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MASON COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH
JULY 8, 1991
The continuation of the July 1, 1991 Board of Health meeting was called to order at 3:37 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, Health Services/Personal Health Supervisor
Brad Banner, Health Services Director
PERSONAL HEALTH
APPEAL OF SPOKANE NEEDLE EXCHANGE LAWSUIT
Chairperson Porter stated that the meeting was continued to consider the County's participation
in the Spokane needle exchange lawsuit as amicus curiae (friend of the court).
Board Member Gibson stated he reviewed the Spokane County court case. He felt the matter
is a "local jurisdiction issue" versus the needle paraphernalia law. It would be appropriate for
the Board of Health to support the request.
Board Member Hunter added that the Board is not endorsing the needle program and concurred
that they are addressing the local government jurisdiction control.
Board Member Gibson/Hunter moved and seconded to support Spokane County in the lawsuit
as amicus curiae "friend of the court" as recommended by the Mason County Health Officer.
G-aye; H-aye; P-aye. Motion carried unanimously. j
Clerk directed to prepare letter for Board's signature.
SIXTH GRADE VACCINATION
Sharon Bisser, Personal Health Supervisor, stated that they are concerned about the numbers
of fifth graders needing vaccinations before next school year. They prepared a flyer to be
placed around town to remind parents of the immunization law for a second dose of measles
before entry into the sixth grade. There is a $10 administrative charge on a sliding fee scale.
ADJOURNED
Board Member Hunter/Gibson moved and seconded to adjourn the meeting at 3:46 p.m. Motion
carried unanimously. G-aye; H-aye; P-aye.
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MASON COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH
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Respectfully Submitted,
Rebecca S. Rogers
MASON COUNTY HEALTH BOARD
Laur . Porter, Cha' pe son
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Michael D. Gibson, Board Member
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William O. Hunter, Board Member
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