HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023/05/23 - Board of Health MASON COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH PROCEEDINGS
411 North 511 Street,Shelton,WA
May 23,2023
Attendance: Randy Neatherlin,County Commissioner;Kevin Shutty,County Commissioner; Sharon Trask,
County Commissioner;Darrin Moody,Hospital District No. 1;Peggy VanBuskirk,Hospital District No. 2;
Kathy McDowell, City of Shelton;Keri Davidson, Shelton School Board;Ian Tracy,Environmental Health
Manager;Melissa Casey,Community Health Manager;McKenzie Smith, Clerk of the Board; and Dedrick
Allen,MasonWebTV;Rebecca Shipman,Public Health Nurse;Julie Knot,Blue Zones
1. Chair Shutty called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m.
2. Approval of Agenda
Peggy VanBuskirk/Keri Davidson moved and seconded to approve the agenda as presented. Motion
carried.
3. Approval of Minutes
Peggy VanBuskirk/Keri Davidson moved and seconded to approve the minutes as presented. Motion
carried.
4. Health Officer Report
No Health Officer report at this time.
5. Administration Report
Dave Windom is working with Dr. Gardner on grant applications around syndemics and substance
abuse. This grant would allow syringe exchange to also include Hepatitis C and HIV testing, STI
testing,Hep C treatment,wound care,etc. The motor home could be replaced with an updated van
that could be used for the syringe exchange,outreach,vaccines,A 1 C test,blood pressure,events
around the County,and more. The van location would change daily but have regular routes. The
population is moving from using syringes to smoking. Dr. Gardner is the lead for the program and
Dave is lead for logistics. Tuberculosis has declined. The Governor's COVID-19 proclamation is
ending which means changes for the healthcare industry and COVID inclusions are being removed
from contracts. Evergreen Treatment Services(ETS)is sharing how they do outreach for mental
health which will be coordinated with Peninsula Health.
Dave shared unspent Foundational Public Health Services(FPHS)funds will be returned to the State
on June 30 and a new allocation will arrive July 1. The new allocation will include an additional$100
million. Funds will also be used for Environmental Health policy and to hire a Deputy Environmental
Health Manager. The Consolidated Contract"CONCON"update is done for June. Back to school
vaccines are behind. Work is being done on code enforcement around solid waste and abatements,
outreach to homeowner's associations is being done. A payment plan can be approved,but if it is
defaulted on it will fall on the County. The 2023 County Health Rankings were released.
6. Environmental Health Report
Ian Tracy gave a staffing update. The solid waste abatement process is in progress,legal is looking
into the lien portion regarding property taxes and the parcel becoming County property. Previously,
solid waste liens were separate from property taxes and would stay with the parcel if sold. There is
the potential to do a code change if necessary. In June the annual Septic Blitz will be promoted in
coordination with septic maintenance workshops hosted by the WSU Extension. New food inspection
software will be implemented to allow the public to look up local restaurants and help save time for
staff in the field. There were several water quality downgrades—Annas Bay,Hood Canal 5—
Lilliwaup, and Hood Canal 6—Tahuya. These areas will be closed out to the nearest approval station.
Microbial source tracking may help find the exact cause.
The On-Site Sewage Advisory Committee bylaws were updated based on previous feedback from the
Board of Health.
Peggy VanBuskirk/Cmmr.Trask moved and seconded to approve the update to the On-Site Sewage
Committee bylaws as presented. Motion carried.
Paula Johnson, an existing member of the committee,applied to serve on the On-Site Sewage
Advisory Committee for another three-year term.
Peggy VanBuskirk/Keri Davidson moved and seconded to approve to appoint Paula Johnson to the
On-Site Sewage Advisory Committee. Motion carried.
7. Community Health Report
Melissa Casey shared most programs are business as usual. The grant for the syndemic approach to
infectious disease prevention and,linkage to services is being worked on to expand services with
testing and treatment. The grant application is due in two weeks. New classifications for WIC
positions have been done for the WIC Coordinator/Supervisor and WIC Certifier. Human Resources
is currently reviewing applications. The contract between the Mason County Sheriff s Office and
Olympic Health and Recovery Services has been approved for the law enforcement co-responder
program. There is a high mental health need. The program has two teams,and each team has
clinician and peer. The next emphasis is to evaluate the work plan and see what the programs have
accomplished. Insight Vision is being used to track outcomes.
8. Other Business and Board Discussion
Dave introduced Julie,Executive Director for Blue Zones and ex-officio member of Mason Matters.
Blue Zones has a three-year contract with Mason County to work on health and well-being of the
community.
9. Public Comments
No public comment at this time.
10. Adjourned at 3:56 p.m.
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BOARD OF HEALTH
MASON COUNTY,WASHINGTON
McKenzie Smith, Clerk f the Board
Darrin Moody,Hospital District#1
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Kathy McDowell, City Council
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Kevin Shutty, mmissioner
Randy Neatlierlin, Commissioner
Sharon Trask,6mmissioner
Peggy uskirk,Hospital District 92
Gary Plews,Fire Commissioner
Kerf Davidson, Shelton School Board