HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024/07/23 - Board of Health MASON COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH PROCEEDINGS
411 North 5111 Street,Shelton,WA
July 23,2024
Attendance: Randy Neatherlin,County Commissioner;Kevin Shutty,County Commissioner; Sharon Trask,
County Commissioner;Dr. Steven Krager,Health Officer;Darrin Moody,Hospital District No. 1;Peggy
VanBuskirk,Hospital District No.2;Miguel Gutierrez,City of Shelton;Ian Tracy,Environmental Health
Manager;Elizabeth Custis,Public Health Nurse;Rachel Hook, WIC Coordinator;McKenzie Smith,Clerk of
the Board;Dedrick Allen,MasonWebTV.
1. Chair Neatherlin called the meeting to order at 11:00 a.m.
2. Approval of Agenda
Crnmr.Trask/Peggy VanBuskirk moved and seconded to approve the agenda as presented. Motion
carried.
3. Approval of Minutes
Peggy VanBuskirk/Cmrnr. Trask moved and seconded to approve the March 26,2024 minutes as
presented. Motion carried.
4. National Breast-Feeding Month Proclamation
Elizabeth Custis read the National Breastfeeding Month proclamation.
Miguel Gutierrez/Peggy VanBuskirk moved and seconded to approve the National Breastfeeding
Month proclamation. Motion carried.
5. Health Officer Report
Dr. Steven Krager shared a PowerPoint presentation on Tuberculosis and smoke from fires.
6. Administration Report
David Windom provided the Administrator's report and shared a PowerPoint presentation on Public
Health financials and the Local Board of Health(LBOH)Workshop—Statewide Orientation Efforts.
An update was provided on the new building. Other discussions included family planning,funding for
Hepatitis C,mobile outreach,and the purchase of a new mobile outreach vehicle.
7. Environmental Health Report
Ian Tracy discussed the Sanitation Policy which is to provide guidance to staff and ensure consistency
around non-permitted living conditions i.e,tents,recreational vehicles(RVs),campers,sheds,cars etc.
Currently there is no support to prosecute these cases. Darrin Moody suggested a partnership between
the City of Shelton and the County for dedicated contracted Prosecutor for code enforcement.
Darren Moody/Miguel Gutierrez moved and seconded to set a special meeting to continue discussion
around the Basic Sanitation for Non-Permitted Living Conditions Policy. Motion carried.
Ian shared the On-Site Sewage Advisory Committee(OSAC)application from Keith Fuller.
Crmnr.Trask/Peggy VanBuskirk moved and seconded to approve appoint Keith Fuller to the On-Site
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Sewage Advisory Committee. Motion carried.
Ian discussed the request for a new food establishment permit type for street vending. This type of
food establishment has a lower cost of entry for those looking to start a food business,at the expense
of limitations to the food menu. Thurston County is in their second year of allowing this type of
establishment. Miguel shared his support and would like an established location option for sheet
vending. "No on-site food prep"means that food would have to be made at a cormnissary location.
Peggy VanBuskirk/Crnmr.Trask moved and seconded to approve the Street Vending Food
Establislunent Policy. Motion carried.
8. Community Health Report
Melissa provided the Community Health report.
Rachel Hook shared WIC met its state goal of 300 participants. The 2023 breastfeeding rates were
35.9%for the United States,47.4%for Washington State,and 56%for Mason County's WIC
program. The WIC World Breastfeeding Celebration will be held at the Mason County WIC on
August 2,2024 from 2:00 p.m.to 4:00 p.m.
Melissa discussed the Request for Proposals(RFP)for Homeless Response System expansion in the
amount of$512k.
9. Other Business and Board Discussion
Next regular Board of Health meeting will be Tuesday,October 22,2024 at 11:00 a.m.
1. Public Comments
No public comment at this time.
2. Adjourned at 12:45 ap.m.
ATTEST MASON COUNTY, WASHINGTON
BOARD OF HEALTH
MASON COUNTY, WASHINGTON
McKenzie Smith, Clerk of the Board
Darrin Moody,Hospital District#1
Miguel Guiterrez,City Council
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Kevin Shutty, nissioner
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i6n,y T4eatherlin,domm ssioner
Sharon Trask,Commissioner
Peggy Van Buskirk,Hospital District#2
Gary Plews,Fire Commissioner
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Keri Davidson,Shelton School Board
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