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MINUTES OF BOARD OF HEALTH MEETING - October 5, 1977
Present: All Members of the Board, Attorney James Fox and County Manager
Dan Eller
Absent: None
Minutes of the September meeting were approved as submitted.
Yellow Fever Vaccinations: Investigation had been made and it was found that
other Yellow Fever Vaccination Centers were charging from $1.00 to $3.00 per
vaccination. The cost of a five dose vaccine vial is $3.75. Motion was made
by Mr. Melvin, seconded by Mrs. Hall, that we charge $3.00 per immunization
for this vaccine. Motion carried.
Pharmacist Recommendations: Mr. Bruce Cannaday from AHEC had made a study of
our drug distribution here in the department and has made several recommenda-
tions. Copies of his recommendations were distributed to members of the board
and action will be taken at the next Board of Health Meeting.
Sub Divisions and Septic Tanks: Mr. Fred Anderson and members of the Clean
Water and Air Group, Dr. Linda Little, Environmental Biologist with Research
Triangle, Mr. Charles Jackson of Shellfish Sanitation Department, some of
the County Commissioners, Mr. Howard Loughlin, developer, and others were
present at this meeting. Mr. Fox, County Attorney, was asked by Dr. Reynolds
to give a summary of things that had transpired when this group met with the
County Commissioners. Mr. Fox stated that the Clean Water and Air Group was
asking that each lot be checked by the Health Department before preliminary
approval is given by the Planning Board for a sub-division to be developed.
Mr. Anderson more specifically asked that approval not be given for further
Bayshore development until each lot has been checked and approved for water
and sewage disposal. Dr. Little gave results of a recent bacteriological
study of water in the Bayshore area from Pender County line to Bradley Creek.
She stated that based on this, 3% of the septic tanks in the area were fail-
ures, and 40% of the 3% were in Bayshore. There were 16 in the Bayshore
area. Since that time all but three have been corrected and these three are
impossible to correct. Dr. Finger pointed out that it is a fact that "septic
tanks are going to fail" and that 3% for the area is very good. He further
stated that he feels present regulations are adequate. Mr. Charles Jackson
of Shellfish Sanitation Department gave further details of a study done by
the Division of Health Services. He stated that 1804 inspections were made
during the period of February 1976 to July 1977 and that of these, 53 were
in violation. At the time of this report, 40 of these have been corrected.
He stated that each offender is given a thrity day notice in writing - at the
end of the 30 days if correction has not been made a registered letter is sent
giving them a few more days - after that if not corrected - court action is
initiated. Mr. Fox advised that if by extensive study and testimony of experts,
the Board of Health decided anything is a hazard to the public, the board has
the power to cause a change or a correction.
Due to the lateness of the hour, Mr. Melvin made a motion that this meeting be
continued next Wednesday, Gttober 12 at 8:00 A. M. Motion was seconded and
carried. Dr. Furr suggested that we let developers come to this meeting to
express their concerns.
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After the meeting it was discovered that County Attorney, Mr. James Fox,
would be out of town on the 12th. The meeting was changed to Tuesday,
October 11, at 7:30 A. M.
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Respectfully submitted,
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Approved: November 2, 1977
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CONTINUATION OF OCTOBER 5TH BOARD MEETING - October 11, 1977, 7:30 A. M.
Present: All Members of the Board and Mr. James Fox, County Attorney
Absent: None
Pharmacist for Department: Because of the urgency of having our drug dis-
pensing put under the supervision of a pharmacist, this item was brought up
at this special meeting. Mr. Carter made the recommendation that we employ
a pharmacist on a part time basis. Motion was seconded by Mr. Chadwick and
carried. Mrs.Wright abstained stating that she did not have enough informa-
tion to vote on this.
Sub Divisions and Septic Tanks: This special meeting was called to continue
hearing the Clean Air and Water group and to have input from some of the
developers in the area. Members of this group, along with several County
Commissioners and developers were present. Mr. Frank Olive, Director of
Sanitation, reported that he had spent all day on Friday, October 7, with
Soil Scientist, Barrett Kays, who had been employed by the developer of
Bayshore, checking out approximately twelve of these lots. Final report
had not been received from Mr. Kays, but it was his feeling that most of
the lots could be modified so that a septic tank would work.
After much discussion and many questions, Dr. James Finger, Health Director,
summed up the position offue board, stating that the department has given
tentative approval for this sub-division to be developed, but that anyone
has a right to appeal a decision to the Board of Health. Mr. Fred Anderson,
Attorney, and the Clean Air and Water Association have appealed this decision,
~ therefore it is the responsibility of the board to either refer the decision
back to Mr. Olive for further information or to decide if enough information
has been presented to cause the Board of Health to reverse the decision of
the department. Dr. Seidel made the motion that the Board of Health accept
the application for approval of section 10 of Bayshore Estates. Mr. Carter
seconded that motion. Motion carried unanimously. It was stated that as in
other sub-division, each lot will be evaluated individually.
On the question of whether or not tentative approval of sub-division should
be given to developers before evaluation of individual lots, Dr. Seidel made
a motion that the board direct the Sanitarians to pursue individual site
evaluation and adhere to Form DHS 2601 for site evaluation before approval
is given for a sub-division. Dr. Seidel's motion was seconded by Mr. Melvin.
Mrs. Wright stated that she felt we need much more information before this
is voted on _ for example - would it be worth the additional expense involved?
Dr. Seidel amended his motion to include "that we also employ a soil scientist
and necessary personnel to carry out these site evaluations." Dr. Furr then
asked that these be two separate motions. Then mention was made of appointing
a committee to study the different aspects of these motions. Mrs. Wright
made a substitute motion motion that the board establish a committee to study
the different aspects of these questions. Motion was seconded and carried.
(Dr. Reynolds appointed Mr. Joe Reaves as chairman with Dr. Seidel and Dr.
Furr to serve on this committee.)
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Dr. Seidel made a motion that the board establish a mlnlmum maintenance
ordinance for septic tanks. By common consent it was agreed that this same
committee would consider this also.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Approved: November 2, 1977
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