HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019/11/26 - Board of Health MASON COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH PROCEEDINGS
411 North 56 Street,Shelton,WA
November 26,2019
Attendance: Randy Neatherlin,County Commissioner;Kevin Shutty,County Commissioner; Sharon Trask.
County Commissioner;Peggy VanBuskirk,Hospital District#2;Gary Plews,Fire Commissioner
Absent: Scott Hilburn,Hospital District#1;Kathy McDowell,City of Shelton Council Member,Keri Davidson,
Shelton School Board Member
1. Vice-Chair Peggy VanBuskirk called the meeting to order at 10:03 a.m.
2. Approval of Agenda—Gary Plews/Cmmr.Neatherlin moved and seconded to approve the agenda as
presented.
3. Approval of Minutes—Cmmr.Trask/Gary moved and seconded to approve the September 24,2019
minutes as written.
4. Health Officer Report—Dr. Stein was not present,so Dave handed out an email from him outlining his
current projects.Dave briefed the email and said he's been extremely busy with these projects,as well as
his normal duties within the Health Department.
5. Administration Report—Dave spoke about the Washington State Association of Local Public Health
Officials(WSALPHO)conference.He discussed state funding noting that the state did not hand out almost
$2 million as promised to public health.
6. Community Health Report—Lydia was not present,and no questions were asked about the report.
7. Environmental Health Report—Alex was also not present.Dave mentioned there was another new hire,
and Alex has been working with that person to get them trained.
8. Vaping Ordinance Update—Allison Smallwood said that they are working to have vaping banned on
county property,and announced that there will be a public hearing December 10,2019 at 9:15 a.m.in the
Commission Chambers.A discussion was had about the long-term effects of vaping.
Dave reminded the board that Tobacco 21 will begin January 1,2020 meaning tobacco cannot be sold to
those under the age of 21.
9. 2020 Budget—Dave began by noting the budget will now be cut more than anticipated due to the vape ban
which was projected to bring in millions via taxes.He discussed expected funding around various counties
in Western Washington.
Dave said staffing seems to be set unless Thurston County needs staff.He stated that Thurston County
usually steals our staff.Gary questioned the pay difference between Mason and Thurston Counties to which
Dave explained it's quite a bit higher.
10. Other Business and Board Discussion—Cmmr. Shutty announced an upcoming meeting with the EPA
and said he would bring back information to review after the meeting.
Cmmr. Shutty talked about a meeting with WSU Medial School which has a mobile outreach to small
counties.He said he and Dave are going to see if this service would be available to more rural areas in
Mason County.
11. Public Comments—Tom Davis spoke about how the jail administers opioids to inmates and the effects
opioids have.
12. Adjourn—Cmmr.Shutty/Gary moved and seconded to adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 10:36 a.m.
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