HomeMy WebLinkAboutM051514JEFFERSON COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH
MINUTES
Thursday, May 15, 2014
Jefferson County Public Health, 615 Sheridan Street, Port Townsend WA 98368
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Phil Johnson, County Commissioner District #1
David Sullivan, Chair, County Commissioner, District #2
John Austin, County Commissioner, District #3
Sally Aerts, citizen at large (County)
Kris Nelson, Port Townsend City Council
Sheila Westerman, mice Chair, Citizen at large (City)
Jltl Buhler, Hospital Commissioner, District #Z
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Thomas Locke, MA MPH Health Dfeer
Jean Baldwin, Public Health Services Dir
Julia Danskin, Nursing Services Dir
Jared Keefer, Env Health Services Dir
Veronica Shaw, Public Health Deputy Dir
Chair Sullivan called the April 17, 2014 meeting of the Jefferson County Board of Health to
order at 2:30 PM. A quorum was present.
Members Present: Jill Buhler, David Sullivan, John Austin, Kris Nelson, Sheila Westerman,
Phil Johnson
Members Excused: Sally Aerts
Staff Present: Thomas Locke, Jean Baldwin, Julia Danskin, Veronica Shaw, .fared Keefer
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Chair Sullivan called for review and approval of agenda for 5/15/2014 meeting.
Member Austin moved to approve the agenda; the motion was seconded by Member
Buhler. Member Westerman suggested moving to present the Food Awards after Public
Comment. The motion passed unanimously.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Chair Sullivan called for review and approval of the minutes of the 4/17/2014 meeting of the
Board of Health.
Member Nelson clarified that in the activity update the data presented to the Leader and PDN
was not the same data the committee was presented, rather than the data was inaccurate, as stated
in the minutes.
Chair Sullivan corrected the spelling of the last name of Peter Laurenson in the Public Comment
section.
Member Austin moved to approve the minutes; the motion was seconded by Chair Buhler.
No further discussion. The motion passed unanimously.
No public comment.
PUBLIC COMMENT
OLD BUSINESS AND INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
1. Washington Fatal Heroin Overdoses on the Increase
Dr. Thomas Locke, Health Officer, Jefferson County Public Health is working with local
pharmacies to make Naloxone, a drug used to counter the effects of opioid overdose,
available at local pharmacies.
2. Letter from Gov. luslee re; JCFH role in the ACA Enrollment Process
Jean Baldwin informed the Board that each staff member received a letter from Governor
Inslee applauding their work in assisting people with ACA enrollment.
3. Letter to WA State Secretary of Health, John Wiesman
Ms. Baldwin informed the Board that the letter approved at the previous meeting was
sent to John Wiesman.
4. Smilemobile in Port Townsend, June 23-27, 2014
Julia Danskin, Public Health Nursing Director, Jefferson County Public Health, reported
that the Smilemobile will be in the parking lot of Public Health from June 23 — 27, 2014.
5. Healthy Kids Healthy Families Event
Ms. Danskin reported that the Chimacurn Prevention Coalition will present their strategic
plan and host a free training on recognizing marijuana use in youth on Tuesday, May 27,
2014 at the Chimacum High School Library.
Ms. Danskin will report back to the board if brochures or flyers are available to give to
primary care doctors so they can hand them out to their patients.
6. Letters from Jefferson County Residents
Dr. Locke shared a letter that was emailed to him and the Board, expressing concern
about the use of glyphosate ("Roundup") and its adverse effects on humans and animals.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Presentation of 2013 Outstanding Achievement Awards for Food Establishments in
Jefferson County
Jared Keefer, Director of Environmental Health and Water Quality, Jefferson County
Public Health, presented awards to the following 26 local businesses:
Belmont Catering, Blue Heron Middle School, Bon Appetit/Local Goods, Brinnon
School District, Cedarbrook School, Chimacum Elementary School, Chimacum High
School, Chimacum Middle School, Discovery View Retirement, Ferino's Pizzeria, Food
Co-op Deli, Food Co-op Grocery, Inn at Port Ludlow Catering, Lanza's, Olympic
Trading Post, Port Townsend Senior Nutrition, Cuisine Med Catering, QFC# 106 Deli —
Port Townsend, QFC# 106 Grocery — Pt Townsend, QFC#870 Deli — Port Hadlock,
Quilcene School Cafeteria, Safeway #538 Grocery, The Boiler Room, Timberhouse
Restaurant, Tri -Area Community Center, Velocity.
2. Jefferson County Clean Water District Briefing
Mr. Keefer informed the Board that the Jefferson County Board of Commissioners
approved an amendment to the Clean Water District Ordinance, which includes an
additional role for the Board of Health.
3. Ordinance #04-050541 Amending the Duties and Responsibilities of the Jefferson
County Board of Health
Member Austin presented an ordinance which amends the duties and responsibilities of
the Board, and appointment of its members.
4. Jefferson County Board of Health Bylaws
Ms. Baldwin presented the Board with the Bylaws and asked that the Beard review them
and give her suggestions for any updates or changes.
5. Community of Health Planning Grants — Letter of Intent
Dr. Locke informed the Board of a Letter of Intent he wrote to the Washington State
Health Care Authority regarding a Community of Healthy Planning Grant.
6. Jefferson County Board of Health Action Item List for 2013-2014
Member Sullivan requested this information be provided to the Board each January.
No Activity Update.
ACTIVITY UPDATE
PUBLIC COMMENT
Kevin Scott from the Port Townsend Paper Corporation made himself available if anyone had
any questions.
No agenda planning.
AGENDA PLANNING CALENDAR
NEXT SCHEDULED MEETING
Next Board of Health meeting will be held on Thursday,, June 19, 2014 from 2:30 — 4:30 p.m. at
Jefferson County Public Health, 615 Sheridan Street, Port Townsend WA.
ADJOURNMENT
Chair Sullivan adjourned the May 15, 2014 Jefferson County Board of Health meeting at
3:42 PM.
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Sheila Westerman, Vice Chair
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