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12/11/1996 ~ . 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, December 11, 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 Robert G. Greer Spiro J Macris, DDS Members Absent: Mark A Veenstra, PE Estelle G. Whitted, RN Others Present: ~ . Robert S. (Bob) Parker, Health Director Frances F De Vane, Recording Secretary - Invocation: Dr Michael Goins gave the invocation. Minutes: Dr Jackson called for corrections to the minutes of November 11, 1996 The minutes were approved by the Board of Health. Recognitions: Dr Jackson requested for Mr Parker to make staff recognitions. Mr Parker introduced and welcomed the following health department employees: New Employee Fred Michael, Health Educator 1, Project Assist, Health Promotions - . Five Year Service Awards - Jimmy Price, Animal Control Officer, Animal Control Services Retirement ~ Eva Cathy Miles, Community Health Assistant, 22.5 Years Mr Parker congratulated Mrs. Miles and displayed a retirement plaque presented to Mrs. Miles in recognition of her retirement and 22.5 years of service in the New Hanover County Health Department. On behalf of the Board of Health, Dr Jackson commended Mrs. Miles for her years of dedicated service to the citizens of New Hanover County - Department Focals: Laboratory Update 1996 Ms. Susan O'Brien, Laboratory Director, presented a department focal entitled Laboratory Update 1996. She reported on the purchase of a new hematology cell counter for the Laboratory, the Laboratory's response to Hurricane Fran, and on October 23, 1996, the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment (CLlA) review found no deficiencies. The NHCHD Laboratory received a score of 100 percent. Ms. O'Brien stated the Health Department performed 826 hurricane related bacteriological water testings - 579 private wells and 247 for community systems and restaurants. There were 150 (26%) positive for total coliform and 2 (less than 1 %) positive for fecal coli. ... Mr Coble and Dr Jackson expressed their appreciation to the Laboratory staff for ...., performing these tests during Hurricane Fran. Mr Coble suggested and Dr Jackson requested that a map be prepared indicating the location of positive water samples and their proximity to sewer lift stations. EveryWhere. EvervDay. EveryBody" Mr Parker presented a video entitled EveryWhere, EveryDay, EveryBody, a video produced by the North Carolina Public Health Association and the Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources exemplifying how life would be without Public Health. Animal Control Services Puppet Show Mrs. Jean McNeil, Field Supervisor, and Mrs. Judy Evonko, Shelter Supervisor, Animal Control Services, presented an Animal Control Services Puppet Show on Rabies and Rabies Control. The puppet show has been shown six times to Wrightsboro Elementary School children to create more awareness of the dangers of Rabies in the environment. Dr Jackson encouraged Animal Control Services to present their puppet show to grades ~ K-6 in all New Hanover County schools. - co' -, ~.- ~ Committee Reports: -.~ Executive Dr Jackson, Chairman, Executive Committee, reported that the Executive Committee met at 6:15 p.m. on Monday, December 9 Issues discussed are on the Board agenda. Unfinished Business: Breast and Cervical Cancer Control Program - State Grant - $26.886 Mr Parker informed the Board that the New Hanover County Commissioners approved the acceptance of a $26,886 State Grant for NHCHD to participate in the Breast and Cervical Cancer Control Program (BCCCP) to reduce the incidence of Breast and Cervical Cancer in our community Preventive Health Services for Day Cares - Smart Start Grant - $25.225 Mr Parker informed the Board that the New Hanover County Commissioners approved the acceptance of a Preventive Health Services for Day Cares - Smart Start Grant for $25,225 and to hire a Public Health Nurse I Mega Bar Restaurant Proposal ........ Mr Parker stated that the recommendation from the Environment Health Committee, which was approved by the Board of Health in November, to ask the North Carolina Commission for Health Services to adopt the Mega-Bar Restaurant Proposal has received local, state and national notoriety Mr Coble reported that he had been contacted by ABC News and the Charlotte Observer regarding the Board of Health's Mega-Bar Restaurant Proposal. Mr Parker stated it has been presented to Dr Ronald H. Levine, State Health Director, DEHNR, and he will present it to the North Carolina Commission for Health Services for their consideration. New Business: Animal Control Services (ACS) Advisory Committee Appointments Dr Jackson presented from the Executive Committee the following list of applicants to serve three-year terms on the New Hanover County Animal Control Services Advisory Committee: Members at Large (2 Vacancies) ~ . Denise A. Lascar Donna Neal Patricia Brickman - ":,/\ :"" Cat Interest Representative .... Maryann Walton Denise A. Lascar - Kennel Operator Representative Judie Inscoe Dr Jackson recommended from the Executive Committee to approve the appointment of the following applicants to the serve on the ACS Committee: Members at Large: Patricia Brickman and Donna Neal Cat Interest Representative: Mary Ann Walton Kennel Operator Representative. Judy Insco There were no nominations from the floor to serve on the ACS Advisory Committee. MOTION: Dr Jackson, Chairman, Executive Committee, moved from the Executive Committee for the Board to approve the appointment of the above applicants to serve on the Animal Control Services Advisory Committee effective January 1, 1997 for a term of three years. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. ... Dr Jackson advised the Board that the nominations for the ACS Advisory Committee .- appointments were advertised in local newspapers. Animal Control Services Dog and Cat License and Citation System Dr Jackson advised the Board that approximately 1,900 ACS citations were mailed in November 1996 to New Hanover County residents for having expired pet licenses. Approximately 400 of these were sent in error and went to pet owners with current licenses. He explained that these renewal licenses cost $9 00 and if not purchased either through a veterinarian or ACS, the citation is $100 Dr Jackson reported that a New Hanover County citizen attended the Executive Committee meeting on Monday, December 10, and stated that ACS did not send him a license renewal notice. Mr Currie, Animal Control Services, reported that a notice had been sent to this citizen. Dr Jackson reported that the Executive Committee met and referred the issue of whether to rescind the citations of those who stated they did not receive their notifications, or to endorse the present citation system. .... - ,.. - Dr Macris and Mr Coble concurred that based upon the number of citations issued, the error rate is too high. Recommendations included more public education regarding the dog and cat license system and ACS fee system, improvement in the administration of the program, and promoting more responsible pet owners. Mrs. Alford inquired about how dependent Animal Control Services is upon the revenues collected from the license fees. Mr Currie, ACS Director, responded that the program generates revenues which are included in the ACS budget. Revenues from ACS fees in FY 95-96 totaled $318,456 Mr Currie explained that he felt errors in the mailing of citations could be attributed to lack of permanent staff, utilization of temporary employees who key in license information on the computer system, and the lack of computer equipment. Dr Clancy recommended identification of the problem which is creating this error rate. He stated if shortage of permanent ACS personnel is the issue, the Board needs to assist with securing permanent personnel. ~ Mr Greer expressed concern over the 25% error rate in the citations that were mailed to citizens. He suggested that perhaps this portion of ACS needs to be pulled from ACS Dr Jackson stated he plans to make this recommendation. - Dr Jackson stated that the purpose of this discussion was to inform the full Board of Health of the citation system. He inquired if the Board wants to waive these fines for pet owners who have complained or endorse the present license and citation system. He stated that excusing fines for all those who complain if they weren't notified will encourage the same complaints next year He remarked that it was not fair to responsible pet owners, the majority of dog and cat owners, who pay their license fees on time He reiterated that this would damage the ACS License Program. MOTION: Dr Goins moved and Dr Macris seconded for the Board to endorse the Animal Control Services License Program and not to waive legitimate fines for those who complained that they did not receive their notice of animal license renewal, and to make improvements to this portion of the Animal Control Services Program for greater efficiency and accuracy Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. ....'., ... Dr Jackson advised the Board that clients can go to small claims court. Mrs. Jean McNeil, ACS Field Supervisor, stated that the small claims court process is slow and that the magistrate only allows ACS to bring 20 cases to court every two weeks. This creates a delay in processing claims for ACS. - - r-,- !., ~ -) :.. Recognition of DeDarting Board Members On behalf of the Board of Health, Dr Jackson recognized and presented plaques to the following retiring Board members for their outstanding services on the Board of Health for the past six years: liliiii - Mr John M. Coble, Past Chairman Dr Spiro J Macris, Past Chairman Dr Jackson commended Mr Coble and Dr Macris for their dedication, unselfish time spent dealing with health problems, and for presenting of innovative ideas to the Board Nominating Committee Mr Coble, Chairman, Nominating Committee, submitted the following nominees for the 1997 Board of Health Chairman and Vice-Chairman: Mr W Keith Elmore Chairman Mrs. Mary King Dean, Vice-Chairman Mr Coble thanked Mr Greer and Dr Macris for serving on the Nominating Committee ... Election of Board of Health Officers - Dr Jackson called for nominations from the floor There were no other nominations. Dr Jackson called for election of Mr Elmore, Chairman, and Mrs. Dean, Vice Chairman, of the New Hanover County Board of Health for 1996 Upon vote, Mr. Elmore was elected Chairman and Mrs. Dean, Co-Chairman. Dr Jackson congratulated Mr Elmore, Chairman, and Mrs. Dean, Co-Chairman, newly elected officers of the Board of Health. Recognition of Dr. Jackson. 1996 Board Chairman On behalf of the Board of Health, Mr Elmore, 1997 Chairman, presented a plaque to Dr Jackson, Past Chairman, NHCBH. On behalf of the Board, staff, and citizens of New Hanover County, Mr Elmore thanked Dr Jackson for serving as a dedicated Chairman of the Board of Health and for a job well done. Mr Greer expressed his appreciation to Dr Jackson, Mr Coble, and Dr Macris for their services on the Board of Health. ~ - c .~:-1 ....... ....... Dr Jackson thanked the Board for their support and for his service plaque. He stated it is a pleasure to serve on a Board of Health with talent, character, integrity, and with a Board whose mission is Public Health and to serve the people of New Hanover County Dr Clancy stated it has been a pleasure to work with Mr Coble and Dr Macris. He thanked them and Dr Jackson for their services on the Board. Mrs. Alford advised Mr Coble and Dr Macris that they will be missed. She congratulated Mr Elmore and Mrs. Dean on their election as 1997 Officers of the Board of Health. Mrs. Dean reiterated that she has enjoyed working with Dr Jackson as Chairman and Mr Coble and Dr Macris. Health Director: Health Department Annual Christmas Party Mr Parker invited the Board to attend the Annual Christmas Party given by the health department staff from 12 Noon - 2:00 p.m. on Friday, December 13 1995 Births - New Hanover County and North Carolina - Mr Parker referred the Board to the 1995 New Hanover County and North Carolina Births Report. Customer Service Memo A customer service memo to NHCHD staff prepared by the Management Team which focusses on quality customer service was given to the Board for their review County Fact Sheets Mr Parker presented New Hanover County Fact Sheets prepared by Healthy Carolinians on the Economics of Prevention of Diseases addressing health problems and statistics in New Hanover County to the Board. Governor's Hunt's Crackdown on Drunk Drivers _..... Mr Parker referred the Board to a copy of a memo which he received from Governor Hunt regarding Governor Hunt's proposal to keep drunk drivers off the roads and highways of North Carolina. - ') ;-J l -' Health Policy Information Legislative Forum ~ Mr Parker advised the Board that NHCHD and Coastal Area Health Education Center plan to host a Health Policy Information Legislative Forum on Thursday, January 16, 1997, from 5'00 - 8:30 p.m. This is a satellite conference for local leaders concerning health policy information and health programs in North Carolina. Mr Parker stated that space in AHEC is limited to approximately 25-30 people. Brunswick, Carteret, Columbus, Duplin, Onslow and Pender County Health Departments have been invited to participate in this Public Health Showcase. Board members were invited to attend a Showcase of Public Health and a reception at the health department. The reception will be sponsored by Bell South, Inc. - Thank You Letters Mr Parker referred the Board to thank you letters expressing appreciation to the health department for their services. Other Business: Association of North Carolina Boards of Health IANCBHl ... Mr Coble reported the ANCBH will meet on Friday, January 16, at the Velvet Cloak, in Raleigh, North Carolina. He has been nominated as President Elect of ANCBH. - Adjournment: There being no further business, the regular business meeting of the Board of Health was adjourned at 9'58 a.m. Q~"~~ New Hanover County Board of Health (JJ)~~ S2- (J ~ Robert S. (Bob) Parker, Health Director New Hanover County Health Department Approved: ~ ..... Attachment #1 ~ ' SECTION I -.. ANIMAL CONTROL SERVICES ANIMAL CONTROL SERVICES FEES Cat/Dog Altered Unaltered Cat/dog under 1 year of age Cat/dog 1 year of age or older Cat/dog 1 year of age or older 1 year license 1 year license 3 year license 9.00 9.00 2100 900 18.00 42.00 Any owner of a handicap helper dog which is used for seeing or hearing purposes and can show proof of spay/neuter shall receive a license free of charge. KENNEL LICENSES CatslDogs 5 - 10 11 - 20 21 - Over 40.00 60.00 8000 PET KENNEL "-.. Any combination of dogs and cats All must be neutered or spayed Good for one year (renewable on date of purchase) BREEDER KENNEL Either dogs or cats Do not have to be neutered or spayed Good for one year (renewable on date of purchase) Kennel must participate in three AKC or UKC sanctioned events per year (proof to be shown) or equivalent for cats or six in three years Not required to purchase "responsible breeding permit" HUNTER KENNEL -...... Dogs only Do not have to be spayed or neutered Good for one year (renewable on date of purchase) Kennel must participate in three lawful or sanctioned events per year (proof when possible) Proof of N.C. hunting license No refund due to death or loss of ownership Attachment #1 - The owner of an animal shall be subject to escalating fees. The fees are directed toward and against the owner The purpose of the fee is to affect the conduct of the owner by seeking to have an owner responsibly maintain a sufficient restraint and confinement of their animal. - SHELTER Impoundment per day Bite animals/dangerous dogs per day 8.00 1500 ADOPTION CatslDogs 4500 Other - Large 15.00 -Small 3.00 REDEMPTION ... All Animals Owner's Offense - 1st 20.00 2nd 6000 3rd 100.00 4th 150.00 5th or more 250.00 ADOPTION REFUND POLICY Refunds for adoptions may be granted if the following conditions are met 1. The adopted animal is returned 2. The adopted animal is examined by a veterinarian within five working days from the adoption date and a health problem is noted 3. The adoptee produces either a handwritten note or a computer generated report from the veterinarian stating the findings and date examined ... The amount of refund will be the total of adoption fee and county license fee, if purchased and returned. The adoptee is responsible for any charges by the veterinarian. - Attachment #1 CIVIL CITATION ~ . Section/Description - 3-1 (d) Interference with any Duly Appointed Agent 150.00 3-4 (d) Restraint 250.00 3-4 (2) Public Nuisance First Violation 50.00 Second Violation 100.00 Three or More Violations 200.00 3-5 (A) County License Fee 100.00 (B) Rabies Vaccination 200.00 3-6 Keeping Stray Animals 25.00 3-7 Rabies Vaccination and Control 500.00 3-8 Wearing of Collar, Tags, & Identification 15.00 3-9 Cats/Dogs Running at Large First Violation 25.00 Second Violation 75.00 Third Violation 200.00 Fourth Violation 300.00 Fifth Violation 500.00 Unprovoked Dog Bite/Running Loose 500.00 3-10 Vicious Animals 500.00 3-11 Barking Dogs First Violation 50.00 Second Violation 100.00 - Three or More Violations 250.00 3-12 Teasing and Molesting 100.00 3-13 Injuring Animals, Notice Required 100.00 3-14 Health and Welfare 300.00 3-15 Manner of Keeping & Treating Animals 300.00 3-16 (d) Sterilization of Cats & Dogs 250.00 3-16 (I) Animals Impounded/Judicial Process/Admin. Seizure 500.00 3-19 Interference with Trap or Cage 100.00 3-23 Collection of Cats and Dogs for Resale 500.00 3-30 Responsible Breeding Permit 250.00 Article II Dangerous Dog/Potentially Dangerous Dog 3-28 Precautions Against Attacks by Dangerous Dogs/Potentially Dangerous Dogs (a) Unattended Dangerous/Potentially Dangerous 500.00 (a1) Failure to Tattoo/Notice of Death 500.00 (b) Transfer of Ownership 500.00 Ferret Regulation Rabies Vaccination 100.00 """...... County Pet License Fee 500.00 Unprovoked Bite 500.00 Provoked Bite 100.00 Attachment 1#1 -- - NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH POLICY AND PROCEDURES FOR ANIMAL CONTROL SERVICES KENNELING ANIMALS DURING AND AFTER EMERGENCY EV ACUA nONS Section I. The policy of New Hanover County Board of Health for kenneling animals during and after emergency evacuations at the Animal Control Services is as follows: (a) Once evacuation shelters are open. Animal Control Services shall receive animals from New Hanover County residents evacuating beaches. cities. or any part of New Hanover County. ,.. . (b) Only residents of New Hanover County or tourists vacationing in New Hanover County shall have their animals kenneled at no charge. No other animals shall be received for kenneling. Proof of residency or proof of stay shall be required. - C After emergency conditions have been lifted and the last "evacuation shelter" closed, anima1 owners have three business days to reclaim their animals or they become the property of New Hanover County. (d) Animal owners shall sign a written agreement to remove their animal or animals within three working days after the last "evacuation shelter" has closed. (e) Owners must make prior arrangements for Animal Control Services to continue to kennelsmimAllI after the third working day at the regular kennel fee. The animal will remain the property of New Hanover County until charges are paid in full. Adopted November 13. 1996, by the New Hanover County Board of Health. - . Signed: ~. - L. Jackson, D , Chairman New Hanover County Board of Health