HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019/01/22 - Board of Health MASON COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH PROCEEDINGS
411 North 5`h Street,Shelton,WA
January 22,2019
Attendance: Randy Neatherlin,County Commissioner;Kevin Shutty,County Commissioner;Sharon Trask.
County Commissioner;Scott Hilburn,Hospital District#1;Peggy VanBuskirk,Hospital District#2; Gary Plews,
Fire Commissioner; Kathy McDowell,City of Shelton Council Member;Keri Davidson,Shelton School Board
1. Chair Scott Hilburn called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m.
2. Approval of Agenda—Peggy/Gary moved and seconded approval of the agenda as presented.All in
favor. Motion carried unanimously.
3. Approval of November 27,2018 Minutes—Peggy/Gary moved and seconded to approve the
November 27,2018 minutes as presented.All in favor. Motion carried unanimously.
4. Selection of 2019 Board of Health Chair—Peggy/Keri moved and seconded to nominate Scott
Hilburn as 2019 Board of Health Chair.All in favor. Motion carried unanimously.
5. Health Officer Report—Lydia Buchheit spoke in place of Dr.Yu and talked about the measles outbreak
stating there are 22 confirmed cases. 17 cases are patients between the ages of one and ten years of age;
four cases are between ages 11-18;and one case between the ages of 19-29.Three patients are unverified in
regards to ever receiving the vaccine,while 19 are confirmed unvaccinated.
Lydia said that one of the school districts reported a 20%sickness rate,but the reason for the high rate is
unclear at this time.
Discussion about flu symptoms,and the mortality rate of the illness was discussed amongst the Board.
6. Administration Report- Dave Windom showed a slideshow about Foundational Public Health Services
which covered Local Heath Jurisdictions,Public Health Transformation,Core Funding,and additional
services offered by most local public health offices.
Dave then noted the bill request in the packet had been updated and handed out a revised copy.He noted a
day on the hill is scheduled for March 6,2019.Further discussion was had about other health-related bills
being considered.
Keri questioned what was being done to assist with obesity and smoking since these are the number one
cause of preventable deaths in the nation.Dave answered that mental health and opioids are currently the
main focus.
Gary asked what the Mason County Board of Health stance on smoking was.He asked if there was a
written stance or policy.Lydia said that Mason County put out the policy of being a smoke free campus
and put rules into place for smoke free parks.Mason County was one of the first in the State to do this.
Dave addressed the replacement of Dr.Yu after her retirement in May.He said he spoke to the Public
Health officer at Kitsap County about the possibility of working in Mason County at least one day per
week,which she declined.He stated that they will need to open this position up to see what comes in.
7. Community Health Report—Lydia briefed her report and said the Point in Time Count takes place this
Friday,January 25`h.
Tiny homes in the City of Shelton were discussed.Cathy voiced some issues being faced by the City as
they move forward.She noted her optimism for project completion.
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S. Environmental Health Report—Alex Paysse quickly addressed the Washington Air Quality Advisory
(WAQA)information included in the packets.Alex then noted that some closed parcels on Hammersly
Inlet and Oakland Bay will be reopened.
9. Other Business and Board Discussion-None
10. Public Comments-None
11. Adjourn-Cathy/Peggy moved and seconded to adjourn at 4:01 p.m.
ATTEST MASON COUNTY,WASHINGTON
BOARD OF HEALTH
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Mqfissewry,Clerk&the Board
Scott ilburn,Hospi istrict#1
Katfly Mcl well,City Commissioner
Kevin Shutty,Commissioner
Randy 1 ea erlin,C&mnissioner
Sharon Trask,Commissioner
Peg y an Buskirk,Hospital District#2
Gary Plews,F e Commissioner
Ke Davidson,Shelton School Board