06/04/1975
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MINUTES OF BOARD OF HEALTH MEETING - June 4, 1975
Present: Dr. James Smith, Chairman, Dr. Frank Reynolds, Dr. James TidIer
Mr. R. E. Carter, Mr. W. K. Whitmire, Mr. Bruce Freeman, Mr. J. R.
Reaves, Attorney James Fox and County Manager Dan Eller
Absent: Mrs. Vivian Wright, Mr. George Chadwick
Minutes of the May meeting were approved as presented.
WIC Nutrition Pro~am - Rose Ann Mack: Ms. Mack told the board about the
Special Supplemental Food Program for Women, Infants and Children, the
purpose of which is to provide supplemental foods to pregnant and lac-
tating women and to infants and children up to 4 years of age, determined
to be nutritional risk because of inadequate nutrition and income. Ms.
Mack stated that the public health nurse would find the person, prescription
would be wri~ten by a certified nutritionist, the patient would go to the
grocery store for the food and the federal government would pick up the
tab. Dr. Reynolds made a motion that the chairman appoint a committee to
work with Dr. Knox and to bring back recommendations to the board at the
next meeting. Motion was seconded and carried. Dr. Smith appointed Mr.
Carter, Dr. TidIer and Dr. Reynolds to this committee.
Lots B & C. Myrtle Grove Sound: Mr. and Mrs. Grifton Jones appeared before
the board to request that the decision not to allow them to put a septic
tank on these lots be reversed. The Shellfish Sanitation Department does
not want the tank put in because it is in an area where shellfish are
harvested and where oyster bottoms and gardens are present. Also, the
property is low and marshy and has recently had cover material deposited
-. from dredging. Permits had been granted to Mr. and Mrs. Jones to fill
the lots and the permit stated that the lots would require a. septic tank.
Mr. Fox suggested that the board of health should write a letter to State
authorities pointing out this type of problem and suggest that the local
department should have input before a dredging and fill permit is issued.
Mr. Jones stated that he had invested approximately $50,000 in these lots.
Dr. Reynolds made a motion that the chairman appoint a committee to work
with Mr. Cranford and Mr. and Mrs. Jones to see if something can be worked
out as to location of septic tank or for holding tanks. Motion was sec-
conded and carried. Committee appointed by Dr. Smith: Mr. Whitmire, Mr.
Reaves and Mr. Freeman. Mr. Whitmire was asked to serve as chairman. The
committee stated they would start work this week to try to work out a
solution. After a solution is reached, board members will be polled by
telephone.
Transfer of Funds: Dr. Knox asked permission to transfer $2,000 to Drain-
age and $700 to Maintenance and Repair - Equipment from the Capital Outlay-
Equipment Account. TI.ese transfers are needed because of unexpected repair
bills. Dr. Reynolds made a motion, seconded by Mr. Whitmire that the Board
request tbe Commissioners to make these transfers. Motion carried.
Open House: Dr. Knox announced that open house for the new building will
be held on June 27, 1975 from 4:00 P. M. to 7:00 P. M.
Retirement of Employee: Dr. Knox announced the retirement of Mr. W. H.
Cranford, Director of the Sanitation Activities Program, on June 30, 1975.
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Family Nurse Practi~ioner Pro~ram: Mrs. Betsy Summey, FNP gave an in-
formative program of the work she is doing for the department. ~B. Summey
is located in a satelite clinic at Robert Strange Park and also holds. clinics
in vario~ housing projects and at Solomon Towers.
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Two students were present to observe the meeting: Mr. David Reid, Dental
Student at Chapel Hill and Miss Timmie McBryde, Nursing Student at Chapel
Hill.
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Approved: July 9, 1975
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