07/01/1981
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The New Hanover County Board of Health met on Wednesday, July 1,1981 at the
New Hanover County Health Department.
Members Present:
J. William Eakins, M. D., Chairman
Donald Blake
Carl Durham
William Grathwol
Roma Lee Ha 11
Richard Reeder
Members Absent:
Hobart Whaley, Vice Chairman
Hal A. Frankl in, II, M. D.
Others Present:
Larry Neal, D. D. S.
James M. Brown, Secretary to the Board
Robert Pope, County Attorney
Hilda White, Recording Secretary
Dr. Eakins, Chairman, called the meeting to order at 8:10 A. M. and called
for corrections to the June 3, 1981 minutes. Mr. Blake moved the minutes
be approved. Mr. Grathwol seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
The new County Attorney, Mr. Robert Pope, was introduced to the Board. Mr.
Pope accepted the position of County Attorney effective July 1,1981.
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The Amendment to "New Hanover County's Regulations 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 in final form by Mr. Durham of the Committee to rewrite the Septic
Tank Ordinance. Mr. Durham moved that Section 5b be adopted as presented to
be effective August 15, 1981. Mrs. Hall seconded the motion and it carried
unanimously. This will be properly posted and published. A copy is attached
as part of these minutes.
Mr. Durham presented the fee structure for licensing anyone constructing,
installing, repairin9, pumping, modifying or altering on-site sewage disposal
systems. After some discussion, Mr. Grathwol recommended to the Board that a
fee of $100.00 be charged for unrestricted license and $10.00 for a restricted
license. Dr. Eakins moved the fees be approved as recommended. Mr. Grathwol
seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
Mr. Grathwol stated that the New Hanover County Regulations Covering Ground
Absorption Sewage Disposal Systems of 3,000 Gallons or Less" have been reviewed
in their entirety and are being put in final form.
Dr. Eakins appointed a committee including Mr. Durham, Chairman, Mr. Grathwol
and Mr. Whaley to revise and update the Well Ordinance.
Dr. Eakins had been made aware that several abandoned houses in New Hanover
County had small children playing around and in them that created both health
and safety problems. He appointed Mrs. Hall as a committee of one to work with
John Moran, Chief of Environmental Health to research this problem and make
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recommendations to the Board.
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Mr. Brown told the Board that the Health Department had received a Home-
Maker - Home Health Aide Project Grant from the State Department of Human
Resources, Division of Aging, for $30,000. This grant will support two and
one-half Aide positions. The two full-time positions will be new and the one-
half position will replace a grant funded by the Council of Government which
will terminate on September 30,1981. Dr. Eakins moved the grant be accepted.
Mrs. Hall seconded the motion and it unanimously carried.
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Mr. Brown reported that the budget had been passed by the County Commissioners
as recommended by the County Manager and that he was very happy with the final
budget. Dr. Eakins commended the staff for the good job done in budget prepara-
tion. Mr. Blake commended Mr. Brown for a job well done.
Mr. Brown called to the attention of the Board, an article in the Newspaper
telling of Dr. Tom Needham's selection as Veterinarian of the Year. Mr. Brown
stated that he is proud to have Dr. Needham as Consultant to the Health Depart-
ment in matters related to Animal and Rabies Control.
There being no further business, Dr. Eakins moved the meeting be adjourned. Mr.
Blake seconded the motion and it unanimously carried and the meeting was adjourned
at 9:05 A. M.
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER
PUBLIC NOTICE
The New Hanover County Board of Health herewith ordains that Section 5 of the
New Hanover County's Regulations Covering Ground Absorption Sewage Disposal
Systems of 3000 Gallons or Less Designed Capacity is hereby amended in its en-
tirety to read:
5-b Prior to the commencement of any work on or to a proposed or existing septic
tank system or privy, including but not limited to construction, installation,
repair, pumping, modification or alteration of said system or privy anyone,
including a person, firm or corporation shall first apply for and receive,
from the New Hanover County Health Department, a permit for such work. Said
permit shall be revoked whenever the Health Director determines that said con-
struction, installation, repair, pumping, modification or alteration is
not being conducted in accordance with these laws, rules and regulations.
Said permit may be reinstated when the Health Director determines that there
is satisfactory compliance with the provisions of the laws, rules and regula-
tions. Inspections shall be required for all situations except repair and
pumping. The Health Director may require inspections for repair or pumping
when deemed necessary. Repair shall be construed to mean any work performed
on an installed septic system that will not geographically relocate any
portion of said system and/or alter the system in any manner that will cause
it to differ from the original structure.
The foregoing Amendment shall be effective on and after August 15, 1981.
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