HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026_03_19_BOH_AgendaRegular Meeting Agenda
Jefferson County Board of Health
Thursday, March 19, 2026 @ 2:30 PM
Jefferson County Courthouse — Commissioners' Chambers
1820 Jefferson Street, Port Townsend, WA
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date, year first)
This is a hybrid meeting: Virtual and In -Person Attendance
You can join this meeting by using these methods:
• Zoom Meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/i/82378389363
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If you wish to provide public comment, click on the hand icon at the bottom of the
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meeting.
• Audio -only: Dial: 1-253-215-8782 and use Webinar ID: 823 7838 9363#
This option will allow you to listen to the meeting live. If you wish to provide public
comment, press *9 to "raise your hand." Participation will be up to the Chair and/or Clerk
of the meetiniz.
• In -Person: You are welcome to join the meeting in -person.
In the event of technical difficulties, at least one of the methods above will be accessible to the public. Please try all
methods first before calling 360-385-9100 to report any issues.
Public comment will be accepted and can be emailed to: BOH cr,co jefferson.wa.us until 5:00 PM the
evening prior to the start of the meeting.
AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER — Chair MickHager
I. Public Comment (10 mins.)
Public Comment Periods are dedicated to listening to the public. Each person may address the Board onetime
during these periods. To ensure equal opportunity for the public to comment, all comments shall be limited to 2 or
3 minutes per person, depending on the volume of public in attendance.
AT A REGULAR MEETING, THE MEMBERS MAY ADD AGENDA ITEMS AND TAKE ACTION ON
OTHER ITEMS NOT LISTED ON THIS AGENDA.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Accommodations Provided Upon Request
II. Approval of Agenda
III. Approval of Minutes of February 19, 2026 Board of Health Meeting
IV. Old Business and Information Reports
1. Jefferson County Public Health (JCPH) Report (Apple Martine) (10 mins.)
2. Jefferson Healthcare Report (Dr. Kees Kolff) (10 mins.)
3. Infectious Diseases Update (Dr. Allison Berry) (10 mins.)
4. Legislative Update (Heidi Eisenhour, Apple Martine) (10 mins.)
V. New Business
1. Overview of Public Health Emergency Preparedness and Response (PHEPR) Program and
Preparedness Plan for 2026-28 (ocean mason, Anya Callahan) (20 mins)
2. Update regarding Community Health Fee Setting Procedures (Denise Banker, Jenn Mitchell)
(15 mins)
3. [POSSIBLE ACTION] Foundational Public Health Services: Update and Resolution (Apple Martine)
(20 mins)
VI. Announcements
VII. Future Potential Agenda Topics:
Public Health Heroes Awards (April)
The County Strategic Plan
Opioid Settlement spending
Olympic Connect, the Community Care Hub model
Board of Health 101
Rural Reproductive Health
Emergency Fund for Public Health
The Child Development Center
ADJOURNMENT BY: 4:30 p.m.
Next Scheduled Meeting: April 16, 2026
2:30 — 4:30 PM
Jefferson County Public Health
Hybrid Meeting
AT A REGULAR MEETING, THE MEMBERS MAY ADD AGENDA ITEMS AND TAKE ACTION ON
OTHER ITEMS NOT LISTED ON THIS AGENDA.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Accommodations Provided Upon Request