HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-29-2016 BOHMASON COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH PROCEEDINGS
411 North 5th Street, Shelton, WA
November 29, 2016
Attendance: Terri Jeffreys. County Commissioner; Peggy VanBuskirk, Hospital District #2; Vacant, Fire
Commissioner; Kathy McDowell, City of Shelton Commissioner. Absent: Randy Neatherlin, County
Commissioner; Tim Sheldon, County Commissioner and Eileen Branscome, Hospital District #1
Chair Peggy VanBuskirk called the meeting to order at 3:35 p.m. A quorum was not present.
Due to no quorum no action was taken to adopt the agenda or adopt the September 27 meeting minutes.
Dave Windom noted that Dr. Yu provided a Mason County Opioid Response Plan.
Laura, Care Manager with Thurston Mason Behavioral Health Organization, explained all the programs she is
involved with in Mason County. She works with the various agencies that provide care for substance abuse
disorders and mental health issues.
Lydia Buchheit provided her Community Health & Human Services Manager report.
Dave Windom provided a PowerPoint on Foundational Public Health. The 2017-2019 Legislative Budget Request
is $50M to local health jurisdictions; $6M for Department of Health and $4M for modernization. If appropriated,
Mason County could receive up to $209K. A resolution was presented asking the state legislature to support the
Public Health funding. This will be moved to the January Board of Health meeting.
Lydia Buchheit provided nursing contract updates. Recommendation is to drop the Workfirst contract.
Director Windom brought up the Hirst court decision that may impact available water. He then provided a recap
of the issues discussed at the WA State Association of Local Public Health Officials (WSALPHO).
Public Comments
Marilyn Vogler asked about fee for service.
The meeting adjourned at 4:35 p.m.
BOARD OF HEALTH PROCEEDINGS
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Peggy Van Buskirk, Hospital District #2
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Fire Commissioner
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Eileen Branscome, Hospital District #1
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David Windom, Health Director