HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023_05_18_Agenda_____________________________________________________________________________________________ AT A REGULAR MEETING, THE MEMBERS MAY ADD AGENDA ITEMS AND TAKE ACTION ON OTHER ITEMS NOT LISTED ON THIS AGENDA. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Accommodations Provided Upon Request
Regular Meeting Agenda
Jefferson County Board of Health
Thursday, May 18, 2023 @ 2:30 PM
Jefferson County Courthouse – Commissioners’ Chambers 1820 Jefferson Street, Port Townsend, WA
This is a hybrid meeting: Virtual and In-Person Attendance
You can join this meeting by using these methods:
In the event of technical difficulties, at least one of the methods above will be accessible to the public. Please try all methods first before calling 360-385-9100 to report any issues. Public comment will be accepted and can be emailed to: BOH@co.jefferson.wa.us until 5:00 PM the evening prior to the start of the meeting. AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER – Chair Kolff
I. Public Comment (15 mins.) Public Comment Periods are dedicated to listening to the public. Each person may address the Board one time during these periods. To ensure equal opportunity for the public to comment, all comments shall be limited to 2 or 3 minutes per person, depending on the volume of public in attendance.
II. Approval of Agenda
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screen to “raise your hand.” Participation will be up to the Chair and/or Clerk of the
meeting.
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comment, press *9 to “raise your hand.” Participation will be up to the Chair and/or Clerk
of the meeting.
• Website: www.co.jefferson.wa.us Follow the links under “Quick links,” “Videos of
Meetings,” and click on “Streaming Live.”
This option will allow you to see meeting documents and watch the meeting live-
streaming, with no participation.
• In-Person: You are welcome to join the meeting in-person. This option may be limited as
we are operating at 50% room occupancy at this time. Masking is recommended.
_____________________________________________________________________________________________ AT A REGULAR MEETING, THE MEMBERS MAY ADD AGENDA ITEMS AND TAKE ACTION ON OTHER ITEMS NOT LISTED ON THIS AGENDA. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Accommodations Provided Upon Request
III. Approval of Minutes of April 20, 2023 Board of Health Meeting
IV. Old Business and Information Reports
1. Jefferson County Public Health Report (Apple Martine) (5 mins.)
2. Jefferson Healthcare Report (Dr. Kees Kolff) (5 mins.)
3. Infectious Diseases Update (Dr. Allison Berry) (10 mins.)
V. New Business
1. Announcement – Available position: Nonelected Member of Board of Health as “Consumer of Public Health” (Apple Martine) (10 mins.)
2. Transgender and Nonbinary Health and Wellness Presentation (Beau Ohlgren, Dr. Berry) (60 mins.)
3. Climate Change – Pre-Summer Heat Summit Reflections (Willie Bence) (10 mins.)
4. Climate Change – Wildfire Smoke Safety Community Training Update (Lara Gaasland-Tatro) (5 mins.)
VI. Future Potential Agenda Topics:
Selection of New Board of Health Member
CHIP and CHA
Climate Subcommittee
Community Wildfire Prevention Planning
Strategic planning for the county
Behavioral Health
The Healthier Together Initiative
The Child Development Center
Sewer projects / wastewater
Diversity, equity, inclusion, social justice
Environmental Public Health
VII. Announcements
ADJOURNMENT BY: 4:30 p.m. Next Scheduled Meeting: June 15, 2023
2:30 – 4:30 PM Jefferson County Public Health Hybrid Meeting