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HomeMy WebLinkAboutM051514JEFFERSON COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH MINUTES Thursday, May 15, 2014 Jefferson County Public Health, 615 Sheridan Street, Port Townsend WA 98368 Final Bgart d 1fitmbers 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 & Members 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. JEFFE ON COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH Phi J ember Sally Ae , Member Kris Nelson, Member bt'7 A&4 wo-✓ Sheila Westerman, Vice Chair Respectfully Submitted: Natalie Crump IJYI�Bulhler Membo f Davi Sullivan, Chair John Austin, Member