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04/13/1966 425 RIDULAR MEETING BOARD OF HEALTH HELD IN OFFICE OF BOARD April l3, 1966 ,... ., Present: Dr. Joseph W. Hooper, Chairman, Dr. J. C. Knox, Dr. James Smith, Dr. ___ James Tidler, Dr. William Wagoner, Attorney Bradford L. Tillery Minutes of the March 9 meeting were approved by motion of Dr. Wagoner, seconded by Dr. Tidler. Letter and Docwnents for Cornerstone of New Hanover Hospital: By comm.on consent it was decided that Mr. Tillery would draw up a Resolution to be signed by all members of the Board of Health and Dr. Davis to be placed in the Cornerstone. It was also decided that a copy of the Charter, a History of the Health Department and a copy of the story done by Paul Jennewein of the Star-News be included with The Resolution. (Resolution was drawn up by Mr. Tillery and read to the Board at the end of the meeting and was unanimously adopted. This resolution is as follows : STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER RESOlllTION Whereas, the Consolidated Board of Health of the City of Wilmington and New Hanover County, for many years, worked cooperatively with James Walker Memorial Hospital and COIIIIIllUlity Hospital in ministering to the Health needs of the people of New Hanover County, and .. . Whereaft the relationship between this Board and the two forementioned hospitals will soon be supplanted by a new venture in IIDltual helpfulness between this Board and New Hanover Memorial Hospital, and - Whereas, this Board is desirous of expressing to the Trustees of New Hanover Memorial Hospital its hope and firm resolve that a continued spirit of DDltUal helpfulness shall exist in the future between those two agencies; Now, therefore, be it resolved: 1 . That this Board extends to the Board of Trustees of New Hanover Memorial Hospital its best wishes as the Trustees enter into the challenging t:lmes which lie ahead. 2. That this Board pledges its wholehearted support to the Trustees in areas of IIDltual concern. 3. That a copy of this Resolution be spread upon the minutes of this meeting and that a copy be delivered to the Trustees for deposit in the cornerstone of New Hanover Memorial Hospital. Done at Wilmington, North Carolina, this l3th day of April, 1966. -- Contract with Wilmington Collep,:e: A contract was presented to the Board in connection with the Nurs:l,ng Program at Wilmington College. Our Nursing Depart- ment is being asked to orient these students to Public Health. Dr. Wagoner made a motion that the contract be executed. This was seconded by Dr. Knox. Motion carried. , ,..-- 426 Transfer of Funds for Public Health MeetinP.:s: Motion was made by Dr. Smith that if the need arises before the next Board Meeting we take $200.00 from Travel for Public Health Meetings. Motion was seconded by Dr. Knox and carried. If we see the need for additional transfer this can be brought up at the next Board Meeting. J Advisory Board fO} NursinP.: Program: In connection with the Home Health Service Project (Medicare it was brought to the attention of the Board that to meet the qua.1if'ication for this project we DDlSt have an Advisory Board for the Nursing Program. This Board is to be made up of a Doctor, a Nurse (preferably a Public Health Nurse) another Health Professional, such as Dentist, Physical Therapist, etc., two interested citizens and the Health Director. Dr. Davis and Miss Davis will submit a suggested list of names at the next Board meeting for consideration. Fee for Service: This is also in connection with Mediclare. There was a general discussion of Fees. More information is to be gathered as to whether this is going to be required, etc. before the next Board meeting. Compliance with Civil Ri"hts Act Contracts: Dr. Knox made the motion that Dr. Davis sign the Compliance Contract in connection with the Home Health Service Project, also that we ratify and approve signature of the other three programs; Chronic Disease, Surplus Property, Air Pollution, whose Contracts have already been signed. Dr. Smith seconded the motion. Motion carried. Letters to A. Lou Davis. Director of Nurses from Eliza Webb: Letters were shown to the Board from Mrs. Webb. Mrs. Webb applied for a position as a Licensed Practical Nurse under the Home Health Service Program. When Miss Davis contacted Mrs. Ambrose of the School of Practical Nursing she was advised that Mrs. Webb would take con- MrsiderEilable suoPe,rvic ~~. Since this Wdaouldt. n~t beMrpossAmbible in a prohgriramds~ch tahs.thiS, J. s. een . .....w...s, on recOllllllen J.on ...rom s. rose, was e ...or J.S position. Mrs. Webb is charging discrimination because of Race and has written two letters. Her first letter has been answered and signed by Miss Davis, Dr. Davis, Dr. Knox and Mr. Tillery. No action was taken by the Board at this time. Dr. Wagoner suggested that as an administrative policy we should always keep records of even telephone conversations concerning applications. Trash Dumt>: Since the situation at the Trash Dump is no better, Dr. Knox made the motion that we give the City Council a certain number of days to appoint a committee to meet with this Board to work out a solution to this situation. Dr. Tidler lIeconded and the motion carried unanimously. Mr. Tillery is to write the letter on behalf of the Board and it is to be signed by eitl:ler Dr. Davis or Dr. Hooper. A copy of this letter will be given to all members of the City Council and to Mr. Yow, City Attorney, and Mr. Brandon, City Manager. BudP:et: Due to lack of time the Board decided to meet again on April 27th to take up the proposed 1966-67 Budget. Maternity Clinic: As a matter of information, the Board was advised that we have no doctor for the Maternity Clinic. Since Dr. Lounsbury's illness has stopped him from working, Dr. Nicholson cannot carry on the practice at the office and hold the clinic also. There being no further business the meeting was adjourned. Respectfully submitted, ., I .... Approved: May 4. 1966 ~ ?:3_p~ 427 --- SPECIAL ME:ETmG BOARD OF HEALTH - In Office of Board April 27, 1966 - Present: Dr. Joseph Hooper, Chairman, Dr. J. C. Knox, Dr. James Smith, Dr. James Tidler, Dr. wnli"m Wagoner Dr. Hooper reported to the Board that he had written the letter to the City Council in regards to the Trash Dump. He had asked in the letter that the City Council appoint a committee to meet with a committee from the Board of Health within 14 days. According to the newspaper, the city council had already appointed such a committee. Dr. Wagoner made the motion, seconded by Dr. Tidler that the Chairman be authorized to appoint such a committee from the Board of Health. This motion carried and Dr. Hooper appointed Dr. Knox, Dr. Smith and W. H. Cranford, Director of Sanitation, with Dr. Smith acting as Chairman. Mr. Brandon, City Manager, will be notified that our committee has been appointed and will meet with them at their convenience. Budget: The tentative budget for 1966-67 was discussed and motion was made by Dr. Smith, seconded by Dr. Wagoner that we rework the budget regarding salaries and instead of asking for an across the board raise for everyone that we ask for some salary increases based on length of service, merit, and changes in job classifications. The motion carried. The budget will be studied again at our regular meeting on May 4, 1966. ~. Respectfully submitted, - Approved: May 4. 1966 ~ ~;jJ~ ...- -