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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03 March County Health & Human Services HEALTH BOARD MINUTES MARCH 26, 1996 BOARD MEMBERS: Robert Hinton, Chairman Richard Wojt, Member Glen Huntingford, Member STAFF MEMBERS: David Specter, Health Department Director Jean Baldwin, Director of Nursing Services Larry Fay, Director of Environmental Health Chester Prudhomme, Director of Substance Abuse Thomas Locke, M.D., Health Officer The meeting was called to order by Chairman Robert Hinton. The following Board and staff members were present: Commissioner Richard Wojt, Larry Fay, Jean Baldwin, Judi Morris and Chester Prudhomme. Commissioner Huntingford arrived shortly after the meeting began. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Commissioner Wojt moved to approve the minutes of February 27, 1996 as presented. Chairman Hinton seconded the motion in the temporary absence of Commissioner Huntingford. The motion passed. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD: No public comments. ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH DIRECTOR'S REPORT PRESENTATION/1995 FOOD SERVICE OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS: Environmental Health Director Larry Fay explained that the purpose for this assembly is to present the 1995 awards for outstanding achievement in food service sanitation. The Environmental Health Specialist Gwen Howard has been working with the Food Service Advisory Committee to develop new policies and provide direction for food service businesses. One of the methods of positive reinforcement developed by the Food Service Advisory Committee is recognizing food service establishments for maintaining high public health sanitation standards, by providing them with an outstanding achievement award. This is the second annual award ceremony. Last year there were twenty-three food service establishments which received this award. This year twenty-nine food service establishments are receiving the outstanding achievement award because they have continued to meet or exceed the criteria established by the Food Service Advisory Committee. Many of the establishments have qualified again to receive this award. Larry Fay read the names of the following food service establishments and presented the owners/managers with a certificate (Establishments receiving an award for a second time are marked by an *) : Quilcene Senior Nutrition Program, Tri Area Senior Nutrition Program, Port 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 HEALTH BOARD MINUTES - MARCH 26, 1996 Page: 2 Townsend Senior Nutrition Program, Brinnon Senior Nutrition Program, Quilcene School Lunch Program, Chimacum School Lunch Program, Brinnon School Lunch Program, Valley Tavern, Uptown Oasis*, Tango Cafe, Silver Palace, Shanghai, Salal Cafe*, Riley's Deli*, Reed's Deli, Pizza Factory*, Original Oyster House, On Common Grounds, Ming Court, Ku Lam Thai * , Geoduck Tavern, Ferrino's*, Elevated Ice Cream*, Discovery View*, Del's Deli*, Checkers, Burrito Depot, Blackberries, and Lisa's Courtyard Cafe*. REOUEST FOR TEMPORARY WAIVER FROM TOILET FACILITY STANDARDS: HOOD CANAL SEAFOOD: KURT LAKENES: Larry Fay eXplained that Mr. Lakenes established Hood Canal Seafood in 1993 with the intent to establish a retail seafood market and later decided on opening a take-out food store. Over the years the Lakenes' have wanted to make improvements to their facility which would allow indoor seating. In order to increase the seating capacity they must upgrade the existing onsite sewage system to accommodate additional customers. Larry Fay stated that the . Lakenes' must also get unrestricted approval to use the public water supply. When Hood Canal Seafood was originally opened Lany Fay worked with the Department of Health to get approval of the water system as an existing, non-expanding system. The building was once a gas station and the existing water system which has been in place for several years does not meet current drinking water standards in regard to the location of the well. The quality of the water is fine, however, the fact that fuel storage tanks were underground in this area at one time and the proximity of the well to highway 101 is a concern to the State Department of Health. Due to the State Department of Health's concerns of source protection, the Lakenes' have not been able to get approval ofa group A non-community water supply system. In the past, there was an agreement between Hood Canal Seafood and Loggers Landing which allowed Hood Canal Seafood's outdoor seating customers the use of the restrooms at Loggers Landing. Loggers Landing is no longer willing to share their restroom facilities and without restrooms for customers the Health Department is unable to allow outdoor seating at Hood Canal Seafood. Lany Fay stated that the Lakenes' are requesting a temporary waiver from the toilet facility standards in the Onsite Sewage Regulations. They would like to install portacans equipped with hand washing facilities to accommodate their customers on an interim basis while they work to resolve their water and sewer issues. Larry Fay stated that the sewer issues are resolved, however, there is no point in implementing the solutions until the water issues are resolved. Tillman Engineering is evaluating the capacity of the Quilcene Community Center water system to see ifan additional connection can be allowed without affecting the current users of the system. Mr. Lakenes stated he has been working with Tillman Engineering on the possible connection to the Quilcene Community Center water system. He is unclear about the permitting process to bring the water line across the road. He stated that it is his understanding that the local Board of Health can overide the State in approving a water system. A lot of work was done to upgrade their existing well. It produces good quality water, however, it is only 50 feet from the highway instead of the required 100 feet. The proximity of the well to the highway could pose a problem in the event of a truck accident resulting in a chemical spill. Even ifan accident such as this occurred, contamination of the well is virtually impossible. Mr. Lakenes questioned the possibility of getting a waiver to use the existing well until a community water system is developed. HEALTH BOARD MINUTES - MARCH 26,1996 Page: 3 Larry Fay stated that the local Boards of Health can set stricter standards than the State but they cannot set standards which are below minimum State standards. They do not have the authority to approve waivers or hear appeals of water systems. There is a process in place to handle waivers and appeals through the State Department of Health. He stated that the State Department of Health would review all the options available before evaluating waivers. The underground fuel storage tanks were removed before any policy standards on removal of underground storage tanks were in place. Therefore, there is no record of an evaluation to determine if any leakage occurred. Discussion ensued regarding required testing of water systems. Larry Fay stated that the request is for the temporary use of porta cans until September 30, 1996. Once the water issues are resolved the septic system can be expanded to provide regular toilet facilities to the public. After further discussion, Commissioner Huntingford moved to grant the request for a waiver for the temporary use of porta cans. Commissioner Wojt seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. DIRECTOR'S REPORT FINANCIAL REPORT: In the absence of David Specter, Judi Morris presented the revenue and expense summaries. She reported that 16.4% of the budget has been expended and 14.3% of budgeted revenues have been collected as of February 29, 1996. Revenues are tracking low due to grant projects. Expenses are a little higher than budget projections as a result of pre-ordering office supplies. Grant funding in the amount of $5,000 will be added to the Equipment line for the Assessment program which will bring that portion back in line. The cost for printing the Environmental Health Fee Schedule in the paper considerably reduced the advertising budget. PROGRAM/G~NT UPDA TE: Judi Morris reported on amendments to the Consolidated Contract. These changes amount to $54,000 in additional revenue/grants from the State for taking on these projects. Judi Morris added that these projects will not require any additional staff. The Health Department is informing the Board of their plans, since this will result in a budget extension. A contract between Jefferson County Health Department and Clallam-Jefferson Community Action will be scheduled on the Board of County Commissioners' agenda for approval in the near future. Judi Morris explained that in an effort to privatize various programs, Clallam-Jefferson Community Action will be taking over the primary care dental program. State grant funding will transfer through the Health Department and be dispersed to Clallam-Jefferson Community Action as a subcontractor. A small portion of the funding will be used to pay the Health Department for administrative costs. Another contract dealing with children from birth to three years of age will also be coming before the Board of Commissioners for approval within the next two weeks. Chester Prudhomme reported on a grant for youth outreach. There is possibly $30,000 available which would allow for the hiring of an individual to assist young people in continuing with various programs and help them through the system. Discussion ensued regarding the criteria of this grant. HEALTH BOARD MINUTES - MARCH 26, 1996 Page: 4 Judi Morris stated that one of the goals of the County is to improve communication with its citizens. One way the Health Department is doing this is by placing at least one article per month in the local paper describing the services they provide. A copy of the articles will be provided to the Board to review. APPOINTMENT OF HEALTH OFFICER: The Board previously discussed and concurred to appoint Thomas Locke as the Health Officer for Jefferson County. In order to make it official he needs to be appointed by motion of the Board. Commissioner Wojt moved to appoint Thomas Locke as the Health Officer for Jefferson County. Commissioner Huntingford seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. Dr. Locke signed the employment agreement which will be scheduled for approval at the next Board of County Commissioners' meeting. NURSING DIRECTOR'S REPORT PROGRAM UPDATE: Jean Baldwin reported on the Violence Intervention Prevention Service (VlPST) committee made up of representatives from the Prosecuting Attorney's Office, Sheriff's Office, Port Townsend Police Department, Domestic Violence and School districts. Jean Baldwin stated that she serves on a subcommittee of(VlPST) and is working on the system for sexual assault exams. She discussed the problems with the existing system and advised that she is trying to move the system out of the Health Department completely and into the emergency room at the hospital. This would allow patients to be seen immediately by health care professionals (physician, social worker, facilitator or nurse). There are physicians who are willing to go through the necessary training for this type of work, which means patients would no longer have to be sent out the area for treatment. The Health Department is beginning a series of classes on parenting. More specifically, for parents of teenagers. These classes will take place at Chimacum and Port Townsend Schools. Another series of classes providing education on parenting all ages of children, will be given at the Quilcene School. Jean Baldwin reported on behalf of the Health Analyst, Lesa Barnes, that staff and local partners will be assisting in the development of a community health assessment report. It will include determining the focus of assessment and the audience that this report will target, defining health indicators to be used throughout this assessment, and reviewing and interpreting the data collected up to this point. The workshop dates will be scheduled at the end of May at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds. The Board is invited to attend. The Chimacum and Port Townsend School Districts are putting together a community meeting, inviting 80 to 100 community leaders to attend. It will probably be scheduled on a Saturday to allow more working parents to attend and will last approximately 6 or 7 hours. The purpose of this meeting is to analyze the top three community problems. The meeting is the effect of the Washington State Risk Inventory program which the Port Townsend School District had participated in with regard to assessing drug and alcohol use and teen pregnancy in schools. HEALTH BOARD MINUTES - MARCH 26, 1996 Page: 5 ALCOHOL and DRUG ABUSE SERVICES DIRECTOR'S REPORT PROGRAM UPDATE: See Director's report. ALCOHOLffiRUG PROGRAM PERFORMANCE REPORT: Chester Prudhomme presented a graph showing the Federal poverty level and the Health Department's effectiveness in reaching that population of the County. Jefferson County is reaching 51% of the population living below 200% of the Federal poverty level. Jefferson County is ranked the fourth highest in the State. Chester Prudhomme believes that this is largely due to the fact the Health Department has established good relations with other agencies in the County dealing with this population, as well as the great political support that the County and City provide which enable the Health Department to offer these programs and services. HEALTH OFFICER REPORT FINAL LEGISLATIVE REPORT: 1996 Session: HEALTH and HUMAN SERVICES: Dr. Thomas Locke reported on the following legislative bill topics: Welfare Reform, D.S.H.S. Restructuring, Becca Too (II), Community Public Health and Safety Networks, Tuberculosis Control, HlV offender Notification ofJail Staff, and use of herbicides and pesticides on shorelines and lakefronts. NEW BUSINESS ELECTION OF CHAIRMAN: The Clerk reported that a Chairman for the Board of Health has yet to be elected for 1996. Commissioner Wojt moved to elect Commissioner Hinton as Chairman for 1996. Commissioner Huntingford seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. Meeting adjourned. The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 23, 1996 at 1 :30 p.m. Glen Huntingford, r NOTICE CHANGE IN HEAL.TH BOARD MEETING DATE The Jeffer$Ol1' Cq\lnty Board of Health will be meeting on Thursday. March 28, 1996 at 1 :30 p.m. at the COurthouse in the County Commissioner Chambers, Firsl Floor, 1820 Jefferson Street, Port Townsend, WA 98368. . Next the month the regular schedule for thismeeling will be resumed. which is Ihe fourth Tuesday of the each month lit 1 :30 p.m. IsIRobert Hinton, Chairman Jeffe.rson County 80l1rd of H$aIth 4009 3-27 Affidavit of Publication STATE OF WASHINGTON) SS COUNTY OF JEFFERSON) SCOTT WILSON, being sworn, says he is the publisher of the Port Townsend Jefferson County Leader, a weekly newspaper which has been established. published in the English language and circulated continuously as a weeldy newspaper in the town of Port Townsend in said County and State, and for general circulation in said county for more than six (6) months prior to the date of the first publication of the Notice hereto attached and that the said Port Townsend Jefferson County leader was on the 27th day of June 1941 approved as a legal newspaper by the Superi01 Court of said Jefferson County and that annexed is a true copy of the Notice change in Health Board Meeting Date as it appeared in the regular and entire issue of said paper itself not in a supplement thereof for a period of one consecutive weeks, beginning 011 the 27 tlJ"y of March, 1L.2.!5 & ending on the 27thday of March , W...!i.6 and that said newspaper was regularly distributed to its subscribers during ell of this period. That the full amount of $ 18. 4 S has been paid in full, at the rate of $8.65 ($8.20 fo, legal notices received electronically, modem or disk) per column inch for each in. ~ sertion. Subscribed and sworn to before me this 19-.!6 Publisher 27tl1!ayof M"r,.,h '.1' ~ Jq-f~\/y~i/! f U~ Notary Public i01nd for the State of Washington, residing at Port Hadlock Please Publish: One (1) time, March 27, 1996 Bill: Jefferson County Commissioners P.O. Box 1220 Port Townsend, WA 98368 NOTICE CHANGE IN HEALTH BOARD MEETING DATE The Jefferson County Board of Health will be meeting on Thursday, March 28, 1996 at 1:30 p.m. at the Courthouse in the County Commissioner Chambers, First Floor, 1820 Jefferson Street, Port Townsend, W A 98368. Next the month the regular schedu!e_fO.IJ)~s meeting will be resumed, which is the fourth Tuesday of the each month at 1:30 p.m. ( '/14/96 li:06 'B 141002 Hood Canal Seafood P.O. Box 445 Qui1cene, WA 98376 (360) 765-3288 March 14, 1996 RECEIVED ~IAR 1 4 1996 JEFF. COUNTY HEALTH DEPT. Larry Fay Environmental Health Dept. 615 Sheridan St. Port Townsend, WA 98368 Dear Mr. Fay ~ '. We would like to request a temporary waiver from WAC 246-215-120, use of portacans in lieu of regular toilet facilities. The rented facilities meet all the requirements of Sub. Sec 8 of WAC 246- 215-120. (8) Food service establishment owners shall ensure all toilet facilities are: (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) Of sanitary design; Kept clean; In good repair; Provided with toilet Provided with easily paper; and cleanable waste storage receptacles. We are renting a portacan from Good Man Chemical Toilet Rentals and have a contract with them for servicing and maintenance of the portacans. The facilities include sinks for handwashing and a ramp for the handicapped. We had a letter from Loggers Landing, our neighbor, stating we had the use of their facilities, but they no longer wish to accomodate us due to competition. As you are aware we are working on an engineered septic system and working on getting water from the Qui1cene Community Center water supply. Tillman Engineering is in the process of a design for both projects as we speak. Our estimated time of completion is September 1996. If all goes well, we will have our septic and water issues completed sooner. We. need the temporary use of a porta can in order to maintain our business with per.ntted seating. Pleas' the p'. water we do so much need your help in this matter. If we can temporarily use ~can, it would help us financially to help take care of our septic and .oI:'I'Js. Since, . ~k/~~ Mrs. M.K. Lakenes Hood Car-a1 Seafood