HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-01-1988 Board of Health MinutesBOARD OF HEALTH
DECEMBER 1, 1988
Those attending the Board of Health meeting on December 1, 1988, at the
Golden Corral Steakhouse were: Lanny Voss; Dorothy Tilson; Dr. Gary
Abercrombie; Donna Womble; Dr. Kit Linton, with guest John Camp, MS4;
Dr. Anthony A. Lyons; Mayor Gene Ridlehuber; Jim Jeffers; Don Dickson;
Mary Lou Truesdale, R.N.; Michelle Cammann, R.S.; and Secretary, Eliva Montez.
Chairman Lanny Voss called the meeting to order and asked for the approval
of the minutes for the October meeting. Only one correction needed to be
made on the last paragraph of the first page the word sort should have been
short, otherwise the minutes were approved as circulated with the agenda.
Chairman Voss asked for the approval of the bills, Mrs. Truesdale explained
to the board that there was a change in the billing presentation. There
will be three seperate accounts going to be used beginning this fiscal year.
First account number is #52, which will be used for general department
services, account #53 will be for enviromental health services, account ##54
will reflect the usage of contract service with Maternal and Child Health
state funding. The same format will be used for all the accounts. In addition
of a cover page will indicate a running total of the amount spent of locally
budgeted funds. Mrs. Tilson made the motion to pay the bills, Mrs. Womble
seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Mr. Vossrequested presentation of changes in Enviromental Health Services.
the fee schedule admendments as presented by Mrs. Truesdale were:
(1) Increase _individual _water sampling from $10.00 to $12.50
plus the $5.00 lab fee, based on the amount of time
involved in assisting people with water well problems.
(2) Increase the cost of Septic Systems approvals (including
inspections) from $.50.00 to $60.00. Dr. Lyons has informed
us that the Texas Department of Health will begin requiring
submission of a $10.00 fee for each system installed in
the immediate future.
(3) Add a reinspection fee of $25.00 if the Sanitarian has to reinspect
installation of a Septic System being installed and the fault
lies with the installer.
(4) Increase the annual Swimming Pool Permit fee to $55.00 (This will
include 3 water samples during permit period). This reflects
the lab fee charged for each water sample. An additional $5.00
lab fee will be added for facilities having more than one pool
needing sampling.
Chairman Voss asked the board if they had any questions regarding the
recommended changes. Dr. Linton moved the changes recommended for
Enviromental Health Fee Schedule presently being used and the proposed
schedule be made a part of the permanent record with the minutes held on
that date. Mrs. Tilson seconded the move. Motion carried.
Mrs. Truesdale approached the board with making "Manager's License Training"
mandatory,,in order for the manager of a food establishment or retail food
store to learnand understand rules andregulations. by the State of Texas
and Board of Health and to be better trained and educated in handling
their establishment (s).; This would not be a problem with the City of
Plainview but she does feel that other estalishments in the county of
Hale,_ have not been very cooperative. Mrs. Truesdale has asked David
Blackburn, City of Plainview Attorney to assist in this matter. He has
contacted Dr. Robert McLean, Deputy Commissioner for Professional Service
for Texas Department of Health in Austin, and will be sending copy of
Bills by the Legislature in which the board niay petition the commissioners
court to request the healthdepartment board to be administrative arm of
the county for implementation and enforcement of the health department
rules and regulations. This: Bill spells out the processor steps that need
tobe followed. Dr. Lyons mentioned that the board needed to take action
by approving making the manager license training mandatory in order for
the manager to be better trained and educated in: operating the establish-
ment (s).- This would reflect in having better scores and keeping in com-
pliance with rules and regulations in operating his/her establishment.
Donna Womble moved that the board take action in making the Manager License
Training mandatory, the department is to implementate in rules and regula-
tions to do this adoption into Health Department standards, and return it
back to the board for further action, seconded by Dr. Linton. Motion Carried.
Dr. Lyons mention that County Commissioners need to adopt an ordiance to
make septic systems installation mandatory in the county. The State of
Texas says, that cess pools are illegal and each county must take action in
passing action before State officials become involve. Mrs. Tilson moved
that the board make a recommendation to the County Commissioners of Hale
County to adopt an ordiance to install septic systems where cesspools are
still being used. Donna Womble seconded.
The Family Planning Contract with South Plains Community Action Association
was not discussed because the contract for Family Planning has not arrived.
The Committee appointed in October to discuss this contract still holds.
Dr. Lyons reported that noting unusual is happening health wise. There
has been several cases of gastro enteritis and sore throats being reported
throughout the county but nothing alarming.
Mrs. Truesdale reported that the Health Department does hold full staff with
the exception of the Family Planning Nurse. Otherwise everything at the
department is running smoothly.
Dr. Kit Linton introduced her guest, John Camp which is a Texas Tech
Medical Student for the fourth year and will be working with her until
December 23, 1988,
Mrs. Tilson Moved to adjourn., The meeting was adjourned.
Respectfully,
Elvia Montez Sec etary