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MINUTES OF BOARD OF HEALTH MEETING - December 3, 1975
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Present: Dr. James Smith, Chairman, Dr. James Tid1er, Mr. George Chadwick,
Mr. J. R. Reaves, Mr. Bruce Freeman, Mrs. Vivian Wright and Dan
Eller, County Manager
Absent: Dr. Frank Reynolds, Mr. R. E. Carter, Mr. W. K. Whitmire
Minutes of the November meeting were approved as written.
WIC Program: The committee reported that Dr. Knox, Dr. Smith and Dr. Reynolds
had been to a meeting of the County Commissioners to give them the Board of
Health's feelings concerning this program. At this meeting the Commissioners
voted to rescind their previous action which requested that New Hanover County
be included in the application for funds under this program along with surrounding
counties. The commissioners will give the Board of Health additional time to
study and consider the program for the fiscal year 1976-77.
Administrator: Dr. Tid1er and Mr. Chadwick reported that this committee had
interviewed several people but had not found anyone to replace Dr. Knox as
Health Director. They asked that the Board be patient with the committee
for they were very concerned that they choose the right person for the position.
They also reported that they had talked with Dr. Knox and that he had consented
to stay until they find a replacement.
Liability Insurance: Mr. Chadwick asked if this board is covred by liability
insurance - Mr. Eller and Mrs. Wright both felt sure this board is covered
under the county policy but will check to be sure.
Information on Laborator - Susan O'Brien: Mrs. O'Brien gave a very interesting
and in romative talk on the services of ered by the laboratory and the number
of various tests being done. Dr. Smith expressed the opinion that these
presentations from various staff members should be continued.
Fees for Laboratory Services: After Mrs. O'Brien's presentation, questions
were raised concerning fees for these services. It was the opinion of several
members of the board that we should charge for some of these services. Dr.
TidIer made a motion, seconded by Mr, Reaves that Dr. Smith appoint a committee
to determine if this can be done. Dr. SMith appointed Dr. Reynolds, Dr. TidIer
and Mrs. Wright for this committee and also suggested that they consider
revising the x-ray fee of $3.00.
Dr. Smith' This was Dr. Smith's last meeting with the Board since he is
rotating off this year. Mrs. Wright had suggested that if the board would
like to suggest names of several dentists to the commissioners for Dr. Smith's
replacement that this would be proper. The board will suggest the following
three dentists by common consent: Dr. J. E. Furr, Dr. J. N. Partrick and
Dr. I. A. Roseman. It was also pointed out that according to GS 130-13 the
commissioners are to consult with the Health Director before appointing
any board member.
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Dr. Smith expressed. his thanks for the cooperation he had received from the
members of the board since he has been charman. He complimented the various
committees for the good jobs they had done.
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Mr. Reaves, on behalf of the board, expressed
his services over the past thirty-one years.
board of health in September 1944.
appreciation to Dr. SMith for
Dr. SMith was appointed to the
Respectfully submitted,
Approved: January 7, 1976
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