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• REGULAR MEETING
Sept 28, 2021
3:00
VIA ZOOM
Shelton, WA 98584
DRAFT AGENDA
1. Welcome and Introductions Peggy Van Buskirk Chair
2. Approval of Agenda—ACTION Board Members
3. Approval of Minutes of July 2021—ACTION Board Members
4. Health Officer Report Dr. Stein/Dr. Gardner
a. COVID
b. Other
5. Administration Report Dave Windom
Funding discussion
6. Environmental Health Report Alex Paysse
MCC 6.76 amendments-ACTION
7. Community Health Lydia Buchheit
8. Other Business and Board Discussion Board Members
9. COVID Update Staff
10. Public Comments
11. Adjourn
If special accommodations are needed,please contact McKenzie Smith,427-9670,Ext.589. From the Belfair area,please dial
275-4467,Ext.589;from the Elma area please dial 482-5269,Ext.589.
Mason County Public Health
415 N 6th Street,Bldg 8,Shelton WA 98584,
Shelton: (360)427-9670 ext 400 ❖ Belfair:(360)275-4467 ext 400 ❖ Elma:(360)482-5269 ext 400
FAX (360)427-7787
MASON COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH PROCEEDINGS
411 North 5ch Street,Shelton,WA
July 27,2021
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;Darrin Moody,Hospital District# 1;Keri Davidson, Shelton School Board;Gary Plews,Fire Fighters
Association;McKenzie Smith,Clerk of the Board.
1. Chair Peggy Van Buskirk called the meeting to order at 3:02 p.m.
2. Approval of Agenda—Keri Davidson/Cmmr.Trask moved and seconded to approve the agenda as
presented. Motion carried.
3. Approval of Minutes—Keri Davidson/Cmmr.Trask moved and seconded to approve the May 25,2021
minutes as presented. Motion carried.
4. Health Officer Report—David Windom
Dave shared that the Puget Sound Health Officers came out with a request for people to start masking again
indoors due to the State having another spike in cases. Both the Health Officers and the Governor's Office
had the thought of"why vaccinate if you have to wear a mask". The Center for Disease Control(CDC)put
out the recommendation to wear a mask if you are around individuals that you do not know what their
vaccination status is.
5. Administration Report—David Windom
Dave shared that the Health Officer position was offered to Dr.Keri Gardner who will review the contract
and work remotely. There has been an uptick in COVID cases,from 0-2 per day to 7-8 per day over the
weekend. Lydia shared the increase is within large families. At this time Lydia does not have the statistics
for vaccinated versus unvaccinated and length since vaccination. Dave shared that the CDC and the State
are working on how cases are defined. For example,vaccinated versus unvaccinated,has the individual
had COVID before,what constitutes a breakthrough case,and what constitutes reinfection. The push is to
get vaccinated due to symptoms being typically reduced for those who are. There is an increase in at-home
COVID testing kits which has brought the question of what does the individual do next,who inputs the
data,who walks them through the next steps,etc.
Dave mentioned that Mason Matters is meeting again and finances are squared away. The Health
Educators are working a lot with the local forum and putting together community health assessments and
improvement plans.
Darrin added that Mason General Hospital is looking into contracting with an agency to do parking lot
testing. The agency will bring in a kiosk that is manned five days a week.
6. Environmental Report—Alex Paysse
Alex shared that included in his Environmental Report is water quality and the addition of two new staff.
The Sewer Advisory Committee has reviewed the sewage code updates and have voted in favor. Title VI is
under the authority of Board of Health and requires review by the State Department of Health. The
timeframe is to have an effective date of January 1,2022. The sewage program is based on both State and
local codes and has an overall purpose to manage on-site sewage systems. This ensures that the sewage
systems are properly installed,maintained,operated,and dispose of sewage properly. The State often
leaves gaps in the code for things that would better be addressed locally. All in all,this is to update local
codes and address new gaps and do overall maintenance of the sewer code. The State code is in the process
BOARD OF HEALTH PROCEEDINGS
July 27,2021—Page 2
of going through the State Board of Health. Highlights include:pit toilets no longer being allowed,
codifying minimum standards for building permit policies,updating permit review time for septic system,
adding sewage disposal requirements,requiring an inspection of sewage system by a specialist when selling
a home,eliminating the contractor review board,adding background language around non-occupancy and
condemning for lack of sewage disposal,updating appeals language,and adding a waiver section.
7. Community Health—Lydia Buchheit
Lydia shared that her staff will be working on the www.healthyLaasoncouniy.com website with live stories,
resources,partner information,and most recent updated assessment data. COVID response is continuing.
Community Health is hiring for another position for COVID work to help staff get back to their normal
work. Lydia also shared a News Release and Proclamation declaring August 2021 Overdose Awareness
Month.
Cmmr. Shutty/Cmmr.Trask moved and seconded to approve the August 2021 Overdose Awareness Month
News Release and Proclamation.
8. Other Business and Board Discussion
9. Public Comments
10. Meeting adjourned at 3:39 p.m.
BOARD OF HEALTH PROCEEDINGS
July 27,2021—Page 3
ATTEST MASON COUNTY,WASHINGTON
BOARD OF HEALTH
MASON COUNTY,WASHINGTON
McKenzie Smith,Clerk of the Board
Darrin Moody,Hospital District#1
Kathy McDowell,City Commissioner
Kevin Shutty,Commissioner
Randy Neatherlin,Commissioner
Sharon Trask,Commissioner
Peggy Van Buskirk,Hospital District#2
Gary Plews,Fire Commissioner
Keri Davidson,Shelton School Board
From the Director's Desk
Sept 2021
Summer is winding down!
Welcome to COVID day 581. .
Covid-19 response continues to be our largest priority while continuing to maintain our programs. Since
July we have shifted the bulk of case investigation and contract tracing to the state. With the dramatic
jump in cases in August, it exceeded our organic capacity to respond.This move freed resources to work
with the schools as the new school year began. We will be adding additional team members to form a
COVID-19 specific team in order to allow our current staff to return to their regular public health duties,
much of which has been set aside during the pandemic.
We reserved a motel room for the occasional situation where a person who cannot quarantine or isolate
at home would have a place to recover. We have been having difficulty getting consistent wrap around
services available to support someone in this situation as well as those who are quarantining at home
who are unable to go out to buy food or pay rent. We are contracting with United Way to provide food
and immediate relief while we search for longer term solutions which could include rental assistance. By
supporting people in their ability to remain at home it saves exposure and possible further costs to the
system.
We have been getting funding from the state and federal pass-through dollars to support our COVID
response as well as an influx of dollars in Foundational Public Health Services. I will be speaking more
about this in our Zoom meeting. CARES funding will be ending December 31", but we will have
Epidemiology and Laboratory Capacity Funds available to support most of our COVID response.
Mason County Public health was awarded the Healthcare Champion Award from the Thurston-Mason
Chamber of Commerce as well as the Outstanding Achievement Award from the North Mason Chamber
of Commerce.These awards are the reflection of all the hard work from our amazing team here in
Mason County!
We are pleased to welcome Dr. Keri Gardner as our Health Officer. Dr. Gardner has a home in Mason
County and works remotely. Dr Stein will remain onboard for September to aid in transition. We
certainly are thankful to Dr. Stein for helping us out throughout the pandemic and wish him the very
best!
Dave Windom, MSHS
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Environmental Health Report
For Board of Health September 28th, 2021
From Alex Paysse, Environmental Health Manager
Environmental Health permits have slowed down slightly in July and August. This has been helpful
for staff in catching up on work. On 8/25, EH grouped together with DCD staff for a SmartGov/
permit training event. Staff collaborated with coworkers and improved knowledge of working with
our permitting system.
Water Quality Program
The BOCC approved a resolution on 8/31 creating the Clean Water District Advisory Committee.
This committee will bring various partners together to collaborate on water quality projects
throughout the district/county.
Solid Waste Program
The addition of Travis Casey back in July has helped tremendously in code enforcement. An
updated table below, demonstrates the success staff has had in reaching abatement of health
code violations. Follow up calls for case status have also decreased with our ability to respond
more quickly.
Environmental Health Complaints
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
Jan-21 Feb-21 Mar-21 Apr-21 May-21 Jun-21 Jul-21 Aug-21
■EHC Submitted ■EHC Closed
Food Safety Program
Kayla Hamme accepted a job for Snohomish Health Dist. doing disease investigation work. We will
be working on a replacement in the coming weeks.
Additional items or actions for BOH review:
MASON COUNTY
• MCC Chapter 6.76 amendments. COMMUNITY SERVICES
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To: Mason County Board of Health
From: Alex Paysse, Environmental Health Manager
Rhonda Thompson, Environmental Health Specialist
Date: September 281h, 2021
Item: Updates to Mason County Code Chapter 6.76 Onsite Sewage Systems.
See attached draft changes.
Background
RCW 70.05.060 directs the local board of health to enact local rules and regulations as are
necessary in order to preserve, promote, and improve public health and provide for the
enforcement thereof. Chapter 6.76 was implemented in 2009 due to increasing changes in
state codes and requirements surrounding the administration and oversight of onsite sewage
systems. Since 2009, staff has found various gaps between state and local codes. In addition,
time and experience have prompted changes in processing of permits, code enforcement
cases, and certification of contractors. The proposed amendments were compiled by staff and
presented to the Onsite Sewage Advisory Committee on July 13th, 2021. After discussion, the
committee members voted unanimously to approve recommendations to adopt the proposed
code amendments. See timeline below for more information on steps taken and status.
Purpose
The purpose of chapter 6.76 are to assure protection of public health by:
1. Minimizing the public health effects of on-site sewage systems on surface water and
groundwater.
2. Minimizing the potential for public exposure to sewage.
3. Establishing design, installation, and management requirements for on-site sewage
systems to accommodate effective treatment and disposal of sewage on a long-term
basis.
4. Require a known level of treatment for sewage disposed in Mason County.
5. Enhance protection of environmentally sensitive areas within Mason County.
Summary of changes
6.76.040 Definitions.
• Addition of"Pit Toilets" to list of definitions. More information within 6.76.065
6.76.060 Minimum standards and adoption by reference.
• Adds adoption and reference to building permit policies originally approved by Board of
Health in 1996.
• Adds support to health officers ability to restrict permit time of validity or time to install to
one year on failing sewage components. Staff has found providing a 3-year time frame
on repair of failing components sends a confusing message to applicants. Many times
these repair/replacement permits are in response to surfacing sewage situations that
can or are affecting public health. Staff already restrict permit timelines based on state
code allowances, however adding the proposed language provides more clarity to
applicants on current practices.
6.76.065 Adequate sewage disposal required. (added section)
• Clarifies requirements for adequate and approved sewage disposal throughout Mason
County. Addition of this section will assist with code enforcement efforts on varying
situations related to surfacing sewage and water pollution.
• Washington State provides recommended standards and guidance on permitting a Pit
Toilet. Staff has concerns with use of such system due to the amount of surface water,
streams, wetlands, and shellfish harvest area within Mason County. Requirements of
increased soil depth and surface water setbacks already eliminates a big portion of
Mason County. Recommendation is to prohibit use of such system in all of Mason
County.
6.76.070— Operation and maintenance of on-site sewage system
• Reference to use of management service (currently OnlineRME) in reporting inspections
of an Onsite Sewage System.
• Revises requirements around property sales and onsite sewage system maintenance.
Previously code allowed a pumping to satisfy a property sale. Staff have received
complaints from the public, realtors, and septic contractors around pumpers not
satisfying a complete inspection of all septic components. Current proposed
amendments to WAC 246-272A include requiring an inspection from an operations and
maintenance specialist. Lack of a complete inspection has resulted in purchases of
systems with failing components unknown to the purchaser. Requiring an inspection by
an O/M Specialist (inspector) would resolve these concerns. Proposal will simplify
property sale requirements throughout the county, provide more information to buyers,
and align with future probable state code requirements.
• Adds requirements for an up-to-date service inspection prior to additional development
permitting. This requirement has been in place since 1996 when Board of Health
adopted the building permit policies. Adding to code, helps with transparency to
applicants and provides legal backing to disputes or appeals. Overall intent behind
requiring an inspection is to be sure additional development is not being permitted on
failing sewage components.
6.76.080 Certified pumper requirements.
• Removes administrative enforcement on certified pumpers by Contractor Review Board,
replaced by updated text under section 6.76.130. See also changes to 6.76.110
6.76.080 Certified installer requirements.
• Removes administrative enforcement on certified pumpers by Contractor Review Board,
replaced by updated text under section 6.76.130. See also changes to 6.76.110
6.76.080 Certified operation and maintenance specialist requirements.
• Removes administrative enforcement on certified pumpers by Contractor Review Board,
replaced by updated text under section 6.76.130. See also changes to 6.76.110
6.76.110 Certified contractor review board.
• Removes contractor review board. This board would be used to oversee the
administrative enforcement actions on a certified contractor. However, this board has
been inactive for many years due to lack of work. Most contractor complaints reach
resolution without needs of a dedicated board. Maintaining a board with little work is not
efficient use of staff time or the members serving. Recommend replacing contractor
board with board of health. In the event enforcement actions or hearings are necessary,
BOH can be utilized. See added sections under 6.76.130.
6.76.130 Enforcement.
• Adds supporting language to the condemnation of an establishment for lack of proper
sewage disposal. Staff currently utilizes the existing language, but find it lacks some
clarification. Sheriffs' office and the public has requested more clarifying information on
how this condemnation is being interpreted by health dept. staff. Also adds language on
how the county shall issue and serve these notices to provide uniformity.
• Adds language around suspension and revocation of a certified contractor. Much of this
language is already in place under the specified professional sections, this is a
reorganization of existing requirements and replacement of the contractor review board
with health officer and board of health.
6.76.140 Appeals.
• Small adjustment to language around contractor review board, replaces with board of
health and adds time period to appeal similar to surrounding counties and other Title 6
chapters.
6.76.150 Waivers. (Added section)
• Waiver of regulations are allowed under state code WAC 246-272A. Mason County
regularly approves waivers to state and local code in the onsite sewage program,
however there is no local code that addresses this program function. These waivers can
become important for various development requests. Staff recommends addition of this
section to provide legal backing to current practices and align with other chapters under
Title 6.
Recommendations
Washington State Dept. of Health completed their review. Recommend review and discussion
on proposed amendments. If no changes requested, recommend approval by Board of Health
and forwarding to BOCC.
Approval to formalize draft proposal by BOCC May 3, 2021, DONE
Review&Approval by Onsite Sewage Advisory Committee July 13, 2021, DONE
Initial Review by Board of Health July 27, 2021, DONE
Review/Approval by State Dept. of Health Sept. 8, 2021, DONE
Review/Approval by Board of Health September 28, 2021
Review/Approval by BOCC to set Public Hearing October 4 & 12, 2021
Public Hearing and Adoption November 2, 2021
Effective Date January 1, 2022
Title 6-SANITARY CODE
Chapter 6.76 ON-SITE SEWAGE REGULATIONS*
Chapter 6.76 ON-SITE SEWAGE REGULATIONS*
6.76.010 Authority.
Pursuant to the authority of Chapters 43.20.050, 70.05.060 RCW,These regulations are hereby established
as minimum requirements of the Mason County Board of Health,governing on-site sewage systems in Mason
County.
(Ord. No.32-09, §1,4-7-2009)
6.76.020 Purpose.
The purpose of these regulations are to assure protection of public health by:
(1) Minimizing the public health effects of on-site sewage systems on surface water and groundwater.
(2) Minimizing the potential for public exposure to sewage.
(3) Establishing design, installation,and management requirements for on-site sewage systems to
accommodate effective treatment and disposal of sewage on a long-term basis.
(4) Require a known level of treatment for sewage disposed in Mason County.
(5) Enhance protection of environmentally sensitive areas within Mason County.
(Ord. No. 32-09, §2,4-7-2009)
6.76.030 Administration.
The Mason County Public Health Director,through authority delegated by the Mason County Board of Health
and the Mason County Health Officer shall administer these regulations. Fees may be charged for this
administration.
(Ord. No.32-09, §3,4-7-2009)
6.76.040 Definitions.
The definitions of terms contained in Chapter 246-272A WAC are hereby adopted and incorporated by
reference. In addition,the following definitions shall also apply in these regulations:
"Board"shall mean the Mason County Board of Health.
"Community drainfields"shall mean a drainfield serving two or more residences on two or more parcels.
"Continuing education unit(CEU)"shall mean unit of credit customarily used for continuing education
courses.One continuing education unit equals ten professional development hours.
"Department"shall mean the Mason County Public Health.
"Director"shall mean the Mason County Public Health Director or a member of the department authorized
by and under the direct supervision of the Mason County Health Officer and Director.
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"Health officer"shall mean the Mason County Health Officer or a member of the department authorized by
and under the direct supervision of the Mason County Health Officer.
"Pit Toilet"is an on-site sewage disposal unit consisting of a structure overlying an excavation not exceeding
five_feet_in depth in which human excrement(human feces and urine)is directly deposited for permanent
placement in the ground.
"Professional development hour(PDH)"shall mean an hour engaged in a qualifying activity.
"Qualifying activity"shall mean any activity that is related to on-site wastewater treatment systems or will
help the installer or operation and maintenance provider maintain their competency.
"Shared drainfield"shall mean two residences on one parcel sharing one drainfield with or without separate
tanks.
"Significant periods of the year"shall mean from December 1 through March 31.
"Surface water"shall mean any body of water,whether fresh or marine,flowing or contained in a natural or
artificial unlined depressions for a significant periods of the year,including natural and artificial lakes, ponds,
springs,rivers,streams,swamps, marshes and tidal waters.
(Ord. No. 32-09, §4,4-7-2009)
6.76.050 Applicability.
These regulations shall apply to all on-site sewage systems except the following:
(1) New construction for which a permit was issued prior to adoption of these regulations and which is still
valid.
(2) Facilities constructed or operated in accordance with a permit or approval issued by the Washington
State Department of Ecology.Where these regulations are in conflict with Chapter 90.48 or 70.95 RCW,
said RCW shall apply.
(3) Facilities constructed or operated in accordance with a permit or approval issued by the Washington
State Department of Health.Where these regulations are in conflict with 246-272B WAC.
(4) Where any of the requirements of these regulations conflict with one another or with any
requirements of Chapter 246-272A WAC,the more stringent requirement shall apply.
(Ord. No. 32-09, §5,4-7-2009)
6.76.060 Minimum standards and adoption by reference.
(1) "Chapter 246-272A WAC, Rules and Regulations of the State Board of Health for On-Site Sewage Systems"as
presently adopted and any future revisions are hereby adopted and incorporated by reference in these
regulations.Copies of said document shall be maintained and made available to the public at the Mason
County Public Health office.
(2) "Mason County Public Health On-Site Standards"as presently adopted and any future revisions are hereby
adopted and incorporated by reference in these regulations.Copies of said document shall be maintained
and made available to the public at the Mason County Public Health office.
(3) "Mason County's On-Site Sewage System Management Plan"as presently adopted and any future revisions
are hereby adopted and incorporated by reference in these regulations.Copies of said document shall be
maintained and made available to the public at the Mason County Public Health office.
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(4) "Mason County Environmental Health Building Permit Policies"as presently adopted,and any future
revisions are hereby adopted and incorporated by reference in these regulations. Copies of said document
shall be maintained and made available to the public.
(54) Permits shall be required prior to any construction,alteration,extension,relocation,or repair of any on-site
sewage system. Permits shall be valid for three years from the signature date of the site inspection. Permits
proposing repair of failed components shall be valid for one year from the signature date of the site
inspection. Permit fees shall be charged according to the"Mason County Publie Environmental Health Fee
Schedule."Copies of said document shall be maintained and made available to the public at the Mason
County Public Health office.
(Ord. No.32-09, §6,4-7-2009)
6.76.065 Adequate sewage disposal required.
(1) Every residence, place of business,or other building or place where people congregate, reside or are
employed shall be connected to an permitted public sewer or Large Onsite Sewage System approved by
Washington State Department of Health or Onsite Sewage System approved by the health officer.
(2) Any unit/facility with the protentional to generate wastewater by virtue of being equipped with a toilet,sink,
shower or other plumbing fixtures shall be connected to an permitted public sewer or Large Onsite Sewage
System approved by Washington State Department of Health or Onsite Sewage System approved by the
health officer.
(3) Installation and use of Pit Toilets for sewage disposal shall not be permitted nor considered an adequate
form of sewage disposal in Mason County.
6.76.070 Operation and maintenance of on-site sewage systems.
(1) On-site sewage systems shall be inspected as prescribed in 246-272A WAC and the Mason County Public
Health On-Site Standards.
(2) The homeowner or person contracted by the homeowner to perform the inspection service shall report fully
on the status of the on-site sewage system, using the form and/or management service prescribed by the
director.
(3) The homeowner or person contracted by the homeowner to perform the inspection service shall report
immediately any identified on-site sewage system failure to the department.
(4) The system owner shall take necessary corrective action,as identified by the director,to correct deficiencies
in system design and operation,when such deficiencies are documented through operation and
maintenance inspections.
(5) When a property contains and/or is served by an on-site sewage system,an inspection service report by a
certified operations and maintenance specialist is required within 12 months:
(a) Prior to the sale of property or transfer of ownership.
(b) Prior to the application for residential or commercial building permit(s)
(c) Prior to other land use or governmental actions such as land divisions or boundary line adiustments
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The inspection service report shall include the status and findings of all system components at time of the
inspection and use the form prescribed by the director.
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6.76.080 Certified pumper requirements.
(1) It shall be unlawful for any person,firm or corporation to engage in cleaning any septic tank,seepage pit or
chemical toilet,or removing other accumulations of sewage without first obtaining a pumper's certificate
from the department.
(2) The requirements for pumper certification shall include all of the following:
(a) The applicant shall demonstrate having a certified disposal site for the septage or holding tank wastes.
(b) The applicant shall demonstrate sanitary equipment meeting the following requirements:
1. The pump tank shall be of at least one thousand gallons in capacity, in good repair,and of
cleanable construction.
2. All outer contact surfaces and fittings shall be kept in a clean and sanitary condition while stored
or in transit,and all premises served and equipment used shall be left in a clean and sanitary
condition.
3. All discharge valves shall be in good repair,free from leaks and fitted with watertight caps.
4. The name of the operating firm shall be prominently displayed on the sides of any pump tank
vehicle.
(3) The initial certificate fee shall be in accordance with the adopted fee schedule.At the end of each calendar
year all certificates shall expire.Certificates may be renewed for a fee established by the adopted fee
schedule.A pumper's certificate shall not be transferable.
(4) Copies of all pumping reports shall be submitted to the Mason County Public Health office monthly_except
(5) A copy of the pumping report as prescribed by the health officer shall be given to the homeowner at the time
of the service.
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(Ord. No.32-09,§8,4-7-2009)
6.76.090 Certified installer requirements.
(1) It shall be unlawful for any person,firm or corporation to engage in installation,alteration, repair or
modification of an on-site sewage system within Mason County without first obtaining an installer's
certificate from the department except as noted in 246-272-0250 WAC.
(2) Requirements for installer certification shall include all of the following:
(a) Presentation to the director of evidence showing a minimum of one year experience working with a
certified installer or some other experience that can be demonstrated to the director as providing
knowledge and skills equivalent to having worked with a certified installer for a minimum of one year.
(b) Prior to issuance of a certificate,the director shall require written examination of the applicant's
knowledge of on-site sewage system principals and the rules, regulations, laws and ordinances
affecting the public health and safety with respect to on-site sewage systems.
(c) The initial certification fee shall be in accordance with the adopted fee schedule.At the end of each
calendar year all certificates shall expire.Certificates may be renewed for a fee established by the
adopted fee schedule.An installer's certificate shall not be transferable.
(d) Prior to the issuance of an installer's certificate,the applicant shall provide verification to the
department of their current status as a specialty contractor.
(e) The installer shall accumulate twelve professional development hours for any three-year period.
(f) The installer is responsible for maintaining records to be used to support credits claimed. Records
should include date of activity,instructor's name,description of activity, number of contact hours and
location.The installer shall keep their records of continuing education for the current renewal period
plus the three years before the last renewal.All continuing education records and supporting
documentation must be furnished to the board upon request.
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(b) The diFeeter--;hall Sehed-ule a speEial heaFiF;g ef aA appeal f;;F the install r with the eel#ified 6eRtFaeteF
sewage system within Masen Geunty dwFing the PeFin-d- his A-F he-F.ce-4-ifir-n-at-p- F&VA-ked OF suspeRd
(Ord. No.32-09, §9,4-7-2009)
6.76.100 Certified operation and maintenance specialist requirements.
(1) It shall be unlawful for any person,firm or corporation to engage in operation and maintenance of an on-site
sewage system within Mason County without first obtaining an operation and maintenance certificate from
the department.
(2) Any operation and maintenance inspection required by the department shall be performed by appropriate
personnel as specified in the"Mason County Public Health On-Site Standards."
(3) The requirements for maintenance specialist certification shall include all of the following:
(a) Presentation to the director of evidence showing a minimum of one year experience working with a
certified maintenance specialist,working as a licensed designer or some other experience that can be
demonstrated to the director as providing knowledge and skills equivalent to having worked with a
certified maintenance specialist or as a licensed designer for a minimum of one year.
(b) Prior to issuance of a certificate,the director shall require written examination of the applicant's
knowledge of on-site sewage system principals and the rules, regulations, laws,and ordinances
affecting the public health and safety with respect to on-site sewage systems.
(c) The operation and maintenance specialist shall demonstrate to the director attendance of training in
on-site wastewater treatment operation and maintenance at the northwest on-site wastewater
training center or the equivalent.
(d) The initial certificate fee shall be in accordance with the adopted fee schedule.At the end of each
calendar year,all certificates shall expire.Certificates may be renewed for a fee established by the
adopted fee schedule.A maintenance specialist's certificate shall not be transferable.
(e) The operation and maintenance specialist shall accumulate twenty-four professional development
hours for any three year period.
(f) The operation and maintenance specialist is responsible for maintaining records to be used to support
credits claimed. Records should include date of activity, instructor's name,description of activity,
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number of contact hours and location.The operation and maintenance specialist shall keep their
records of continuing education for the current renewal period plus the three years before the last
renewal.All continuing education records and supporting documentation must be furnished to Mason
County Public Health upon request.
(4) Copies of all maintenance reports,as prescribed by the health officer,shall be submitted to the Mason
County Public Health monthly_except as Reted i „bseetien «` of this.-n.-ti^^
(5) A copy of the maintenance report,as prescribed by the health officer,shall be given to the homeowner at
the time of service.
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(Ord. No.32-09, § 10,4-7-2009)
(1) The direeter shall establish-and- Maintain-;;revievi beaFd Ealled the EeFtified Eentraeter revie%%o heard
(2) The Feview heard shall meet as needed er as determined by the health Affirpr te eyaluate the pe fermanee
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(3) The Feyiew beaFd shall aEt undeF by IaWS adapted by the beaFd.Copies ef said deeument shall be I(ept ef;file
and..9ade-, enable fG1E pu blie i., eet'en at the d.,paFt.. ent..4k--
(Ord. No. 32-09, §11,4-7-2009)
6.76.120 On-site sewage advisory committee.
(1) The director shall establish and maintain an advisory committee called the on-site sewage advisory
committee.
(2) The advisory committee shall meet a minimum of once each year to evaluate department policies and
procedures pertaining to the on-site sewage program, "Mason County Public Health Standards"and all
relevant local ordinances and codes.The committee will present findings and make recommendations to the
director and the board of health.
(3) The advisory committee shall act under by-laws adopted by the Board. Copies of said document shall be kept
on file and made available to the public at the Mason County Public Health office.
(Ord. No.32-09, §12,4-7-2009)
6.76.130 Enforcement.
(1) It shall be unlawful to discharge sewage from any on-site sewage system, including septic tank wastes and
greywater to surface water or upon the surface of the ground.
(2) It shall be unlawful to use or maintain a malfunctioning on-site sewage system. Upon the discovery of the
existence of such a system,written notice of violation shall be given to the recorded owner and/or occupant
of the premises. Upon failure to adequately repair and restore the sewage system to proper working order
within the time frame stipulated on the written notice or thereafter amended,the premises may be vacated.
Failure to so vacate shall constitute an additional violation.
(3) No person shall discharge waste products other than domestic sewage into an on-site sewage system(s),
except where it has been adequately demonstrated to the director that the nondomestic waste discharge
would be consistent with the system design,good sanitary waste treatment and disposal practice,and not
cause a water quality violation or violate hazardous waste materials disposal law.
(4) No person shall use and maintain an on-site sewage system except in a manner that is appropriate to the
design of the system.
(5) The director may condemn and issue a Notice of Non-Occupancy,according to law,any residence or other
establishment which is accumulating or disposing of sewage in a manner contrary to the requirements of
these regulations.The Notice of Non-Occupancy shall be served to the owner of the property,either
personally or by mailing a copv of the notice by regular and certified mail to the owner at his or her last
known address. A copy of the Notice shall also be posted on the property where the alleged violation(s)
occurred or is occurring. No person shall remain in or enter any building structure,or property which has
been so posted,except that entry may be made to repair or correct any conditions causing or contributing to
the threat to public health. No person shall remove or deface any such notice after it is posted until the
required corrective action has been completed and approved.
(6) All violations of these regulations are determined to be unlawful and declared to be detrimental to the public
health,safety and welfare,and are public nuisances.All conditions which render any building,structure,
premises, land use or portion thereof to be used or maintained in violation of these regulations shall be
abated if provisions for their continuance made pursuant to these regulations are not satisfied.
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(7) In addition to or as an alternative to any other judicial or administrative remedy provided herein,or by law,
any person or establishment who violates these regulations or by each act of commission or omission
procures, aids or abets such violation, may be assessed a civil penalty not to exceed two hundred fifty dollars
for each day of continuous violation to be directly assessed by the health officer until such violation is
corrected.The per diem penalty shall double for the second separate violation and triple for the third and
subsequent separate violations of the same regulation within any five-year period.
(8) In addition to or as an alternative to any other judicial or administrative remedy provided herein,or by law,
any person who violates these regulations or by each act of commission or omission procures,aids or abets
such violation,shall, upon conviction, be guilty of a misdemeanor. For purposes of these regulations,each
section violated shall constitute a separate and distinct offense,and each day's violation shall constitute a
separate and distinct offense. Penalty, upon conviction,shall be punishable by a fine of not more than five
hundred dollars,or by imprisonment for not more than ninety days,or both such fine and imprisonment.
(9) Suspension of Certificate
(a)
speei P-AA certificate may be suspended,after a hearing between the health officer and certificate
holder,##a when the holder has performed with negligence,incompetence, misrepresentation or
failure to comply with the applicable rules, regulations,guidelines,policies or practices which pertain to
water supply and waste water disposal,to have made fraudulent misrepresentation in making
application for a certificate or authorization or to have made fraudulent misrepresentation in making
application for a permit to install an on-site sewage system,either existing at the time of certification or
as thereafter enacted.
(b) The health officer shall give written notice of the hearing to any person aggrieved who has filed a
written complaint with the health officer and the affected certificate holder(s).
(c) For the first confirmed violation under this subsection by certificate holders,the suspension period shall
not exceed 30 days; and the second violation in any three-year period shall result in a suspension of the
certificate for a period not less than 15 days and not to exceed 180 days.
(d) If the health officer suspends a certificate,the holder shall not proceed with any further work in
connection with the activity covered by the certificate.
(e) The certificate holder shall be notified by certified mail of suspension of the certificate upon
determination of a finding that a violation has occurred requiring suspension.
(10) Revocation of Certificate
(a) A certificate may be revoked for repeated violation of any of the requirements of these regulations or
any other applicable regulation or if,after a hearing with the board of health,the holder of such
certificate shall be found grossly incompetent of negligent,or to have made fraudulent
misrepresentations in making application for a certificate or for a permit to install an on-site sewage
system,or should the bond or insurance required herein be canceled.
(b) The health officer shall give written notice of the hearing to any person aggrieved who has filed a
written complaint with the health officer and the affected certificate holder(s).
(c) The third notice of violation issued within any 12-month period shall be considered as repeated
violations and result in certificate revocation
(d) If the board of health revokes a certificate,the holder shall not proceed with any further work in
connection with the activity covered by the certificate.
(e) The certificate holder shall be notified by certified mail of revocation of the certificate upon
determination of a finding that a violation has occurred requiring revocation.
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(f) If,after revocation of a certificate,the applicant desires to reapply for a certificate,the applicant must
wait six months prior to reapplication. Any person whose certificate has been revoked will be required
to pay all applicable fees and take and pass the written examination again before issuance of a new
certificate.
(Ord. No.32-09,§13,4-7-2009)
6.76.140 Appeals.
(1) Decisions of the difeeteFhealth officer pertaining to the certification of pumpers, installers and operation
and maintenance specialists may be appealed to the-board of health within 15 working days of the decision
which is being disputed eeFtified^ RtFaGt^-Fey6ew beara
(2) All other decisions of the director may be appealed to the health officer.Appeals must be made in writing to
the director within ten working days of the decision which is being disputed.A hearing date shall be
scheduled with the health officer to be held within thirty days of said decision being appealed.
(3) Determinations of the health officer may be appealed to the hearings examiner.Appeals must be made in
writing to the director within ten working days of the decision which is being disputed.A hearing date shall
be scheduled with the board for their next regular meeting.
(4) Departmental orders and determinations shall be stayed for the period the appeal is pending, provided no
surfacing sewage or public health hazard results from said stay.
(5) Any variations from these regulations resulting in requirements less stringent than those found in Chapter
246-272A WAC shall have concurrence from the Washington State Department of Health.
(6) Administrative hearings shall be conducted in accordance with Mason County Office of Environmental Health
Variance and Appeal Procedure. Copies of said document shall be maintained and made available to the
public at the Mason County Public Health office.
(Ord. No.32-09, § 14,4-7-2009)
6.76.150 Waivers.
(1) The health officer may grant a waiver from specific requirements within this chapter if:
(a) The waiver request is evaluated by the local health officer or delegated county staff on an individual,
site by site basis.
(b) The standards are more stringent than the standards of chapter 246-272A WAC,or from provisions in
these regulations that are not contained in Chapter 246-272A WAC without Washington State
Department of Health approval.
(c) The waiver is submitted with any corresponding mitigation measure(s)to assure that the public health
and water quality protection,at least equal to that established by these rules,is provided.
(d) The waiver is submitted with all necessary forms provided by the department and applicable review
fee(s)according to the current Environmental Health Fee Schedule.
(e) The local health officer determines that the waiver is consistent with the standards in,and the intent of,
the rules of this chapter and chapter 246-272A WAC.
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Commuhity- He •
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July-August 2021
Communicable Disease & Notifiable Conditions (3 programs-CD,TB, STD) Staff:Audrey O'Connor,
Back-up: Elizabeth Custis& Lydia Buchheit
July-August our communicable disease(CD)program nurse received 59 reports requiring data entry into the State
database,and/or investigation and follow-up. * Chronic Hepatitis C cases being directly entered into new WDRS
database by DOH. This does not include their work in COVID-19 case investigations.Year total for COVID-19
included in this update.
Disease July-August Total to date
COVID-19/2021 * 2,455
Campylobacteriosis 1 13
Cryptosporidiosis 0 1
Giardiasis 0 0
higa Toxin 2 1 1
higellosis 0 0
Mumps 0 0
Haemaphilus Influenza 0 0
Hepatitis B-Acute 0 0
Hepatitis B-Chronic 0 0
Hepatitis C-Chronic
Hepatitis C-Acute 0 0
Hepatitis D 0 0
Lyme 0 0
Pertussis 0 0
almonellosis 0 1
ersinia 0 0
1
Coccidioidomycosis 0 0
Carbapenemase-resistant 0 1
enterobacteria(CRE)
Hepatitis A—Ruled out 0 0
Meningitis-Ruled out 0 0
ibrio-Ruled out 0 0
Listeriosis-Ruled out 0 0
Legionella 0 1
Suspected rabies/sample sent 2 3
Malaria 1 1
Tuberculosis-Ruled out 0 1
Tuberculosis-Latent 0 0
Tuberculosis-Active/open cases 0 0
ibriosis(non-cholera) 1 1
Listeria 0 0
Congenital Syphilis 0 2
Chlamydia 33 133
Gonorrhea 18 52
Syphilis 1 8
Herpes 1 8
HIV 0 0
�otals 59 226
Hepatitis C Screening Staff: Christina Muller-Shinn
Staff is now a licensed Medical Assistant Phlebotomist and is working on setting up policies and
procedures for a screening program (to also include HIV screening). She attended an in-person HCV
testing training with Hepatitis Education Project (HEP) in Seattle in July.
Maternal Child Health Staff: Elizabeth Custis
Providing work in this grant via approved COVID work. Assisting with guidance to childcare agencies
regarding COVID cases and outbreaks.
Elizabeth is part of the SMART(School Medical Autism Review Team) in Mason County which helps to
evaluate and potentially diagnose children with Autism.Team members are Dr Rayos and DrTuladhar,
Speech/Occupational Therapy/Physical Therapy from school districts and Mason General Hospital
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Pediatric Rehabilitation Team, Special Education teachers, and Birth to Three Early Intervention
Providers. Without this team, many children wait 12 -18 months to see a specialist for diagnosis which
can delay needed services. Our local pediatricians and other providers on this team have been specially
trained to evaluate children. Elizabeth's role is to assist families to get the support and resources
needed after their child is diagnosed with Autism.
Maternal Child Health Parenting Program
No Incredible Years parenting classes were offered due to COVID. Future work will be with DCYF for
Child Protection Services.
ABCD Dental Program
Ben has taken over management of this grant. Has provided dental supplies for the Mason Health
Birthing Center and Pediatrics Unit. Continues to provide telephone assistance for families needing a
dental home. And has connected with all ABCD providers in Mason County
Breastfeeding Coalition of Mason County
Breastfeeding Coalition meetings and support group are on hold during COVID. Elizabeth has continued
to share breastfeeding COVID immunity and vaccination information with MGH OB Department and
Mason Clinic Pediatricians.
Early Learning Coalition of Mason County
Elizabeth stepped down from the Executive Team during COVID but attends the general membership
meetings as able. This team works together to support early learning, identify gaps, and assist with
promoting opportunities for early learning for children in Mason County.
Immunization Improvement Grant
Most work in this grant has been on hold due to COVID priorities. Elizabeth continues to encourage
parents and newly vaccinated adults to apply for online access to their child's and their own
Immunization Information System records. Flyers were provided for some drive-through school and
preschool events.There have been increased phone calls from parents needing guidance, answers to
questions, and assistance to get their child's immunizations in compliance for school attendance.
Children with Special Health Care Needs
Elizabeth's priority has still been in COVID related work. Elizabeth has intermittently been provided
increased consultation and care coordination via phone to families with children that have special health
care needs in the Mason County area. Referrals continue to be submitted to RN. RN has recently been
able to participate in monthly Pediatric Care Coordination Meetings that include Mason Health
Pediatricians, Birth to Three Early Intervention, School and Mason Health Speech, Physical, and
Occupational Therapy, and Developmental Preschool and Special Services staff.
Social Service Programs
Housing($5,994,321 Annually: 12 funding sources—grants,tax, local recording fees, 12 subcontracts,
and 20 programs)Staff:Todd Parker
The eviction moratorium ends September 30, 2021. Eviction prevention programs are fully operational.
In July 88 households received $470,705.24 in housing assistance and in August, 107 households
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received $580,926.37. Community partners and superior court are teaming up with Dispute Resolution
Center of Thurston/Mason to further assist households facing eviction. Some of the concerns echoing
across the state are that landlords are raising rents now that the moratorium is over. More eviction
funding is coming through the Department of Commerce in the Eviction Rent Assistance 2.0 program.
Behavioral Health
Treatment Sales Tax(TST) Funded Staff: Abe Gardner
2 Currently all county operated TST programs are gearing up for budget and coordinating with Public
Health so billing and reports are coordinated and timely.
Also, both non-county operated TST programs are going well, as partnerships with Olympic Health and
Recovery Services and Northwest Resources continue to provide much needed services in Mason
County.
There is also work being done to stand-up a new program as well as solidify another newer local
program with TST support. An RFQ has been released to solicit interest in starting up a Behavioral
Health and Recovery Support Transportation program,that will look to provide at-will/low-barrier
transportation for folks navigating the local and surrounding area's behavioral health system. In
addition to the transportation program,there is work being done to develop and coordinate options to
solidify and bolster the Behavioral Health Navigator position that is currently working with the Mason
County Sheriff's Office as well as the Shelton Police Department.
Mason County Mental Health &Substance Use Disorder(SUD) Response (6 programs) Staff: Abe
Gardner,Christina Muller-Shinn,Audrey O'Connor
Overdose Data to Action (OD2A)
In July, Public Health was alerted by EMS to a major spike in opioid overdose, likely driven by an increase
in the fentanyl supply. In conversation with program participants regarding this overdose spike,staff
identified a major gap in our overdose prevention services; people using illicit fentanyl are more likely to
be smoking and not injecting. Most of our overdose prevention work relies on interactions at the syringe
service program,so there is a large population of opioid users who are not being engaged with. Since
the fentanyl trend is expected to increase, it is very concerning to not have engagement from non-
injectors. Staff is researching alternative approaches and reaching out to other programs for ideas.
OD2A staff Christina Muller-Shinn presented at the Mason County Fire Chief's monthly meeting
regarding increased overdose trends and was recognized by Chief Burbridge at a Fire Commissioner's
meeting with a challenge coin to recognize the hard work done to prevent overdose.
MCPH was able to secure 36 naloxone kits each for Mason County Sheriff's,Shelton Police, and
Skokomish Tribal Police Department through the Department of Health. OD2A staff provided a refresher
overdose response training to the Skokomish Police.
In August, Christina facilitated the harm reduction breakout discussion session's (one each day) at the
three-day virtual Region 10 Opioid Summit.
On August 31, Mason County honored International Overdose Awareness Day by holding an event and
walk throughout Shelton (and Belfair September 1).
Substance Use Mobile Outreach of Mason County
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Substance Use Mobile Outreach had 91 interactions during this reporting period. 21 people reported
that they or someone they knew had overdosed in the past 30 days. Naloxone was given out during 59%
of visits (including overdose prevention and response training to 10 new participants), and fentanyl test
strips were requested at 48%of visits. Additionally, 58% of participants requested wound care supplies;
staff provided lots of education regarding soft tissue infection prevention. Dental referrals were the
most type of service requested,with 9 referrals during this reporting period.
COAP/COSSAP(Community partnerships,Systemic change, Program coordination)
The COAP/COSSAP project is it its final months,with a final report due in October 2021. Currently,
efforts are being directed towards,final data collection as well as report writing.
The emphasis of system coordination, of which the COSSAP project was highlighting, will continue to be
a priority and moving forward will continue to fall under the purview of Public Health as the backbone
organization in Mason County.
MCLEAD (Mason County Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion)
Mason County's LEAD program has had a very successful first year, having far exceeded the number of
referrals that work expected when the program was first developed. Currently,all program partners are
pleased with the program and the progress of implementation.
A new contract with HCA,that will extend the program until 2023,should be completed and in place by
the first of the year, possibly as soon as October.
Behavioral Health Navigator Program
The Behavioral Health Navigator Program is now operating at both the Mason County Sheriff Office as
well as the Shelton Police Department.
Currently there is an effort to expand navigator services and to possibly partner with another agency to
be able to solidify the program and expand what/how the services are currently provided.
RCORP (Rural Communities Opioid Response Program)
Due to competing priorities,the RCORP Consortium changed partners from Peninsula Community
Health Clinic to Olympic Health and Recovery Services. OHRS will provide a 1 FTE peer to partner at the
Substance Use Mobile Outreach, work the Transit Center overdose prevention table, and support their
other SUD programming, as well as a 1 FTE SUDP to do SUD assessments in the jail, help build out the jail
re-entry program, and provide support(including assessments) do other RCORP and community
programs.
Substance Use Prevention Staff: Ben Johnson& Melissa Casey
The Shelton and North Mason Substance Abuse Prevention Coalitions have continued to meet via zoom.
Most recently meeting together on projects that include all county youth.
This year the coalition will focus on providing prevention programming throughout the entire county.
We have reached out to the Mary M. Knight School District and are discussing the development of a
youth prevention leadership group at the Jr. and High school levels. We are also working on continuing
our prevention leadership groups at North Mason and Shelton high Schools.
We have a goal of one town hall quarterly in 2021-22. Partners include Shelton and North Mason Youth
Connections and Ifiber One radio.
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Public Health has applied and has received notice of funding for a five-year CDC-Drug Free Communities
grant.The program is called the Mason County Youth Substance Abuse Prevention Project.
The primary goals are:
1) Establish and strengthen collaboration among communities, public and private non-profit agencies, as
well as federal,state, local, and tribal governments to support the efforts of community coalitions
working to prevent and reduce substance abuse among youth, individuals 18 years of age and younger.
2) Reduce substance abuse among youth and, overtime, reduce substance abuse among adults by
addressing the factors in a community that increases the risk of substance abuse and promoting the
factors that minimize the risk of substance abuse.
Community Health Education, Assessment and Data Staff: Melissa Casey
Assessment data is being updated for the 2021 Community Health Assessment. The findings of these
data will be used to identify the health priorities of focus for the 2021-2025 Community Health
Improvement Plan.The Mason County Community Health website (healthymasoncounty.com) is also
being revamped as a hub for data and resources.
We invite community members interested in joining the Mason County Health Coalition to please
contact Melissa Casey at 360-427-9670 Ext 406 or mcasey@masoncountywa.gov.
Emergency Preparedness Staff: Lydia Buchheit,Alex Paysee,Sunni Evans,
COVID-19 Response Staff: Audrey O'Connor, Elizabeth Custis, Melissa Casey
In August, Mason County's COVID-19 cases once again rose due to the Delta Variant with a rolling
average of 30-35 cases over a 7-day period.This was slightly higher than the rise that occurred in
December 2020.
You can check the Covid 19 data dashboard for the most up-to-date data.
https://www.doh.wa.gov/Emergencies/COVID19/DataDashboard#dashboard
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