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Approved September 9th, 2014
JEFFERSON COUNTY SUBSTANCE ABUSE ADVISORY BOARD
Tuesday Aug 12th, 2014
3:30 – 5:00 PM
Jefferson County Courthouse
Commissioners Chambers
Basement Level
Meeting Minutes
Board Members Present: John Austin, Catharine Robinson, Mike Evans, Artis, Anne Dean
Board Members Absent: Fran Joswick, Garin Williams, Conner Daily, Sam Markow, Lois Barnett,
Staff Present: Teresa Wirth, Julia Danskin, Kelly Matlock, Vince Marquis
Staff Absent: Ford Kessler
Guests: Anthonie Cullen
I. Approval of Agenda – John Austin/Anne Dean/All
II. Introductions – Anthonie Cullen was introduced to the board members. He is a member of
the Recovery Community interested in applying for one of the vacancies on the SAAB.
III. Approval of the July, 2014 minutes - John Austin/Anne Dean/All
IV. Public Comments/From the Floor/Announcements – Both Sam Markow and Lois Barnett
have submitted resignation letters effective immediately.
John Austin announced an Ordinance establishing a six month moratorium on accepting
or processing applications for recreational marijuana businesses in certain land use
zones has been adopted. A public hearing is proposed to be held on Monday, Oct 6,
2014 at 10:30 a.m. in the Cotton Building, 607 Water Street, and Port Townsend.
Anne Dean the 2nd annual Volunteer and Mentoring Fair will be held on Sept. 13th from
10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. More information to follow.
V. Provider Reports
Prevention Kelly
Chimacum Prevention Coalition Meeting
The Chimacum Prevention Coalition will be having its next meeting tomorrow. Specifics
are:
When: Wednesday, August 13, 2014
1:00 to 2:00 pm
Where: Jefferson County Public Library, Shold Conference Room
What: Discussion about CPC’s upcoming Social Norms Campaign,
Presenters for the CPC Public Awareness Campaign and more
information about the upcoming 4-H and CPC sponsored
Strengthening Families parenting classes.
ALL SAAB MEMBERS ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND.
CPC Strategic Plan (same as last month)
The Chimacum Prevention Coalition’s Strategic Plan has been approved by DBHR. CPC
is moving forward on implementation.
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Attachments
Agenda for the Chimacum Prevention Coalition 8-13-2014 meeting.
Copy of the JCPH website “Substance / Tobacco Abuse Prevention” page
“Learn About Preventing Youth Marijuana Use.”
Public Health Julia
Julia reported the next Board of Health meeting is scheduled for Aug. 21st, 2014. The
next major Medical sign up is scheduled for Nov15 – Feb. 1, 2015.
Julia also showed a video on Youth and Marijuana prevention to the members.
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County Drug & Alcohol Coordinator Ford
No Report
Believe in Recovery Vince
Vince reported the out-patient treatment center in Sequim, 4 – Directions Counseling, has
closed.
Mental Health
No Report. Search for a replacement for Sam’s position at JMHS continues.
Youth Report Mike
Mike reported they are working on developing a program with Blue Herron Middle School.
He also reported there could be some issues with this partnership due to staffing issues.
VI. Old Business
Jail Relapse Prevention program Fran
No Report.
Drug Take Back totals Fran
No Report.
Volunteer Opportunities for Youth Garin
No Report
Recovery Community Recruitment Ford
Anthony Cullen was introduced as a potential recruitment from recovery community
member
DEA Collections Rules Fran
No forward movement.
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Drug Free Workplace Policy Fran/John/Conner/Anne
No formal meeting yet. Anne read some recent stories about implementing Drug Free
Workplace policies since marijuana has been made legal. Research continues on
Drug Free Workplace policies.
Publish article with CPC Julia/Kelly
Kelly and Julia are willing to assist anyone interested in writing an article.
Marijuana U-Tube Julia
See Public Health comments above.
Records Training Catharine
Catharine reminded members they need to complete the online Public Records Act
Training. Catharine requested Teresa send out the link to the training again and a
reminder.
VII. New Business
Port Townsend Police Department will be participating in the Drug Take Back day on
September 27th. Anne will bring a signup sheet to the next SAAB meeting. Anne and
Julia will be talking to the Chimacum Coalition about partnering for this event.
Other
Artis was inquiring about the Meth Task Force as he is exploring options for an
individual asking about treatment for Meth addiction.
Adjourn: 4:37
Next Meeting: Sept. 9th, 2014
Respectfully Submitted By: John Austin