HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023/03/28 - Board of Health MASON COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH PROCEEDINGS
411 North 51 Street,Shelton,WA
March 28,2023
Attendance: Randy Neatherlin,County Commissioner;Kevin Shutty, County Commissioner; Sharon Trask,
County Commissioner;Peggy VanBuskirk,Hospital District No. 2;Kathy McDowell, City of Shelton;Mark
Neary, County Administrator;Ian Tracy,Environmental Health Manager;Melissa Casey, Community Health
Manager;Christina Muller-Shinn, Community Health Program Assistant;McKenzie Smith,Clerk of the
Board; and Dedrick Allen,MasonWebTV
1. Chair Shutty called the meeting to order at 3:01 p.m.
2. Approval of Agenda
Peggy VanBuskirk/Cmmr.Trask moved and seconded to approve the agenda as presented. Motion
carried.
3. Resolution for National Public Health Week
Peggy VanBuskirk/Cmmr.Trask moved and seconded to approve the Resolution as presented.
Motion carried.
4. Approval of Minutes
Cmmr.Neatherlin/Cmmr. Trask moved and seconded to approve the January 24,2023 Board of
Health Minutes as presented. Motion carried.
5. Health Officer Report
No health officer report at this time.
6. Administration Report
Dave Windom discussed the workforce of Public Health in Washington,there has been a large amount
of turnover in leadership and trouble restocking staff. Many COVID-19 workers are being let go as
funding expires. County health rankings will be released tomorrow March 29,2023. Mason County
shows the high positions per patient;however,it is closer to 1 physician per 1,000 patients. Public
Health will receive the next fiscal round of Foundational Public Health Services funds. Funds will
have to be returned June 30 and refilled July 1. The contract amendment changes the statement of
work. The budget forecast was low. Dave is working with the Treasurer regarding an abatement fund
for properties that are:ungble,to;clean up their parcels.
7. Environmental Health Report
Ian Tracy discussed partnership for Puget Sound National Estuary Program. South Sound Shellfish
Recovery grant partnership Squaxin Pierce Thurston Mason and Conservation districts,up to$1.85
million.
Ian discussed West Nile Virus surveillance regarding specific locations for breeding,transfer stations,
and salvage stations. Department of Health did not categorize species and did not test mosquitos.
Cmmr. Shutty mentioned asking the Master Gardner's to help with mosquito traps in city limits.
The On-Site Sewage Advisory Committee is operating on bylaws that have not yet been approved by
the Board of Health. Per the RCW,bylaws must be approved. Memberships should be appointed to
the Board of Health to be consistent with the code. There are three watershed positions that have been
vacant for an extended period,this should be changed to two citizen positions and a certified OEM
specialist position.
8. Community Health Report
Melissa Casey shared her community health report. The Health Coalition kickoff event was very
successful and had representation from all sectors and productive conversation. The Health Educator
is working on updated health assessment to determine needs and gaps.
Christina Muller-Shin presented her Behavioral Health Systems Update presentation which included
the history of behavioral health and goals. More support is needed for the families who have lost
loved ones to overdoses.
9. Other Business and Board Discussion
No other business or board discussion.
10. Public Comments
No public comment.
11. Adjourned at 4:45 p.m.
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Darrin Wody,Hospital District#1
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Kevin Shutty,Co\ issioner
Randy N atherlin, Commissioner
Sharon Trash Commissioner
Peggy Waouskirk,Hospital District#2
Gary Plews,Fire Commissioner
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Ke Davidson, Shelton School Board