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County Health & Human Services
HEALTH BOARD l\fiNUTES
January 24, 1995
BOARD MEMBERS:
STAFF MEMBERS
Robert Hinton, Chairman
Richard W ojt, Member
Glen Huntingford, Member
David Specter, Health
Department Director
Jean Baldwin, Director of
Nursing Services
Larry Fay, Director of
Environmental Health
J. Peter Geerlofs, M.D.,
Health Officer
Chester Prudhomme, Director
of Substance Abuse
CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND
REPRESENTATIVE:
Bob Sokol
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Robert Hinton. The following Board and
staff members were present: Commissioner Glen Huntingford, Commissioner Richard
Wojt, David Specter, Jean Baldwin, Linda Atkins, and John Franke.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Commissioner Wojt moved to approve the minutes
of December 20, 1994 as presented. Commissioner Huntingford seconded the motion. The
motion carried.
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD: There were no public comments.
DIRECTOR'S REPORT
FINANCIAL REPORT: David Specter presented and reviewed a year end
report. (See Attached)
PROGRAMS/GRANTS UPDATE: Commissioner Huntingford informed the
Board that an effort was made to make sure no Counties were hurt as a result of the new
formula for grant funding, and that 38 out of 39 Counties will get what they have gotten in
the past. That is one proposal out of many.
NURSING DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Jean Baldwin reported there are two grant proposals that she is trying to blend together, one
from DOH and the other from the March of Dimes. These grants are for AIDS prevention
services and the amount of the grant will be between $9,000 and $10,000. COAST
Community Group is pressuring the Health Department to do more outreach on AIDS
prevention in the community. Jean Baldwin said that the number of new cases that are
HEALTH
DEPARTMENT
206/385-9400
ENVIRONMENTAL
HEALTH
206/385-9444
DEVELOPMENTAL
DISABILITIES
206/385-9400
ALCOHOl/DRUG
ABUSE CENTER
206/385-0650
FAX
206/385-9401
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transmitted here are small. It is our responsibility to keep those numbers down by
educating adolescence before they leave the community.
Jean Baldwin stated that family planning is progressing nicely. The State funded a position
for outreach and a woman was hired who is on the Board of Friends of Family Planning.
The Quilcene School District has indicated that they want the Health Department to do their
health education. A bid will be submitted and will be reported on at a later date. South
County is asking for more health care programs and the Health Department will try to
accommodate their request.
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Chairman Hinton inquired about the Environmental Health Specialist position that was
advertised? Linda Atkins responded that they have received 25-30 applications. Out of
those, there are about six that meet all the criteria.
Request for Waiver WAC 246-272-140; To reduce horizontal setback from surface
water and reserve drainfield area only from 100 feet to 75 feet: Cape George Colony:
Applicant, Gunnar Bursos It was proposed within the design of Mr. Bursos' on site
septic system to mitigate the reduced setback with sand filter pretreatment at the time it is
used. Commissioner Huntingford moved to allow the Request for Waiver, Commissioner
Wojt seconded. The motion carried by unanimous vote.
Review draft .Joint Plan of ODeration Between State DOH and .JCH&HS: Linda Atkins
reported that there was a casual contract between the State and the Health Department that
was not adequate. There is a draft formal agreement which allows us to charge a fee for
two party well connection systems. There is no ongoing monitoring requirement and they
are not required to be owned and operated by the PUD. Single family homes are still
exempt. Commissioner Huntingford was concerned about the meaning of the WACs
mentioned in the agreement. If this agreement is adopted each WAC or RCW will have a
brief explanation. No action was taken on this matter.
Linda Atkins asked the Board if the Health Department can facilitate the preparation of
plans, specifications and requirements that are required for water quality results. The
Health Department makes sure all the correct reports are included in the packets before they
are sent to the State. She said that language can be add to the Joint Plan of Operations that
would allow State Department of Health to reimburse 50% of the review fee to the County.
Larry Fay would like to include that wording in the Joint Plan of Operations Contract.
Commissioner Hinton asked if $200.00 is a reasonable amount for a review fee? She
indicated that is what the State charges. A complete form will be given to the Board at the
next meeting.
review status of Ouilcene Contaminated Water Supply: The Department of Ecology has
funds to retest all 13 of the original contaminated wells in Quilcene. The water supplies
were hooked back up in early December. Jeff Monroe called and reported he is having
recurring symptoms. Retesting is scheduled for February 8, 1995. Samples are taken
quarterly at $60.00 per test. A public meeting will be held when the results of the test
come back.
Review Revised Onsite WAC 246-272-25001 - Waiver Provisions: Linda Atkins
discussed the revised onsite regulations and said that one minor change has been made. If
the Agency employs the State's list of mitigations for various common waiver requests, it is
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not required for State Department of Health concurrence. A quarterly report will be sent to
the State. These waiver requests would only require administrative approval. Linda Atkins
asked if it would be satisfactory if the same quarterly report was given to the Health Board?
The Board concurred.
Year End Report: The year end report was almost the same as last year. The amount of
septic permits issued were 461 and received 518 (run over from the previous year).
Chairman Hinton asked why the septic permits have to be renewed at the end of two years?
Linda Atkins responded that it is a State regulation and the State requests that each permit
be updated to current code. Jefferson County is not currently doing that.
Commissioner Huntingford said that he has had several calls about people living in trailers
with no septic systems. Is there currently a policy that says they have to agree, within a
certain amount of time, to install a septic system? Linda Atkins replied that if in fact a
violation has occurred, a notice is sent out that states "If you are occupying the residence,
you are required to have an approved onsite sewage disposal system". If there is no
response, a second notice of violation is sent, finally a notice of hearing is sent and the
matter comes to the Board of Health. Commissioner Huntingford said if a person calls and
complains there should be some way to let that person know what action has been taken.
Linda Atkins reported that if a person leaves her a phone number, she returns the call and
informs them of what has been done. Chairman Hinton asked if santicans, which can be
purchased, can be used in place of a septic system. Linda Atkins answered that santicans
do not satisfy State requirements.
DRUG AND ALCOHOL ABUSE DIRECTOR'S REPORT
John Franke gave an update on the Drug and Alcohol Abuse programs the Center provides.
There are some new State requirements and the Center is in the process of rewriting some
of the forms. He informed the Board that he has a one year project which is to rewrite the
Intensive Outpatient (lOP) program.
There have been some intense research done on marijuana, which is the drug of choice for
recreational use, John Franke said. Research shows, that as a result of marijuana use, such
things as birth defects and brain damage are being detected. The dose is much greater
today than it was in the 1960s. John Franke stated that he is in the process of putting
together some brochures on several different drugs.
The next meeting will be held on February 21, 1995 at 1:30 p.m.
MEETING ADJOURNED
Jefferson County Health & Human Services
BUDGET STATUS REPORT: REVENUE
December 31,1994
OPENING BALANCE
1994 .
OPERATING
BUOGET
$32,000
$32,000
$48,892
152.8%
TAXES
1 . General Property Taxes
2. Timber HarvesULeasehold Excise Tax
$18,590
1,900
$18,590
1,900
$19,153
3,259
103.0%
171.5%
Total Taxes
$20,490
$20,490
$22,411
109.4%
GRANTS
1. Federal"
2. State"
3. Intergovernmental
$187,829
422,524
141,954
$187,829
422,524
141,954
$195,314
420,932
133,238
104.0%
99.6%
93.9%
Total Grants
$752,307
$752,307
$749,485
99.6%
FEES
4. Nursing Fees $227,272 $227,272 $256,432 112.8%
5. Environmental Health Fees 145,430 145,430 146,008 100.4%
6. Substance Abuse 84,321 84,321 75,579 89.6%
7. Developmental Disabilities 3,000 3,000 3,050 101.7%
8. Vital Records Fees 0 0 0 0.0%
9. Donations 0 0 2,692 ERR
10. Miscellaneous Fees 1,500 1,500 3,832 255.5%
Total Fees $461,523 $461,523 $487,593 105.6%
OPERATING TRANSFERS $443,035 $443,035 $443,035 100.0%
TOTAL REVENUE 1 $1;70913551 $1\709;3551 $1:751,4(71 102;5%1
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BUDGET REPORT: EXPENSES
January 1, 1995
A B C D
1994 . YTD !
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Operating EJudget Expended : YTD%
Budget (100% x A) YTDi Expended
(1) Salaries & Benefits $1,202,549 $1,202,549 $1,214,670 101.0%
(2)Professional Services 192,359 $192,359 178,529 92.8%
(3)Office Supplies 6,760 $6,760 7,165 106.0%
(4)Operating Supplies" 62,121 $62,121 78,491 126.4%
(5)Equipment 9,339 $9,339 10,483 112.3%
(6)postage 7,812 $7,812 7,118 91.1%
(7)Telephone 22,748 $22,748 23,212 102.0%
(8)Travel 17,400 $17,400 23,104 132.8%
(9)Advertising{Printing 3,450 $3,450 1,713 49.7%
(10)Training
7,200
$7,200
7,417
103.0%
(11)Leases & Maintenance
155,498
$155,498
150,376
96.7%
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i $1}J87,~ _.
$1,687,23711 $1,702,2801
100.9% '
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