HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016/12/14 - Board of HealthMason County Board of Health Meeting Minutes
December 14, 2016
MASON COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH PROCEEDINGS
Special Meeting
411 North 5th Street, Shelton, WA
December 14, 2016
Attendance: Terri Jeffreys, County Commissioner; Peggy VanBuskirk, Hospital District #2; Vacant,
Fire Commissioner; Kathy McDowell, City of Shelton Commissioner, Randy Neatherlin, County
Commissioner, Dr. Yu, Mason County Health Officer.
Absent: Tim Sheldon, County Commissioner and Eileen Branscome, Hospital District # 1
Chair Peggy VanBuskirk called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m.
Neatherlin/ Jeffreys moved and seconded to adopt the agenda as published. Motion carried
unanimously.
Jeffreys/McDowell moved and seconded to adopt the regular meeting minutes of September 27,
2016 as written. Motion carried.
Resolution in Support of Public Health Funding
Dave Windom discussed the main points of the resolution which asks for $25 million per year for the next
two years until more foundational health issues are covered by the state. He explained that tobacco
generates $700 million per year, none of which is allotted to public health.
Cmmr. Neatherlin questioned if a resolution was the best course of action. Peggy noted that this
resolution is in support of state funding. Dave added that every state jurisdiction is trying to pass
resolutions to get to the legislature.
Jeffreys/Neatherlin moved and seconded to adopt resolution 16-01. Motion carried. Resolution No.
16-01(Exhibit A)
Resolution for 2017 Meeting Calendar
A discussion was held regarding time of the meetings. Dr. Yu noted that Tuesdays are difficult due to
scheduling conflicts. Peggy suggested moving the meetings to 3:00 instead of 3 :3 0 p.m.
Neatherlin/McDowell moved and seconded to adopt the 2017 meeting calendar with change to
reflect a 3:00 start time. Motion carried. Resolution No. 16-02(Exhibit B )
Foundational Public Health
Dave presented a slideshow presentation and video titled "Public Health is essential" which covered
funding impacts in Washington State, outbreaks and prevention, and core public health services. 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.
Discussion was had about the need for core public health services across the state.
Mason County Board of Health Meeting Minutes
December 14, 2016
Public Health Day is March 1st 8 :3 0 am Capitol Hill, Seattle.
Public Comments- No public was present
The meeting adjourned at 9:33 a.m.
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Tim Sheldon, County Commissioner
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