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Home My WebLink About2023_05_18_Packet_____________________________________________________________________________________________ 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 • Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/97862703889 This option will allow you to join the meeting live. You will need to enter an email address. If you wish to provide public comment, click on the hand icon at the bottom of the screen to “raise your hand.” Participation will be up to the Chair and/or Clerk of the meeting. • Audio-only: Dial: 1-253-215-8782 and use Webinar ID: 97862703889# This option will allow you to listen to the meeting live. If you wish to provide public 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 Respectfully submitted Page 1 of 3 G. Gilbert REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Jefferson County Board of Health Thursday, April 20, 2023 @ 2:30 p.m. Jefferson County Courthouse – Commissioners’ Chambers 1820 Jefferson Street, Port Townsend, WA Hybrid Meeting Board Members Greg Brotherton, County Commissioner, District #3 Kate Dean, Chair, County Commissioner District #1 Heidi Eisenhour, County Commissioner, District #2 Amanda Grace, Community Stakeholder AJ Hawkins, Consumer of Public Health Dr. Kees Kolff, Public Hospital District #2 Commissioner Libby Wennstrom, Port Townsend City Council Staff Members Denise Banker, Community Health Director Dr. Allison Berry, Health Officer Michael Dawson, Water Quality Manager Alisa Hasbrouck, Environmental Health Manager Barb Jones, CHIP Program Manager Apple Martine, Public Health Director Pinky Mingo, Environmental Public Health Director Veronica Shaw, Public Health Deputy Director Chair Kolff called the April 20, 2023 meeting of the Jefferson County Board of Health to order at 2:30 p.m. A quorum was present. Members Present: Chair Dr. Kees Kolff, Members Greg Brotherton, Kate Dean, Heidi Eisenhour, Amanda Grace, AJ Hawkins and Libby Wennstrom. Staff Present: Staff Members Denise Banker, Dr. Allison Berry, Michael Dawson, Alisa Hasbrouck, Barb Jones, Apple Martine and Pinky Mingo. PUBLIC COMMENT Chair Kolff called for public comment. The following is a summary of comments made by individuals in attendance (virtually and in person) at the meeting and reflect their personal opinions: • Commenter raised the subject of gender forming and transitioning. • Commenter suggested that Jefferson County/State of Washington might model its healthcare masking rules on the less stringent rules of other jurisdictions. Board members and staff addressed comments and concerns raised during the Public Comment Period. Respectfully submitted Page 2 of 3 G. Gilbert APPROVAL OF AGENDA Chair Kolff requested a motion to approve the agenda for April 20, 2023. Staff Member Martine proposed amending the agenda to include a new agenda item, “Climate Change,” as a new Item 3 (moving “Legislative Update” to Item 4). MOTION: Member Brotherton moved to approve the agenda, as amended. Member Eisenhour seconded the motion, which carried by a unanimous vote. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Chair Kolff requested a motion to approve the minutes for the March 16, 2023 meeting. MOTION: Member Eisenhour moved to approve the minutes. Member Dean seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. OLD BUSINESS AND INFORMATIONAL ITEMS 1. Jefferson County Public Health (JCPH) Report Staff Member Martine presented JCPH’s quarterly “Highlights Reel,” describing current Public Health programs and events. 2. Jefferson Healthcare (JH) Report Chair Kolff discussed the hospital expansion project, beginning with the demolition of the 1965 building. 3. Infectious Diseases Update Dr. Berry’s COVID update noted the decreasing case rates and COVID-related deaths at the national level and locally, the recent DCD recommendation for second bivalent boosters for those over 65 or immunosuppressed, and the disproportionate effect of COVID on black and indigenous people due to environment and other social determinants. Discussion ensued. NEW BUSINESS 1. Presentation of Public Health Heroes Awards In observance of National Public Health Week, Jefferson County Public Health presented it annual Public Health Heroes Awards (individuals and groups, nominated by the public). This year’s awardees: The Benji Project Cameron Botkin Tonia Burkett Greg Graves Charlie Johnson The JC MASH Free Clinic The JUMP Board The Jumping Mouse Children’s Center Judith Lundgren Shannon Minnihan Beau Ohlgren Mark Saran Respectfully submitted Page 3 of 3 G. Gilbert 2. CHIP Report: Youth Age Band 0 Suicide Objective & Firearm Safety Events Staff member Jones described recommended measures for youth suicide prevention, and educational/training efforts. Discussion followed. 3. Climate Change – Dangerous Waters/Cyanobacteria Staff member Dawson discussed the current situation concerning toxic, potentially deadly, algae blooms in lakes and rivers in Washington, affected by climate change/warmer temperatures. 4. Legislative Update Member Dean and staff member Martine introduced a discussion of the progress of current legislative bills that impact public health. FUTURE POTENTIAL AGENDA TOPICS [Not discussed.] ANNOUNCEMENTS [None.] AGENDA PLANNING CALENDAR The Agenda Planning Meeting for the next Board meeting will be held on May 9, 2023 at 11:30 a.m. The next Board of Health meeting will be held as a hybrid meeting on Thursday, May 18, 2023 from 2:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. ADJOURNMENT Chair Kolff adjourned the April 20, 2023 Jefferson County Board of Health meeting at 4:30 p.m. until the next Regular Meeting or Special Meeting as properly noticed. JEFFERSON COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH Dr. Kees Kolff, Chair Glenn Gilbert, Public Health Assistant 10 am to 12 pm The Cotton Building (607 Water Street in downtown Port Townsend) WILDFIRE SMOKE C O M M U N I T Y T R A I N I N G T U E S D A Y , M A Y 1 6 Presenters: Dan Nelson from Olympic Region Clean Air Agency and Kaitlyn Kelly from WA State Department of Health FR EE TO THE P U BLIC Learn: -how to prepare before smoke events -when to limit or cancel outdoor activities for children or adults -how to create indoor safer air spaces -precautions to take when outdoors during smoke events Especially beneficial for anyone who runs events, sports, childcare, summer camps, schools as well as parents