HomeMy WebLinkAboutM071708JEFFERSON COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH
MINUTES
Thursday, July 17, 2008 2:30 PM — 4:30 PM
Masonic Hall, Port Townsend
Board Members Staff Members
Phil Johnson, County Commissioner District #1 Thomas Locke, MD, Health Officer
David Sullivan, County Commissioner, District #2 Jean Baldwin, Public Health Services Director
John Austin, Chair, County Commissioner, District #3 Andrew Shogren, Environmental Health Director
Chuck Russell, Hospital Commissioner, District #2 Julia Danskin, Nursing Services Director
Michelle Sandoval, Port Townsend City Council
Sheila Westerman, Vice Chair, Citizen at large (City)
Roberta Frissell, Citizen at large (County)
Chair John Austin called the meeting of the Jefferson County Board of Health to order at 2:30
PM in the Masonic Temple, 1338 Jefferson Street, Port Townsend, WA.
Members Present: John Austin, Roberta Frissell, Chuck Russell, David Sullivan, ex -officio
member, Frances Joswick, Substance Abuse Advisory Board
Members Excused: Phil Johnson, Sheila Westerman
Staff Present: Jean Baldwin, Dr. Thomas Locke, Andrew Shogren,
A quorum was present.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Member Chuck Russell moved and Dr. Locke seconded the approval of the agenda. The motion
to approve the agenda, as written, was passed by unanimous vote.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Member David Sullivan moved for approval of the minutes for June 12, 2008. Roberta Frissell
noted a missing item: She said that during the June BOH meeting, following the presentation by
Andy Brastad, a question had been asked regarding the amount of money Clallam County had
spent thus far on the new sewage regulations process. She recalled that his response was "over
$200,000", and requested that that should be reflected in the minutes. Dr. Locke said that the
amount was uncertain, and offered to have staff check the recording. Chair Austin suggested
that the approval of the minutes be postponed until the data item was verified, which was
accepted by Member Sullivan. Chair Austin indicated that approval of the June 12 minutes
would be on the agenda for final approval at the August meeting.
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PUBLIC COMMENTS
Chair Austin read aloud the rules of order for the'Public Comment period.
OLD BUSINESS
Presentation - Tobacco Prevention T -Shirt Design Contest Awards
Karen Obermeyer of the Tobacco Prevention and Control Program, Public Health Department,
gave a brief update on the program. There are four main areas of focus. The first is to increase
the capacity for tobacco control. The next meeting of the Tobacco Control Coalition is August
13 at 4:00 PM at the Health Department. The second area of focus is to promote tobacco use
cessation and referred to the Quit Line and stated this is a free State service including counseling
and products to help smokers quit. The tobacco prevention program also works with physicians
to help them get tobacco use treated as a vital sign. The third area of focus is elimination of
second hand smoke exposure. The fourth area of focus is prevention of the initiation of tobacco
use. For example, the program monitors tobacco retailers regarding sales to minors; she said
there is a 90% compliance rate in the County. She discussed the TATU (Teens Against Tobacco
Use) high school program, which includes peer education training.
Ms. Obermeyer then introduced Helen Pilling, who presented the awards for the Tobacco
Prevention T-shirt Design Contest. Heather King and Emily Rose Strickland, both from Port
Townsend, received awards for their designs "Killing You Slowly" and "Tobacco Facts",
respectively.
Media Releases
Dr. Locke spoke briefly about the Washington State Department of Health's Shellfish Health
Advisory regarding Vibriosis risk. The intention is to warn the general public of the risk in
eating shellfish harvested when temperatures are very warm and naturally occurring marine
bacteria rise to toxic levels. The release provides a list of tips to recreational shellfish harvesters.
Correspondence
Jefferson County Public Health's Traveler's Immunization Clinic — Jean Baldwin briefly
discussed the letter from Lisa McKenzie, Communicable Disease Program Coordinator, to
Jefferson County Primary Healthcare Providers. This is an information packet for providers to
clarify clinic services and the increasing number of vaccines provided. The Traveler's Clinic is
part of the Immunization Clinic and Communicable Disease Team.
Septic Tank Inspections — Letter from Davis Steelguist and reply from Dr. Locke
Copies were included in the packet. There were no comments or discussion.
WA WIC Nutrition Program 2007 Annual Report
Julia Danskin spoke briefly about the state-wide annual WIC report and information specific to
Jefferson County. She reviewed pertinent statistics regarding the number of women, infants, and
children served by the Health Department, and the federal dollars spent at local grocery
stores/farmer's market, under the Farmers Market Nutrition Program. She said WIC authorized
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stores, including Safeway, QFC, Food Coop and the Quilcene Grocery Store, to accept WIC
vouchers distributed by the Health Department. She said the total dollars dropped slightly in
2007 but is again rising in 2008, both state-wide and locally. The challenge is to distribute the
block grant funds equitably, although demands and needs for families may rise and fall. She said
that thus far it has not been necessary to place any families on a waiting list.
Member Sullivan asked for clarification on the statistic regarding percentages of families living
in poverty. Julia Danskin explained that 60% of WIC families are working families and 65% of
WIC families are living in poverty (that is, a family of four with $1721 or less monthly income).
The WIC program is funded from federal and County (General Fund) monies. Ms. Danskin also
noted that about $2,000 is given to families annually to be spent at the Farmer's Market; this year
there will be an effort to ensure that more dollars are spent there. WIC is seeking more farmers
to be authorized vendors in the program and there is no waiting period. However, to be
authorized, a Farmer's Market must have a requisite number of local vendors selling local
produce; arrangements are made through the market manager.
Region 2 Public Health Newsletter
Dr. Locke reminded the Board that the target audience for this newsletter is healthcare providers.
This issue focuses on the disposition of the modest increase in funding from the legislature
intended for increasing immunization rates and improving communicable disease control.
Provider participation is especially needed in the CHILD profile system, an electronic registry
used for immunizations and other preventive health services; 100% child enrollment is sought.
Currently 70% of the children in the State are registered. Jean Baldwin briefly described a
technical problem with the system resulting in only 25% of County children's records being
included. She said that data interfaces with that system, at an added cost, may become
mandatory in order to receive the State sponsored vaccines.
Hood Canal Dissolved Oxygen Program Update
Andrew Shogren briefly noted the set of articles in the packet relating to Hood Canal dissolved
oxygen assessment and modeling studies. There was no further discussion.
NEW BUSINESS
Jefferson County On-site Sewage Code: Review of Homeowner Inspection Programs in 6
Washinnton Counties and Proposals for Jefferson County Homeowner Inspection Program
Andrew Shogren introduced this agenda item. Angela Pieratt, Environmental Health Specialist,
walked the Board through a PowerPoint presentation entitled "What's New with the Jefferson
County Operations and Monitoring (O & M) Program?" She recalled that the previous BOH
meeting had included a status report from Clallam County about their Homeowner Inspection
Program (HIP) programs. She discussed changes to the existing Jefferson County program and
code, the history and background, program challenges, and future planned improvements. She
also addressed several questions that had been raised previously.
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Recent changes — In 2007, the inspection frequency changed to three years for gravity systems
and annually for all others. In addition, a monitoring agreement is required for any site where a
system is permitted. Inspections may be done by County O & M specialists ($274) or private
industry. The intention is to update the code for the Homeowner's program to allow homeowner
inspections.
History — The Inspection Program began in 1987. Successive changes to the program are
outlined in the handout entitled "Septic Monitoring in Jefferson County 1983-2008". Ms. Pieratt
noted that, as with many technologies, there has been a shift from simplicity (conventional
gravity systems) to more complexity (alternative systems). State and county regulations have
evolved accordingly over the years.
In terms of internal challenges, in January 2008, the Jefferson County Public Utility District
(PUD) discontinued performing automatic inspections, and had stopped creating contracts.
Meanwhile, the State Code increased the required frequency of inspections. Professionals are
now completing the majority of home inspections but, for those previously done by the PUD, a
number of systems are now "falling through the cracks". Since 2000, the County code requires
that all systems must be monitored. Registration is triggered at the sale of a property or building
permit application.
Ms. Pieratt said that the number of certified professionals will rise from 6 to 9 this year, in
addition to designers who work within the County. The Health Department and the PUD may
also perform inspections. Member Russell asked how many of the certified professionals work
for pumping companies. She said she knows of two owners and two employees of pumping
companies. There was agreement that it would be desirable for pumpers to be trained inspectors.
There was also clarification that there a two reports: the monitoring report, which qualifies a
system and drain field, etc. and verifies that the system is in good operational order; the pumping
report deals only with the tank, and amount of material pumped. The cost of the inspection was
estimated at between $150 — $300, depending on the complexity and the amount of time
required.
Vision — The vision for the future is to update and improve the existing program, as well as to
pursue the homeowner inspection component. Emphasis will be on action through education,
outreach and incentives. The inspection schedule will remain at every three years for
conventional systems and annually for all others, which is consistent with State code. At this
time, sensitive areas do not have additional inspection requirements, but will be considered. For
time of sale and building permits, a professional inspection will continue to be required. The
existing filing fee is $39. Other sources of funding expected include permit fees, the Clean
Water Assessment program and operational certificate fees.
Implementation — Ms. Pieratt briefly listed the components of Implementation. Education
offered includes free TLC for your Septic classes; there have been five classes to date this year.
A variety of brochures are available in the office and online. Trained staff is now available in
the office five days per week. Future education will likely include Homeowner Septic O & M,
101 and 102, and mailings to targeted communities. She noted that other counties have had
good success with market based solutions and financial incentives. Funding would be required
in order to offer rebates for timely inspections or the like.
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A phased implementation would likely begin with PUD contract holders, then properties with a
boundary within 200 feet of the shoreline. (Board Member Russell requested clarification of
whether the property line or drain field location would determine this priority group. Staff
explained that this decision would require further consideration and would need to be consistent
with the Shoreline Master Plan updates.) Homeowner notification would be handled through
bulk mailings to targeted communities, direct mailings and compliance reminders.
Phase 1: 2008-2012 — Ms. Pieratt provided an outline of plans for Homeowner Training and
Inspections. Ideally, training (five hours of field and classroom work) would be offered free and
taught by County Public Health staff. Only conventional systems would be eligible for
Homeowner Inspection. It is estimated that about 10,000 of the 13,000 on site septic systems in
the County are conventional, gravity systems. Requirements for shoreline systems are yet to be
determined. Other conditions include: the septic system must be a permitted system; only
residential systems may be homeowner inspected. Professional inspection is required at time of
sale and for certain types of building permits.
In response to a question about the appropriate process during sale of properties (or building
permit application) with previously unpermitted systems, Ms. Pieratt said that a careful
inspection would be done and a record would be established. Unless the system is clearly
failing, a new system would not be required. Dr. Locke added that the septic permit is an
installation permit not an operating permit. It does not make sense to issue an installation permit
has been in use for decades. Member Sullivan mentioned that he was aware of anonymous
handbills with misinformation about this program recently distributed in Port Hadlock. Staff was
not aware of any increase in recent inquiries related to that "publicity".
Ms. Pieratt summarized the additional sources of information related to State and County
regulations and plans that are available online. She noted that paper copies of septic permits are
being scanned for inclusion in a reference database. Currently, applications/permits from 1979
to 2004 are already online. To access them, the parcel and septic permit number can be obtained
from the County web site. She also described the eOnsite program which, when fully
implemented, will allow a streamlined process for entering septic system evaluations online and
making them accessible to others. A special interface will allow the Health Department to
review the reports electronically.
Ms. Pieratt described the ShoreBank Septic Loans program, which provides excellent financing
arrangements for repair or replacement of residential systems, with zero out-of-pocket expenses.
Board Chair Austin added that, in many cases, recipients will not need to repay the cost of the
loan until the sale of the property. There was agreement that this is a great resource for County
residents. Contact and web information for the County Public Health Department and
ShoreBank organizations was provided: www. JeffersonCountyPublicHealth.org and
www.sbseptic.com.
Ms. Pieratt addressed a question that had been asked by Member Westerman at the previous
meeting about the Kitsap program. She said she had obtained information from the person
currently responsible for the program. The previous Kitsap homeowner program was not based
on certification. Homeowners were allowed to take a test, and were then expected to report
inspections. Apparently, over 200 people had taken training and been tested, but less than 0.5 %
had turned in a report. Kitsap then changed their regulations to ensure that people passed a
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certification exam (for $150) and paid a certification fee ($336), as well as met additional
requirements (proof of necessary equipment; waiver from inspection contract; etc.).
Homeowners were not permitted to inspect others' systems, presumably because of liability
concerns. At present, there are no certified homeowner inspectors.
[Chair Austin called a short recess to allow reconfiguration of furniture and presentation
equipment at 3:35 PM. The meeting resumed at 3:45 PM.]
Appeal of Solid Waste Administrative Hearing Decision Dated April 24, 2008 Regarding
Notice and Order to Correct Violation on Parcel #901253002, Property of Ms. Linda
Sexton
Chair Austin opened the hearing for the appeal. He explained that the BOH was asked to review
this decision, and that proper protocol was to be followed. He read the rules of order appropriate
to this gathering. He said it was important to note that this is a closed record appeal, meaning
that no new information could be presented. He said the purpose was to review the propriety of
the administrative hearing that was conducted on April 24. "Since it is a quasi-judicial hearing it
is important that we have all the elements of fairness. The hearing must be fair in all respects,
meaning in form, in substance and in appearance." He then asked if any Board Members had
any interest in this property or if any should stand to lose or gain any financial benefit as the
result of the outcome of this hearing, or if any member had any disclosures to make about any
special interest in this property. Chair Austin and each of the Board Members stated that they
had no such interests, nor did they stand to gain or lose any financial benefit. He then asked if
there was anyone in the audience who had objections to any Board Member participating in the
proceedings. There were no objections voiced. He said that the purpose of the hearing was to
hear the appeal and to take action related to the prior administrative appeal.
The order of speaking to be followed was previewed: staff presentation; argument from the
appellant, Ms. Linda Sexton; testimony from any proponents of the appeal; testimony from any
opponents or those neutral to the appeal; any argument from the appellant in response to the
opposition to the appeal; response from staff; and any questions from the members of the BOH.
Chair Austin then introduced Dr. Tom Locke, who made the staff presentation. Dr. Locke said
he would begin by identifying each of the set of documents relevant to the appeal that had been
included in the packet.
Dr. Locke explained that all BOH codes (on-site, food safety and solid waste) have appeal
processes. The solid waste code stands apart from some of the other BOH codes. Other codes
are based on State BOH or State Department of Health rules. The solid waste code is based on
the State Department of Ecology rules and local health departments have been mandated to
enforce those rules. He said many of the rules in the code do not have a direct health bearing,
and decisions about enforcement are not made strictly based on health considerations. The
emphasis is upon definitions in the State codes and what the local health jurisdictions is required
to do in enforcing them.
Dr. Locke briefly reviewed each of the documents:
1. Letter to Ms. Sexton informing her of the appeal scheduling dated June 19, 2008. It included a
request of Ms. Sexton to resubmit materials that had not seemed to be in logical order. He noted
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that the packets contained the original materials and that the resubmitted materials were also
available for this meeting.
2. Dr. Locke's memorandum to the BOH dated July 10, 2008. He said he would return to this
document in presenting his analysis and argument.
3. Document dated April 24, 2008 representing the result of the administrative hearing. He said
the format was standard for administrative hearings and included findings of fact as well as
conclusions of law. He noted that these findings are the subject of the appeal at hand.
4. Case summary of complaint #1069. This is a chronology of this case prepared by Margie
Boyd, the Solid Waste Code enforcement staff involved in this case.
5. Letter to Ms. Sexton from Ms. Boyd dated September 18, 2007 requesting permission to visit
her property.
6. Letter to Ms. Sexton from Ms. Boyd dated January 14, 2008 informing of the open complaint
and again asking permission to enter the property.
7. Notice and Order to Correct Violation (NOCV) to Ms. Sexton dated January 14, 2008. This
was the subject of the appeal at the administrative hearing.
8. Supporting documents included at the administrative hearing, including maps, reports and
photographs taken by Fire Rescue and staff.
9. Documents submitted by the appellant, including letters and arguments submitted by Ms.
Sexton at the time of the administrative hearing.
Dr. Locke returned to the document numbered 2 above. He said that the case before the Board
focuses on the administrative hearing of March 13, 2008. He said that it is easy to become
confused in this appeal due to the decade of complicated solid waste enforcement actions by
various county agencies. He recommended that the Board stay focused on the NOCV issued in
January 2008 (document 7) and the subsequent administrative hearing on March 13. Dr. Locke
said he believed that there are three key areas that are raised in this appeal: 1. Ms. Sexton
disputes the legality of entry to the property by the building inspectors and therefore argues that
if their entry was improper, then any observations they made would be void or inadmissible. 2.
Ms. Sexton disputes the legal definition of several solid waste code terms, specifically the
definitions of "discarded commodities" and "bulky waste", which were cited in the violation. 3.
Ms. Sexton asserts a first amendment right for a religious exemption to solid waste code based
on strongly held religious beliefs. Dr. Locke said that in Washington State laws, there are certain
public health codes that do allow religious exemptions. He cited the examples of public health
codes where exemptions are permitted for vaccinations or to refuse treatment for tuberculosis.
However, he said that to his knowledge there are no religious exemptions to solid waste codes.
Dr. Locke said that, in the administrative hearing, he had attempted to deal primarily with the
two issues, i.e. the legality and appropriateness of staff acting on the complaint they had
received. His determination and reasoning was that the legality of the entry by the fire
department and subsequently by the building inspectors was a moot issue, in terms of the
complaint. Complaints are not a form of evidence; complaints are not ruled admissible or
inadmissible. A complaint is essentially an unconfirmed allegation, which anyone can make.
From the standpoint of the Health Department, a standard of reasonableness is followed. If a
complaint seems to be reasonable, an investigation is conducted, during which evidence is
gathered. All decisions, in terms of whether or not a violation has occurred, are based on that
evidence. That evidence must follow all rules of evidence, be legally gathered, and be
admissible in both Board of Health hearings and court hearings. Rules of evidence definitely
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apply to the evidence gathered by the Health Department, but Dr. Locke had determined that a
complaint in itself is not a form of evidence.
The second issue for which Dr. Locke made a determination was that definitions of solid waste
are not a matter of individual prerogative. Under Washington State codes, each individual does
not define what is or is not solid waste. The definitions contained in the state and local codes as
understood by the enforcement agencies determine what those agencies are required to enforce.
He said that his determination was that the definitions of discarded commodities and bulky waste
are reasonably clear in the State codes. When applied to the evidence (photographs) that had
been submitted, those photographs confirmed the presence of those types of solid waste on the
property.
With regard to the present BOH hearing, Dr. Locke asked the Board to make determinations in
the three key areas. He said that if all three of these components are not present, then the
administrative hearing conclusions should be reversed by the Board. At a minimum, there is the
issue of whether the solid waste code violation filed by the Jefferson County building inspector
in conjunction with a site visit on February 7, 2006 was sufficient to warrant a site inspection or
complaint inspection by the solid waste code enforcement staff. Did the department act properly
in gathering evidence about this site? Secondly, was the evidence, i.e. photographs obtained
with the permission of a neighboring property owner from a neighboring property, gathered in a
legal manner? Thirdly, does this photographic evidence constitute proof that a solid waste code
violation was occurring and justified issuance of the NOCV on January 14, 2008? He said these
were the key issues pertinent to the appeal in the present hearing, and concluded the staff
presentation.
Chair Austin then asked Ms. Sexton to make her presentation to the BOH and asked that she
limit her remarks to about five minutes. Ms. Sexton said that she thought the time allotment of
five minutes was very unfair, but that she would comply. She mentioned that it was probably
more (time) than she got previously. She said Public Health staff hadn't discussed any issues in
particular that she was concerned about related to solid waste definitions. Ms. Sexton also
mentioned that she was not a solid waste county facility or a solid waste recycling center.
Ms. Sexton said that, as a responsible land owner, she was submitting a copy of a document that
is an accounting of her receipts for the last year for solid waste disposal.
Ms. Sexton next discussed an administrative hearing in August 2007, over another violation,
which she said had eventually been voided, based upon illegal entry. She said she was trying to
provide some historical context because the same issue had been going on since the 1980s. She
mentioned a letter she had written to Senator Hargrove in 1988 seeking clarification on the issue
of solid waste, and distributed copies of that document.
Ms. Sexton said she was contacted by the Health Department in 1996 about her problems. She
said that since she was bed ridden with a knee injury, she had agreed to meet with staff in her
home. At that time, the staff person asked to see her property, and she escorted him while on
crutches. She said that she was unaware that he was intending to do a site investigation and take
photographs, which were then presented a hearing. She said she had not been shown the
photographs. Ms. Sexton said she had been told that she had "too much stuff' and had not been
given a reasonable explanation or clear definition of what was too much. She then received a
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notice of violation that referred to her property as an unpermitted solid waste facility and/or
recycling center, which she disputed. In seeking clarity and guidance, Ms. Sexton said she
contacted the Department of Ecology and obtained copies of a 100 page document with solid
waste related definitions. She noted that the definition of "discarded commodities" (items that
are no longer usable for their intended purpose) had not been added until 1988. Ms. Sexton
protested the definition, stating that it is completely unclear and ambiguous as to meaning. She
said she wishes to define her own intent, and to have her own choice as to what items are "in
use".
Ms. Sexton said that she had been told that she had no "private property". She mentioned dump
trucks, excavators and back hoes, and fear of violence upon her property. She mentioned
considerable correspondence with the Governor's office.
Chair Austin interjected briefly, indicating that the procedure would be to allow for another three
minutes for a proponent of the appeal. He said that Ms. Sexton could take that time herself or
allow someone else to speak. Ms. Sexton indicated that she would like to take the time herself.
Chair Austin then asked the attendees if anyone else had come to speak as a proponent. No one
voiced that intention. Chair Austin indicated that Ms. Sexton could continue for that additional
time.
Ms. Sexton described hearing discussions about the definition of the term `solid waste'. She said
that she was told to "sign here, we want to monitor everything that you collect, that you get,
where you're going to put it, how you are going to use it, how long you're going to store it there,
what is your intention." She said she was falsely accused of violating the rural residential
storage ordinance in 2004. She also mentioned having been warned or cited for building too
close to the property line. She said her property and her house were entered by County
employees without her permission when she was out of town, but witnessed by her tenants. She
mentioned a Notice of Violation that she did not understand because the document did not make
clear what the violation was for. She mentioned fencing in connection with County employees
entering her property, and stated that she had offered to raise the height of fences on her
property. Ms. Sexton mentioned that her privacy had been invaded on several occasions.
Chair Austin informed Ms. Sexton that she had one more minute to speak.
Ms. Sexton said she would discuss the fire incident, which occurred in 2006. She explained that
her tenant had called 911 about a chimney fire caused by a special clean out log. She said that
the fire department had said everything was okay, but that the DCD (Department of Community
Development) staff had appeared two hours later. She said they made an error in not contacting
her. She pointed out that there was no damage, and she did not know what the emergency was.
Chair Austin informed Ms. Sexton that her time had been expended. He asked if there were any
persons present who wished to speak in opposition to the appeal. There were none. He asked if
there were any other persons who wished to speak about the appeal, for any reason. There were
none. Since there were no comments regarding the appeal, Chair Austin invited Board members
to ask any questions about the appeal, either of Ms. Sexton or the staff. There were no questions
from the Board.
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Chair Austin said that since there was no further comment, he would close this portion of the
hearing. He stated that it was now in order for the BOH to discuss the matter. He reminded that,
although a number of other issues had been raised, that the focus of this hearing were the
elements of the order to correct violation. He restated the three key questions: 1) Was the
complaint that was issued sufficient to warrant a site inspection, 2) Was the photographic
evidence, taken from the adjacent property, obtained in a legal manner, and 3) Was this
photographic evidence sufficient proof that a solid waste code violation occurred.
With regard to the first question, Member Sullivan stated that anyone can make a complaint.
Member Russell said that he believed it would be logical to have a motion on the floor as the
basis for discussion. Chair Austin verified that while that was not an essential part of the
protocol, it was certainly permissible. Member Russell moved for denial of the appeal.
Member Sullivan seconded the motion.
Chair Austin asked for any discussion on the motion to deny the appeal. Member Frissell
addressed the third question. She said that in her opinion the photographic evidence was
sufficient to prove that a solid waste violation occurred, and that she was in favor of the motion
on the floor. There was no further discussion.
Chair Austin called for the question. The Board of Health unanimously passed the motion to
deny the appeal. Chair Austin then directed staff to operate in accordance and closed the public
hearing on this matter.
ACTIVITY UPDATE
Chair Austin invited staff to add any comment to the materials provided in the packet. Jean
Baldwin stated that staff was involved in budget preparations. As a department, they are in the
process of preparing 2009 budget proposals. She said a strategic planning process is underway
with the intent of determining internal prioritizations before involving the Board of Health.
AGENDA PLANNING
Jean Baldwin noted that there are a number of items that staff will bring forward in the next few
months. She said that staff would like to discuss fees. A cost analysis is underway, by program,
by service provider, and by unit. She explained that they can analyze their costs and look at the
market rates, but may be not be able to charge accordingly. School-based clinic (general health,
family planning and mental health) is another topic for the agenda within the next two months.
The next BOH meeting is scheduled for Thursday, August 21, 2008 from 2:30 to 4:30 PM;
location (Courthouse) is to be confirmed.
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ADJOURNMENT
Member Frissell moved for adjournment. The motion was seconded by Member Russell
and passed unanimously. Chair Austin adjourned the BOH meeting at 4:30 PM.
JEFFERSON COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH
Excused
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Roberta Frissell, Member 4u�L
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Excused
Phil Johnson, Member David S livan,ber
Absent
Michelle Sandoval, Member
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