HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-29-1982 Board of Health MinutesBOARD OF HEALTH MINUTES
APRIL 29, 1982
The Plainview -Hale County Board of Health met in regular session on April
29, 1982. Those present were: Mr. Oliver Harmel, Mrs.. Mary Lou Truesdale,
Dr. Hugh H. Wilson, Jr., Mr. James Belk, Dr. Larry Karrh, Dr. C.M. Baldwin
Dr. C.L. Busby, Mrs Susan Dobbind, R.N., Mayor Riddlehuber, Mr. Tom Aday
Mrs Iva Jean West, Mrs Rachel Castillo, and media representative Mr. Buddy
Baker.
Dr. Karrh called the meeting to order and asked for approval of the minutes.
Mrs Dobbins moved that they be approved as circulated, Mrs West seconded and
motion carried.
The minutes were brought up for approval. Dr Wilson moved that the bills
be paid. Dr. Baldwin seconded and motion carried.
Dr. Karrh appointed a budget committee to consist of Dr. Wilson as chairman
Mrs. West and Dr. Baldwin. They were asked to please report by May.
The Mayor was welcomed to the Board meeting by Dr. Karrh.
Dr. Karrh then called for excused absences. Dr. Baldwin moved that Lanny
Voss be excused, Mrs Dobbins seconded and motion carried. All others
were unexcused.
Amendment and/or adjustment of the Fee Scheduled was then brought up_for
discussion.The question was raised about a provision for those that could not
not pay. After some discussion Dr. Wilson moved that all persons receiving
Family Planning services reembursd by Title XX be expected to pay according
to the fee schedule, persons not having the money with which to pay will
be allowed to charge for services received. There will be no billing or
exclusions from services because of repeated charges. Seconded by Sue Dobbins.
motion carried.
Dr. Karrh reminded the Board that they had recommended in August,1981; to all
City Councils within Hale County that Food Establishments permits in their
jurisdiction sent annual fee rates of $25.00 and seasonal rates (for purely
short term; operation) at $15.00 season. This recomendation is not reflected
in the present fee schedule. Since there had not been any provisions made
for seasonal food establishments Dr. Vision moved that the permit fee be
$25.00 yearly and $15.00 for seasonal. Mrs. West seconded and motion carried.
Discussion on Food Handlers workshop was next. Dr. Wilson moved that
attendence at a workshop for Food Handlers or a Swimming Pool Operator school
be mandatory, with a permit fee of $15.00/$5.00, and that these schools be
alternated every year. Dr. Busby seconded, motion carried.
Dr. Karrh asked that the discussion on Medical Insurance Liability be put
on next months agenda due to the absence of John Hatchell.
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Dr. Lyons reported that things were running smoothly,: the health of the County
was good, and that Hepatitis was down.
Mrs Truesdale reported that Dr. Cox had attended a Pesicide Workshop on April
30, 1982. It related to Pesticide Poisoning in Humans. The Maternity Clinics
are working well. A couple of high risk cases were sent to Lubbock General
Hospital for delivery. She reported that no real problems had been encountered.
Mrs. Truesdale also commended Buddy Baker on his story about VD.
Dr. Wilson moved that the meeting be adjourned, it was seconded and motion
carried.
Respectfully Submitted
Rachel Castillo, Clerk