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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10 October 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 BOARD MEMBERS: STAFF MEMBERS: City of Port Townsend Representative: Karen Chang (Vacant) Director Environmental Health Kathy Stafford, Administrator (Vacant) Director of Nursing J. Peter Geerlofs, M.D. Health officer B. G. Brown, Chairman Larry W. Dennison, Member George C. Brown, Member MINUTES: OCTOBER 18, 1988 Steve Rice, Environmental Health, Kathy Stafford, Administrator, Dr. Geerlofs, Health Officer, and Linda Atkins, Solid Waste Enforcement, present when Chairman B. G. Brown called the meeting to order. Commissioner George Brown was also present. Commissioner Larry Dennison arrived after the meeting was opened. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Commissioner George Brown moved to approve the minutes of the September 20, 1988 meeting as corrected. Chairman Brown seconded the motion. ADMINISTRATORS REPORT: Hiring Environmental Health Director: Two candidates have been interviewed and both were well qualified, Kathy Stafford reported. It will now be a matter of looking at the role of the Environmental Health Director and then determining which candidate will suit that role best, Dr. Geerlofs added. Communication, mediation and working with people are very important skills for the person that fills this position to possess. Kathy Stafford stated that there are at least four more applicants to be interviewed before the October 31 deadline. After all the qualified applicants are interviewed the first time the top three candidates can then be interviewed by all the Board members. Hiring Director of Nursing Services: There has only been one applicant for the Director of Nursing. The application has an excellent resume, and she will be here on Thursday to interview for the position. If a Director of Nursing is not hired by January 1, it will be important to appoint an acting director, Kathy Stafford reported. Health Board Meeting Minutes: October 18, 1988 Page: 2 Contract for Services with the City of Port Townsend: The Board will be negotiating this contract with the Mayor. Cape George Sewer District: Dr. Geerlofs reported that after the last meeting, Ralph Anderson of the Cape George Sewer District, submitted a list of complaints about on-si te sewage in this area. From the information submitted and after making an inspection of the Cape George area, Dr. Geerlofs reported that he outlined a letter which Rick Miklich then sent to the Department of Ecology. The DOE called after they received that letter and asked for clarification regarding the area being declared a health hazard. Dr. Geerlofs sent another letter which stated clearly that the Cape George area has been declared a health hazard and outlined what would happen if nothing is done in this area to alleviate the problems with on-site sewage disposal. Dr. Geerlofs added that a moratorium on more systems in the area could possibly result in the future if nothing is done. Kathy Stafford reported that there has been negative reaction from the residents of Cape George about the Health Department's action. There has been some mis-information regarding the sewer system and the action that the Health Department has since taken. A meeting for Cape George residents is scheduled for Wednesday night to discuss these issues. Steve Rice will be making a presentation at that meeting regarding the Health Department's actions. NURSES REPORT: The monthly statistics for nursing services were presented by Kathy Stafford. She further reported that the flu clinics have been successful. The clinic in Chimacum will be rescheduled. There was a problem with getting the vaccine for that clinic, but since it came in, on time the clinic was held even though a notice had been publicized that it was cancelled. There was a good response to that clinic. Another clinic is being scheduled to accommodate anyone that missed the first one due to the confusion. ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH DIRECTOR'S REPORT: Steve Rice submitted the monthly environmental health report and introduced Linda Atkins, who will be doing the solid waste enforcement grant work. Shoreline Setback Variance for On Site Septic System; Kenneth Murray, Marrowstone Island: A mound system is planned for the property owned by Kenneth Murray on Marrowstone Island, Steve Rice reported. The normal setback from the shoreline for a mound system is 100 feet and Mr. Murray is requesting a 25 foot variance which would make a 75 foot setback. This property is low bank water- front. Steve Rice recommended that the variance be granted. Health Board Meeting Minutes: October 18, 1988 Page: 3 Commissioner Dennison moved to approve the setback variance as requested. Commissioner George Brown seconded the motion. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. Bandy Rental Property, Gardiner: Numerous complaints have been received, Steve Rice reported, about a house being rented by Mr. Bandy, which does not have water, power, or a septic system. The renters are a young family with children, who have lived in the house for the past five years and do not anticipate moving for at least the next two years. The house is not in good repair and the property would probably not be suitable for on-site septic system, Steve Rice added. Dr. Geerlofs stated concern for the health of the family, especial- ly since they have children. The family has lived in the house for five years, Chairman B. G. Brown noted, and they will be the victims of any action taken by the County on this property. He suggested that Steve Rice talk with the renters to find out what their alternatives are for sewage disposal. Mr. Bandy is respon- sible for the property and should be made aware of the problems, if the renters do not come up with an alternative for sewage disposal. The possibility of the renters renting a Sani Can was discussed and may be an alternative. Steve Rice will consult with Dr. Geer lofs after he has discussed these problems wi th the renters. MEETING ADJOURNED r!- ,~'c'-C'c>~ <- Georg~~own, Member