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HomeMy WebLinkAbout081822M BOH 4//ff ArreAson Public He Pault MINUTES Jefferson County Board of Health Regular Meeting, August 18, 2:30 p.m. Jefferson County Public Health, 615 Sheridan Street, Port Townsend WA 98368 Virtual Meeting Board Members Staff Members Greg Brotherton,County Commissioner,District#3 Denise Banker,Community Health Director Kate Dean,Chair,County Commissioner District#1 Dr.Allison Berry,Health Officer Heidi Eisenhour,County Commissioner,District#2 Michael Dawson,Water Quality Manager Amanda Funaro,Community Stakeholder Alisa Hasbrouck,Environmental Health Manager AJ Hawkins,Consumer of Public Health Apple Martine,Public Health Director Dr. Kees Kolff,Public Hospital District#2 Commissioner Pinky Mingo,Environmental Public Health Director Libby Wennstrom,Port Townsend City Council Veronica Shaw,Public Health Deputy Director Chair Brotherton called the August 18, 2022 virtual meeting of the Jefferson County Board of Health to order at 2:32 p.m. A quorum was present. Members Present: Chair Greg Brotherton, Members Kate Dean, Heidi Eisenhour,Amanda Funaro,Al Hawkins and Libby Wennstrom. Member Kees Kolff: excused absence. Staff Present: Staff Members Denise Banker, Dr.Allison Berry, Alisa Hasbrouck,Apple Martine and Veronica Shaw. ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM THE CHAIR In order to accommodate the schedules of medical professional guests from Jefferson Healthcare,Chair Brotherton announced that the discussion of New Item 3,the Resolution Declaring Reproductive Choice,would take place at approximately 3:00 p.m., other items on the agenda being moved as necessary to facilitate this. Chair Brotherton introduced two new members of the Board of Health,Amanda Funaro,appointed to the new Community Stakeholder member position, and AJ Hawkins, appointed to the new Consumer of Public Health member position. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Chair Brotherton requested a motion to approve the agenda for August 18, 2022. MOTION: Member Eisenhour moved to approve the agenda.Member Dean seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. Respectfully submitted Page 1 of 3 G.Gilbert APPROVAL OF MINUTES Chair Brotherton requested approval of the minutes for the July 21, 2022 Regular Meeting. MOTION: Member Eisenhour moved to approve the minutes. Member Dean seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. PUBLIC COMMENT Chair Brotherton called for public comment. The following is a summary of comments made virtually by individuals in attendance at the meeting and reflect their personal opinions: • Commenter queried the proper response to encountering drug use in public. • Commenter expressed delight at the addition of two new board members. • Commenter queried, in light of the C.D.C. modifying its COVID policies,would Jefferson County modify policies such as mandatory vaccination of children. Board members and staff addressed comments and concerns raised during the Public Comment Period, particularly: • It is not recommended that members of the public attempt to intervene where illegal drugs are being used in public. However, it is recommended to check on those who appear to be in distress. • There is no policy of mandatory vaccination for children. However,the vaccine is highly recommended. Last year, COVID was the fifth highest cause of death for children under 5 years of age. OLD BUSINESS AND INFORMATIONAL ITEMS 1. Introduction of new Board of Health Members [Heard above, under Announcements.] 2. Jefferson Healthcare Update Board Member Kolff prepared a written statement concerning issues currently impacting the hospital and clinics,read by staff member Martine. NEW BUSINESS 3. Resolution Declaring Reproductive Choice a Human Right Dr. Berry provided a presentation on abortion. The resolution was read. MOTION: Member Dean moved to approve and adopt the resolution. Member Eisenhour seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. Discussion ensued,with the additional participation of Jefferson Healthcare CEO Mike Glenn, Dunia Faulx— Executive Director of Population Health,Advocacy and Analytics, and Drs. Molly Parker,Joseph Mattern and Asif Luqman. OLD BUSINESS AND INFORMATIONAL ITEMS 3. Jefferson County Public Health Program Reports Staff member Martine spoke about employment opportunities at Public Health, and presented the quarterly Highlights Reel, featuring new and current Public Health programs. Respectfully submitted Page 2 of 3 G.Gilbert 4. COVID/MPV Pandemic Update Public Health Officer Dr. Berry provided an update on the COVID-19 virus, and additional information on MPV (aka, Monkeypox), including their current effects on Jefferson County and,more widely, statewide and nationally. NEW BUSINESS 1. Drinking Water Policy Update Staff member Hasbrouck described the county attorney's guidance in regards to the drafts of the new policies Discussion ensued. Board members requested that completed policies be presented in a codified format. 2. National Breastfeeding Month Proclamation Staff member Obermeyer presented the proclamation,which was read by the board. MOTION: Member Wennstrom moved to approve the proclamation. Member Funaro seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. Discussion ensued ACTIVITY UPDATE /// AGENDA PLANNING CALENDAR The Agenda Planning Meeting for the September Board meeting will be held on September 7,2022 at 1:00 p.m. The next Board of Health meeting will be held online as a virtual meeting on Thursday, September 15, 2022 from 2:30 p.m.—4:30 p.m. ADJOURNMENT Chair Brotherton adjourned the August 18,2022 Jefferson County Board of Health meeting at 4:30 p.m. until the next Regular Meeting or Special Meeting as properly noticed. JEFFERS COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH re,;re e , Chair Glenn Gilbert, Public Health Assistant Respectfully submitted Page 3 of 3 G.Gilbert