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JEFFERSON COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT
802 SHERIDAN PORT TOWNSEND, WASH. 98368
(2061385-0722
HEALTH BOARD
Minutes: August 21, 1990
BOARD MEMBERS:
STAFF MEMBERS:
B. G. Brown, Chairman
Larry W. Dennison, Member
George C. Brown, Member
Larry Fay, Director
Environmental Health
Kathy Stafford, Administrator
Nancy Gow, Acting Director of
Nursing Services
J. Peter Geerlofs, M. D., Health
Officer
CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND
REPRESENTATIVE:
Sheila Westerman
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 Dennison; Commissioner George Brown;
Administrator Kathy Stafford; Director of Environmental Health
Larry Fay; Acting Director of Nursing Nancy Gow and Health Officer
Dr. J. Peter Geerlofs.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Commissioner Larry Dennison moved
to approve the Minutes of July 17, 1990 as corrected. Commissioner
George Brown seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote.
Health Board Minutes: August 21, 1990
Page: 2
ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
Chimacum School Contract: Kathy Stafford submitted an
annual contract for professional nursing services with the Chimacum
School District. There were no changes since last year. It will
be put on the County Commissioner's agenda as soon as possible.
State Contract for Dental Hvaienist Services: This
contract with the State provides funding for a dental hygienist to
service developmentally delayed people in Jefferson County. It
will also be added to the County Commissioner's agenda.
Kiwanis Fundina: Kathy Stafford reported that a
representative from the Health Department met with the Kiwanis
about funding for special programs. The Kiwanis were very
interested and asked for a proposal of specific items and amounts.
Another option would be targeting a particular program for which
the Kiwanis would become the lead fund raising organization. A
preventative program for child abuse was suggested as a possible
"adopted program". Kathy Stafford and Acting Director of Nursing
Services Nancy Gow are doing research on a similar program that has
been very successful in Hawaii.
Senior Wellness Conference: Kathy Stafford has been
invited to join a team of Seniors that will be attending a one week
conference at Ocean Shores in October. The focus is on promoting
education on Wellness for Seniors in the community. The Health
Department is doing research to create a program to help Seniors
stay active, healthy and in their own homes.
ComDuter Networkina: Kathy Stafford explained that the
computer in the Health Department will be networked with the
Planning Department and the Courthouse to implement the "one stop
application" process (formerly known as the "one stop permit"
process). This would be done by modem. therefore the Health
Department has to add a dedicated phone line. There is enough
money in the budget to cover the expense of this line until a
budget extension can be completed. The Board concurred that the
additional phone line be installed.
Health Board Minutes: August 21, 1990
Page: 3
DIRECTOR OF NURSING REPORT
Communi tv Health Nursina statistics: Nancy Gow reported
on the Immunization Clinics statistics; there were 139 clients in
July. The contract average is 100 a month. There was a discussion
about the responsibility of the County regarding immunization for
school age children. Nancy Gow reported a new state mandate for
next year; all entering sixth graders will have to have a second
set of measles, mumps and rubella shots. The legal accountability
of record keeping was also discussed.
WIC Clinic: The Women, Infant and Children Program is
implementing a breast feeding education program this year. There
is 100% funding from the state Department of Health on almost
$5000.00 of specified equipment.
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH REPORT
statistics: Larry Fay noted that the numbers for on-
site sewage had almost doubled from last year. He added that there
was an increase in paperwork, especially on renewals of permits
required on lots in subdivisions before they are put on the market.
There was a discussion about these conditional permits that may
become invalid if a neighbor should do the actual developing first,
especially in the case of drilling a well. Larry Fay said that he
would be re-examining this permit process.
Kala Point Condominiums-Emergency Repair ~d: Tpe Kala
Point Condominium Association is asking the co~ntyto releaSe ,$1000
from their trust fund for repairs on their sys1;.~IO' La+:!:y FaY asked
the procedure for paying this money out. Chairman ~~9~~explained
that Larry Fay needed to verify that repairs are satisfactory. It
then goes to the Commissioner's Office and the Treasurer's Office
issues the payment. Chairman Brown said the minimum balance of the
fund is the original amount that was set up in the agreements.
Health Board Minutes: August 21, 1990
Page: 4
Environmental Health Report - continued
HB2929 - Water Availabilitv policv: Larry Fay reported
that this state bill requires that if a person comes in for a
building permit application they have to prove that they have a
potable water supply. The state hasn't set up the exact guidelines
yet, but in the interim, the Health Department has been using a
form that asks for information on the type of water supply the
property has: public, a well or a water rights permit.
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The next regular meeting will be held Tuesday, September 18, 1990.
MEETING ADJOURNED
JEFFERSON COUNTY
BOARD OF HEALTH
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B. G. Brown, Chairman
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Member