HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-14-1970 Board of Health MinutesThe Plainview Hale County Health Board met at the Alcove Restaurant
at 12:30 P.M. May 14, 1970, with Oliver Harmel presiding. Members
present were: Dr. Gerald W. Wagner, County Judge C.L. Abernethy,
Mayor Louis Thomas, Marshall Pharr, Oliver Harmel, Edgar Brown, Joe
Mayo, Sam Langford, Mary Lou Truesdale, Clara Neis and guest
Margaret Boice, nursing consultant, Austin, Texas.
Joe Mayo made a motion that Mary Garrison's resignation be accepted.
Sam Langford seconded motion. Motion carried.
Edgar Brown made a motion that Clara Neis be named secretary.
Sam Langford seconded motion. Motion carried.
Dr. Wagner reported that a letter had been received from the Migrant
Health people stating that additional funds had been appropriated to
the State of Texas for this year and next year and an additional
$50,000 is available to renovate the present office building or
renovate a site close to the Migrant Housing site.
Dr. Wagner report with the assistante of Health Board and School
nurses 4,500 shots of Rubella vaccine had been administered to
students in grades one to five in Plainview, Hale Center, Aberna-
thy, Petersburg, Cotton Center, two Day Care Centers, and vaccine
that was left over was used at kindergarden. 85% to 90% of all
children eligible in the various schools received the vaccine with
good results, but there was one child who had a frightening reaction.
Mrs. Truesdale reported a very good Work Shop, holding the Sick
Child Clinic each week but this will stop May 27th, teaching a
large class at High School in Pregnancy and Early Infant Care,
and holding the Family Living and Planning Clinics.
Edgar Brown made a motion that all outstanding bills be paid.
Joe Mayo seconded motion. Motion carried.
Sam Langford made a motion that the proposed budget for 1970-71
in the amount of $52,252.00 be approved. Edgar Brown seconded
motion. Motion carried.
It was suggested that Oliver Harmel, Dr. Wagner and Mrs. Truesdale
meet with the Commissioners Court next Monday to present budget
for their approval.
Dr. Wagner recommended that Board have a meeting once every two
months.
There being no further business, meeting adjourned.
Clara Neis, Secretary Oliver Harmel, Chairman
Approved