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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09 September ." 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: september 18, 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; Director of Environmental Health Larry Fay; Acting Director of Nursing Nancy Gow and Port Townsend Representative Sheila Westerman. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Commissioner George Brown moved to approve the Minutes of August 21, 1990 as presented. Chairman B.G. Brown seconded the motion in the temporary absence of Commissioner Dennison which carried by a unanimous vote. Health Board Minutes: september 18, 1990 Page: 2 Solid Waste Permit Port Townsend PaDer: Dick D'Agostino, Manager of the mill and Mark McCrary, senior Chemical Engineer were at this meeting to represent port Townsend Paper company. Larry Fay explained that in August, 1989 Jefferson County issued a permit to Port Townsend Paper Company for an inert waste disposal facility. The Department of Ecology appealed to the Pollution Control Board, saying the material that the mill is disposing of is not inert, and that the permit was issued inappropriately. From testimony given at hearings in the spring of 1990, it was decided that the material was not inert. The permit was reversed and the matter was remanded to Jefferson County for further action. The Pollution Control Board has said the Port Townsend Paper company is subject to minimum functional standards and the permit process needs to begin again. There could be an interim permit so that they can have time to gather information to go with the application. It was the understanding of the county that Port Townsend Paper company had decided not to appeal the decision of the Hearings Board. Mark McCrary explained their legal council had advised them to appeal, but also to continue gathering information for a new permit. Larry Fay noted that they only had a few days left to file the appeal and he didn't know if they could legally begin a new permit process if they were appealing the decision. Chairman Brown explained that the County would not be able to continue the discussion without Mark Huth, Deputy Prosecuting Attorney, present because there were legal issues involved. Larry Fay said that he would contact Mark Huth as soon as possible and Mark would get back to the Port Townsend Paper Company's attorney. ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT ICC Contract Extension: Acting Director of Nursing Nancy Gow submitted a contract amendment with the Department of Social and Health Services for support of the Jefferson county Interagency Coordinating Council. It is a budget extension for $1,000.00 to finish out the year. Chairman Brown directed that it be put on the next County Commissioner's agenda. DIRECTOR OF NURSING REPORT statistics: Nancy Gow reported that the figures in August for the immunization clinics have almost tripled the average monthly statistics. The flu season clinics will be set up soon and this is adding to the current heavy workload of the staff. Health Board Minutes: August 21, 1990 Director of Nursing Report - Continued Page: 3 The goal of the Maternal Support Program is 100 patients for the year. At the end of August, they had seen almost 70. The number of people being tested for AIDS is increasing, and it takes about half a day's work for testing, counseling and giving the results. ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH REPORT statistics: Larry Fay reported that the majority of on- site sewage evaluations were on new construction, rather than sales of existing houses. Shei la Westerman, asked how the Health Department determines when to do a re-evaluation of an existing system? Larry Fay explained two circumstances: when owners are applying for a bank loan and when they are applying for a building permit for an addition to the house. In response to questions by Sheila Westerman, there was a discussion about the Port Townsend Sewage Treatment Plant and the county's role in dealing with complaints about restaurant garbage. seauim Sludae site Proposal: sequim has approached Jefferson County with a proposal to develop a sludge disposal site adjacent to the Winslow and Port Ludlow sites on Pope Resources land. This brought up the fact that the Winslow site application was for five years and would have to be renewed next year. There was a discussion about whether Jefferson County should continue to let other counties dispose of their sludge on their land. The quality of the soil on the sites should be tested and monitored closely; the sludge should also be tested. The cities and companies involved need to provide this testing data. Kala Point Maintenance Aareement: Larry Fay presented a management agreement for the new on-site disposal systems at Kala Estates. This is a standard contract that has been used in the past at Kala Point for establishing an emergency repair fund. Larry Fay's recommendation is to go on with the project. This will be put on the county Commissioners agenda. Health Board Minutes: August 21, 1990 Pag'il: 4 Environmental Health Report - Continued Water Availability: Larry Fay met with the Planning Department regarding HB2929 and what constitutes an "adequate supply of potable water". This can be in the form of a water right permit, a well log, or a public water system. They have received inquiries regarding cisterns and rainwater collection systems. It was agreed to put this on hold until November to see if Initiative 547 passes, which would make the state law on growth management much tighter with precise guidelines. Household Hazardous Material Collection Davs: Two hundred and fifty households brought hazardous materials to the collection site by Castle Hill Mall. The Health Department was very pleased with the public response and considered this a successful event. Time of October 16. 1990 Heetina: The October meeting will be held at 2:00 p.m. instead of the regular 10:00 a.m. time. This change is to accommodate a visit by officials from the Washington state Association of Counties. * * * * * * * * * The next regular meeting will be held Tuesday, October 16, 1990. MEETING ADJOURNED JEFFERSON COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH ~~) B. G. Brown, Chairman George C. Brown, Member r--/y. ~-......... .-... r- _~__I /. :' }jrf/!?l, {:;J.' r-....... -,-f . oX"" ''-'' '(k:( ,,-- ~ '';t' ~jii~~ ~ --. ,.. ~ ,,1'M~ '1J~" :J ',~.~~\'/ d:;':.:~~' ~.}.. :l.~" .t;:: . '>I.!1,,' , ',~ -t~" .... . '" -':', ~ ,I~~,":"'_ '"r. "J' . . '~ ',,: .d t,?,.J. ".",", ~~. ~I'~;.cj.~i~\', ',. .::..-- :::Ji2l~'-'a~. John F. Raymond JEFFERSON COUNTY PROSECUTING ATrORNEY Courthouse - P.O, Box 1220 Port Townsend, Washington 98368 Telephone (206) 385-9180 _............ "T_ __. ......___ September 5, 1990 Leslie C. Nellermoe Heller, Ehrman, White and McAuliffe 6100 Columbia Center 710 Fifth Avenue Seattle, Washington 98104 Re: DOE v Jeffco Health Dept et al PCHB 89-113 Dear Leslie: I have received your motion to amend and supporting documents. The County has no objection. If necessary, I will file a pleading so stating. Also, the decision on rescinding the permit has been placed on the agenda for the Jefferson County Board of Health meeting on September 19, 1990. The Board will then direct the Health Department to rescind the permit as per PCHB order. It is my understanding the Health Department is considering issuing a temporary permit to allow use of the existing site until the ground water monitoring system is in place. this action would be contingent on your client's application for a new permit. However, if your client wishes to further appeal the matter, no action will be taken by the County with the understanding your client would seek a stay of the PCHB order. Please advise me as soon as possible regarding your client's future course of act~on. Sincerely, Mark Huth Deputy Prosecuting Attorney MH:mm cc: Jefferson County Health Department Jefferson County Board of Health Douglas Mosich, AAG .....-- PLEASE PUBLXSH TWO TXMES: October 3 and 10, 1990 NOTXCE CHANGE IN HEALTH BOARD MEETING TIME The October meeting of the Jefferson County Board of Health will be held on October 16, 1990 at 2:00 p.m. in the Basement Conference Room of the Jefferson County Multi-Services Building. JEFFERSON COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH Please Bill: Jefferson County Commissioners Office P.O. Box 1220 Port Townsend, Wa. 98368 COMMUNICABLE DISEASE CONTROL PUBLIC HEALTH NURSING VITAL STATISTICS ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH HEALTH EOUCA nON JEFFERSON COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT 802 SHERIDAN PORT TOWNSEND, WASH. 98368 (206) 385-0722 March 24, 1986 L. E. Vogltanz, Sr. Utilities Manager Kitsap Co. Dept. of Public Works Kitsap Co. Courthouse 614 Division St. Port Orchard WA 98366 Dear Mr. Vogltanz: Re: Sludge disposal alternatives for Kitsap County We recently approved an area in Section 31, Township 28N, Range IE on Pope Resources, Inc. land for the City of Winslow to apply their sludge for a period of up to five years. Each year's permit renewal is subject to County review and a backup area being available in Kitsap County. Until such time we gain experience in sludge application and develop areas for Jefferson County sludge generators, the County Commissioner's intent is to not allow additional out-of-county sludge to be disposed of in Jefferson County. I will provide the Board with a copy of your March 12 inquiry and you will be con- tacted should they wish to consider your request further. I agree, as all sewage treatment plants will be upgraded in the future to secondary, the disposal of increasing amounts of sludge will be a problem for everyone. Forest application of sludge appears to be the coming alternative which can produce a beneficial use provided the public's health is protected. We would be happy to share information regarding sludge disposal and you may wish to contact the City of Winslow regarding their project. Should you have any questions or comments please contact this office. c~~, Randall M. Durant, R.S. Director of Environmental Health RMD/sa cc: Jefferson County Board of County Commissioners Don Miles, Director of Enviornmental Health, Kitsap County Kitsap County g~j DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS . JOHN A. SWANSON, P.E., L.S., DIRECTOR ENGINEERING DIVISION, 876.7121 PAUL A. DOUR, P.E., COUNTY ENGINEER ENZD LOOP, ASSISTANT ENGINEER R . \1 f {} , . ~ WASTEWATER DIVISION, 876-7124 L E. VOGLTANZ SR., UTILITIES MANAGER R. W. CASTEEL, P.E., UTILITY ENGINEER ~,Wl ;, 'C') Harch 12, 1986 '''I: cOUNr< . '; 'L' -rLO DEf"f. \l-'f\ p Hr. Randal Durant Director, Environmental Jefferson County Health 802 Sheridan Pt. Townsend, WA 98368 Heal th Department Dear Hr. Durant: Kitsap County is presently studying several alternatives for disposal of the sludge produced by our secondary wastewater treatment plants. One of the alternatives is to apply the sludge to forest lands (silviculture). As you are aware, the University of Washington has been conducting research for several years at Pack Forest and other areas to determine if there was a safe and beneficial use of sludge on forest lands. It is our hope that we can util- ize some of the knowledge gained from these projects and apply sludge to forest lands. Kitsap County is presently studying several areas where the sludge could be applied. One of these areas is owned by Pope Resources, Inc., and located in Jefferson County. It is our understanding the land is in Township 28 North, Range 1 East, Section 31, E~ of W#~, N~ of SW~, portion of SW~ of Section 30. We would like to set up a time for a meeting with you to discuss the possibilities of applying sludge to the forest land in the above area. If you have any questions, please call me collect at 876-7124. Sincere It _, ~~(l~j Utilities Manager LEV:scw KITSAP COUNTY COURTHOUSE B14 DIVISION STREET, PORT ORCHARD, WA 9B366 (206) 876-7121