HomeMy WebLinkAbout1991/06/03 - Board of Health MASON COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH
JUNE 3, 1991
The Board of Health was called to order at 3:45 p.m. by Chairperson Laura E. Porter.
ATTENDANCE: Laura Porter, Chairperson
William O. Hunter, Board Member
Michael D. Gibson, Board Member
J. Joanne Hoover, M.D., Health Officer
Sharon Bisser, Nursing Supervisor
Brad Banner, Health Services Director
Wayne Clifford, Water Quality Coordinator
Board Member Hunter/Gibson moved and seconded to approve the meeting minutes dated May
6, 1991 as amended. Motion carried unanimously. G-aye; H-aye; P-aye.
WATER QUALITY
STATUS OF NORTH BAY STUDY
Wayne Clifford, Water Quality Coordinator, discussed who should be the lead department in
the State Revolving Loan Fund for the North Bay project.
On site system maintenance monitoring is required. The new systems will not be able to be
maintained by homeowners. The State requires ongoing maintenance to make sure systems are
functioning properly and there needs to be a lead department.
Public Works/Utilities is set up to be a monitoring/billing agent. However, they do not have
the staff adequate for this, but the Health Services can still fill out the grant application.
Chairperson Porter questioned what the scope of the project is. She stated she was
uncomfortable looking only at "failing" systems.
Board Member Hunter suggested that Health Services and Public Works get together and come
back with a workable program.
Wayne Clifford commented that the County has till the end of June to submit the application.
DCD IMMINENT THREAT GRANT
The DCD Imminent Threat Grant will provide money for home owners based on their income
level. The criteria are very specific, they want situation to be resolved within 60-90 days. The
County has made the initial contact for the grant as we will administer it.
Brad Banner requested the Board sign a letter and resolution for the grant application.
Board Member Gibson/Hunter moved and seconded to recommend the County Commissioners
approve the resolution as presented and designate the Health Services Director, Brad Banner,
CEO and authorize representative to act in all matters connected in this and authorize the chair
to sign. Motion carried unanimously. G-aye; H-aye; P-aye.
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Board Member Gibson/Hunter moved and seconded to authorize the Health Services to send
letter and copy of resolution as grant application and authorize the chair to sign. Motion
carried unanimously. G-aye; H-aye; P-aye.
INTERIM CENTENNIAL CLEAN WATER FUND
Health Services has applied for Centennial Clean Water funds.
ADMINISTRATION
GENERAL OFFICE POLICIES & PROCEDURE REVIEW
Brad Banner,Health Services Director,commented that he gave copies of the draft Department
of Health Services general office policies and procedures proposal to the Budget Director and
Teamster union. He expressed he would like comments back this week so it can be finalized.
The Board commented that personnel/management policy would fall under Board of County
Commissioners.
The Board commented that the policy can come before the Board of County Commissioners
after briefing with Ione Siegler.
TRAVEL POLICY REVISION
The Board was presented with revisions to the draft travel policy.
TRAVEL REQUESTS
1. June 20 & 21 - 2 days Ellensburg, Dr. Hoover and Brad Banner.
Board Member Gibson/Hunter moved and seconded the Board has no objection. Motion carried
unanimously. G-aye; H-aye; P-aye.
PERSONAL HEALTH
SCHOOL IMMUNIZATION PROJECT
Brad Banner, Director, commented that the fifth graders going into sixth grade had to get
booster shots. The Shelton School District wanted the Health Services/Nursing to go to their
school district for the shots.
This is a very staff intensive program. Max Armstrong and Carol Ulrich came up with a plan
to have a health fair for the entire County. Administrators from different schools would
participate. The Fair has been tabled until the fall.
AIDS CONTRACT AMENDMENT
The Board was informed that the County needs to give back $7,500 of the AIDS biennium
contract. The SW Regional Office helped project the needs for the remainder of the biennium.
Brad Banner, Health Services Director, recommended the Board authorize the contract
amendment be signed.
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Board Member Gibson/Hunter moved and seconded to authorize Dr. Hoover sign amendment
contract and recommend to the Board of Commissioners. Motion carried unanimously. G-aye;
H-aye; P-aye.
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
ENFORCEMENT POLICY
The Board was presented with the proposed enforcement policy for review.
Brad Banner, Director, commented that the Prosecutor's office has received a copy for review.
There are no civil penalties.
Chairperson Porter commented that this type of policy is a health services policy. It is
appropriate to be adopted by the Board of Health.
Dr. Hoover stated it is instructional to the staff as well as the public.
MEETING CONTINUED
Board Member Gibson/Hunter moved and seconded to continue the meeting to June 17, 1991
at 3:30 p.m. Motion carried unanimously. G-aye; H-aye; P-aye.
Respectfully Submitted,
Rebecca S. Rogers
Clerk of the Board
MASON COUNTY HEALTH BOARD
Laura E. Porter, Cha'rperso
Michael D. Gibson, Board Member
William O. Hunter, Board Member