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~EGULAR MEETING, BOARD OF HEALTH, July II, 1973
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Present: Dr. Heyward Bellamy, Chairman, Mr. M. H. Vaughan, Dr. Frank Reynolds,
Dr. James Smith, Mr. R. E. Carter and Mr. James Fox, Attorney
Minutes of the June meeting were approved by motion of Dr. Reynolds, seconded by
Mr. Carter.
Septic Tanks: There was a general discussion of the dilemma we find ourselves
in with septic tanks in this county. It was generally agreed that we need stronger
regulations dealing with this problem and that some regulation concerning type of
soil be considered also. House bill #296, "Ground Absorption Sewage Disposal System
Act of 1973" which becomes effective on October I, 1973 states that the Health
Department shall issue a permit for a septic tank, after a field investigation of
the area, including such factors as character and porosity of soil, percolation
rate, topography, depth of water table and rock or other impervious formations and
location of any water supply wells.
By common consent the Board agreed that Dr. Knox should write a letter to the
developers of Figure Eight Island telling them of the concern of the Board of Health
of possible contamination of area waters from septic tanks at Figure Eight Island
and other developments in New Hanover County and that we are looking into alterna-
tive measures and are conferring with the State Division of Health regarding the
problems.
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Drainage - Tanglewood: Copies of a letter from Keith Oates, District Engineer,
were distributed to the Board. Mr. Oates had inspected the drainage ditch in
Tanglewood. He suggested that an inventory of the known existing erosion problems
in New Hanover County be made by the County Engineering Department with recommenda-
tions for solving these problems before the county sets a precedent in solving one
erosion problem. Mr. Vaughan suggested that we should notify the County Engineer
when ditches are cut and that the County Commissioners should be given a copy of
the notice. It was pointed out that the Health Department at present only cleans
out ditches and does not cut new ones. Mr. Vaughan stated that several things
were in the process of being worked out by the County Commissioners which included
a full time soil scientist and a full time engineer to coordinate drainage, etc.
in the county. He stated that eventually everyone making ditches would be required
to sow grass on the banks to stop erosion. Mr. Vaughan also suggested that Dr. Knox
write for a copy of Translyvania County's ordinance which requires an environmental
impact study prior to sub-division development.
Money for Expanding and Improving Services: Dr. Knox reported that $25,966 is set
aside for New Hanover County for the purpose of expanding and improving service in
our County, by the Division of Health Services in Raleigh, A request has been made
for part of the money to pay a nurse and a clerk to be used mainly in the AFDC screen-
ing program. The screening will be done in a clinic area at Robert Strange Park.
The remainder of the money has been requested for use in the Home Health Program
to provide physical therapy for patients who need it. Approval has not as yet been
received for these two programs.
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Screening Programs: Forms, etc. have not been received as yet for the AFDC Screening
Program but the Family Planning Program is underway. Three persons in last weeks
clinic had Medicaid stickers.
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New Quarters: Invitation for bids on the New Health Center have been published
and date for opening of bids set for July 24 at 3:00 p. M.
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Letter to Builders and Developers: Copies of a letter written by Dr. Knox to
builders and developers were given to each Board Member. Dr. Knox set forth
the procedure to be followed when obtaining permits for perc test and septic
tanks.
Budget: Mr. Vaughan asked that it be recorded in the minutes that several Positions
in our Drainage and Insect and Rodent budgets were questioned at the Budget Hearing
but that Mr. Cranford had prepared a memorandum explaining these positions. A
copy of the memorandum will be furnished each Board Member. Mr. Vaughan stated
that he felt that each Board Member should be aware of what each employee is doing.
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
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Approved:
September 5, 1973
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REGULAR MEETING, BOARD OF HEALTH - July 30, 1973
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Present: Dr, Heyward Bellamy, Dr, James Smith, Mr, R, E, Carter, Mr, M, H,
Vaughan, Mr, Dan Eller, County Manager, Mr, P, H, Ross, County
Auditor and Mr, Charles Boney, Architect
Organization of Board of Health: Letters had been received by all members
of the Board of Health from Mr, James Fox, County Attorney, explaining the
new laws re Boards of Health, The interpretation is that from now until
January 1, 1974 the Board of Health will operate without ex-officio members,
This will leave only four members on the Board of Health, New members to
bring the total to nine will be appointed by the County Commissioners in
January, 1974, Dr, Bellamy asked Dr, Smith to serve as Chairman for this
meeting and until the four member board can meet to elect a chairman,
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New Quarters: Mr, Charles Boney was present for the meeting and presented
a painting of the proposed new building, Bids were opened on July 24 and
bids were higher than expected, leaving us $175,000 short on money for the
building and grounds, Mr, Boney was asked to see if there were places that
cost could be cut and mention was made of using some Mental Health reserve to
help with the expense of paving and lighting the parking area since it will
serve them also in the future, A meeting has been called by the County
Commissioners for Thursday, August 2, to make final decisions re the money
and building, The Board of Health is invited to attend this meeting, Mr,
Boney recommended that the Board of Health recommend that $175,000 be set
aside in addition to the money that is already appropriated - that he would
cut cost wherever possible but we would need a contingency fund for unexpected
cost, The Board members present went on record as being in favor of this,
(Dr, Tidler and Dr, Reynolds were called by telephone and agreed with the
recommendation,
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned,
Respectfully submitted,
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Approved: September 5. 1973
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