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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995/03/30 - Board of Health MASON COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH March 30, 1995 The Board of Health was called to order at 10:00 a.m, by Chairperson Mary Faughender with Board Members William O. Hunter and Mary Jo Cady in attendance. ATTENDANCE: Mary L. Faughender, Chairperson William O. Hunter, Board Member Mary Jo Cady, Board Member Dr. Mark E. Trucksess, Health Officer Brad Banner, Health Services Director Steve Kutz, Director of Personal Health Mark Tompkins, Water Quality Program Manager APPROVAL OF MINUTES Board Members Hunter/Cady moved/seconded that the minutes of the February 2nd, 1995 meeting be approved as corrected. Motion carried unanimously. Board Members Hunter/Cady moved/seconded that the minutes of the March 2nd, 1995 meeting be approved as circulated. Motion carried. Vote: F: yes; H: yes; C: abstain. (Board Member Cady was absent from this meeting). \ PUBLIC HEALTH WEEK ANNOUNCED Steve Kutz read aloud a Proclamation announcing Public Health Week as the first full week of April. Board Members Hunter/Cady moved/seconded that the Proclamation be approved and signed by the Board. Motion carried unanimously. Chairperson Faughender asked if any celebratory activities had been planned. Mr. Kutz replied that free TB skin tests for Mason County residents would be given on April 17th. On the 18th, free HIV testing/counseling services would be available, and on the 24th, clinic fees would be waived when giving immunizations to children. Appointments would be scheduled for these services. Chairperson Faughender asked how these services would be announced. Mr. Kutz responded that a news release would be prepared. Board Members Hunter/Cady moved/seconded that the Board concur with the plans for free services by the Health Department during Public Health, Week as recommended by Mr. Kutz. Motion carried unanimously. FOOD PROTECTION PROGRAM COMMENDED Dr. Trucksess read aloud a letter written by Karen VanDusen, Office Director of the Washington State Office of Community Environmental Health, regarding the Mason County Health Department Food Protection Program Review which was conducted in June and July, 1994. The report indicated that Mason County has made significant improvements in their food protection program, which now ranks as one of the better in the state. Brad Banner and Will Satak were ,� noted as being instrumental in this successful transition. MASON COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH Page 2 of 4 1 HEALTH OFFICER'S REPORT Vision and Mission statements for public health in America were reviewed aloud by Dr. Trucksess. Leading causes of death among Americans were announced, as well as the introduction of the Chicken Pox immune globulin and the Hepatitis A vaccine. He noted that public awareness needed to be increased regarding the potential complications associated with Chicken Pox which can be extremely critical. Dr. Trucksess informed that a possible contamination of certain vaccines with Hepatitis C had been found within the state's supply and had been handled appropriately. Mr. Kutz noted that the Health Department's vaccines had been checked and restocked where necessary. Communicable disease report for the month of March was reviewed, as well as lead-based paint poisoning statistics within the state. Board Member Cady asked if steps had been made to officially congratulate those restaurant establishments who have implemented smoke-free environments voluntarily. Mr. Kutz replied the department was in the process of determining what could be done, and that perhaps at the next BOH meeting the proposal would be presented to the Board. EMS PROGRAM DIRECTOR Upon a request for information from the Board, Dr. Trucksess informed that steps were being taken to replace the EMS Program Director who resigned recently. He has submitted a letter to the Emergency Services Council recommending a local appointment. The Program Director coordinates quality assurance programs to fire districts providing emergency care and ambulance service within Mason County. ON-SITE SEWAGE ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP Mr. Banner advised the Board that there was currently one opening on the On-Site Sewage Advisory Committee under the category of Level II Designer. His department as well as the advisory committee were recommending that Dick Yunker be appointed by the Board. Board Member Cady asked if others had volunteered to fill the position. Mr. Banner replied that he had attached the other applications; however, there may be one other qualified person who had not yet submitted an application but had shown interest. The Board concurred they would wait to review all potential applicants before making an appointment. GROUP B PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS Policies and procedures for review and approval of Group B Water Systems and two-party water systems were presented. Board Member Cady suggested the following amendments: 1) Definition of Group B Water Systems be included on the cover sheet; 2) Page 1, Section 1, System Design, referring to a workbook, should state what the workbook would contain and its purpose; 3) Page 4, Item 8, Control Area and Easements, change the word "effective" to "affected;" and 4) Page 3, Footnote 4, clarification needed that it relates to replacement of old wells and/or to_new wells. MASON COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH Page 3 of 4 Board Members Cady/Hunter moved/seconded that the Board accept the Group B Public Water System Design and Construction Standards subject to the changes listed above as recommended by Board Member Cady. Motion carried unanimously. WATER QUALITY POLICIES AND PROCEDURES Mark Tompkins presented Policies and Procedures regarding the Office of Water Quality. Board Member Cady made the following recommendations: 1) Page 3-5, first line, the word "check" should be changed to "checked;" 2) Page 3-6, insert the word "the," so the first line reads, "The purpose of the Water Quality . . .;" 3) Page 3-9, definition of abandonment be included; 4) Page 3-11, Item 2, either define what a 1 or 2 violations means in the document or reference where it is explained. Board Members Cady/Hunter moved/seconded that the Board accept the Office of Water Quality Policies and Procedures subject to the changes listed above as recommended by Board Member Cady. Motion carried unanimously. LETTER OF COMMENDATION - BRAD BANNER/WILL SATAK Board Members Cady/Hunter moved/seconded that the letter from the State Department of Health which commends Brad Banner and Will Satak for their leadership in improving the Food Protection Program in Mason County be included in their personnel file. Motion carried unanimously. ADJOURNMENT Board Members Cady/Hunter moved/seconded that the Board of Health meeting be adjourned at 11:02 a.m. Motion carried unanimously. MASON COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH 071 M. L. Faughend'er, hairperson v G � William O. Hunter, Board Member MASON COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH Page 4 of 4 Mary Jo ady oard Me er Respectfully Submitted, Lorraine Coots