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REGULAR MONTHLY M6ETING BOARD OF HEALTH
HELD IN OFFICE OF BOARD
FEBRUARY 4, 1953
Present: Mr. Ralph T. Horton, Chainnan; Mayor E. L. White, Dr. J. C.
Knox and Dr. James H. Smith.
The minutes of the last meeting were read and approved.
r The Health Officer explained to the Board members that copies of the
proposed rules and regulations for mortuaries were not mimeographed and
sent to them due to the rush of routine clerical work.
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The Health Officer discussed the condition of septic tanks and stonn
drainage at Harbor Island with members of the Board. The condition of the
septic tanks at the Southern end of the Island were said to be very bad,
Mr. Caton of the Division of Sanitary Engineering, State Board of Health,
was present and stated that from his observation the sanitary and stonn
drainage in the Southern part of Harbor Island were in very poor condition.
He further stated tha~_sllR.t:.ic tanks cannot work satisfactorily under the
conditions now exlstiztg'S8tIthern part of Harbor Island. He stated also that
eventually the property owners on Harbor Island will have to install a public
sewer system. On motion b;r Mayor White, seconded by Dr. Knox, the Health
Officer was instructed to notify all property owners on Harbor Island, by
letter, to attend a meeting at which time Mr. J. M. Jarrett, Director of
Sanitary Engineering, State Board of Health, would be asked to discuss with
them their sewerage problems. Motion carried.
The Health Officer discussed with the Board the unsatisfactory condition
surrounding the disposal of garbage at Carolina Beach. The Board instructed
the Health Officer to write Mrs. Strickland, Town Clerk, Carolina BeaCh, calling
to her attention this matter. The Board asked that they be kept infonned on
the matter of garbage disposal in the county.
Dr. Knox raised the question of proper sanitary facilities for trailer courts.
On motion made by Dr. Smith, seconded by Dr. Knox, the Health Officer was
instructed to check with other places concerning their trailer sanitation with
the idea of submitting to the Board, at a later time, recommendations with
regard to trailer courts sanitation.
There being no further business, the meeting adjoumed.
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Approved '1l( QII I~ 11
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