HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-28-1982 Board of Health MinutesBOARD OF HEALTH MINUTES
January 28, 1982
The Plainview Hale County Board of Health met in regular session
on January 28, 1982 at K -Bob's Steak House. Those in attendance
were: Mr. Tom Aday, C.M. Baldwin, D.D.S., Mr. James Belk, Mrs.
Susan Dobbins, R.N., Judge Bill Hollars, Larry Karrh, M.D.,
Mr. Bud Law, Anthony Lyons, M.D., Mrs. Mary Lou Truesdale, R.N.,
Mayor Bob Wayland, Mrs. Iva Jean West, Hugh H. Wilson, Jr., M.D.,
Mr. Ron Felty, Mrs. Rachel Castillo, media representatives Mr.
Buddy Baker and Mr. Jim Davis, also guest Mrs. Jean Law.
The meeting was called to order by Dr. Karrh.
First there was some discussion on unexcused absences and an
addition to the minutes. No action was taken.
Dr. Karrh then called for payment of the bills. Dr. Baldwin
moved that they be paid, Mrs. West seconded, and motion carried.
Next were the excused absences. Dr. Baldwin moved that Mr. Oliver
Harmel be excused, Dr. Wilson seconded, and motion carried. All
other absences were unexcused.
Dr. Karrh then asked for discussion of the Fee Scheduling. Dr.
Baldwin referred to the Fee Scheduling Chart and allowed time
for suggestions. After much discussion and many suggestions,
board members were asked to study the chart with current suggestions
for one month and make final changes and or approval at the
next meeting. There was some discussion concerning the Maternity
Clinics and the liability of the City and County. Mr. Felty was
asked to meet with Mr. Tom Hamilton and do some legal research
on the matter then report to the board.
Mrs. Truesdale reported a 10% increase in patients over last
year. Also that there were three cases of Hepatitis at the jail
and twoin a Day Care Center. Nothing else unusual except an
increase in strep throats reported.
Dr. Wilson made a motion that the meeting be adjourned. It was
seconded, and motion carried.
Respectively submitted
Rachel Castillo
Secretary