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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025/01/28 - Board of Health MASON COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH PROCEEDINGS 411 North 51 Street,Shelton,WA January 28,2025 Attendance:Randy Neatherlin, County Commissioner; Sharon Trask, County Commissioner;Darrin Moody, Hospital District No. 1;Peggy VanBuskirk,Hospital District No.2;Ian Tracy,Environmental Health Manager;McKenzie Smith, Clerk of the Board;and Dedrick Allen,MasonWebTV 1. Chair Neatherlin called the meeting to order at 11:06 a.m. 2. Approval of Agenda Peggy/Cmmr.Trask moved and seconded to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried. 3. Resolution to Set 2025 Meeting Dates Peggy/Cmmr.Trask moved and seconded to approve the Resolution setting the 2025 Board of Health meeting dates meeting every other month instead of quarterly. Motion carried. 4. Elect Officer Positions Cmmr.Trask/Cmmr.Neatherlin moved and seconded to elect Darrin Moody as Chair. Motion carried. Cmmr.Neatherlin/Cmmr.Trask moved and seconded to elect Peggy VanBuskirk as Vice-Chair. Motion carried. 5. Approval of Minutes Peggy/Cmmr.Trask moved and seconded to approve the August 13, September 17, and October 22, 2024;minutes as presented. Motion carried. 6. Health Officer Report David shared that the Wild Cat Sanctuary lost twenty felines due to bird flu. Last week a harbor seal was tested and died due to bird flu as well. There is one case in Washington where bird flu was transferred to a human. Flu season had a later start and death rates are down to 4%. Covid death rates moved from 2%to under 1%. The interim Secretary of Health is Jessica Todorovich. 7. Administration Report David discussed Board of Health members;the City of Shelton has not been•attending. There are still two open positions for Community Health members. David and staff have been working on getting the Family Planning Clinic running and are looking at health records software,such as Nightingale Notes,that will be compatible with other systems. Public Health is still looking to hire an Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner(ARNP)who will be able to work under Dr. Krager's license. David is looking to add a Clinic Manager to run the clinic,allowing Melissa to concentrate on other duties. Support staff are already in place. David is still working on putting together either a Request for Bids or a Request for Proposals(RFP)for the mobile medical vehicle. David shared the 2024 Financials PowerPoint and discussed funding. Board of Health—January 28,2025,Minutes I 1 David shared his disappointment with not getting individuals to go into treatment through the syringe exchange program and is looking to change that dynamic. Several companies were interviewed,but all have niche markets. United We Care uses an app as a starting point to get people into the services that are needed. The County will try this as a pilot program. David shared the Interlocal Agreement for acting Health Officer coverage with the Washington State Department of Health. Peggy/Darrin moved and seconded to approve the Interlocal Agreement for Acting Health Officer Coverage between Washington State Department of Health and Mason County. Motion carried. National Public Health Week is in April and a proclamation will be brought before the Commission. 8. Environmental Health Report Ian introduced Vladimir Nekrutenko,Environmental Health Supervisor. Ian presented the Environmental Health report and shared a sneak peak of the new Inspect2Go food database. 9. Community Health Report David shared that Community Health has moved into the new building uptown; communication room is complete with cameras and microphones. There will be an all-staff meeting at Public Utility District No.3 (PUD 3). Cmmr.Neatherlin asked about Naloxone distribution and"block-able"bags. David added that there is a"Turn in your Meds"event coming up. 10. Other Business and Board Discussion No other discussion. 11. Public Comments Constance Ibsen,representing the Lower Hood Canal Watershed Coalition, asked about the County not spending General Fund money on Environmental Health and shared concerns about not moving beyond 30%compliance with operation and maintenance. Constance feels Public Health is not a priority unless the funding comes from elsewhere. Water quality is very important. Constant requested this issue to be put on a future Board of Health agenda. 12. Adjourned at 11:59 a.m. Board of Health—January 28,2025,Minutes 2 ATTEST MASON COUNTY,WASHINGTON BOARD OF HE TH SON CO T ,WASHINGTON Si,nuk McKenzie SmitIff, ClerV of the Board Damn Moody,Ho pital.District#1 Fr Eric Onis ,City Council Sharon Trask,Commissioner Pat Tarzwell, Commissioner 4.yNeatlkro, Commissioner Peggy rk,Hospital District#2 YYX:K�X1/I�'10milk Rachel Armas, Squakm Island He th Director Keri Davidson,Shelto School Bo f1(- Board of Health—January 28,2025,Minutes 3