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04/04/1951 " 67 REGULAR MONTHLY MF..ETING BOARD OF HEALTH HELD IN OFFICE OF BOARD APRIL 4, 1951 Present: Mr. Addison Hewlett, Chairman; Mayor Royce S. McClelland; Dr. J. C. Knox; Dr. J. C. Wessell; Mr. H. M. Roland and Dr. James H. Smith. The minutes of the last meeting were read and approved with one exception to be added. Mr. Kennedy will connect to tre City sewer when it is available. The monthly report s were mailed to the Board members following the meeting. A delegation of plumber&: Messrs. C. C. Davis; R. C. Lucas; Jimmie Yopp; G. A. Moore and L. O. Goodyear appeared before the Board in regards to the plumbing code. Mr. Goodyear made the statement that Dr. Elliot had promised that before the plumbing code is printed a copy would be sent to each master plumber and they would be given time in which to study it and make whatever recommendations and suggestions they thought necessary. Dr. Wessell asked Mr. Goodyear what changes he had in mind and Mr. Goodyear referred to Section NO.9. ~ Dr. Wessell asked Mr. Davis for a statement regarding objections to using lead instead of cast iron. Mr. Davis said that he would make his statements, not as a plumber but as a member of the New Hanover County Plumbing Board and the State Board of Examiners of Plumbing and Heating Contractors; therefore, coming in con- tact with all plumbers, contractors and the public. Mr. Davis stated that, in his opinion, lead is more pliable and will GIVE in the settling of a building. He called attention to the Atlantic Coast Dine building which was built in 1914 and in which lead was used; he further stated thatthe Wilmington Hotel and the City Hall used lead and that it is still there. He stated that it is much better to use lead under bath tubs, etc. than it is to use cast iron since lead is pliable and stated that, from personal experience, he much preferred lead to cast iron. With reference to making changes in the code, Mr. Davis stated that "when you change a code from good to not 50 good it is a bad change." Mr. Davis made the statement that the Plumbing Board was most fortunate in having Mr. Lassiter, Sanitary Engineer, to work with them in preparing the new code. Dr. Wessell stated that he preferred to retain the use of lead in plumbing jobs. Mr. Goodyear made the statement that "I, personally, feel that the only way to dis- cuss the code is to discuss it as a whole", and asked for the privilege of studying the code before it is adopted. J.t was moved by Mayor McClelland, seconded by Mr. Hewlett, that the plumbers should see the code before it is printed. Carried. , Mr. Roland made the motion, seconded by Dr. Wessell, that the plumbing code be mimeographed am a copy given to each plumber and let the plumbers report to the Board of Health any changes or recommendations. Carried. A representative from the National Guard requested laboratory facilities for National Guardsmen' blood tests, etc. Dr. Wessell made the motion, seconded by Mr. Roland, that the laboratory facilities of the Board of Health be used and that Miss Bayley do whatever is necessary in the nursing line. Carried. . " 68 Mr. Hewlett had to leave the meeting and Mayor McClelland took over and presided. ..... The collecting of plumbing fees was discussed and it was moved by Dr. Wessell, seconded by Mr. Roland, that all privileges extended plumbers in the past be revoked and the plulnbers be instructed to get permits before any plumbing jobs are started and, that permits be kept on the job effective May 1, 1951. Carried. Mr. Biddle, Plumbing Inspector, reported to the Board of Health and had pictures demonstrating the use of gutter pipe as a sewer at # 14 South 6th Street. After a discussion of this condition, it was moved by Dr. Wessell, seconded by Mr. Roland, that this condition be corrected at once and, if not corrected withih seven days that the responsible parties be arrested. Carried. - It was moved by Mr. Roland, secomed by Dr. Smith, that the personnel of the Health Department be given a salary increase of $10.00 per month retroactive to January 1, 1951, from unexpended salary budgeted funds, subject to the approval of the State Board of Health. Carried. After a discussion of the Malaria Control Program; it was moved by Dr. Smith that this matter be left to Mr. Hewlett to do whatever he thinks best. This motion was seconded by Mr. Roland. Carried. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ~ --' Approved IJJazt :L- 1951 /(~Q!~ .... --""