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MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF HEALTH MEETING, February 4, 1970
Present: Mr, J, Van B, Metts, Jr" Chairman, Dr, Heyward Bellamy, Dr, Frank
Reynolds, Mayor L, M, Cromartie
Minutes of the January 7 meeting were approved by motion of Dr, Reynolds, seconded
by Dr, Bellamy,
Dragline: Dr, Reynolds made the motion that we present the County Commissioners
with the figures, as furnished to the Board, and ask them to purchase a second
Dragline for use in our Drainage Program, Dr, Bellamy seconded the motion, Motion'
carried unanimously,
New Quarters: Dr, Knox gave a report from the Building Inspector as to repairs
that would have to be made to the JWMH Building before it could be used, Mr,
Reagan, of Reagan Construction Company, will look at the building and the floor
plans to see how much it will cost for the necessary repairs and changes needed
for it to be used as a Health Department,
Plumbing: Dr, Knox reported that Mr, L, R. Smith, Jr" Plumbing Inspector, and
Mr. W, H, Cranford, Director of Sanitation, are working with Mr, Lacy Goodyear,
a local plumber, to prepare an examination, and an amendment to the plumbing code
for the licensing of Journeyman Plumbers, After they complete their work, it
will be turned over to the County Attorney for his recommendations,
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Dr, Knox told the Board that sO far as could be determined, the check valves
presented by Mr, DoBo at the January meeting are not being required by other counties,
but for the protection of the public he feels that would be a good measure, Dr,
Bellamy made the motion, seconded by Mayor Cromartie, that we change the plumbing
code to require these check valves on houses being served by Community Water Systems
in New Hanover County, As to clorinating the lines in the houses it was decided that
this was an administrative matter,
NuBlue Contract: Dr, Knox checked with the Insurance Commissioner regarding the
contract in question and it was determined that no other company except Blue Cross
is offering this particular coverage at this time, Mayor Cromartie made the motion
seconded by Dr, Bellamy that we sign this contract with Blue Cross and any other
company that might offer this benefit later, Motion carried,
Rabies Control Officer - Dog Wardens: The Board of Health has been contacted regard-
ing the supervision of the new Dog Warden - Dog Pound agreement between the City and
the County, After considerable discussion of the laws concerning the Rabies Control
Officer and Dog Wardens, it was suggested that this be looked into further and a report
given at the March meeting, (Mr, Metts suggested that Dr, Knox give Mr, Lawrence
Bowden, County Administrator, an itemized list of equipment, etc, that would be re-
quired if we go into this program),
Percolation Tests: The Commissioners have recommended that the Board of Health employ
someone to make percolation tests on a fee basis, The Board asked that Dr, Knox and
Mr, Cranford work out the details of budget, equipment, and fees to be charged and to
present this at our meeting in March,
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Solid Waste Disposal Ordinance: Copies of the existing Solid Waste Disposal Ordin-
ance was furnished to Board Members, After discussion, it was decided that we have
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the County Attorney to revise the ordinance so that it can be enforced and then enforce
it, (Mr, Metts suggested that we write a letter to Mr, Bowden asking for a list of trash
disposal areas in the County for use of County residents), ~
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Dentist: Dr, Knox reported to the Board that the State Board of Health is sending us ~
a Dentist on March 23,
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
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Approved: March 4, 1970
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