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REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING BOARD OF HEALTH
HELD IN OFFICE OF BOARD
MAY 4, 1955
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Present:Mr. Ralph T. Horton, Chairman; Mr. E. L. White, Mayor; Dr. J. C. Knox,
Dr. J. C. Wessell, Mr. H. M. Roland and Dr. James H. Smith.
On motion by Dr. Wessell, seconded by Mr. Roland, the reading of the minutes
was dispensed with.
Mr. White reported that the City Attorney had not had time to draw up an
Oruinance requiring a surety bond to be furnished by each plumber. Mr. Campbell,
City Attorney, suggested that the plumber be given an option on whether he supply
to the health department proof that he had liability insurance to the extent of
$10,000.00 personal and $1,000.00 property damage or supply the health department
with proof of a surety bond in the above amount.
After much discussion, motion was made by Mr. White that this Board authorize
the drawing of an Ordinance covering the above matter to protect New Hanover
County Board of Health, City of WilriIington, New Hanover County, Wrightsville
Beach, Carolina Beach and Kure Beach; Ordinance to become effective as of June
1, 1955; that when the Ordinance and bond have been drawn that the Health Officer
have copies sent to each member of the Board of Health and that they sign indicat-
ing their acceptance of the bond and Ordinance as l1ritten. Motion seconded by Dr.
Wessell and carried.
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Mr. Lassiter, Sanitary ~ngineer,
garbage and trash in the County.
Knox, seconded by Dr. Wessell, a
and Hr. bdwards was appointed to
sidered by the Board.
gave a report on the collection and disposal of
After discussing the matter, on motion by Dr.
committee composed of Mr. Lassiter, Mr. Potter
bring back to the Board an Ordinance to be con-
The Health Officer reported on the Salk Polio vaccine clinic, stating that 3295
children had been given the first dose, and that the organization is complete
for giving the second dose as soon as the vaccine is received.
Dr. Wessell acting in the absence of the Health Officer, due to illness, expressed
his pleasure at the smoothness with which the program had been administered, to
which Chairman Horton added his congratulations.
The 1955-1956 budget was not preeented to the Board at this meeting due to the
fact that the Merit System had not made available the data needed for compiling
a tentative budget. When the budget is ready a special meeting of the Board will
be called.
Mr. Edwards recommended that no local legislation be enacted regarding the bulk
milk dispensers since they are covered by State laws administered by the Department
of Agriculture. It was moved by Dr. Knox, seconded by Dr. Smith, that the previous
local regulations passed by this Board effecting these machines be rescinded. Motion
carried.
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The Health Officer discussed with the Board a problem anslng from a tuberculosis
patient with positive sputum who had not been cooperative in protecting others
from infection. Dr. Smith suggested that the law regarding such cases be enforced
and that in the case of Hrs. Rives a warrant be drawn.
The question was asked the Health Officer what was being done with regard to food
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sanitation mentioning the fact that the summer season is near.
A copy of House Bill 843 had been received by this department from Mr.
Addison Hewlett, Representative from New Hanover County. This bill was
largely confined to clarifying the definitions relating to eating houses,
motels, hotels, etc.
Dr. Wessell. called attention to the fact that this was the last meeting at
which Mr. White, Mayor, would be an official member of the Board. He stated
that Mr. White had been one of the most aotive and interested members of the
Board during the eight years he served as a City representative. Regret was
expressed by all members of the Board. Mr. Roland was requested to draw up
suitable resolutions expressing the appreciation of the fellow Board members
to Mr. White for the valuable contribution he had contributed during his
years as a member of this Board.
There being no further busine66~ the meeting adjourned.
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SPECIAL ~lliETING BOARD OF HEALTH
HELD IN on ICE OF BOARD
MAY 25, 1955
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Present: Mr. Ralph T. Horton, Chairman; Mayor E. L. White, Dr. J. C. Wessell,
Dr. J. C. Knox, Mr. H. M. Roland and Dr. James H. Smith.
A special meeting of the Board of Health was called in order to pass upon the
tentati ve budget of the health department for the fiscal year 1955-1956 which had
to be sub~tted to the appropriating authorities not later than May 25, 1955.
On motion by Dr. Wessell, seconded by Mr. Roland, the reading of the minutes of the
V~y 4th meeting was dispensed with. Carried.
After a thorough discussion of the budget as submitted, motion was made by Dr. Wessell,
seconded by Dr. Smith, that the tentative budget be approved subject to action of the
City and County officials. Carried.
The tentative budget showed the following requests: salaries $107,880.00; supplies
$21,604.00; dental $2,500.00; total $131,984.00. Expected revenue and State and Federal
appropriations $26,887.28; requested of the City and County $108,813.70. Typhus
Control Program ~4,000.OO; Mosquito Control Program $5,400.00.
Confirmation was made of the action taken at the previous meeting regarding the bonding
or insuring required of all plumbers and on motion by Mr. White, seconded by Dr. Wessell,
the Health Officer was instructed to notify all plumbers of the action taken and that
the Ordinance would go into effect June 1, 1955. Carried.
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Mr. Lassiter reported that the co~mittee appointed at the previous meeting had not been
able to accumulate sufficient data for the preparation of an ordinance covering the
disposal of trash and garbage and asked that more time be given this committee for study.
This permission was granted.
Special request was asked for the payment of two bills, one covering the audit of the
health department's books for 1953-1954 and the other for repairs and termite control
in the health department building. The reason these two bills were brought before the
Board was due to the fact that they were not budgeted. Motion was made by Mr. Roland,
seconded by Dr. Knox, that these bills be paid out of contingent funds. Carried.
On motion by Mr. White, seconded by Mr. Roland, the Health Officer was riven permission
to use unexpended budget items to take care of over-expended items in the budget for
the fiscal year 1954-1955. Carried.
Motion was made by Dr~ Knox, seconded by Dr. Wessell, that this special meeting take
the place of the regular meeting due to be held on June 1, 1955. Carried.
At the May 4, 1955, meeting Mr. Roland was asked to prepare suitable resolutions of
regret at the termination of Mayor White's membership on the Board of Health. The
resolutions as prepared by Mr. Roland were read and a copy is hereby attached to these
minutes. Copies were also sent to the City and County governments and to the press,
radio and T. V.
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There being no further business, the meeting adjourned.
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Honorable E. L. White, )fqor
O1t7 ot 'ICIJII1ncton
vu.inctoo, Nort.h Carolina
Dear Ifa,Jor Whit..
On behalt ot th. Board ot Health ot Ifew HarlDver Cow1tT aIlIl1fUa1ncton,
North Carollna, I wilt! to apre.. the 1I08t lIl.l1Cere appreo1at1on ot
thi. Board tor th. Yaluablo OCII'1tr1but.1oD ;rau have 1IlI40 to the people
ot .. HaIaover ColllltT III.noe 70u ba.. 1Me a .-Hr. You ha.. brouabt
to tbo Board ot Health a baoJrcroud ot a;per1eDCO. I'IU"e1l' ..,-"ed a.
p"paration tor ....rllbip 1n 8I&Ob a polllticm. Wo al_ appreo1ate the
taet that ;rau ha.. bMn able to be with .. alJIoet. eonetaaUT, with
;raur active ....t.aaoe lUld adrlo., altho. ;raur 4uU.. pr1ntelT aIlIl
a. Ifa,Jor have taIceD ot ;raur t1ae lUld doNQ&tb to a d..... that 1IId.
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deo1ded 1\ beat. not to ..rve &IV' \clo\pr in this Oapao1t7. we wi. ;rau
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