11/08/1979
The New Hanover County Board of Health met on Thursday, November 8, 1979
at the New Hanover County Health Department.
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Members Present:
J. William Eakins, M. D., Chairman
J. R. Reaves, Vice Chairman
Murray Seidel, M. D.
Larry Neal, D. D. S.
R. E. Carter
Claud O'Shields
Roma Lee Hall
Deother Melvin
Richard Reeder
Members Absent: None
Others Present:
James M. Brown, Secretary to the Board
James C. Fox, County Attorney
Mabel Price, Recording Secretary
Dr. J. William Eakins, Chairman, called the meeting to order at 7:30 P. M.
and called for corrections to the September 12, 1979 minutes. Mr. O'Shields
moved the minutes be approved. Dr. Seidel seconded the motion and it unani-
mously carried.
Mr. Brown reported to the Board that he and Charles Newkirk, Animal Control
Supervisor, had met with Dr. Tom Needham regarding the County Veterinarian
position. Dr. Needham suggested the position be kept simple and without
salary. Mr. Brown reported that he and Dr. Neal had not been able to
finalize their report at this time on the Advisory Council and County
Veterinarian position.
Dr. Eakins reported that his Committee on "On Site Residential Sewage
Control" had met and are working to insure that no septic tanks be in-
stalled in "low or no-potential soils." The Committee is also working
on setting up service districts. Frank Olive is also investigating
Alternative Systems for waste water disposal. Dr. Eakins reported that
the Committee is not yet ready to bring their final recommendations and
report to the Board.
Mr. Brown reported that he and Frank Olive had put into practical appli-
cation the evaluation of a lot and the proposal of an alternative system.
In the System proposal, it was noted that it would be necessary to use
water saving devices to reduce water consumption. The question was then
raised as to whether or not water saving devices could be required. Mr.
Fox noted that there was no requirement in the ordinance. Mr. Brown indi-
cated that although there is no ordinance requirement for the devices, that
a condition for issuing the sewage disposal permit was to reduce water
consumption as much as possible and this would be accomplished by water
saving devices. Mr. Reaves and Mr. O'Shields suggested that contractors
and plumbing supply houses be notified and encouraged to stock water saving
devices to be used in such instances as described above.
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Mr. Brown recommended the Animal Control Regulations, cat and kitten adoption
fees, be amended from $5.00 to $1.00, since adoption rate for cats and kittens
has dropped sharply with the increased fee. Dr. Seidel moved the adoption fee
for cats and kittens be amended. Mr. Melvin seconded the motion and it unani-
mously carried.
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Dr. Seidel asked the Board of Health to sponsor a solid waste disposal
seminar to provide information and alternatives about the disposal of
solid waste. General topics that could be discussed include landfill
sites, construction and operation of landfills, alternative methods
to burial such as inceneration, compaction, etc., and cost controls
for solid waste disposals. It was mentioned that the Board of Commis-
sioners has hired consultants to look into solid waste disposal for
New Hanover County. In order to optimize the seminar, it was suggested
that the proposed seminar be co-ordinated with the County Manager to
insure co-ordination of information between the Board of Commissioners,
Board of Health, and consultants will be timely and benefit the public.
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Mr. Brown reported that the County Commissioners approved the WIC Budget
on October 15 at their regular meeting. He also reported meeting with
the WIC staff relative to the formulation of administrative guidelines
and operational procedures. He indicated his satisfaction with the
progress in the development of these guidelines and procedures.
Mr. Brown reported that reorganization and evaluation of the Department is
progressing well. He reported that not all of the apparent problems are
the actual problems. The major reorganization is that all clerical personnel
in the Personal Health Division have been placed under the supervision of
Frances Devane, Clerical Unit Supervisor. She will be reviewing, assessing,
evaluating, and reorganizing records and clerical personnel to provide con-
tinuity, co-ordination and efficiency in records administration.
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There being no further business, Dr. Eakins moved the meeting be adjourned.
Mr. Reaves seconded the motion and it unanimously carried and the meeting
was adjourned at 8:25 P.M.
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Respectfully submitted,
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Date Approved /:;?-S-77
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