HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-25-1982 Board of Health MinutesPLAINVIEW HALE COUNTY HEALTH DISTRICT
Board of Health Minutes
February 25, 1982
The Plainview Hale County Board of Health met in regular session on February
25, 1982. Those present were: Mr. Tom Aday, Dr. G.M. Baldwin, Mr. James
Belk, Mrs. Susan Dobbins, Mr. John Hatchell, Dr. Larry Karrh, Mr. Bud Law,
Dr. Anthony Lyons, Mrs. Mary Lou Truesdale, Mayor Bob Wayland, Mrs. Iva Jean
West, Mr. Ron Felty, Mrs. Rachel Castillo, and Media Representatives, Mr.
Buddy Baker and Mr. Charles Bechtold.
Dr. Karrh called the meeting to order. He asked for approval of the January
minutes. Mrs. West made a motion that they be approved as circulated, Dr.
Baldwin seconded, motion carried.
Dr. Karrh brought to the Boards attention that although there had been some
discussion, there had been no action taken on the December minutes. Dr. Baldwin
moved that they be accepted as discussed. Mrs. West seconded and motion carried.
The. Bills were brought up for approval. Motion was made and seconded that they
be paid. Motion carried.
A letter from the City of Petersburg was read by Dr. Karrh. The letter was to
inform the Health Department that Petersburg would no longer contract for services.
Some board members expressed concern with how the City of Petersburg would meet
the County and State requirements for inspection of the Food Establishments and
Day Care Centers. At this time they are in compliance.
Dr. Karrh read a letter from South Plains Health Providers requesting a letter of
support from the Health Department. After some discussion Dr. Baldwin moved
to table any action. Mrs. Dobbins_ seconded, motion carried.
Discussion of the Fee Schedule followed. After an item by item discussion
Mrs. Dobbins moved that the Suggested Chart be accepted as is and then amended
as necessary. Mr. Law seconded. Motion carried.
Mr. Hatchell spoke regarding the City Attorney's opinion on the liability of the
City with specific regard concerning the Pre -Natal Clinics. He said although
he personally was in favor of the Clinics the Council held that there was a large
area of liability. After hearing a report from Mr. Felty and other board members,
it was decided to put this discussion off. Liability on the agenda for the
next meeting.
Dr. Lyons, reported that everything was running well and at full staff compliment.
Mrs. Truesdale reported that the water situation has been resolved. The cases of
Hepatitis currently being reported. were those in direct contact to previous
cases who had refused the recommended protection. Strep throat infections have
increased. There is one active case of Tuberculosis in the county and all contacts
are already being tested. Other problems are routine.
Mrs. West moved that the meeting be adjourned, Dr. Baldwin seconded, motion
carried.
Respectively Submitted
Rachel Castillo
Secretary