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MINUTES OF BOARD OF HEALTH MEETING - October 6, 1971
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Present: Dr. James Smith, Vice Chairman, Mr. H. A. Marks, Mr. John Oxenfeld,
Mr. Meares Harriss, Jr. and Dr. Frank Reynolds
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Mr. Harriss made the motion that the minutes of August be accepted as corrected
by Mr. Marks. Motion was seconded by Dr. Reynolds, Motion carried.
Journeyman Plumbers Examining Board: Three of the four who were asked to serve
have accepted. These are Mr. Kenneth Fowler, Mr. James Benson and Mr. Henry
Miller.
Per Diem for Board Members: Correspondence from the State Board of Health and
a copy of the amendment re compensation of members of local boards of health
were given to the members of the board, Mr, Harriss raised the question as to
!whether the ex-officio members should be paid and said he would check with our
attorney as to whether this is legal.
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Mr. Marks made the motion that the maximum suggested in the amendment be paid,
subject to the approval of the County Attorney and that we request the additional
money needed for this increase from the County Commissioners. Motion was seconded
by Dr. Reynolds and carried,
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Substitutes for County Commissioner or Mayor at Board of Health Meeting: Corres-
pondence from the State Board of Health and a copy of House Bill concerning sub-
stitutes for above named at meetings were given to members of the board. Accord-
ing to this law if the Chairman of the County Commissioners cannot attend a
meeting he can ask another member of the Commission to attend in his place. If
the Mayor cannot attend he can ask a member of the City Council to attend in his
place, The substitute would have full voting privileges at this meeting.
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Dental Assistant: Copies of a letter from Dr. E. A. Pearson, Jr., Director of
the Dental Health Division of the State Board of Health was furnished all members
present. The County is being asked to supply an assistant for the Dentist from
County funds. It was the consensus of the Board that an assistant is needed.
Mr. Harriss suggested that something be given the Commissioners in writing regard-
ing the number of children treated, recommendations by Dr. Smith and Dr. Knox,
and a copy of the above mentioned letter.
Dr, Reynolds made a motion that Dr, Smith and Dr. Knox present this to the County
Commissioners after above mentioned material is sent to Commissioners. Seconded
by Mr. Harriss and carried.
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Wearing of Shoes in School: The Board had been asked by a member of the Board
of Education if there was anything the Board of Health could do to require the
wearing of shoes in the schools. Dr, Reynolds made the motion that this recommend-
ation be referred to Dr. Bellamy and to any appropriate committee he wishes to
appoint for their recommendation and clarification to the Board of Health, Mr.
Oxenfeld seconded. Mr. Harriss stated that he feels that we do not have authority
to make safety rules for the schools, Mr. Marks stated that he feels that it is
a Health Condition because of the danger of athletes foot from the condition of
some of the rest rooms. Motion carried,
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Mr. DoBo's Letter re Chlorination:
ing any ordinance. It seems no one
is responsible for chlorinating the
the Community Water System.
Dr. Reynolds asked if anyone involved ~sbreak-
is because there is no ordinance stating who
lines into a new house before it is hooked onto
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Dr. Reynolds made the motion that a committee be appointed to make a study of
who should chlorinate the lines and also a study of the new State well and sep-
tic tank laws and to bring some recommendations back to the Board at a later
meeting for action, Mr. Marks seconded the motion. Motion carried. (Mr.
Carter, Mr. Oxenfeld and Dr, Knox were appointed to this committee.)
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New Quarters: Mr. Herb McKim waS present for this meeting. Mr. Marks stated
that he had been in touch with the Medical Care Commission and that matching
funds are available for renovating the wing at James Walker.
Mr. McKim described some of the work that would have to be done. Pipes for
plumbing and heating would be covered by a dropped ceiling, fire boards or
walls would be put where needed, plumbing and heating would be separate for
each floor, there would be 16,000 square feet of space renovated. He presented
drawings of where walls would be removed and others added to make the building
usable. Prices had been given by various contractors and a cost of $12.00
per square foot was given. Mr. Oxenfeld stated that the cost of a new build-
ing would be approximately $35.00 per square foot. Hill Burton Funds would
furnish 40% of the cost.
Since the Medical Care Commission has established developmental steps in
securing aid, Mr. Marks made the motion that we proceed with a narrative
program of our needs to be presented to Mr. Henderson's office in Raleigh,
Mr. Oxenfeld seconded the motion. Motion carried.
All were in agreement that no action would be taken on whether to renovate this
building or to try for a new one until all members of the Board were present
to vote.
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There being no further business the meeting was adjourned.
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Respectfully submitted,
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Approved: November 3, 1971
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