HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021/01/26 - Board of Health MASON COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH PROCEEDINGS
411 North 511 Street,Shelton,WA
January 26,2021
Virtual Attendance:Randy Neatherlin,County Commissioner;Kevin Shutty,County Commissioner; Sharon Trask,
County Commissioner;Peggy Van Buskirk,Hospital District#2;Dave Windom,Mason County Community
Services Director;Lydia Buchheit,Mason County Community Health Manager;Alex Paysse,Environmental Health
Manager;Keri Davidson, Shelton School Board;Dr.Dan Stein,Health Officer;McKenzie Smith,Clerk of the
Board;Ben Johnson,Public Health Program Coordinator;Carole Beason,City of Shelton Chief of Police;Keri
Gardner;and Brooke Quigly.
1. Chair Peggy VanBuskirk called the meeting to order at 3:01 p.m.
2. Approval of Agenda—
Cmmr.Neatherlin/Cmmr.Trask moved and seconded to approve the agenda as presented. Motion
carried.
3. Resolution to Set Meeting Dates
Cmmr.Shutty/Keri Davidson moved and seconded to approve the Resolution to Set the Board of
Health Meeting Dates. Motion carried.
4. Electing Officer Positions
Cmmr.Neatherlin/Cmmr.Shutty nominated Peggy VanBuskirk for Chair. Motion carried.
5. Approval of Minutes—
Cmmr.Neatherlin/Cmmr.Shutty moved and seconded to approve the November 17,2020 minutes as
presented. Motion carried.
6. Health Officer Report
Dr. Stein reported the focus on spikes in COVID-19 cases and strategizing with the State on vaccine rollout
and safe reopen plans for schools.
7. Administration Report
a. Vaccine Rollout
Vaccine rollouts have been problematic as there is not a reliable estimation on the number of doses
and when they will be received. There are four initial mass vaccination clinic sites and three more
will be added,however none are near Mason County. Cmmr. Shutty inquired about the number of
vaccines given,increasing that number,and the Department of Corrections(DOC)vaccine rollout.
Dave answered the DOC has their own chain of command through the State. Vaccines per day is
about 200. Cmmr.Trask would like to work with distributors to better understand the vaccine
rollout.
b. Phased Recovery
Each Friday we will find out if there is a phase change for Monday.
c. Health Officer Search
Dr. Stein will stay on for fewer hours and it is open for the new Health Officer to work remotely.
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It is preferred that the individual is local or understands our community.
d. Fiscal
Many PPEs(Personal Protection Equipment)have been purchased as well as trailers with CARES
Act funding.
e. Other
With Commissioner approval,food permit fees will be postponed.
8. Environmental Health Report
Alex Paysse shared permitting has increased with the economy and construction and that the department
has been proactive regarding water quality.
9. Community Health Report
a. COVID-19 Report
Lydia Buchheit shared staff has mostly moved to online. For COVID-19 positive tests,we are at
our lowest since mid-to end-November. Department of Health is trying to reconcile the State
dashboard,it shows the Washington Correction Center's cases under our numbers. The first
vaccination clinic in Mason County filled up within half an hour and had 500 people register.
Keri Davidson asked if,at the clinic,they scheduled the registrants for the second dose. Lydia
answered yes. Cmmr.Trask asked for clarification on the timeline between the first and second
dose. Dr. Stein responded as close to 28 days as possible,but the Moderna vaccination can go up
to 90 days.
b. Presentation by Ben Johnson
Ben Johnson shared a presentation on the relaxed cannabis and alcohol regulations and youth.
10. Other Business&Board Discussion
No other business or board discussion.
11. Meeting adjourned at 4:18 p.m.
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