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MINUTES OF BOARD OF HEALTH MEETING, June 4, 1969
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Present: Mr. J, M. Hall, Jr., Chairman, Dr. James Smith, Dr. James Tidler,
Dr. Frank Reynolds, Attorney James Fox
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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.
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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,)
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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.
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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
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