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08/01/1962 -.....' _. -"'" - ~ ..... 349 RWULAR MONTHLY MEETING BOARD OF HEALTH HELD IN OFFICE OF BOARD August 1, 1962 Present: Mr. James M. Hall, Jr., Chairman, Dr. James H. &lith, Dr. William H. Wagoner, and Dr. J. C. Knox. Chairman Hall made a motion that the minutes of the last meeting be approved without reading, copies having been sent to the Board Members. Dr. Knox seconded this motion and it was carried. Chairman Hall read a letter from Mary King Kneedler, Chief, Public Health Nursing Section of State Board of Health, praising the efficiency of our nursing staff. Dr. C. B. Davis, Health Director, reported that we had written for Merit Syatem' roll for Bacteriologist, to replace Mrs. Phyllis T. Kammer who resigned July 31, 1962. There was a general discussion on the Health Department budget. Dr. Davis stated that if our funds are cut locally on salaries, matching funds from state and Fed- eral would be cut accordingly. Also that Dr. It. D. Higgins from State Board of Health came down and discussed the budget with him. ~nford reported that there is need for more protection of private water supply in the county. He suggested that a code be drafted for the county to pro- tect water supply since many septic tanks are being placed near water supply. Dr. Knox made a motion that the sanitation department draw up recommendations to draft a plan for water supply to bring before the Board. Dr. &lith seconded this motion \ and it was carried. ,-- A discussion~ a drainage project being supervised by the Health Department, utiliz- ing County funds with available matChing State funds resulted in approval of such an arrangement. County funds that have been appropriated may be secured by the Health Department from County Auditor upon presentation of an expense statement. Such funds for drainage are in addition to the appropriation for Insect and Rodent Control. In securing matching State appropriations, various items of credit by County farm units such as that incurred in right-of-way clearing, may be considered. Dr. Benjamin H. Allen, Psychologist, reported that he had consulted Dr. James F. McMillan as suggested in our previous meeting. He stated that Dr. McMillan would agree to assist him possibly on a three hour week basis at $25.00 per hour, on a temporary basis. Dr. Rowena Hall was present for the Mental Health Program Meeting. She reported that she had asked around and having Dr. McMillan come in on a weekly basis seemed to be a very good thing, so they could get the Mental Health Program going. There was a general discussion of moving the Mental Health Center. Dr. Allen reported that he had found a suitable house on Rankin Street owned by Mrs. Williams, which would rent for $75.00 per month. Dr. Wagoner made a motion that on experimental basis, the Mental Health Program commit their services to Dr. 11cMillan on a basis that Dr. Allen mentioned at the discretion and the will of the Board of Uental Health. Also incorporate that we secondly agree on this house at $75.00 per month if Dr. Allen can negotiate with Mrs. Williams. Dr. &lith seconded this motion and it was carried. 350 Dr. Allen asked permission of the Board to invite Mr. Carson, a social worker, from Missouri, to come here for an interview. Dr. Knox made a motion that the Board authorize Dr. Allen to have Mr. Carson come down for an interview and pay his expen- ses of round trip plane fare and motel accommodations while here. Dr. &lith second- ed this motion and it was carried. j Dr. Spielberger was also present for the Mental Health Program Meeting. He stated that effective February 1, 1963, he would leave Duke University to accept a posi- tion at Vanderbilt University. Dr. Wagoner said that he would like to make a motion that a resolution be drawn up expressing appreciation to Dr. Spielberger for his interest and efforts in the Mental Health Program. Dr. &lith seconded this motion and it was carried. By consensus of opinion of the Board of Health, it was agreed that the nursing super- visors should be present at the Board of Health Meeting when Mental Health activities are discussed. Approved ~LV7c.Lt/ (r 1962 p ./ ~~ .d L4iJ ;I cretary J J