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12/07/1955 183 REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING BOARD OF HEALTH HELD IN OFFICE OF BOARD DEC~'ffiER 7, 1955 .., Present: Mr. Ralph T. Horton, Chairman, Dr. J. C. Wessell, Dr.J. C. Knox and Dr. James H. Smith. The meeting was called to order by the Chairman and the minutes of the last meeting were approved ~nd accepted. A report of the meeting of the county garbage collectors and other interested parties, which was held on November 29, 1955, was given by Mr. L. I. Lassiter, and there was some discussion by the members. Dr. Wessell made a motion to accept Mr. Lassiter's reportj Motion was seconded by Dr. Smith. Another meeting of the committee will meet sometime in January 1956. Mr. Horton suggested that in the meantime interested parties visit counties that now have this type of collection and the sanitary landfill method. Dr. Wessell sugrested that the decision of the Board at the last meeting be carried out regarding the six months period given for compliance. Mr. Horton suggested that several landfill locations be available in order to save time and money. There was a discussion of rat problems at landfills, but it was decided that there would be no rat problems if the landfills were properly handled. - Mr. Horton presented a check to the Health Department in the amount of $2793.27 from the Federal Government for the Buffalo Turbine equipment used in the Insect & Rodent Control program. were ,. The Health Officer called attention to the fact that illiterates/applying to take the local plumbing examination. Dr. Smith referred to the decision that was made at a previous Board of Health meeting that such applicants would not be accepted in the future. Reference was made to the Plumbing Code of New Hanover County and it was unanimously decided that the rules and regulations would be enforced in such cases. Mr. A. E. Snow, Plumber, was presented to the Board to fill the vacancy of Mr. C. F. Zellars on the Plumbers' Examining Board for New Hanover County. Mr. Snow was rejected by the I:loard on the grounds that he is not a resident of New Hanover County. Dr. Smith made a motion to accept the person that might be recommended by Health Department staff members to fill the vacancy. Dr. Wessell seconded this motion. Dr. Wessell brought up the discussion of the garbage problem on Dock Street between 16th and 17th; Colonial Stores and Lane's Drug Store. Mr. Lassiter stated that he would have this matter rechecked. Dr. Wessell stated that he did not approve of twice a week garbage collection. ... The Health Officer reminded the Board members that the old minutes of the Board of Health that were recovered several months ago had not been officially accepted by the State Board of Health and that credit had not been given to us as being the first county health department organized in the United States. Dr. Smith made a motion that Dr. Knox check with the State Board of Health as to why these minutes had not been accepted. The Health Officer suggested the idea of having a plaque .. 184 erected on Third Street calling attention to this. IlIlIlIf Mr. Horton discussed the division of funds furnished by local, state and federal; also the fact that this county has not taken advantage of the Mental Health Program. The Health Officer explained that the reason for this is that local organizations would have to put up a certain amount of money oefore we could r ecei ve state aid for this program. It was decided that this program would be advantageous to this and surrounding counties. Dr. Knox told of some private patients of his that would benefit by such a program and that he was sure that there are plenty others that would also benefit. These patients are now being carried to clinics in Raleigh and Durham through the Family Service Society. Mr. Horton asked the Health Officer to oontact the State Board of Health and get information on this program and present it at the next Board meeting. Dr. Smith suggested that local committees that are interested in this program be contacted and get their suggestions and reactions. - Dr. Wessell asked the question as to when the Sanatorium would be closed. He discussed the fact that he did not consider the new treatment as adequate. Dr. Smith asked about the follow-up work beihg done by the health nurses. Dr. Wessell remarked on the delay of x-ray reports and the Health Officer stated that it is not practical to cut a roll of films. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. AW""'~au II 195.12. ~7/J~ Clerk -r ! - -.. . , j .....