HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007/08/28 - Board of HealthMASON COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH PROCEEDINGS
August 28, 2007
Attendance: Board Members Lynda Ring -Erickson, Ross Gallagher, and Tim Sheldon
1. Commissioner Gallagher called the meeting to order at 3:30 p.m.
2. Cmmr. Ring Erickson/Sheldon moved and seconded to adopt the agenda as published. Motion
carried unanimously. S-aye; RE -aye; G-aye.
3. Correspondence — The Secretary of Health provided a letter of intent to local health departments regarding
the rollout of the new state funding for public health. — Letter dated August 22, 2007
4. Minutes - Cmmr. Sheldon/Ring Erickson moved and seconded to adopt the regular meeting minutes
of July 10, 2007 as presented. Motion carried unanimously. RE -aye; S-aye; G-aye.
5. Administrative Issues - None
6. Community and Family Health Issues
6.1. Tobacco Retailer Compliance Checks — Lydia Buchhiet, Manager of Community and Family Health,
gave an update on tobacco retailer compliance checks and explained the process of how the
compliance checks were done.
6.2. News Release on Tobacco Retailer Compliance Checks — Ms. Buchheit presented the News Release.
Ms Buchheit also announced that the Health Departwent has already received flu vaccine and there
have not been any shortages from suppliers yet. Dates and places of flu vaccine clinics will be
announced at a later date.
7. Environmental Health Issues
7.1 Mason County Public Health Responsibilities under the Oakland Bay Action Plan - Vicki
Kirkpatrick, Director, explained Mason County Public Health's responsibilities under the Oakland Bay
Action Plan and outlined a ten -point strategy for keeping Oakland Bay clean. Ms. Kirkpatrick
described each of the Depaitnient's objectives in detail.
There was a discussion about Objective #6, how homeowners' septic system maintenance will be
documented and how septic systems in violation will be dealt with through this plan.
Ms. Kirkpatrick also recognized Stephanie Kenny, Environmental Health Specialist, as an integral part
in coordinating this plan.
John Konovsky, Water Quality Manager from the Squaxin Tribe, commented that the Tribe will also
remain committed to keeping Oakland Bay clean.
Cmmr. Ring Erickson/Sheldon moved and seconded to move the Oakland Bay Action Plan as
presented to the Board of County Commissioners meeting for approval. Motion carried
unanimously. RE -aye; S-aye; RE -aye.
7.2 Environmental Health Waivers/Variances were provided to the Board for information only.
8. Public Comment — none
Commissioner Gallagher recognized Don Wilson, Mason County Hospital District #1, and Frank Phillips,
Mason Fire Commissioners Association, who were present as Ex-Offico members for the Board of Health.
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9. Public Hearing - none
10. Adjourn — The meeting adjourned at 4:14 p.m.
HEALTH OFFICER BOARD OF HEALTH
MASON COUNTY, WASHINGTON
Diana T. Yu, MD MSPH Ras Gallagher, Chair
Mason County Health Officer
L, .: Ring Erickson, Co s' sioner
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Tim Sheldon, Commissioner