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BOARD OF HEALTH MEETING, January 7, 1970
Present: J. Van B. Metts, Jr., Chairman, Dr. James Smith, Dr. Frank Reynolds,
Dr. Heyward Bellamy
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Minutes of the December meeting were approved after adding "request funds for"
in section under Dragline.
Mr. DeBo: Mr. Bill DeBo appeared before the Board to call attention to several
things he feels the Board of Health should have regulations on. Mr. DoBo installs
Community Water Systems in New Hanover County.
1. Check Valves: Mr. DoBo explained that as houses are tied on to the Community
Water Systems, if the lines to the new houses are not clorinated properly, this can
cause the water in the main lines to be contaminated due to a feed-back from these
houses into the main lines. He showed the Board a check valve that would solve
the problem and asked that we require it as a part of the plumbing regulations.
2. Private Wells in City: Mr. DeBo feels that private wells within the city that
are used for sprinkling systems should have to meet the same requirements as wells
used for regular water supplies. He called attention to the fact that he had seen
children drinking from these sprinkling systems and that most people have these wells
fixed so that they can convert their systems from city water to their well, sometimes
causing a feed-back into the city lines.
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3. Mr. DoBo also brought up the question as to who should clorinate the new houses
before they are tied into his Community Water Systems. He feels that the plumber is
responsible for clorinating his own work and asked that the Board put this into the
plumbing code.
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The Board assured Mr. DoBo that proper study would be given the situation and that
action would be taken to see that the right thing is done.
(Dr. Smith suggested that Mr. Cranford find out what the State recommends and what
other counties are doing regarding the check valve.)
Plumbing: Dr. Smith made the motion, seconded by Dr. Bellamy, that we get our
lawyer to upgrade our plumbing ordinance to include an examination for the Journey-
man plumber, and to also draw up an examination for these plumbers. This to be
done as soon as possible. Motion carried unanimously.
New Quarters: Dr. Knox and Dr. Bellamy had visited the old building at JWMH and
agreed on a plan which they submitted to the Board for consideration as a recommen-
dation to the County Commissioners. After considerable discussion, the Board
decided the best approach would be to get a contractor to see how much it would
cost to make minimum changes in the first floor, clean and paint the whole building,
install necessary plumbing and lighting, heating and air conditioning and bring
this figure to our Board for study - then to present this to the County Commissioners'
for action.
Laboratory: Figures were given to the Board members as to the cost of operation of
the laboratory and the retail cost of tests done. These figures will be studied and
discussed at the February meeting.
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Medicaid Contract: Motion was made by Dr. Bellamy, seconded by Dr. Smith that Dr.
Knox sign the Medicaid Contract as soon as he is sure it is all in order. Carried.
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NuBlue Contract: Signing of this contract was delayed until it could be deter-
mined if other insurance companies are offering this same type of coverage, After
checking with the Insurance Commission this contract will be discussed by the Board,
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Sewage Collection for New Hanover County: Dr, Bellamy made the motion seconded by
Dr, Smith that the Board of Health go on record as encouraging the County Commis-
sioners to go ahead with the feasibility study of a county operated system of
sewage collection and treatment, Motion carried unanimously, A letter will be
written to the Chairman of the County Commissioners advising the Commissioners of
the stand the Board of Health has taken on this matter, (letter written 1-9-70),
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There being no further business the meeting was adjourned,
Respectfully submitted,
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Approved: February 4, 1970
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