HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-26-1989 Board of Health MinutesPLAINVIEW-HALE COUNTY HEALTH DISTRICT
BOARD OF HEALTH
The montfi.ly meeting of the Plainview -Hale County Health District Board of Health was
called to order by Board Chairman, Lanny Voss, on October 26, 1989, at the Golden
Corral Steakhouse.
Those attending were: Chairman Lanny Voss; Anthony A. Lyons, M.D.; Mary Bublis, M.D.;
Kit Linton, M.D., and Ben Linton; L.ewellen Hooper; Donna Womble, R.N.; Nina Morris,
James Belk; Mary Lou Truesdale, R.N.; Linda B. Wyatt, P.E., Regional Engineer Environ-
mental & Consumer Health Protection, Texas Department of Health, Region 2 Office,
Michelle Cammann, R.S.; Richard Orr,. Plainview Daily Herald; Elvia Montez, Secretary.
Chairman Voss noted a quorum was present and asked for approval 6f the minutes as
circulated. The minutes were approved.
The expenditure report was reviewed and approved on a motion by Dr. Linton, seconded
by Dr. M. Bublis. Motion carried.
The current law concerning on-site sewerage facilitieswas addressed by Ms. Wyatt.
Ms. Wyatt mentioned that the County of Hale would need to pass an order to allow
the health department to continue regulating the design, construction, installation
and operation of on-site sewerage facilities. Under the new law the State health
department has no authority to allow the local health department sanitarian to
continue doing this task. This State of Texas Legislative Law has been effective
since September 1, 1989. Ms. Wyatt stated that utilization of the Region 2 facilities
could be one option the Department could use for assistance for persons needing new
or revised septic systems. The cost will be $110.00 for a simple system and $260.00
for an innovative system, with a waiting period involved. This fee does include
the $10.00 state fee. Mrs. Wyatt mentioned that the county could hire its own
inspector.
Mr. Belk stated that there were some negative points in passing such an order. Be-
cause of the complicated new regulations, preparation of paper work and time involved,
he did not feel the local department could continue doing it less inexpensively.
Because of the "cost" he did not think the City would be supportive in helping pay
personnel since most septic systems installed are out of the city limits. And
finally with the new regulations being so strict and costly the public would have
negative comments, and those comments would then be handled by Region 2 office and
not the local department or Commissioner's Court. Mr. Belk feels comfortable with
allowing the Region 2 office to take over the On -Site facility permitting.
Ms. Wyatt again mentioned the importance of proper disposing of waste. She also
stated that the health department is still responsible for checking on malfunctioning
systems.
Chairman Voss said that he had read the new legislative rules regarding on-site
sewerage facilities and felt there was nothing the Board could do at this point.
Chairman Voss mentioned that if the Board gets community feed back thru'this depart-
ment then the Board could consider adopting a recommendation to the Commissioners
Court. The Board agreed that the Region 2 office would be the best option at this
time.
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Changes in the Environmental Health Services Fee Schedule were discussed by Mrs.
Truesdale. The manager's license fee for Food Sellers was eliminated because
most "Food Sellers" are temporary/or seasonal sellers. Instead of charging $3.00
for replacement of health cards, the wording should read "Charge for copies of
records", that would include copies of all material available under environmental
health services (e.i. inspection sheets, health cards, manager license, etc.,)
A motion was made by Donna Womble to continue Foster Home Inspections free of
charge,,seconded by Dr. M. Bublis. Motion carried.
Dr. Lyons reported that the department was in good shape. There was an increase in
the number of strep and sore throats being reported through the county this past
month. One case of Hepatitis -B was also reported.
Mrs. Truesdale reported that Michelle Cammann, R.S., would be leaving the health
department on November 10, 1989.
Mrs. Truesdale mentioned to the Board that the department hada Federal Immunization
Audit on Wednesday, October 25, 1989. The Auditor had some recommendations on how
to conduct the department's immunization program. He was otherwise pleased with
the departments' program.
Mrs. Truesdale requested the Board meeting for November 30, 1989 be changed to
December 7, 1989, due to conflict's for Dr. A. Lyons, and herself. Lewellen
Hooper moved to change meeting date, and Donna Womble seconded. Motion carried.
Chairman Voss asked the Board for excused absences for Dorothy Tilson who was ill
and Dr. C.L. Busby. Donna Womble moved to excuse and Dr. Linton seconded. Motion
Carried.
Chairman Voss adjourned the meeting.
Respectfully,
Elvia Montez, Secretary
Plainview -Hale County Health District