HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-19-1971 Board of Health MinutesBoard -of Health Meeting
August 19, 1971
The Plainview -Hale County Health Board met at the Far East
Restaurant at 12:30 pm, August 19,1971, with the following present:
Dr. Hay Freeman, Dr. Gerald Wagner, Ray D. Blair, Dr. Randall Heye,
Jess W. West, David Oates,Judge Henry Heck, and Marshall Pharr.
Dr. Freeman opened themeeting with the recommendation that the
minutes from the previous meeting not be read until the next meeting
because of the lack of members present.
Dr. Freeman asks if there was any discussion of the bills for
July. Dr. Wagner explained the reason for the funeral bouquet expense.
There were no objections to the paying of the bills.
Dr. Freeman asked if there was any discussion of the services
provided for the month of July. There was none.
Dr. Freeman asked Dr. Wagner if he had any comments to make.
Dr. Wagner discussed the problem of attendence at the monthly health
board meetings. He also discussed the fact that Mr. Mayos' official
resignation had been accepted. A discussion prevailed regarding
the selection of a dentist, =; to serve as a board member and whether
or not the board was to maintain a membership of nine.
Mr. Ray D. Blair said he thought the regulations stated that
the board would contain a specific number of physicians and one
dentist. It was agreed that the board would receive and review
a copy of the regulations prior to the next meeting. Dr. Wagner
made reference to the July minutes that stated Judge Heck would
appoint a Doctor to the board.
Dr. Wagner discussed personnel changes in the Health Department
to include: the hiring of David Oates as administrative assistant and
Mrs. Brewer and Mrs. Morton to fill vacant nursing positions. He
discussed the resignations of Mrs. Killingsworth and Mrs. Slaughter.
Dr. Wagner discussed the effect that the personnel shortage
has had on the effeciency of the Health Department. Dr. Wagner
mentioned the wage freeze and its effedt on the Health Department
staff.
Dr. Wagner discussed the need for an additional nurse to help
with the many duties that have to be performed,and the possibility
of receiving more local support to remedy thls situation.
Dr. Wagner mentioned the orientation trip to Austin, San Marcus,
and Gonzales taken by David Oates. David Oates then gave the board
a brief resume of his trip.
Marshall Pharr asked the amount of the current migrant grant.
David Oates replied.
A discussion prevailed regarding the definition of a migrant.
Dr. Wagner and David Oates explained the means by which the Health
staff determine who is and who is mot eligible under the currently
used definition.
Dr. Wagner stated that the Health Department would call each
board member the day before the meeting in order to determine
who would or would not be able to attend. It was agreed that if
enough of the members couldn't attend the meeting, it would be
postponed.
Dr. Heye asked if there wasn't a regulation which stated a
member could be considered for removal if he missed a given number
of meetings. It was agreed that the regulations would be reviewed
prior to the next meeting in regard to this question.
Marshall Pharr discussed the City's recent aerial spraying
saying that it was probably the best application the city has had
in its spraying service.
Dr. Wagner discussed the fly and horse situation neat the Country
Club. He stated that a letter was written to horse owners who had
their horse S stabled in this area stating that they would have to
clean the area or be subject to fine or penalty. Dr. Wagner said
the owners still had one week to conform and an extension was
being considered because of the weather conditions.
Marshall Pharr stated that the aerial spraying for mosquitos
was having a good killing effect on the fly population as well.
Dr. Freeman ask if there were other items which needed to be
discussed. There was no further discussion and the meeting was
adjourned.
Respectfully submitted
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'd Oates, for the secretary Sam Langford, President
Approved: