06/03/1981
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The New Hanover County Board of Health met on Wednesday, June 3, 1981 at the
New Hanover County Health Department.
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Members Present:
J. William Eakins, M. D., Chairman
Hobart Whaley, Vice Chairman
Donald Blake
Carl Durham
Hal A. Frankl in, II, M. D.
William Grathwol
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La rry N ea 1, D. D. S.
Members Absent:
Richard Reeder
Others Present:
James M. Brown, Secretary to the Board
James C. Fox, County Attorney
Mabel Price, Recording Secretary
Dr. Eakins, Chairman, called the meeting to order at 8:00 A. M. and called
for corrections to the May 6, 1981 minutes. Mrs. Hall moved the minutes
be approved. Mr. Grathwol seconded the motion and it unanimously carried.
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The Amendment to New Hanover County's Regulation Covering Ground Absorption
Sewage Disposal Systems of 3,000 Gallons or Less, Section 5b concerning
"Permits to Construct, Install, Repair, Alter or Restore Septic Tanks" was
presented by Mr. Grathwol of the Committee to rewrite the Septic Tank Ordinance.
He also presented for the Board's comments a sample "Home Owners Guide" on how
to care for a septic tank, and the license format to be used in licensing septic
tank installers and pumpers. Board action on Section 5b was postponed until
the July, 1981 meeting to provide time for additional comments and input.
Mr. Grathwol presented an update and conclusion of the investigation of unper-
mitted dumping of septic tank waste on Carolina Beach Road. He reported that
Mr. John Collins of the District Attorney's Office stated that we were "right
where we should be at this time and recommended we let the matter die". Mr.
Grathwol reported that periodic inspections indicate that there has been no
further evidence of dumping on the property. He also indicated the results of
the tests for hazardous wastes on the "dumpings" were received from the State
Laboratory and showed the contents to be well below the minimal acceptable
standards and limits. Based on these results, materials dumped at the Carolina
Beach Road Site are not considered to constitute environmental or public health
hazards.
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Dr. Hal Franklin, recently having installed a Word Processing System in his office,
presented some updated information and shared his experience with the Board since
Word Processing has been discussed on several occasions and requested in last
year's budget. It was reported that funds have been requested in the Fy 81-82
budget to conduct a study of the records and paper flow of the Department to see
how management supported service can be upgraded to contemporary status through
the use of Word Processing or other data processing methods.
Mr. Brown reported to the Board that he had been notified by the State Division
of Facility Services Radiation Protection Branch that the Health Department's
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X-Ray Machine is not in compliance with State Standards and the machine must be
repaired or replaced. To avoid using County tax dollars, Mr. Brown asked
the Board to increase the charges for X-Rays from $5.00 to $6.00 to provide
additional revenue to purchase a new machine. The other revenue would come
from the sale of old X-Ray Film and from the silver recovered from a newly
installed unit on the processor. He reported that the County Manager has
concurred with purchasing a new machine with this revenue and had recommended
it in our FY 81-82 budget. Mr. Blake moved that the Fee for X-Rays be raised
to $6.00 beginning July 1,1981. Dr. Neal seconded the motion and it unanimously
carried. The Medical Society will be notified of the increase in fees.
Dr. Eakins moved that the Board go to Executive Session to discuss personnel
matters. Dr. Franklin seconded the motion and it unanimously carried and the
Board entered Executive Session.
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Mr. Grathwol moved to adjourn Executive Session and return to regular session.
Mr. Durham seconded the motion, it unanimously carried and the Board returned
to regular session. No formal action was taken in the Executive Session.
There being no further business, Mr. Grathwol moved the meeting be adjourned.
Dr. Eakins seconded the motion and it unanimously carried and the meeting was
adjourned at 9:10 A. M.
Respectfully submitted,
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Secretary to the Board
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