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REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING BOARD OF HEALTH
HELD IN OFFICE OF OOARD
April 3, 1963
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Present: Chairman James M. Hall, Jr., Dr. James H. Smith and Dr. J. C.
Knox.
On motion by Dr. J. C. Knox, seconded by Dr. James H. Smith, the minutes of the
last Board Meeting were approved without reading, copies having been given to the
Board Members. Carried.
There was a general discussion on Air-Conditioning the Health Department. Bids
for the Air-Conditioning were discussed and also the type of Air-Conditioning
best for the Health Department. It was suggested that Dr. Davis contact Mr. Wood,
an electrician, and have him look over the building in order to secure informa-
tion on the wiring.
Dr. Davis reported that the Health Department had hired a Sanitarian Aide (Joseph
Hugh Farr), on a temporary basis. This is a new position in the Sanitation Depart-
ment. Also, that they had hired Philip Stuart Jones, Sanitarian I, to till a
vacancy which was open.
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Chairman Hall announced that he would like for as many members of the Board who
could to try to make a date on April 15 to go to Onslow County to see Salt Water
Marsh for drainage for mosquitos. He said that he would acquaint the Board with
the plans in the meantime.
Dr. Davis requested that we set Mr. Fowler's salary up to $302.00 per month, and
that he not be furnished a truck for transportation to and from his home at Caro-
lina Beach. Dr. Knox made a motion upon recollllllendation of Dr. Davis that Mr.
Fowler's salary be set at $302.00. Dr. Smith seconded this motion. Carried.
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It was reported to the Board that all funds for Printing, Postage and Office
Supplies had been exhausted. Dr. Smith made a motion that $500. be transferred
from Contingent Fund to this account in order to finish out this fiscal year.
Dr. Knox seconded this motion. Carried.
There was a general discussion on the New Hanover Mental Health Advisory Council.
Chairman Hall read recOllllllendations for policy matter for advisory capacity. Dr.
Smith made a motion that we adopt the attached recommendations. Dr. Knox seconded
this motion. Carried.
Dr. Knox made a motion that the following people constitute the Board _ Dr. Smith
seconded this motion. Carried.
Mrs. J. E. Bowden
Mrs. Dan C. Darrow
Dr. Rowena S. Hall
Rev. Richard Johnson
Robert N. Kallman
Mrs. James D. ~lethren
Rev. E. E. Kirton
Mrs. Henry M. von Oesen
Talmadge O. Page
Mrs. W. E. Sisson
Dr. James H. Smith
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There was a general discussion on medications for Welfare patients. It seems that
mental patients who are alloted funds for drugs through Welfare do not have funds
for drugs when they need them. Dr. Allen feels there should be some better way of
handling these funds.
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Dr. Allen reported that Mr. C. C. Carson of St. Joseph, Missouri, would be unable to
accept the position of Psychiatric Social Worker with the Mental Health Center.
There being no further business the meeting adjourned.
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