HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-25-1983 Board of Health MinutesBOARD OF HEALTH
August 25, 1983
Those attending the Board of Health Meeting on August 25, 1983 at
K -Bob's Restaurant were: Dr. C.N. Baldwin, Mrs. Mary Lou Truesdale, Mr. Oliver
Harmel, Mr. Jame Belk, Mayor Gene Ridlehuber, Mr Tom Aday, Dr. Anthony Lyons,
Dr. Hugh Wilson,
Jr., Dr. Larry Karrh, Mrs. Iva Jean West, Dr. C.L. Busby,
Mrs. Marti Nelson, news media; and Mrs. Peggy Bownds, secretary.
Minutes of June meeting were approved and circulated.
On a motion by Dr. Karrh, seconded by Mr. Harmel the bills for June
and July were ordered paid. Motion carried.
Dr. Baldwin appointed the nominating committee for the Board of
Health: Oliver Harmel, Dr. Larry Karrh, and Dr. Hugh Wilson, Jr., Mr. Harmel
accepted the position of chairman.
The problem of Grievance Procedures and Due Process hearings was
discussed.
Mrs. Truesdale pointed out that the State Health Department legal
division was not satisfied with the procedures as submitted. She also
reported her promise to provide a more detailed outline of the city's procedures
one week after the board meeting.
A lengthy discussion followed. It was the concenses of these present,
including the City Manager, that a more detailed explanation would satisfy
the legal division of the State Health Department.
It was moved by Dr. Karrh, seconded by Dr. Wilson that the City Manager
prepare a detailed Grievance Procedure as currently outlined by the City in
both written and verbal policies - motion carried.
Dr. Lyons called attention to the inequity in the fee schedule where a
$25.00 fee is charged to an individual for the inspection and samPling
necessary for the preparation of a FHA & VA certificate, and only $5,00
charged for the inspection and sampling and other private water supPlies.
He requested that the fee for all private enterprise water sampling and kaspection
be set at $25.00. This was approved as a motion by Dr. Wilson, seconded by'
Dr. Karrh and Mrs. West.
In response to a question from Dr. Karrh regarding familT Plamang
funding, Mrs. Truesdale explained that she was hoping to keep a part-time
nurse, but that she was not sure of that position as the South Plains CommunitY
Action budget has not been set yet. She went on to express her concern regarding
planned staffing changes. Mrs. Truesdale explained that one city paid nurse is
retiring and that a nurse, presently on state pay wilibe transferring to that
position. This will leave the state position open, This will probably result
in a new contract similar to the one recently rejected by the city council and
Commissioner's Court. Mrs. Truesdale voiced her uneasyness about being in a
situation that could possibly result in losing a nurse. Such a loss could
seriously handicap the department. Mrs. Truesdale also pointed out the savings
to the local government by filling the vacant position with a lower paid nurse,
No assurance were forthcoming from the city representitives,
Dr. Wilson noted that there were still two vacant seats on the board
to be filled by the city appointees and one seat to be filled 'by the next meeting,
Dr. Wilson also noted that the question of whether the board is Administrative
or Advisory was still unresolved after a period of two months, He noted the lack
of response from the City Attorney. Dr. Wilson also expressed concern that until
this matter is resolved it will be difficult to recruit board members and
particularly difficult to recruit a board chairman. It was decided. that Mt. Hatchel
would contact the city attorney, and Dr. Baldwin would talk with Lanny Voss,
Dr. Lyons called attention to the inequity in the fee schedule where a
$25.00 fee is charged to an individual for the inspection and sampling
necessary for the preparation of a FHA & VA certificate, and only $5.00
charged for the inspection and sampling and other private water supplies.
He requested that the fee for all private enterprise water sampling and inspection
be set at $25.00. This was approved as a motion by Dr. Wilson, seconded by
Dr. Karrh and Mrs. West.
In response to a question from Dr. Karrh regarding family planning
funding, Mrs. Truesdale explained that she was hoping to keep a part-time
nurse, but that she was not sure of that position as the South Plains Community
Action budget has not been set yet. She went on to express her concern regarding
planned staffing changes. Mrs. Truesdale explained that one city paid nurse is
retiring and that a nurse, presently on state pay will be transferring to that
This will leave the state osition open. This will probably result in
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and Commissioner's Court. Mrs. Truesdale voiced her uneasyness
position.
a new contract
about being in a situation that could possibly result in losing a nurse. Such
a loss could seriously handicap the department. Mrs. Truesdale also pointed
out the savings to the local government by filling the vacant position with a
lower paid nurse. No assurance were forthcoming from the city representitives.
Dr. Wilson noted that there were still two vacant seats on the board
to be filled by the city appointees and one seat too be filled by the next meeting.
Dr. Wilson also noted that the question fo whether the board is
Administrative or Advisory was still unresolved after a period of two months.
He noted the lack of response from the City Attorney. Dr. Wilson also
expressed concern that until this matter is resolved it will be difficult to
recruit board members and particularly difficult to recruit a board chairman.
It was decided that Mr. Hatchel would contact the city attorney, and Dr. Baldwin
would talk with Lanny Voss.
Dr. Baldwin asked that the Board take special notice of the death of
Dr. Wagner, previous Director of the Health District for ten years. On a
motion by Mrs. West, seconded by Mr. Hamel, motion carried, a letter will be
written to Dr. Wagner's family expressing appreciation of his long and valued
service.
A motion of adjournment was made by Dr. Karrh and seconded by Dr. Wilson,
Motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Peggy Iownds, Secretary