HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019/09/24 - Board of Health MASON COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH PROCEEDINGS-corrected
411 North 5th Street,Shelton,WA
September 24,2019
Attendance: Kevin Shutty, County Commissioner;Sharon Trask. County Commissioner;Peggy VanBuskirk,
Hospital District#2; Gary Plews,Fire Commissioner;Kathy McDowell, City of Shelton Council Member.
Absent: Cmmr.Randy Neatherlin; Scott Hilburn,Hospital District#1;Keri Davidson, Shelton School Board
1. Vice Chair Peggy VanBuskirk called the meeting to order at 3:02 p.m.
2. Approval of Agenda—Cmmr.Shutty and Gary motioned and Seconded to approve the agenda.All in
favor.Motion Carried.
3. Approval of Minutes—Gary/Cmmr.Trask moved and seconded to approve the July 23,2019 minutes
as presented.All in favor.Motion Carried.
4. Nurse Family Partnership Presentation-Representatives from Thurston County Public Health showed a
PowerPoint presentation regarding a Nurse-Family Partnership.A discussion was then had regarding
infants and the importance of healthcare.
5. Health Officer Report—Dr. Stein discussed some projects he has been working on such as a grant for
opioid recovery assistance to assist with the epidemic,and partnering with local community organizations
to create a system of community partners to improve the health of Mason County.He then discussed a plan
to develop a program to address Hepatitis C and explained that there is a goal to eradicate Hepatitis C
within Washington State by 2030.
Dr. Stein addressed the recent vaping ban and said he would like to see vaping banned on public lands and
would like to have a ban on flavored nicotine products in Mason County.
6. Administration Report—Dave Windom briefly recapped his report and announced that there is still work
to be done with Legislation in regards to the budget.
He then passed out a 2018 annual report and hit key points within the report.Dave asked the board to read
through the report and ask questions if they arise.He announced the report will be on the website soon.
7. Community Health Report—Lydia did not go through her report and received no questions from the
Board or present public.
Lydia then presented a proclamation regarding vaccinations and asked if it could be approved and signed
today.
Cmmr.Shutty/Gary moved and seconded to approve the proclamation as read.All in favor,motion
carried.
8. Environmental Health Report—Dave presented in place of Alex Paysee.An application for a new Onsite
Sewage Advisory member was handed out.There was a question regarding her county of residence,so it
was moved to hold off nomination until the bylaws were reviewed.
Cmmr.Shutty/Gary moved and seconded to appoint Evie Fagergren to the OSAC pending review of
the bylaws.All in favor,motion carried.
Dave talked about a sewage pipe issue at the Fir Lane nursing home.Because of this location being a
nursing home,the case will need to be turned over to DSHS.
9. Vaping Ordinance Change-Cmmr. Shutty said he wanted to start a conversation about the possibility of
changing Mason County Code in regards to vaping.
Dr. Stein said that according to statistics,vaping has grown over 85%in the last two years and the negative
effects are now starting to show.He said he would like to see flavored vaping products banned within the
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County to prevent teens from using.Kathy McDowell suggested that more education is needed for the kids
to realize the harm possible from vaping. Cmmr. Shutty suggested continuing this topic at the November
meeting to gain more information about possible bans at the State level.
Gary/Cmmr.Trask moved and seconded to support the prohibition of vaping on county property.
All in favor,motion carried.
10. 2020 Budget-Dave said he needs to go in front of the Commissioners to ask for a county contribution
increase.He discussed how there is a need for more staff in the Health Department,and explained how
state funding for staff has dwindled over the years.Dave said he would have more information regarding
the budget at the November meeting.
11. Other Business and Board Discussion
Cmmr. Shutty discussed the work being done by the Housing Advisory Board.He said that he, Cmmr.
Trask and Cmmr.Neatherlin were able to tour the properties owned by the Housing Advisory Board and
they have since adopted an ordinance to implement legislation under HB 1406.This allows a portion of the
state sales tax to be used for affordable housing projects. Cmmr. Shutty said he was also able to meet with
Crossroads Housing to talk about a housing trust fund project.
12. Public Comments-Tom Davis spoke in favor of the vaping motion just made.He said he was impressed at
how quickly the Board acted.He then welcomed Dr. Stein,praising his ambitious goals for the County.
Tom talked about a recent trip to Oregon,where he saw the Eugene Public Health Department put on a
flash mob to gain interest.He suggested Mason County do something along the same lines, or put on a 5k
to raise awareness.
13. Adjourn-The meeting adjourned at 4:24 p.m
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