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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996/11/07 - Board of Health MASON COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH November 7, 1996 The Board of Health was called to order at 10:00 a.m. by Chairperson William O. Hunter with Board Member Faughender in attendance. ATTENDANCE: William O. Hunter, Chairperson Mary Faughender, Board Member Mark E. Trucksess, Health Officer Brad Banner, Health Services Director Brent Long, Board of Health Clerk CORRESPONDENCE Copies of correspondence written by W.S. Whitmore to Dr. Trucksess dated August 19, August 22, and September 30, 1996 (with attachments), regarding the Silver Sands Apartment septic system.in Belfair, were received as well as Dr. Trucksess' reply to Mr. Whitmore dated August 29, 1996. HEPATITIS CONCERNS Chairperson Hunter reported that he had a discussion with Mrs. Campos, a resident of Hartstine Island, in which she expressed several health concerns. Mrs. Campos had been invited to attend today's meeting in order for her to present her concerns before the Board of Health regarding unhealthy living conditions and the threat of hepatitis in the Island Shore Road area. Mr. Banner stated he would contact Mrs. Campos personally to discuss her concerns. HEALTH OFFICER'S REPORT Dr. Trucksess presented the Health Officer's Report by addressing the October Communicable Disease Report, and the Annual Communicable Disease Report for 1995. He reported there may be eight secondary cases of Hepatitis A resulting from food being prepared and served by an individual, at a local birthday parry in which approximately 200 people attended, who was infected with Hepatitis A. There is a national shortage of Hepatitis A immunoglobulin and a priority schedule for administering the immunoglobulin has been initiated. GREAT AMERICAN SMOKEOUT PROCLAMATION Dr. Trucksess explained the Great American Smokeout Program sponsored by the American Cancer Society, and asked that the Board of Health proclaim Thursday, November 21, 1996, as the American Cancer Society's Great American Smokeout Day. Board Member - Faughender/Chairperson Hunter moved/seconded that the proclamation be approved and signed. Motion carried. Vote: F:yes; H:yes; C:absent. Mason County Board of Health November 7,1996-Page 2 of 3 HEARING SET - FOOD PROGRAM AND WATER LABORATORY FEES Health Services Director, Brad Banner, requested that the Board set a public hearing to consider revisions to the Food Program fees and to consider establishing proposed water laboratory fees. Board Member Faughender asked if the food handling establishments would be notified of this public hearing. Mr. Banner replied that food establishments would receive copies of the proposal as well as notice of the public hearing. He noted that the proposal was a result of findings by the citizens on the Food Advisory Committee. Board Member Faughender/Chairperson Hunter moved/seconded that a public hearing be scheduled for December 5, 1996, at 10:15 a.m.,to consider changes in the Food Program Fees and to consider establishment of Water Laboratory Fees. Motion carried. Vote: F:yes; H:yes; C:absent. RECESS Board recessed from 10:23 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. ON-SITE SEWAGE REGULATION - PUBLIC HEARING Mr. Banner read aloud the Public Hearing Notice and explained that the purpose of this regulatory revision was to add the legal framework for implementing the Mason County Operation and Maintenance Program. He presented a draft dated November 4, 1996, which included clarification of the definitions discussed during the last Commissioners' briefing. The revisions to Section 7, as recommended by Board Member Cady, were reviewed. Mr. Banner informed that Board Member Cady also had a concern regarding Sections 10.01.03-04 pertaining -- to the fact that a person performing the work must own the residence or reside at the residence served by the system under construction, repair or modification. However, after she was advised that the wording in Sections 10.01.03 and 10.01.04 were taken from the state regulations, Board Member Cady had indicated the wording was acceptable. Mr. Banner read from the State WAC and noted that a waiver process could be utilized. Chairperson Hunter stated that the waiver process should be referenced in this section. Mr. Banner replied that a statement regarding the waiver could be added, but technically the addition would require approval from the state. Chairperson Hunter suggested that the waiver process be referenced under both the Installation and Design Sections. Dr. Trucksess commented that Section 11.03 uses the term "timely manner" which is vague. He suggested that specific terminology be used. Mr. Banner responded that the wording was purposely general because there was a large range of failures. For instance, a gross failure with surfacing sewage should be reported immediately. However, a minor problem may not need to be reported immediately. There was also an appeal process for suspensions, so if a maintenance specialist believed an arbitrary or excessive decision was made, there would be a process to consider the matter. He would rather have the flexibility of the term "timely manner" and rely on the appeal process. Mr. Banner noted that this section may be better placed in the policy document. Dr. Trucksess suggested that Section 12.02 include maintenance specialists. Mr. Banner agreed and noted that pumpers should also be included. Mason County Board of Health November 7,1996-Page 3 of 3 Chairperson Hunter commented that he was disappointed that no one from the public was present to comment on the revisions. Mr. Banner informed that these revisions were developed and recommended by the advisory board approximately eight months ago. Board Member Faughender/Chairperson Hunter moved/seconded that the public hearing to consider changes to the On-Site Sewage Regulation be continued until December 5, 1996, at 10:30 a.m. Motion carried. Vote: F:yes; H:yes; C:absent. MEETING ADJOURNED Board Member Faughender/Chairperson Hunter moved/seconded that the Board of Health meeting be adjourned at 10:50 a.m. Motion carried unanimously. MASON COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH William O. Hunter, Chairperson (Absent) Mary Jo Cady, Board Member M. L. Faughender, Nard Member Respectfully submitted, Lorraine Coots