The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-05-08
THE DAILY ARDMOREiTE

board OF health in placing the law in
operation.
II is admitted that the methods so
far tried are, at least, not satisfac-
tory, and the board has expressed a
desire to make such changes as will
make the law in its operation more
effective and satisfactory to the peo-
| pie. And in this effort the board of
health only ask the patient indul-
gence and hearty cooperation of our
citizens. AS member Of the city
administration, | assure you that only
the greatest good to the greatest
number is sought to be effected by
this ordinance and its enforcement.
Having had a good deal to do in
the preparation of the law, am par
| ticularly interested in it's successful
| operation. But not being a member
of the board of health, | can act only
in an advisory way in matters per-
tanning to its operation.
My idea of the plan of placing the
law in operation differs somewhat
| from that proposed and tried so far
by the officers of the board of health,
and | am still inclined to believe that
the adoption Of the following plans
will, in the main, prove more salts
factory to all concerned:
suggest: (a) That the city be
divided into four or more sanitary
districts.
OBJ That the sanitary inspector
take each district in turn, inspect
premises and place each occupant
or owner upon the service" at an
agreed price, using the scale of fees
named in the ordinance as a basis
and guide.
(c) AS each district Is inspected,
let the service wagons and employees
follow promptly and do the work con-
tracted for.
(d) Payment for this service may
be made either to the inspector as
he proceeds with the inspection or
direct to the health department as
other service bills of the city are
paid 4
The board of health has authority
under the ordinance to regulate the
fee or charges for service when COM
1ntt tC- 1nhn hnt t- trn r.
equate, exorbitant or inequitable.
(e) When the canvass and inspec-
tion of the entire city is completed
every citizen will have had an op-
portunity to be placed ION the SER
vice" and the price agreed upon
will be for service rendered or guar
anteed by the city.
f) While this service is being es-
tablished l suggest that any citizen
having sanitary work needing imme-
diate attention be allowed the privi-
lege Of applying to the board of
health for permission to remove or
have removed at his or her own ex-
pense, such refuse, etc. Bearing in
mind. that such matter must be re-
moved and disposed of in such man.
ner as may be prescribed by the
board of health.
There will be found cases where
the owner or occupant will claim that
their premises never need cleaning;
some who insist that they can do
their own cleaning up cheaper or
better; some who are not able finan-
cially to pay for service; some who
claim that they don't yet need a
guardian" etc.
For the information of these, It
should be stated that this ordinance
is made in accordance with the laws
of the state of Oklahoma; that the
board of health so created is vested
with very large powers In all mat
ters affecting the health and safety
of the people of municipality; that
the whims and selfish ideas of few
individuals should not and will not
be allowed to prevent or hinder the
enforcement of measures intended
for the betterment and safety of the
whole community.
II should also be borne in mind
that the board of health of Ardmore
has expressed authority to make any
adjustment, grant any concession,
prescribe any regulation that will be
found necessary to meet any condi-
ton that may exist, in order to carry
out the true intention of the measure.
If our people will familiarize them
selves with this health ordinance,
give their hearty cooperation to the
officers and employees of the depart
ment. and at the same time exercise
reasonable amount of patience
mixed with civic pride and regard
for public welfare, predict that be-
fore many moons, you will agree that
this law is the best thing that has
ever been done for the city of Ard
more. Are you with us?
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