HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-26-1984 Board of Health MinutesBOARD OF HEALTH
January 26, 1984
Those attending the Board of Health Meeting on January 26, 1984 at K -Bob's
Restaurant were: Dr. Gary Abercrombie, Mr. Weaver McClure and wife Mrs. Jan McClure,
Mr. James Belk, Mrs. Donna Womble, Mrs. Dorothy Tilson, Mr John Hatchell, Mayor
Gene Ridlehuber, Dr. Anthony A. Lyons, Dr. Hugh H. Wilson, Jr. and guest Carl Utterback,
4th year student from Texas Tech, Mrs. Mary Lou Truesdale, Dr. C.L. Busby, Mr. Phil
Hamiliten,news media and Mrs. Peggy Bownds, secretary.
Dr. Wilson called meeting to order.
The minutes were corrected and accepted as submitted.
Mr. McClure moved the bills for November and December be paid. Mrs. Womble
seconded. Motion carried.
Mr. Lanny Voss requested an excused absence. Dr. Abercrombie made motion
and Mr. McClure seconded. Motion carried.
The 3rd item on the agenda 'was ;the Lelection ;of'officers. Mr. McClure mademotion
that Dr. Wilson continue to serve as Chairman. Mrs. Tilson seconded.
Mr. McClure nominated Mrs. Tilson as Vice Chairman. No other nominations were
made. Mr. McClure requested Mrs. Tilson be elected by acclamation. Motion
seconded by Dr. Abercrombie. Motion carried.
Dr. Lyons gave his reports on the health of the county. A.number of cases of
gastroenteritis, several cases of hepatitis, many cases of influenza and 2 cases of
Rubella not confirmed by lab.
Mrs. Truesdale gave her report on the department. The. nurse position Was filled
and the new nurse, Mrs. Chris Harris would begin duties on February 1.
The department case load count of the services provided was up.over 1983.
The Well Child Clinics that were dropped during.reduction of services will be
resumed starting in March.
The discussion of meeting place to be changed. Another location was discussed.
Dr. Busby moved to stay at K -Bob's. Mr. McClure seconded. Motion carried.
Item #4 on the agenda was the letter from SPHPO asking for a letter of
support from the Plainview -Hale County Health District. Discussion began
pointing out the change of attitude from the Administrative Board of the SPHPO.
Mr. Hatchell suggested the Board send a letter recognizing the change in cooperation.
Dr. Wilson appointed Dr. Abercrombie, Mrs. Womble and Dr. Busby to stay after meeting
and compose a letter.
Mrs. Truesdale gave update report on escrow account being closed out and
money deposited to city.
Mr. Hatchell shared information he had received on a change of legislature.
Each board member will be sent a copy of the letter.
Dr. Busby made motion to adjourn. Mr. McClure seconded.
Respectively submitted,
Peggy Bounds, Secretary