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MINUTES <br />ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH <br />April 24, 2008 <br />Board of Health Minutes Transcription completed by Anne Miles Cassell 4 April 24, 2008 <br />effect this past year has been considered successful. <br /> <br />I. Renewal of Pharmacy Services Contract <br /> <br />The issuance of pharmaceuticals through our clinics or during <br />epidemics/disasters necessitates the services of a registered pharmacist. <br />Robert Dupuis, Pharm. D., a Clinical Associate Professor in the Division of <br />Pharmacy Practice at UNC School of Pharmacy, has served as the <br />Department’s Pharmacist for the past six years. He has fulfilled his <br />responsibilities well and is interested in continuing to serve in this capacity. <br /> <br />There is no significant change in the 08-09 Pharmacy Contract except for <br />a 3.5% increase. <br /> <br />Motion to accept items on the Consent Agenda was made by Anissa Vines, <br />seconded by Jim Stefanadis, and carried without dissent. <br /> <br />IV. Reports and Discussion with Possible Action <br /> <br />A. Advertisement of Notice of Upcoming Department Rule Adoption: OC <br />Wastewater System Rules <br /> <br /> Tom Konsler reported that in November 2007, the Board voted to adopt <br />the revisions that have been made to the North Carolina Rules for Sewage <br />Treatment and Disposal Systems (15A NCAC 18A.1900). This act of <br />adoption retained all of the Orange county (more stringent) requirements <br />previously adopted. <br /> <br /> Staff recommended approval from the Board to proceed with a public <br />advertisement of the Board’s intent to make the following two changes to <br />the Orange County wastewater system regulations. Adoption will be <br />considered at the May 2008 meeting. <br /> <br /> 1. Upon submittal of the compiled rules to the State, a potential <br />inconsistency was noted regarding the ability for local staff to take action <br />upon a state certified septic contractor’s local registration. After <br />consultation with the county attorney and the NC Attorney General’s <br />office, it is recommended to delete the two sentences regarding levels of <br />certification and taking action on a contractor’s registration as these two <br />items are handled at the state level. <br /> <br />2. The procedure for abandonment of septic tanks in our <br />current rules specifies the use of powdered chlorine for disinfection of the <br />excavation before backfilling. Staff recommends removing the reference <br />to chlorine and replacing it with hydrated lime, which is the current <br />acceptable method of treating sewage contaminated areas. <br /> <br />Chris Harlan asked for clarification that both of these changes would be <br />covered on the one published notice.