risk Reduction/Injury Prevention, Project ASSIST, Health
Education) - Mrs. Whitted
Administration and Board of Health - Mr Veenstra
Animal Control Services - Dr Jackson
Community Health (Personal Health General, Children's Special Health Services,
Neurology/Adult, Jail, School Health) - Mr Elmore
Nutrition (General Nutrition, NutritionlWlC) - Mrs. Dean
Women's Health Care (Maternal Health, Family Planning, Maternity Care Coordination,
Norplant) - Dr Goins
Child Health (Child Health, Child Service Coordination) - Mrs. Alford
Environmental Health (Vector Control, Environmental Health) - Mr Coble
Laboratory - Dr Clancy
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After reviewing the Budget Review Reports, it was the consensus of the Board of Health
that the budget report project was educational and informative. Mrs. Dean stated that Dr
Jackson's charge to the Board of Health Budget Committee was review their assigned
budgets and report back to the Board of Health. The purpose of this analysis of program
budgets was for the Board to further understand the health department budget and make
recommendations if changes in funding require altering current programs.
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Dr Jackson stated he felt this budget information will be helpful in next year's budget
process. Mrs. Alford requested for Ms. Smith to notify the Board as early as possible in
order for the Budget Committee to begin with the budget process next year Mrs. Alford
stated the committee's intent is to review the budget before it is presented to the County
Manager and Budget Office.
Mrs. Dean reiterated that Dr Jackson's charge, in the Budget Committee's Purpose
Statement of March 13, 1996, is for the budget to be given to the Budget Committee as
early as possible in order for the committee to be better informed to assist in preparing the
budget and preparing a list of additional prioritized requests. Dr Jackson stated that the
intent was to improve the budget process and benefit from what the Board has learned
during the Budget Program Reviews.
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MOTION: Mrs. Dean moved and Dr Jackson seconded to request for the Board of Health
Budget Committee members to be involved at an early stage with the planning for and
preparation of the NHCHD Budget. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED
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Dr Jackson requested for the same Budget Committee members to be assigned to the
same departments which they have studied and are familiar with for next year's budget
reviews. He requested for retiring Board members to be involved at an early stage with
the planning for and preparation of the NHCHD Budget.
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Unfinished Business:
Comments:
Board Members:
Budaet Proaram Reviews
Dr Jackson commended Mrs. Dean, Mr Parker, and Division Directors for their assistance
with the Budget Program Reviews and budget process.
Inner City Rabies Clinic lIIlI
Dr Goins inquired if an Inner City Rabies Clinic will be held this year Mr Ron Currie, _
Animal Control Director, informed Dr Goins that the Annual Inner City Rabies Clinic will be
held in the fall (date to be announced).
Health Director:
A Cause For Celebration - 1995 North Carolina Infant Mortality Rate
Mr Parker advised the Board that the 1995 North Carolina infant mortality rate is the
lowest in the state's history The rate of 9.2 deaths per 1,000 live births represents an eight
percent decrease from the 1994 rate of 10 0
Rabies Update
Mr Parker presented a 1996 Rabies Update from Dr Lee Hunter, Public Health
Veterinarian, Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources. New Hanover
County had documented 13 cases of rabies in 1996
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Sewaae Soills
Mr Parker informed the Board that Mrs. Mary Gornto, City Manager, notified him that
the City will delegate the responsibility for public notification of sewage spills in New
Hanover County to the health department. The city will notify appropriate health
department personnel when a spill occurs. Mr Parker stated that Mrs. Dianne Harvell,
Environmental Health Director, is preparing policies and procedures to notify the public
of sewage spills.
Other Business:
Mr Parker recognized Mr Andy Atkinson, Deputy County Manager
Adjourn:
There being no further business, the regular meeting of the Board of Health was
adjourned at 9'17 a.m.
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New Hanover County Board of Health
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Robert S. (Bob) Parker, Health Director
New Hanover County Health Department
Approved: