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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-29-1981 Board of Health MinutesPLAINVIE -HALE COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH MINUTES January 29, 1981 The Plainview -Hale County Board of Health met in regular session on January 29, 1981 at K-Bobls. Those in attendance were: Dr. Larry Karrh, Dr. C.M. Baldwin, Mrs, Iva Jean West, Mrs. Mary Lou Truesdale, Maria Rodriguez, Mr. James Belk, Dr. Richard Morgan, Mr. Oliver Harmel, Dr. Randall Heye, Mr. John Hatchel, Mayor Bob Wayland, Dr. Hugh H. Wilson, and special guest, Dr. William R. Ross. The meeting was called to order by the chairman, Dr. Karrh. Dr. Karrh welcomed Dr. Ross for being present and helping the Resource Committee. The motion was made by Mrs. West that the minutes be The motion was seconded by Dr. Morgan. Motion carried. The next order of business concerned all outstanding made by Dr. Baldwin that these bills be paid. The motion West. Motion carried, approved as corrected. bills. The motion was was seconded by Mrs. Dr. Karrh requested that Mrs. Truesdale present the request to increase mileage rates for employees from 180 to 200 per mile. Mrs. Truesdale stated that with the increased cost of gasoline employees could no longer furnish their own cars for 180 a mile. The county began reimbursing their employees at the rate of 200 a mile effective January 1, 1921. The state legislature approved this rate in 1979 and IRS allowed it for all of 1980. Mr. Hatchel stated this would not pose a problem for the City. The motion was made by Dr. Wilson that the increase be accepted. Mr. Harmel seconded the motion. Motion carried, Mrs. Truesdale presented the Board members with a letter from Dr. Bernstein, the Commissioner of Health, in regards to the Texas Optometrists Association during hypertension screening. The letter was read. Discussion was held. During the discussion Dr. Morgan pointed out that this activity would duplicate Hypertension screening activities already going on in Plainview. Dr. Wilson moved that they could provide the training but don't have the personnel for follow -Op. Dr. Morgan seconded the motion. Motion carried. Mrs. Truesdale also received a letter from Tom Davis, congratulating the department for an outstanding employee as Mrs. Rosa Lie McMurtry. He went on to say that she had participated very well in the workshop she had attended. Mrs. Truesdale went on to say that after Mrs. McMurtry had attended the workshop she thought the department would have a better VD program with what she had learned. A letter from Mr. Jim Clayton of South Plains Health Provider to the the Health Department was read to the Board. Mr Clayton is requesting a letter of support for their health care services in applying for their grant. Dr. Wilson moved that the Board table any action on the grant. The motion was seconded by Dr. Morgan, Motion carried. Page 2 Mrs. Truesdale reported that two employees have given their resignation. Mrs. Isabel Farias and Miss Judy Bullion. Mrs. Farias, Clinic Assistant, is being re— placed by Kay Fuentes and is to start work on February 9, 1981. We will need two one to replace Miss Bullion and another for the ICHP. Mrs. Truesdale said that she and Dr. Mary Bublis had met with Dr. Benny Phillips and William F. Tinney from Texas Tech School of Medicine. Dr. Phillips is with OB GYN department with a primary interest in oncology. He is very interested in developing some cancer screening facilities within this entire 15 county SHA area. He is endeavoring to enlist the support of Health departments and medical societies in providing the screening facilities. Dr. Bublis invited Dr. Phillips to meet with the Medical Society on February 10, 1981, and discuss his proposal briefly at that time. He said he would try to attend even though he was due to leave for India on the 11th.of February. Mrs. Truesdale said that his proposal is a very good resource in helping with the education some people need. Dr. Phillips is taking care of some Health Dept. referrals for those patients enrolled in family planning services with Gynocologic problems. Discussion was held concerning the duties for the director and the salary was also discussed. Dr. Ross said that the State would only accept one director and some rules have been bent as it is. The Resource Committee met on January 22, 1981, where 2 out of 3 members met. Mr. Harmel was unable to attend. Dr. Ross met with the Resource committee before the Board meeting. Discussion was held about the director's duties and salary. Dr. Ross also commented that the Health Dept. needed a director as soon as possible in order to continue to receive State participation. The Resource committee was to meet again with the County and City governments prior to February to see if the holdup can be worked out, Dr. Ross also said that the state could not allow 2 directors in this case and only one is to be selected. Dr. Baldwin moved that they impower either the Chairman or Vice—Chairman of the Health Board upon consultationwith Dr. Heys and Dr. Busby to have the authority to appoint one of those individuals if it can be worked out as Acting Director. Without having to reconvein a full board meeting. Dr. Wilson seconded the motion. Motion carried. Again Dr. Karrh thanked Dr. Ross for being at the meeting. Dr. Ross said that he was very impressed with the work that the Board members were doing and the effort to get a director. Dr. Baldwin moved that the meeting be adjourned. Dr. Wilson seconded. Motion carried. Respectively, 0,(Lou Maria G. Rodriguez Plainview—Hale County Board of Health