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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08 August COMMUNICABLE DISEASE CONTROL PUBLIC HEALTH NURSING VITAL STATISTICS ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH HEALTH EDUCATION JEFFERSON COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT 802 SHERIDAN PORT TOWNSEND, WASH. 98368 (206) 385.0722 HEALTH BOARD Minutes of August 20, 1991 BOARD MEMBERS: STAFF MEMBERS: B. G. Brown, Chairman Larry W. Dennison, Member Richard E. Wojt, Member Larry Fay, Director of Environmental Health David Specter, Administrator Nancy Gow, Director of Nursing Services J. Peter Geerlofs, MoD" Health Officer CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND REPRESENTATIVE: Sheila Westerman The meeting was called to order by Chairman B. G. Brown. The following Board and staff members were present: Commissioner Richard E. Wojt; Commissioner Larry W. Dennison; David Specter; Larry Fay; Nancy Gow; Colleen Parker, Administrative Clerk; and Denis Langlois, Public Health Nurse, APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Commissioner Dennison moved to approve the Minutes of July 16, 1991 as presented. Commissioner Wojt seconded the motion which carried by unanimous vote. Health Board Minutes " August 20, 1991 Page: 2 ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT Financial Report: David Specter updated the Board on the budget status. The Health Department has expended 58.5 percent of the budget. The revenues are tracking slightly ahead of schedule at 60 percent overall. He noted that telephone and travel expenditures are higher than expected, and that this reflects the work being done. Proaram/Grant Update: David Specter noted that program budgets and grants being worked on (dental contract; A.I.D,S. contract; Coordinating Children's Service program; and the W.I.C. program) have funding changes. He explained that when all the program funding changes are considered, there are no major increases and the budget evens out. The Consolidated Contract audit has been completed, except for W.I.C., and the reviews were complimentary to the County with the one criticism being the limited space from a safety and confidentiality standpoint. Space Update: A discussion was held regarding the factors to consider in relocating a portion of the Health Department and what alternatives are available. A lease was proposed for the Castle Hill Mall for 10 years with $14.00 a square foot for improvements. David Specter would like the proposal requoted for 5 years at $20.00 a square foot for improvements. Changes in planning due to the possibility of the Community Action Council and the Mental Health Departments moving out of the Multi Services building were considered, Larry Fay noted that energy needs to be directed to analyze each option so that a decision may be made. The Board concurred. ALETE (Automated Billina System): David Specter reported that contracts for the ALETE System have been received and are under review. Tentative training dates are planned and specifications for the hardware are being prepared. APEX: Assessment Protocol for Excellence in Public Health: David Specter reported that two meetings are scheduled in September to take the next step of APEX. Scoring will be analyzed and a consensus score determined. This score will provide indicators of strengths and weaknesses. An action plan will then be developed. The majority of surveys were completed and returned. Page: 3 Health Board Minutes. August 20, 1991 DIRECTOR OF NURSING'S REPORT Statistics " Monthlv Report: Nancy Gow explained that: * The immunization program has been impacted by the changes in immunization law. Pre-schoolers and daycare children need the HIS vaccine and sixth graders need a second Measles, Mumps, Rubella immunization. Extra immunization clinics are being set up, as well as clinics on the first day of school. * HIV testing is running at twice the rate of 1990. Four HIV positive cases, and one case of active AIDS are being managed. * The state is encouraging the County to take more WIC cases, but this hasn't been done due to space, staff, and cost issues. * The clients treated at the Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD) clinics have increased by about 50 percent. The increase may be due to a rise in STDs and/or improved cooperation between the local physicians and the Health Department which creates more referrals. Nancy Gow noted that there isn't any place in the county for low income women to get STD treatment as the clinic only provides male examinations, and the nurse is not licensed for women. DIRECTOR OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH'S REPORT Statistics - Monthlv Report: Larry Fay explained that a majority of the increased complaints are about neighbor's septic systems. He noted that the willingness to complain may have increased based on public awareness of low-interest loans for septic problems. A discussion was held regarding how complaints are investigated and problems resolved. Hazardous Waste Collection: Larry Fay reported that two hazardous waste collection days are scheduled at the county landfill for August 23, and 24, 1991. Another collection day is scheduled for August 27, 1991 at the Quilcene Community Center. A discussion was held regarding the types of hazardous waste, fee schedules, and ways to reduce waste. Health Board Minutes. August 20, 1991 DIRECTOR OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH'S REPORT" Continued: Page: 4 Food Service License " Farmer's Market: Candace Castler and David Hero were present to discuss the Farmer's Market, which is part of the Main Street Project. The Market is held each Saturday from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. and has been in operation for a month. David Hero reported that about 500 people attend the market each week with 14 to 20 vendors. He feels that the goals of maximizing community involvement, providing local produce, and providing an economic and social event are being reached. The issue is that the Health Department position on permitting vendors dispensing potentially hazardous foods is cost prohibitive for a two hour market. To encourage more local participation he would like a small scale vendor permitting process for baked goods and seafood. He noted that given the short time frame of the market, the hazards of shellfish are significantly less than for shellfish sold at all day markets. He explained that he would like to see a Farmer's Market Permit become available, and he stated that other counties have provided this. He suggested that a Farmer's Market Permit be at a lower fee which is good only for the Market. Candace Castler reported that she contacted people throughout the state. Bremerton has an $8.00 Dried, Baked Goods Permit which is good for six months and the vendors are allowed to prepare the food at home. Thurston County has a graduating permit fee and vendor foods are treated the same as temporary permits, including fish, meats, and shaved ice but the only applicant for this permit withdrew after reviewing the fees. She explained that 80 percent of the booth space is allotted to produce growers and 20 percent, or two booth spaces, are available for other forms of food which may be potentially hazardous, The guidelines utilized by the Farmer's Market include a Department of Agriculture handbook. Larry Fay questioned that if the fees are prohibiting involvement of the community vendors, if the County should absorb the cost of inspections or if the cost should be carried by the program. David Hero stated that the Farmer's Market manager could alert the Health Department whenever a new vendor is present so that spot checks can be made, and safety knowledge assured. A discussion was held regarding supporting small producers, vendors testing their products in the market place, the limited season to produce shellfish, economically prohibitive fees, responsibility of the County to the public safety, the general process of inspection, preparation of food off the site, fee structures, safety rules, rewriting the ordinance to include the farmers' markets, and the impact a food poisoning outbreak would have on the Health Department due to investigation, and medical supplies. The Board concurred that Larry Fay investigate the options for permitting the Farmer's Market. Health Board Minutes" August 20, 1991 DIRECTOR OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH'S REPORT - Continued: Page: 5 Mats Mats Quarrv Proiect - Water and Sewer: Larry Fay reported that General Construction proposes to utilize sani-cans for 140 to 170 workers for two to three years under a temporary permit. He explained that "temporary" is ambiguous and that he needed clarification of whether the Health Department considers a permit of such duration appropriate for temporary use. Water availability, sani-can maintenance and pumping, and providing documentation of san i-can sewage disposal were discussed. The Board concurred that Larry Fay respond to General Construction approving the proposal with conditions on the number and placement of units, reports on maintenance, and assurance of the pumper for proper disposal. Reauest for Restroom Variance; "Expresslv Victoria": Larry Fay explained that Victoria Keelty, the proprietor of "Expressly Victoria" would like a variance on having both a male and female bathroom facility as the business is mainly take-out. After a brief discussion Commissioner Dennison moved to approve the variance to allow one bathroom for use by both sexes. Commissioner Wojt seconded the motion which carried by unanimous vote. Monitorina Wells: Larry Fay reported that due to scheduling conflicts with the driller, the well monitoring has been re-scheduled for August 21, 1991. He will confirm the schedule with the driller. ******* The next regular meeting will be held Tuesday, September 17, 1991 at 10:00 a.m. in basement conference room. MEETING ADJOURNED JEFFERSON COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH ~ BoG. Brown, Chairman ~~ L nison, ember . , I ! Ii . } I r . , " i J V " '''') e,.l ,'C< :' I A t(\ Q/0i1 " \./L' ~tdl1i:(ra WOJt, Member ~ \ ; :1 ;.. j dlkOB2191 . ~tI.:'~I to.' Si'PR..oJEC'T II' ,::.~ .,-., . ' 1 ~ '. . I. ..: ",,,OW NSIE....O o~ , ,o~ WASHI~G To: Jefferson County Board of Health Re: Port Townsend Farmers Market Dear sirs, The Port Townsend Main Street Project is currently sponsoring a weekly farmers market in downtown Port Townsend. The market runs for two hours between 8:30 and 10:30 AM every Saturday morning. We have worked closely with the Health Department to make this community event a safe, as well as enjoyable social event for the people of the region. Strong support for the market has been expressed by the City Council, the downtown businesses, and most importantly the community at large who love the opportunity to interact economically and socially in this forum. The market's rules require that at least 80% of the vendors at the market must sell only produce, but allow the other 20% to be divided between crafts and prepared foods. It is our hope to also allow the sale of shellfish from licensed harvesters. Unfortunately, the the permitting requirements and fees as they now stand create significant roadblocks to that end. We would like the opportunity to meet with you to discuss options for streamlining the permitting and inspection processes and minimizing the fee structures involved in order to encourage the kind of community involvement that makes a farmers market successful. Our manager is collecting data from other markets around the state to see how they have solved these problems. It is our hope that through meaningful discussion, we can find a way to encourage this important community event without jeopordizing the public health. I look forward to meeting with you. [J':;7L David Hero P 0 R T TOWNSEND M A I N S r R E E T PROJECT 211 TAYLOR STREET. SUITE 4 PORT TOWNSEND, WASHINGTON 98368 (206) 385-7911 a. ~~/ -- G';~ II l"'t- ,~ (, ~r', r. 1......1 ~ 1 ':';;' .. -;;n-:;,... A /'T'i<J~' :,~. :i<~l:~:o~ " I' .-............. t.~- ..:-=;:- to',"f~;,ff~:" '" . ~t f " , ..', '" ~_ lU I!", iff:.. .~,. ~'. l" ~"'t>:..'iil -oa- ,," .. " )"" ;:':';T.~~!~~. :_:.L~~ ~ ;;:!?:-r~~~ -. ..:- JEFFERSON COUNTY PLANNING AND BUILDING DEPARTMENT P(). Box l~:.!() Port Townsend, \Vashington OH:HiH Planning (2011) :jHfi-H140 Building (201)) :lHf)-~,141 .lEFFERSON COUNTY COURTHOUSE '< i- V MEMORANDUM To: Larry Faye, Jefferson County Health Department James W. Pearson, Associate Planner J~ August 9, 1991 From: Date: Re: Development of a graving dock and industrial facility at the Mats Mats quarry General Construction Company is proposing the construction of a graving dock (essentially, a dry dock) at the Mats Mats quarry to be used over a two to three year period for the construction of concrete floating bridge pontoons. The project would employ between 140 and 170 workers. The applicants propose to truck in water and provide sani-cans for workers. The Planning and Building Department requests that you review and comment on the referenced proposal. It would be helpful to receive your comments by Tuesday August 21. C:\MEMOFORM.HD -\, " August 16, 1991 TO: Larry Fay, Director Board of Health FROM: Victoria Keelty, "Espressly Victoria" Home address: 2800 Lindsey Hill Road Quilcene, Washington 98376 Business Address: 311-10th Street Port Townsend, Washington 98368 Phone: (206) 765-3687 RE: Variance regarding toilet facility in existing building. Dear Larry: Please accept the variance for the bathroom facilities in the business address as proposed in this letter. I plan on opening a small Delicatessen in the Industrial Park located across the street from Safeway in Port Townsend. In this location, there is only one bathroom facility now. The regulations for the Health Department outline the fact that there needs to be two separate bathroom facilities if you are serving the general public. With this in mind, I am applying for a variance on this issue. I plan to be serving, for the most part, the workers who are employed down in the Industrial Park, i.e., "Admiral Marine", etc. For this type of operation being mostly a take-out Deli, they will most likely buy their food and coffee and go back to their job. All of the persons working in the Industrial Park have access to their own bathroom facilities at their prospective places of employment. You have granted variances to other businesses now serving in this County. Saucy's Pizza has only one facility as well as Elevated Ice Cream, along with Jackpot Food Mart. Thank you for your consideration in this matter, and if you have any further questions, please feel free to contact me. ResP~fUllY SUbmitte~n O~ Victora&t;~t~~'s~r::;;(letor cc: Gwen Howard, Health Department