HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019/05/28 - Board of Health MASON COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH PROCEEDINGS
411 North 56 Street,Shelton,WA
May 28,2019
Attendance: Randy Neatherlin,County Commissioner;Kevin Shutty,County Commissioner;Sharon Trask.
County Commissioner; Scott Hilburn,Hospital District#1;Peggy VanBuskirk,Hospital District#2;Kathy
McDowell,City of Shelton Council Member.
Absent:Gary Plews,Fire Commissioner and Keri Davidson,Shelton School Board
1. Chair Scott Hilburn called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m.
2. Approval of Agenda—Dave noted that a group was present to show a presentation and asked to add this to
the agenda during the Community Health Report.Peggy/Cmmr.Trask moved and seconded to approve
the amended agenda.All in favor.
3. Approval of Minutes March 26th and May 8,2019—Peggy/Cmmr.Trask moved and seconded to
approve the March 26,2019 minutes as presented.All in favor.
Peggy noted that on the May 8,2019 minutes,the Board met in Executive Session until 12:10 p.m.,not
noon as noted on the draft minutes.Peggy/Cmmr.Shutty move and seconded to approve the May 8,
2019 special meeting minutes as amended.All in favor.
4. Executive Session RCW 42.30.110(1)(g)Review Qualifications of Health Officer Candidates-
The Board went into executive from 3:08 p.m.to 3:14 p.m.
5. Open Session-Health Officer Selection-Peggy/Sharon moved and seconded to name Dr.Daniel Stein as
Health Officer of Mason County.All in favor.
6. Environmental Health Report—Alex announced that there is work being done on the sewage maintenance
program including reminders and mailings.The Onsite Sewage Advisory Committee(OSAC)is assisting
with this work.
Alex then discussed lost funding for the Group B water systems.Normally they receive$5,000 per year
from the State Department of Health,but that will not be available this year.He went on to explain that
they do receive permit fees,but that money is used mainly for staff time.
Alex read a letter going out to regarding applicants for the OSAC,noting the recommendation for the
Watershed position was to appoint Toby Tahja-Syrett.Alex asked the Board to decide upon a one or three
year term for this position.Peggy said she would like to see a one-year term in place for the-this position.
Committee.
Peggy/Cmmr.Neatherlin moved and seconded to approve a one-year term limit-for Toby Tahja-
Svrett on the OSAC.All in favor.
7. Health Officer Report—Dr.Yu spoke to the low amount of health issues.She added that there is an active
Tuberculosis case going on with a possible second,and noted that there have not been any issues with the
Measles outbreak within the County.Dr.Yu stressed vaccinations for those who are not up to date or who
may be around infected individuals.
8. Community Health Report—Lydia Buchheit said she didn't have additional information outside of the
report sent to the Board.She said she wanted to give time to Beau Bakken and his presentation.
Beau Bakken,Regional Fire Authority Chief spoke about Opioid response within Mason County.He found
a student consultant lab at the University of Washington in which students take on a public issue and
research the details of said issue.
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A presentation by Quinn Ziegler,Zane Gustafson,Karen Lobos,and Colton Meyers titled"Mason County
Opioid Stakeholders Group Strategic Response Plan Recommendations"was shown.
A discussion was had regarding staff and funding in order to move forward with suggestions from the
presentation.
9. Administration Report—Dave discussed the all staff meeting held in April and briefly touched on what was
discussed and the goals set for each department.He also discussed various meetings attended with the State
and funding for State Public Health.
10. Other Business and Board Discussion-None.
11. Public Comments-Teri King handed out information regarding well education and announced the"State of
the Oyster"study is out now.
12. Adjourn-at 4:25 p.m.Peggy/Cmmr.Trask moved and seconded to adjourn.All in favor.
ATTEST MASON COUNTY,WASHINGTON
BOARD OF HEALTH
MASON COUNTY,WASHINGTON
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Scott Hilburn,Hospital District#1
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Kathy McDowel ity Co tmissioner
Kevin Shu ,Commissioner
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Sharon Trask,Commissioner
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Peggy Van i Hos it istrict#2
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Gary Plews,Fire er