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06/04/1969 49: MINUTES OF BOARD OF HEALTH MEETING, June 4, 1969 ~ . Present: Mr. J, M. Hall, Jr., Chairman, Dr. James Smith, Dr. James Tidler, Dr. Frank Reynolds, Attorney James Fox , ..... Minutes of the May 9 meeting were approved by motion of Dr, Tidler, seconded by Dr. Smith. Plumbers: Hr. Carl McGee has called Mr. Fox regarding the plumbing examinations to certify plumbers working in New Hanover County. It is felt that this move is motivated by the plumbers union. Mr. Fox reports Mr. McGee wanted to meet with the Board of Health but Mr, McGee failed to come to this meeting. Permits to Move Mobile Homes: Mr. Fox was asked at the May meeting to draw up something for the Board to adopt regarding permits for dealers to move Mobile Homes on lots. Mr. Fox reported to the Board that the Connty Commissioners will have power to enforce ordinances on July 1, 1969 and that they plan to adopt a zoning ordinance that will cover both dwellings and Mobile Homes. He feels this should come through the Commissioners instead of the Health Department. Foreign Ship Quarentine Inspections: Dr. Knox reported to the Board that he had been contacted by Foreign Quarentine Service of U. S, p. H. S. asking that he take over the Foreign Ship Quarentine Service for the Wilmington Ports and the Sunny Point Port. Several local doctors are interested in working in this program. The Board agreed to try this for a month and for Dr. Knox to bring any problems arising to the next Board meeting. - '"'-< New Quarters: Mr. Hall reported that the Medical Care Commission will send an architect to look over the plans for renovating the old James Walker Hospital Building and to talk with the Commissioners about the possibility of a new building. Dr. Koomen, State Health Director, has reported that New Hanover County is eligible for Hill Burton Funds. Removal of ObGyn Clinic to Hospital: The date of August 1 has been set by the Hospital to move this clinic from the Health Department to the Hospital. A fee of $5,00 per visit will be charged to these patients. Dr. Knox has asked the hospital not to pressure these people for this payment since our nurses will be staffing the clinic, Dental Program: Dr. Knox reported to the Board that a dentist will not be available for the dental program until September. Dr. Smith reported that the State Board of Health will give us a full time Dentist if the County can pay $5,200 of the cost and if this is approved by the Board of Health and the Dental Society. Also Dr. Smith reported that Dr. C. A. Thomas, retired Dentist, has some dental equipment he is willing to donate to the Health Department. (Dr. Smith called Dr. Thomas after the Board Meeting and we can pick the equipment up at any time - this includes chair, sterilizer and other equipment,) - Nursing Positions: Dr. Knox reported to the Board that Mrs. Betty West, a former employee and now teaching at the University of North Carolina School of Public Health, is interested in returning to New Hanover County. Dr. Reynolds made the motion that Dr, Knox be given the authority to adjust the two positions we are going to have vacant, to cover a Supervisor and an LPN, if this is necessary, and if it will not affect the budgeted amount, so that we can hire Mrs. West. There is a possibility that the University of North Carolina School of Medicine will pay part of her salary in return for coordination of their extension program in New Hanover County. ......... 4-.92 Transfer of Funds: Permission was asked to transfer from Contingent Fund: $150.00 to Janitorial Supplies, $75.00 to Water Plant Laboratory, $75.00 to Minor Maintenance, Dr. Reynolds made the motion that this transfer be approved along with any other J... minor transfers that might be needed before the end of June. Dr, Smith seconded the motion. Motion carried. Accounting: Mr. Hall reported that some of the County Commissioners would like to have our accounting transferred to the County Auditor's Office, Mr. Fox told the Board that according to the 1913 law that the checks would still have to be written here and signed by the Chairman of the Board of Health, Health Director, and Clerk to the Board of Health, but that the accounting could be done in the Auditor's Office. It was the feeling of the Board that this would cause an extra amount of work to split the bookkeeping up this way and it was suggested that we send a copy of our Monthly Budget Report to each County Commissioner with a cover letter each month. Mr, Fox Resignation: Mr. Fox announced that he has resigned as County Attorney effective June 30, 1969 and that this would be his last meeting with our Board. He added however, that if he could help us in any way before we find a new lawyer, he would be glad to help out. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Approved: July 2, 1969 , '71L d-dV ';(3. jJ~ J J