HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-17-1971 Board of Health MinutesT:ee :,arch meeting of the Plainview -Hale County Board of Health et March 17, 1c-71
at the Far East Restaurant. Meeting was called to order at 12:00 noon by chairman
Oliver Hormel. Attending were Board members: Randall -eye, M.D., Joe Ma:Fo,
Judge Henry Heck, Edgar Brawn, Ray D. Blair, Sam Langford, and Oliver Hormel; Migrant
Richard Cross, Bill Eves, Medlin Carpenter, and Neal Williams; Guests: H.E.U.
representatives, Robert Winston, Dr. David Snyder, and Martha Clark; and T.S.H.D. Mi-
grant Consultant Geneva Shropshire, Health Dept. staff members: Dr, Cerald W. Wagner,
Mary Lou Truesdale, Milton Sims, and "Dusty'l Ynittle.
Chairman Hormel recognized the gaests and turned the meeting over to Dr. Magner.
Dr. Wagner, explained the the purpose of this meeting was to inform all persons con-
nected with the Health Department activities of the requests made by H.EU. and to
permit an open discussion with the H.E.U. representatives of these requests and any
then turned the meeting over to Bob Winston.
other questions about Migrant Health activities they might wish to ask. Dr. Tlagner
I. 1Cinston began with a summary of Grants for the past 9 years. He stressed the
dropping of one nursing position by the Grant 2 years ago and the fact that the
position of Administrative Assistant and Sanitarian would be dropped this year. He
questioned the fact that the nursing position had not been picked up by other resources
He stated that with the deletion of two more positions with the addition of staff from
necessary services.
other resources he felt the project would experience some difficulty in providing the
authorities.
Dr. Heye commented on over repeated requests for assistance from local funding
Mrs. Espinosa asked why adequate housing could not be obtained in local labor camps.
Mr. Winston explained the lack of laws governing labor housing in Texas.
Nr
Rendon asked about the responsibilities of the Migrant Advisory Committee.
Mr. Winston explained that this committee should assist the project with program
planning, public relations and dispensing information to the community.
General discussion followed for a short time.
Joe Mayo made a motion to pay the bills -seconded by Edgar 9rown. Motion carried.
The Advisory Committee decided to meet March 24th at 7:30 P.M. in the Health Dept.
Dr. Heye reported for the Nominating Committee. Mew officers recommended by the
committee include: Chairman -Sam Langford
Vice Chairman -Dr. Ray Freeman
Secretary -Clara Neis
carried.
Ray Blair moved the slate be elected by acclamation -seconded by Edga Bron, Motion
Dr. Snyder again emphasized the need for increased local support.
Hr. Langford expressed the appreciation of the Board for the fine jobs done by
Chairman Hormel.
Heeting adjourned at 2:00 P.M.
Respectfully Su mittedlay„
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Ac ing Secretary