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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04 April COMMUt<\CABLE 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: April 19, 1988 BOARD MEMBERS: STAFF MEMBERS: B.G. Brown, Chairman Larry W. Dennison, Member George C. Brown, Member Rick Miklich, Director of Environmental Health Mary Catlin, Administrator - Director of Nurses J. Peter Geerlofs, M.D. Health Officer CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND REPRESENTATIVE: Karen Chang *********************************************************************** ******************************************************************** The meeting was called to order at the appointed time by Commissioner Larry W. Dennison in the absence of Chairman B. G. Brown. Commissioner George C. Brown was present as were staff members Mary Catlin, Rick Miklich, and Dr. Geerlofs. City Representative Karen Chang was also present. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The minutes of the March 15, 1988 meeting were approved as read by motion of Commissioner George Brown, seconded by Commissioner Dennison. ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT: the following: Administrator Mary Catlin discussed Administrator's Job Description: Mary submitted another draft of the administrator's job description for the Board's review. She stated she would be willing to clarify the roles of Health Officer and Administrator more if it is necessary. The discussion of the roles of the Administrator, the Health Officer and the Environmental Health Director followed. Commissioner Dennison suggested that this Board of Health Meeting Minutes: April 19, 1988 Page: 2 description be reviewed and finalized at the next meeting when Chairman Brown is present. Switching Contract Employees to Regular Part-Time Employees: The financial impact of converting independent contract employees to regular part-time employees was presented by Mary Catlin. There are two issues involved: contract versus part-time and the possibility of a full-time position in place of several part-time positions. State and federal laws dictate through specific criteria whether an employee can be considered as contract or part-time. The degree of independence an employee has over their work; who they report to; and if the person uses County facilities and equipment are some of those criteria. Taking all this into account, the Department found that the total cost for making all but two currently contract workers part-time employees and making a full-time Public Health Nurse position, would be $49,353.75. There is $51,106.00 available in the budget. Benefits would be prorated for part-time employees depending on the number of hours they work. Mary requested that the Board approve the two independent contract workers as requested, with the rest of the employees to be part-time employees and the addition of one full-time Public Health Nurse. Commissioner George Brown moved to approve the plan for converting contract employees to part-time employees as suggested by Mary Catlin. Commissioner Dennison seconded the motion, which carried by a unanimous vote. NURSES REPORT: Mary catlin submitted written report of the nursing statistics summary for the month of March. She then introduced Julianne Flemming who will now be the full-time Public Health Nurse. Julianne will be preparing a Public Health Nurse Resource Manual for the County as part of finishing her educational program. Influenza: Dr. Peter Geerlofs reported that 7% of all deaths nationwide last year were related to influenza. Most of these deaths were in older people or people with an existing health problem. The local physicians were very cooperative in regard to the influenza immunization program this year. ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH DIRECTOR'S REPORT: Rick Miklich submitted the written report of environmental health activities for March. Policy and Procedures: Rick Micklich asked if the Board had reviewed the policies and procedures submitted at the last meeting. The Board advised that they would discuss this further when Chairman Brown returns. Dr. Geerlofs appealed to the Board to review these policy suggestions and consider them for implementation as soon as possible. The discussion continued regarding the need for written policies and Board of Health Meeting Minutes: April 19, 1988 Page: 3 the difference between policy and law. The possibility of setting up a work session for this issue was suggested by Commissioner Dennison. Commissioner Brown stated that he would like to see more specific information on areas where policies are needed. Setback Variance Request; Well Protective Radius; Stusser, Marrowstone Island: Damian Reed, NTI Clark and Associates was present to represent Mr. Stusser. This variance request to 75 feet from the well is for a new residence on Marrowstone Island which is being built on the site of a previous residence. A new partial fill, on site sewage disposal system is being proposed for the property. The existing drinking water well is 150 feet from the proposed system, but an existing, non-potable water well is only 75 feet from the reserve area for the septic system. If the reserve area is ever needed this water well would be abandoned. The variance request is for 75 feet from the water well that serves the garden for installation of a pressurized partial fill. The septic system drainfield will be located on loamy sand and the slope of the property at the site of the septic system is away from the well. A mound system can be designed for this property if the partial fill system is not approved. Rick Miklich explained that an agreement will have to be worked out for well abandonment if the replacement area for the septic system. Area for mound system would be reserved on the site. Protection of the aquifer and the individual well are the main concerns. Rick Miklich recommends that the variance of 75 feet be approved based on slope and pressurization of the sewage disposal system. The Board and the Health Officer concurred with the recommendation of the Department that this variance be granted. State Representative 3im Harqrove Letter reqardinq flooding in Lazv C Development, Brinnon: Rick Miklich reported on the response that he wrote to Jim Hargrove concerning his letter about flooding at the Lazy C Development, Brinnon and the fact that the County was not consulted about this matter. Representative Hargrove wanted the Health Department to state that this flooding was causing a health hazard in the area. Commissioner Dennison then read Rick's letter. PCB Discoverv Bav: Rick Miklich advised that he inspected the abandoned sawmill at Discovery Bay after a report of PCB's on the site and found that there are some chemicals that need to be disposed of properly. Rick will follow this up with the property owner. Temporary Food Service Establishment Permit Fee for Non Profit Orqanizations: Rick Miklich asked for definition of a non profit organization when the matter of adopting a policy to exempt Board of Health Meeting Minutes: April 19, 1988 Page: 4 these organizations from the fee for temporary food establishments was brought up for discussion. This needs to be defined because the department is spending time and department resources doing inspections on these establishments. Dr. Geerlofs stated the department needs to recover the costs associated with these types of activities. Action was tabled on this policy until further definition of "Non Profit" is developed. Rick Miklich will report on how many hours are spent on permit activities for these types of organizations. Being no further business the meeting was adjourned. JEFFERSON COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH ~ B. G. Brown, Chairman Member L Brown, Member < " ~ \ rC~\~ ;; " ' April 16, 1988 Health Officer Jefferson County Health Department 802 Sheridan Port Townsend, Washington 98368 APPEAL OF SEPTIC PERMIT DENIAL LOT 6, DIVISION 6 PLAT OF BRIDGEHAVEN Dear Dr Deerlofs Reference is made to Jefferson County Health Department letter of December 3, 1987 denying approval of a conventional septic system on the above lot. Enclosure #1 We contacted Northwest Septic as your letter outlined; they suggested a curtain drain could possibly divert water and if so a sand filter system could possibly be designed for a one bedroom home. See Enclosure #2. However, the property slopes from west to east and from south to north; were a curtain drain be installed the diverted water would flow onto Lots 4 & 5 of Division 6 Bridgehaven. Bob Nisbett of the County Engineers Office informed me that we would be responsible for any damages caused by man made diversion of water to anothers property. We purchased the property in 1979 based upon a soil evaluation test performed by the Jefferson County Health Department on 1-5-78. The evaluation stat ed "CONDITIONALLY APPROVED: Providing conditions listed below are met: COMMEN'rS: House high on lot. Maximum drainfieli It See Enclosure #3 Inasmuch as the soil on the property has not been disturbed I cannot comprehend how any changes to the soils have occurred in the past nine years. In my opinion, it is apparent that different cirteria is now used by the Health Department based on different interpretations of Rules anti RegUla tions of the State Board of Health for On Site Sewaga Disposal Systems; the new criteria was probably promulgated as a result of changes in personnel in the Environmental Health Section of the Jefferson County Health Department. ~TIatever the reasons we have been unjustly treated by the Jefferson County Health Department; this unfair and unjust treatment resulted in the loss of an all cash sale of our property and has greatly decreased the value of our property. It is my opinion, that to be fair and equitable to tax ~ying property owners prior Health Department soil evaluation tests should be honored no matter what changes are made of personnel or interpretations of regulations. To do otherwise is arbitrary and; capricious and constitute: seizure of our property without compensation. Your Truly ~' Copies furnished: I Jefferson County Commissioners Bridgehaven Community Club Association Hood Canal Properties-Ed Benn ft COMMUNICABLE . DISEASE CONTROL PUBLIC HEALTH NURSING VITAL STATISTICS ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH HEALTH EDUCATION JEFFERSON COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT 802 SHERIDAN PORT TOWNSEND, WASH. 98368 (206) 385-0122 December 3, 1987 Peter Kukors 11535 SE 320th Place Auburn, WA 98002 Dear Mr. Kukors: Re: Sewage Disposal Permit - Division 6, Lot 6, Bridgehaven Jefferson County Washington On December 2, 1987, our department performed a site visit on the above referenced Lot to revie~ the proposed sewage disposal system design. Due to unacceptable soils for a conventional drainfield, approval cannot be given pursuant to WAC 248-96 and Jefferson County Ordinance No. 2-77. You may elect to contact a Registered Professional Engineer to evaluate the the feasibility of an alternative system, such as a mound or sandfilter. If you should have any questions or need further clarification, please contact our office. Sincerely, ~~ Steve Rice Environmental Health Specialist SR/cp <! c!, ./3..1- ~~L -.d '"'"'i ^"~ I.) / '/ / f 7 ~ " NORTHWEST SEPTIC Contr. # NO-RT-HS-*205LE . Sail Test [Peres) . Engineering . Designs . Installation . Repair , . Septic Tank Pumping January 12, 1988 Rill ph Weaver 10736 27th Ave S.W. Seattle, WA 98146 RE: Lot 6, Div.6, Bridgehaven Dear Mr. Weaver: The above mentioned site was examined for the possibi lity of an On :; I te sept i c system. Our findings indicate that the site does not meet current code due to the so i i depth requ ired with current s lope. Wash i ng1'on State rule & regulations require 30" of sol I depth with a slope of 22%. Your lot has a 22% slope and the soi I logs indicate 14 to 32" of so i I above the water tab Ie. ,'" It may be possible to lower the water table If a curtain drain is installed. If that is successful, we could design a sand- fl Iter system, However the system would be limited to a 1 bed- room house. I f a cu rta i n d ra I n is ins ta I led, the so i I logs wou I d have to be monitored. Typical starting time for that would be in February. questions, please feel free to contact me. " P,O, BOX 1341 . P.O. 80X 1454 . P,O. 80X 542 . MOUNT VERNON. WA 98273 STANWOOD, WA 98292 EVERSON, WA 98247 . 206-336-6121 . 206-653-6712 . 206-354-1599 .._-~-._-., ",----' . 903 E.. Care} :i.ne Port Angeles, ~ao 98362 452-3638 OLY}IPIC HEALTH DISTRICT No: # IF;F;~ Date 1?-11-77 Fee: $ 1 ';.00 802 Sheridan Avenue Port Townsend; Wao 96368 385- 0722 Sec. 9 Twn. ?7N Rq. 1F. Applicant: ()l y'''''~i r- Tmr,.,.~tmnntq Address: Rr 1 I R~v dn7 T Lot 6. Divi.ien 6. BridQPbnvpn Lot Legal descriptien (Div.,Blk.,Lot.) 2 deers Nerth ef Fi nch He""" Directions for locating site ("hi mAr-11m WA qA~'C; Phone; .1 ~7_?'1 ;:> Site size 100 x 137+ ( A) This docs NOT co~stitute aprr0~al of a Building or Se~'1'(1.be Di sposal Permit., Seller Oakley Buyer .r",hnCU'\n A site eva1uatien ef the above preperty has been made on 1 _"_7R I:!ate, by this department and yeur,request for ___ single family residence; or has been: r---J f.,! ROVED: Pending submission o.f a cempleted sewage disposal permit L-.J application. ~ CONDITIONALLY APPROVED: /Providing conditions listed below are met. c=J DENIED. CCMMENTS: R.......11"",. n~,",h nn 1nr M....viml1m rlr;,:dn.f='''~'~ Soil L::;g: 1. o - 12" topsoil 12"- 3' sandy loam with Same with mOre binder from l8u - 3' Respectfully, binder 2. District Sanitarian Larry Anderson OHD 10/77 #92