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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01 January (p CC Hct"A\H--')~, -'oq, 3 ce . !?XJCc---,'('''' (.., ,v I ((- K.- U.;OJ~IJa:OMMUN'CABLE , ~ISEASE CONTROL PUBLIC HEALTH NURSING VITAL STATISTICS ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH HEALTH EDUCATION JEFFERSON COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT 802 SHERIDAN PORT TOWNSEND, WASH. 98368 1206) 365-0722 HEALTH BOARD Minutes: January 23, 1990 ROARD MEMBERS: STAFF MEMBERS: B. G. Brown, Chairman Larry W. Dennison, Member George C. Brown, Member (Position Vacant) Director Environmental Health Kathy Stafford, Administrator Irene Senior Pomeroy, Director Nursing Services .J. Peter Geer lofs, M. D" Heal th Officer CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND BF;PRESENTATIVE: Karen Chang The meeting was called to order at the appointed time by Chairman B. G. Brown. The following Board and staff members were present: Commissioner Larry W. Dennison; Commissioner George C. Brown; Administrator Kathy Stafford; Director of Nursing, Irene Senior Pomeroy; and Environmental Health Specialists Linda Atkins and Celia Kadushin. APPROVAL OF moved to approve the Commissioner George unanimously. MINUTES: Commissioner Larry Dennison Minutes of December Brown seconded the 19, 1989 motion as presented; which passed Health Board Minutes: January 23, 1990 Page: 2 ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT Hiring An Environmpntal Hpalth Director: Kathy Stafford reported that the last advertisement was successful in eliciting resumes, phone calls, and positive responses. The final date for application is February 20, 1990. She requested that a Board Member attend the review of applications on February 22, 1990 for the purpose of selecting applicants for interviews. It was also requested that the three Board Members be present on March 7, 1990 for the interviews. Approval of Organizational Chart~ completed organizational chart for that the chart be adopted. Kathy Stafford presented the approval. The Board concurred Rpnewal of Solid Waste Enforcement Grant: Kathy Stafford presented the grant renewal in the amount of $31,972 to the Board for review. The local share will be $10,658 for a total of $42,630. This is the same annual amount as last year. This contract is for a two year period. This amount is already in the budget for 1990, The grant will be submitted to the County Commissioners for approval. Jefferson-Clallam County Contract: Kathy Stafford reported that she met with the Health Department Administrator of Clallam County who said that they are asking for an increase in the hourly rate for nursing services. The increase requested is from $25 an hour to $30 an hour. Environmental Health is still satisfied with $35 an hour. The maximum on the contract has been $5,000 and this will remain the same, The verbal approval of the Jefferson County Board of Health was sought, before the contract is presented to the Clallam Board. The Board concurred that the increase is reasonable. DIRECTOR OF NURSING REPORT WI~ Outrpach Program: The Director of Nursing Services, Irene Senior Pomeroy, reported that' the County was informed by the WIC Office that the County is only serving 28 percent of the families eligible for this program. These statistics were received from the Department of Social and Health Services. They requested that the County increase their case load. There was only enough money made available to increase the load from the 210 clients to 260. The WIC Outreach Program will be seeking these 50 clients from the Discovery Bay area starting April 1, 1990. An extension Health Board Minutes: January 23, 1990 Page: 3 DIRECTOR OF NURSING REPORT - continued (WIC Outreach Program) of Nutritionist and WIC Certifier hours will be needed, but this budget increase and the cost of scales for the Outreach Clinics, is reimbursable from the State program funding. AIDS Education: Irene Senior Pomeroy spoke wi th Dr. Geer lofs regarding AIDS Education as there is concern regarding the Sheriff's Department receiving this education. The rules in the Omnibus Bill do specifically provide for training and education for law enforcement, correctional, and health care workers. The Sheri ff r s Department does fall under the correctional aspect of the Bill. A proclamation is being considered which would state that the Jefferson County Health Department will offer 2-4 hours training and education sessions for all county employees who desire it and that it is strongly recommended for parks and recreation workers and that the training would be required for law enforcement, correctional, and health care workers. They do not know where the City Police would fit in this or how the County would enforce such a proclamation. The cost of Time Release and the timing of the sessions was considered. Kathy Stafford suggested that another way to offer AIDS Education to County Employees is to offer it through the Wellness Committee and hold optional sessions at noon. These sessions could be separate from the sessions needed to educate the Sheriff's Department. The Board of Health saw no reason to object to AIDS Education for County Employees. Flll Vaccine: Irene Senior Pomeroy reported that the Health Department has about 130 doses of Flu Vaccine left and they would like to offer these free of charge to those county employees who need them. There appears to be an unverified epidemic of influenza. Chairman B.G. Brown noted that several years ago the County offered this service for a few hours in the courthouse, which was to the County's advantage as it kept the employees healthy and at work. Irene Senior Pomeroy passed out an information sheet on Influenza. Hepatitis A: Irene Senior Pomeroy reported that the Health Department has been giving out a lot of hepatitis vaccines. Extra clinics have been offered on Thursdays. The schools have been notified of the current outbreak~ A press release has been sent to the Port Townsend Leader, it should be in the January 24, 1990 issue. Health Board Minutes: January 23, 1990 Page: 4 DIRECTOR OF NURSING REPORT - continued Space Shortage: Irene Senior Pomeroy reported that the working hours had to be rearranged to try and get use of desk space for people. The STD person works after ho~rs from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. to have space. Yuko Umeda has never had space for her AIDS program. She wants the Board to be aware of the space problem and that the space is diminishing very quickly. Commissioner Dennison suggested that Frank Gifford of Public Works be contacted to see if there is any way to work with the space available now. Kathy Stafford was directed to write to Mr. Gifford to let him know the Health Department is running out of space. ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH REPORT ~oy Robeck Variance Request: Environmental Health Specialists, Linda Atkins and Celia Kadushin were present as was Roy Robeck, the Real Estate Agent representing the seller. Bob Reed, the designer of the proposed septic system, appeared after the Variance Request was heard and gave his view of the situation at that time, Linda Atkins reported that she inspected Lot 37, owned by Mr. Sankwich in Tala Shores, Division III. She found about 30 inches of usable soil in one hole and down to 14 inches in the other hole for the primary drainfield. Below that she found a layer of very compact, fine sand with distinct mottling. She stated that it appeared there was some good soil on top but that this turns into a very compact layer that is retaining water and is saturated. Linda Atkins recommended that Roy Robeck contact a professional engjneer to consider an alternative system as our regulations require a minimum of 36 inches of usable soil for a conventional system. During the site inspection she found 30 inches of usable soil for a pressurized drainfield. When she recommended that the engineer be contacted, Mr. Robeck said that wasn't what he wanted and advised he wanted to come before the Health Board. Linda agreed to meet with the designer, Bob Reed, on site on January 9th, which was after a heavy rain. The water in one of the holes on site on Lot 37 went to the surface and on the other it went down about 24 inches. She couldn't really re-evaluate the holes under these conditions. On January 17th she went back on site with Celia Kadushin; there was water in one hole on Lot 37 at 24 inches and at 44 inches in another hole. She did not change her mind about the situation and still recommended that a professional engineer be consulted for an alternative system. The other problem with the site is that it is on an 18 to 22 percent slope, with the surface of thj s being hea.vi ly forested and the ground u.ndulating. The only place where the soil was down to 35 inches was on a hummock. The house is planned for a spot above the site. Health Board Minutes: January 23, 1990 Page: 5 ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH REPORT - continued (Foy Robeck Variance Request) Roy Robeck suggested a curtain drain to resolve the situation but it was pointed out that the curtain drain would have to be installed through a wet season to determine its effectiveness. There would still be the problem of the irregularity of the site itself if the curtain drain did work. The depth of the soil is not the only consideration, the composition of the soil is also at issue. Roy Robeck stated that he has an elder 1 y seller who does not want to wai t. He wanted to know if there was some way this could be resolved now. Celia Kadushin informed Mr. Robeck that although a conventional system isn't possible; an alternate; pressurized distribution system is a potential solution. She stated that although it may be a little more expensive than the conventional system, she thinks that costwise it may not be so great an expense. Mr. Robeck asked if a curtain drain would still be necessary? Celia Kadushin stated that it would be. Commissioner Dennison pointed out that the inadequacies of the soil depth have to be dealt with too and that an alternative system could solve the problem. After further discussion the Board came to a consensus to not extend a permi t for a convent ional sept ic system. Seeking a professional engineer's design for an alternative was recommended. Later, the designer, Bob Reed appeared. He was informed that an engineer's design for an alternative system was suggested. He pointed out various soil conditions and systems designed by engineers. Commissioner Dennison and Chairman B. G. Brown explained the problems with the land, the top soil, and the drainage and discussed the options with Mr. Reed. Mr. Reed also pointed out that the sand would filter water, that it is not hard pan. Linda Atkins explained to Mr. Reed that sometimes you have a soil that is not actually cemented glacial till, but it is still impermeable. Mr. Reed stated that he realized the Board had made their decision, but he wanted to be sure they had all the information. ~ape qF'org.. Perm:! ts-, Culvert Drainaq.. Probl em: Environmental Health Specialist, Celia Kadushin, reported that Roger DeJarnette, Property Manager for the Cape George Colony, called to tell her that Mr. Michael Roy was interested in beginning to build on his property but there was a problem. He found a culvert from the main road, Cape George Road, that overlies the back of the Colony. Mr, DeJarnette took Ms. Kadushin out and showed her the culvert. This culvert affects two pieces of property which have approved permits. Ms. Kadushin met with Earl Wells of Public Works, Maintenance & Operations1 to get an idea of how much water is coming out of the culvert and what can be done to maybe relocate it or block it. Earl Wells said that as the culvert is in a natural drainage area, Health Board Minutes: January 23, 1990 Page: 6 ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH REPORT - continued (Cape Gporge Permi ts; Culvert Dra inaqe Problem) he would not relocate it or block it. The problem is that the culvert drains right behind and across the drainf ield of a permit holder. The other concern is that if the property across the street is developed, the additional drainage may affect Lots 25 and 26. Since the County okayed the permit it was suggested that the County find a way of diverting the culvert as a solution. The question as to who pays for costs of this project if a solution is possible was mentioned. After further discussion it was decided that the Publ ic Works Department will be notified of the problem with the culvert regarding Cape George Colony Division IV, Lots 25 and 26 (with Lot 25 being the main concern), PublIc Works will be asked to determine what it would cost to divert the drainage from the drainfields. Costs, and who has the responsibility to pay them, will be considered and addressed when more information is available. The next regular meeting will be held Tuesday, February 20, 1990. MEETING ADJOURNED .JEFFERSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS LfU~J B. G. Brown, Chairman Q~J//)l . i ~#1kiffft&fr~~er L- " ~ A ' -rL:0.~""~ G_org~BrOWn, ember OLK0121190