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COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH
MINUTES
MARCH 29, 1979
The regular meeting of the Plainview -Hale County Board of Health was held
at K Bob's Steak House on March 29, 1979. Those present were: Mr. Oliver Hamel,
Dr. Richard Morgan, Mr. Ray D. Blair, Dr. C.M. Baldwin, Mr. Bud Law, Dr. John P.
Board, Jr., Dr.. Hugh H. Wilson, Jr., Dr. Donald Moore, Mrs. Mary Lou Truesdale,
and Mrs. Billie Jo Newsom.
The meeting was called to order by Dr. Baldwin. The minutes of the last
meeting mere approved as circulated after one sentence in the 4th paragraph was
re -worded to read: "The motion was made by Mr. Law; that the officer's nominated
by the nominating committee be elected by -acclamation.", the prase "officer's
nominated by the nominating committee", being inserted,'
The motion was made by Mr. Harmel, seconded by Dr. Moore that the bill
February be paid. Motion carried.
A budgetcommittee was appointed by the chairman, Dr. Baldwin. Persons appointed
to serve on the committee are: Dr. Hugh H. Wilson, Jr,, Mr. Oliver Harmel, and
Dr. Richard Morgan. Dr, Baldwin asked that the budget be prepared and ready for
submission to the Board of Health at their next meeting.
A letter was then read that had been sent to Mrs. Ronnie Hutcherson., by the
Board, in regard to the effect of ,her temporary change of residence from Plainview
to Canyon, on. her Board membership. Mrs. Hutcherson's reply stated that her member-
ship had been a meaningful experience for her, but that she felt it would be best
for her, and the Board, that she submit her resignation. Dr. Baldwin said that her
letter had been submitted to Mayor Wayland in order that he may take proper action
to fill the vacancy left by Mrs. Hutcherson. Dr. Baldwin' had not had any further
word on the matter from Mayor Wayland.
Dr. Baldwin read a letter that had been sent to all Hale County schools re-
garding the decision by the Board in the February meeting to assist in measles
vaccinations at the Junior High level and/or above in County schools according
to individual history. Mrs. Truesdale stated the programs are underway in all
schools except Abernathy.
Dr. Baldwin then asked Dr. Board for his comments on House Billt1405 and
other Health related bills. Dr. Board informed the Board that there are other
health related bilis in committee, including one regarding staing orders for
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nurses. Dr. Board states that as things stand now, it is y that a Health
Department the size of Plainview's will come under state supervision, at least,
not for four or five years.
Mrs. Truesdale expressed ner desire for progress toward the goal of improved
prenatal and post natal care services, educative outreach, and increased Family
Planning services. The ultimate goal is a decrease in the infant mortality rate
in Hale County. This will necessarily require increased local staffing, Mrs.
Truesdale informed the Board of the resignation of Mrs. Myrna Moore, and of a
court case involving some adultrated meat. Both Mrs. Truesdale and Dr. Board
commented on tie good progress of Dr. James C. Cox in making his adjustments to
his newly acquired position as .sanitarian for the Health Department.
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Since there -vas no further business to come before the Board, Dr. Baldwin
declared the meeting to be adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Billie Jo Newsom
Secretary, Plainview -Hale Gourity Boardor Health