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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06 June ~:ftrt;~l!><--",-,-~ '1!~;2!6"k 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: June 17, 19.&6 BOARD MEMBERS: ) STAFF MEMBERS: B.G. Brown, Chairman John L. Pitts, Member Larry W. Dennison, Member Randall M. Durant, R.S. Charleta Handly, P.H.N. J. Peter Geerlofs, M.D. David Goldsmith, Adminis- trator CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND REPRESENTATIVE: Glenn Ison *********************************************************************** ********************************************************************* The meeting was called to order by Chairman B.G. Brown in the presence of Commissioner John L. Pitts and Commissioner Larry W. Dennison, with all staff members and the City of Port Townsend representative in attendance. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Commissioner Dennison moved to approve the Minutes of May 20, 1986 as corrected. Commissioner Pitts seconded the motion. PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE REPORT: Nancy Smith, PHN, reported that she is filling in for Charleta Handly who is attending a workshop at the University of Washington on "Improvement of Nutrition Services to Children with Handicaps and Chronic Illness." The nursing staff has worked with the following groups over the past month: Child Protective Services, Port Townsend Library Committee for Consumer Health Resource Center, Senior Providers, County schools (Health education and home visits and as a liaison with principals for student health care referrals), the Community Health Board Minutes: June 17, 1986 Page: 2 Action Outreach Volunteer for the Salvation Army Camp Scholarships (camp physicals will be given in the Well Child Clinic). Immunization Clinic attendance was up during the last month due to Kindergarten registration. Home visits are also on the increase due to increased referrals from the State Child Protective Services and doctors. However, total nursing services are less due to staff sick leave and scheduled vacations. Linda Baker, PHN, will be taking over the duties of Jeanne Hibbard, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, in the WIC and Well Child Clinics, after Jeanne leaves at the end of June. David Goldsmith added that on June 28 a farewell potluck picnic will be held for Jeanne and invited the Health Board members. ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH REPORT: Randy Durant submitted his written report of the monthly activities of the environmental health section. Other highlights during the month were reported as follows: * The Port Townsend Paper Company Sludge Utilization Permit was issued as well as their annual Solid Waste Permit. A new bed and breakfast establishment was approved in Port Townsend. The radiation sampling program continues. The State has advised that they do not need any more city drinking water samples submitted since the levels have been dropping. The State is still monitoring drinking water in several selected areas: Seattle, Aberdeen, Walla Walla, and Port Angeles. Samples from these areas are being submitted weekly. The levels were quite low on the parsley and lettuce samples that were submitted. A rainwater sample was sent to the State laboratory this morning. The Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning Program is continuing. The County's Oak Bay Park was added to the list of areas that are being monitored. Little necks and butter clams show no levels of toxin. The design of the sewage system for the Brinnon Community Center was completed by Randy. The water system approval has not come in yet from DSHS. There were approximately 16 temporary food service activities reviewed and permitted during the Rhododendron Festival. The annual school inspections (public and private schools) were performed. Randy attended a Technical Review Committee meeting in Olympia regarding revisions to guidelines for experimental sewage disposal systems and mound systems. The mound guidelines will be changed and may only require as low as 12 inches of original soil depth be provided if a sand filter system is used. This is up for further review * * * * * * * Health Board Minutes: June 17, 1986 Page: 3 before a final depth is approved. More information should be forth coming by the end of August. * The level of compliance enforcement of sewage disposal regulations in Jefferson County; In 1985 the sewage program had 535 applications, 266 permits were involved, 240 site evaluations and 27 short plats. A total of 97 applications were not approved, which is approximately a 20% denial rate. Randy Durant then submitted copies of the following items for the Board's information: * Health Department's letter to the Assembly of God Church in Quilcene regarding the renewal of their building permit extension. * A letter from the State Health Department approving the Geoduck Tavern water system which involves the tavern and one mobile home. * Copy of the Charles Samples sewage disposal permit which includes the new language added by the Health Board at their April 16 meeting. David Goldsmith added that the maintenance contract on the Samples project is at the Prosecuting Attorney's office for his review. The Samples are in the process of receiving bids on concrete work for the project. * Annual water use report for Logger's Landing in Quilcene which is supplied by the County well which also serves the Quilcene Community Center. Logger's Landing contracts for 800 gallons of water per day, maximum use, from the well and the report indicates that their use has been within that range. Olympic Music Festival: Food Service Permits: Commissioner Pitts advised that he had a call from a representative of the Olympic Music Festival which is held in the Quilcene area, about the approval of their food service permit. Randy Durant reported that the mis- communication has been cleared up and now the necessary permits are proceeding toward approval. ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT: Health Department Administrator, David Goldsmith reported that he has three items for the Board's consideration: 1) A policy decision is needed regarding the extension of the Foot Care Contract. Currently the budget includes enough funding for 649 hours of foot care clinics in the County. Based on the client load, that is not enough hours for this year. 781 hours has been projected for 1986, which leaves the budget 132 hours short. This equates to $1,221.00 short in the budget (Registered Nurse at $9.25/hour x 132 hours = $1,221.00). Health Board Minutes: June 17, 1986 Page: 4 The revenues were projected as follows in the 1986 budget: $5.00 per person donation suggested: $3,600.00 Projected revenue based on actual client load. Jan.- May actual donations $2,000.00 (or $400/mo.) 4,800.00 Projected overage $1,200.00 Savings on building rent by moving program to P.T. Community Center 175.00 Total estimate overage projected $1,375.00 Less projected shortage $(1,221~ Anticipated excess in budget $154.00 If the Board decides to extend the foot care program, David Goldsmith advised that a budget expenditure extension and revenue appropriation, as well as a contract extension will be required. Commissioner Dennison moved to direct the Health Department to extend the foot care program to approximately 781 hours for 1986. Commissioner Pitts seconded the motion, for the purpose of discussion. Commissioner Pitts stated that there is obviously a need for this program and that this is an inexpensive service that should be continued. An emphasis should be made to the educate the foot care clients regarding the cost of the program and to encourage them to donate as much as they possibly can. Discussion continued regarding the best way to assure the continuance of this program with the knowledge that there may have to be funding cuts in the future. Commissioner Dennison stated that the people who deal with the program would be better able to work out a fee schedule and possibly consider the development of a program to educate the clients about the cost of the program. Commissioner Dennison called for the question and the motion carried by a unanimous vote. The foot care program will be moving to the Port Townsend Community Center, David Goldsmith further reported, this week. Myrtle Corey, the Nurse who provides the service, checked out the facility and feels that it will be just adequate for her needs, but it is a much better facility for the clients. The Senior Citizens group purchased four privacy screens, and may need to purchase more once the program is up and running at the Community Center. 2) Fees for Hearing Tests for the Jefferson County Road Crew: David Goldsmith reported that six members of the Jefferson County Road Crew need hearing tests. The charge to employees referred by their employer is $10.00 per person, and David Goldsmith asked if the Public Works Department should be charged for this service? The Board concurred that the Health Department charge the Public Works Department for this service. 3) Sewage Disposal Question; Anderson, Marshall Addition; Brinnon: Mr. Anderson owns lots 17 and 18 in Block 3 of Marshall's Addition at Triton Cove near Brinnon, David Goldsmith reported. A mobile Health Board Minutes: June 17, 1986 Page: 5 home and drainage system are currently on lot 17 and Mr. Anderson would like to build a two bedroom cabin, with it's own septic system on lot 18. An on-site sewage system for Lot 18 has been denied, and Mr. Anderson appealed that decision to David Goldsmith. The options that were suggested to Mr. Anderson are: 1) Find an off-site location for the sewage disposal system for lot 18 or 2) remove the mobile home from lot 17 and hook the cabin up to that system. Mr. Anderson is asking that the building permit be issued so that he can start construction of the cabin while he is working out the solution to his sewage disposal system problem. David Goldsmith reported further that he had met with the Prosecuting Attorney and developed a tentative contract which includes the following: * The County agrees to issue a building permit for Lot 18 provided that prior to the issuance of that permit an on- site evaluation of the existing system on Lot 17 is performed by the Health Department. Mr. Anderson agrees that he would be allowed to start construction on the structure, but prior to the final inspection and occupancy of the structure, he would have either 1) established an off-site alternative location or 2) removed the mobile home from Lot 17 and put the cabin on that septic system. In the interim, Mr. Anderson agrees not to sell, transfer or otherwise alter the title to Lot 17. Mr. Anderson agrees to establish a security bond in the amount of $5,000 or more to be used as security. In the event that Mr. Anderson chooses not to move the mobile home he will allow the County to move it on his behalf and will hold the County harmless in this instance. If Mr. Anderson uses lot 17's septic system, the two lots will be considered one site for building purposes. * * * * * Mr. Anderson indicated to Mr. Goldsmith that he is anxious to start construction of the cabin and he would be willing to enter into any kind of agreement that the County felt protected its' interest. Mr. Anderson feels that he can find a off-site alternative location for a sewage disposal system. Commissioner Pitts moved that the provisions of Jefferson County Ordinance 2-77 regarding the issuance of a building permit, be waived for Mr. Anderson at such time that the contract described by David Goldsmith is executed with Mr. Anderson. Commissioner Dennison seconded the motion. Health Board Minutes: June 17, 1986 Page: 6 HEALTH OFFICER REPORT: Dr. Geerlofs reported the following three items: * Linda Baker has been hired to take over the position formerly held by Jeanne Hibbard. The negotiations with the School Superintendents are scheduled for 2 p.m. today. A decision will be made by Friday on who will be offered the Nursing Director position from those that were interviewed. The Retreat for the Health Department nursing staff has been scheduled for July 1, 1986. It will be held in the Blue Room, second floor of the Administration Building at Fort Worden. * * * APPEAL re: Holdinq Tanks; Patrick Bowen: Randy Durant gave the background on Mr. Bowen's appeal in the presence of Mr. & Mrs. Bowen. This appeal involves Lot 19 Block F of Paradise View Estates at Paradise Bay. The Health Department received a complaint about the installation of a septic system on Mr. Bowen's property. After following up the complaint, a letter (dated May 5, 1986) was sent to Mr. Bowen which advised him that a report had been received that he had installed a septic system on his property without a permit, and that the system must be disconnected and use of it ceased. Mr.& Mrs. Bowen were in to see Randy on May 13, 1986 and confirmed that two holding tanks had been installed on the property several years ago. The Bowen's also reported that the holding tanks had been pumped by George's Septic Pumping on an "on call" or "as needed" basis during the summer months, because that is when the property is used. The Bowen's also indicated that they want to keep the holding tanks, and were advised that the County does not approve holding tanks, except in emergency situations, as indicated in the State WAC's. Randy Durant then presented a letter from Gary Plews of the State Department of Social and Health Services that outlines the State's position on the use of holding tanks, which is basically that they are not an approved reliable means of long term on-site sewage disposal. The basic reasons being the cost of monitoring by the Health Department, and the issue of disposal. The Bowen's property is 100 feet by 100 feet by 100 feet and has a stream on one side. Mr. Bowen presented four letter from neighbors supporting their use of holding tanks as well as a contract from George's Septic Tank and one from Goodman Sanitation regarding the pumping of the holding tanks on a regular basis. Mr. Bowen advised that he uses this property strictly on a recreational basis in the summertime, and knows that a septic system cannot be installed on the site. Randy Durant reported that the policy of the Health Department has been that the use of holding tanks does not apply to the individual Health Board Minutes: June 17, 1986 Page: 7 Recreational Vehicle situation, because of the problems associated with monitoring and disposal. Mr. Bowen stated that a verification of pumping would be sent in to the County by Goodman Sanitation. He advised that he and his wife do not use that much water and figure that the tanks may have to be pumped twice during the year. The tanks will be emptied in the fall so they are dry during the winter. Administrator David Goldsmith pointed out the following issues involved with this request: * This is a matter of a person installing holding tanks without the approval of the Health Officer, which makes it an illegal system. * There is a real problem in the County with disposal of effluent and the approval of this type of system would only add to that problem. * The PUD has been interested in third party management arrangements and unless the County wants to be involved with the management, the PUD may be willing to work on a maintenance agreement with the Bowen's. The only holding tanks that have been approved for use in the County, Randy Durant advised, have been in emergency situation because of failure of an existing septic system. The approval of a holding tank in this situation, Randy Durant stated, he feels would set a precedent in the County for approving holding tanks for use with recreational type property. Commissioner Pitts moved to approve the use of the holding tanks installed by Mr. Bowen on his property when the following criteria have been met: 1) The present holding tank system has been inspected. Mr. Bowen will be charged the County's applicable fee for inspecting this system. 2) If the system is determined to be appropriate for a holding tank operation, it will be allowed under the provisions of WAC 248-96-130, paragraph 7a. 3) An appropriate monitoring system be developed and a maintenance agreement be entered into by Mr. Bowen with either the County or the PUD. Commissioner Dennison seconded the motion, which carried. The Chairman reiterated for Mr. Bowen that he will need to apply for an evaluation of an existing system, and develop with the help of David Goldsmith and Randy Durant an acceptable monitoring and maintenance agreement for the holding tank system. Health Board Minutes: June 17, 1986 Page: 8 APPEAL re: Lot 16 and others Rondelav Meadows; Helen Dent and Ruby Mantle: Mrs. Ruby Mantle explained that there are currently five lots in the Rondelay Meadows Plat in Gardiner that have not be built upon yet, and she would like to discuss all of these remaining lots as well as Lot 16. Mrs. Mantle then read the letter from Randy Durant to Mr. Steven Erickson who owns Lot 16 which stated that the lot could not be approved for on-site sewage disposal due to: 1) Poor and unacceptable soils and 2) High water table with portions of the property having foliage growth that indicates a high water table. Mrs. Mantle reported that on one back corner of this one plus acre lot (43,550 square feet), there is a 200 to 300 square foot area that is low and does have wetland growth. There is no other growth like that on the rest of the lot. This has been a very wet year and when Randy checked the holes in March they had been open nine or ten days, and Mrs. Mantle advised, when she checked the holes a week later she found water at 36 inches in two holes, 41 inches and about 37 inches in two others. At the time this area was platted the regulations did not require three feet above the water table as they do now, and these lots were sold in good faith. The problem is that now the regulations that have to be met are much tougher than they were when this plat was approved. Mrs. Mantle then asked what the County's policy is with regard to lots platted under different regulations having to conform to new, tougher regulations? Randy Durant advised that each lot is evaluated on its' own merit no matter when it was platted, with regard to the individual's proposal, the soils and site conditions, using the current regulations. The Rondelay Meadows plat, has had lots approved and denied for on-site septic. The discussion continued about site evaluations versus on- site septic system approval; mound systems and their cost; the reasons for the changes in the regulations for on-site sewage; and the criteria for determining if a site is suitable for on-site septic systems. Mrs. Mantle explained that she feels that since this is not a high priced subdivision and it contains mostly mobile homes, the lot owners cannot afford to install expensive alternative septic systems. The people want to know if they will loose their investment in their lot because they cannot afford to install such a system, and if the County is responsible for such lose? Commissioner Dennison explained that the County provided a site evaluation which does not guarantee approval of the site for on-site sewage disposal, and the fact that the plat was approved does not guarantee each lot, which is stated on the face of the plat. Health Board Minutes: June 17, 1986 Page: 9 Mrs. Dent reported that there is a drainage ditch on one side of the plat that has filled in over the past five years. She then suggested that the opening of this ditch may help to lower the water table on some of the remaining lots, and asked if it was the County's responsibility to keep that ditch open. Since the drainage ditch is on an easement, David Goldsmith advised that keeping it open is not the County's responsibility. It is the responsibility of the adjacent property owners. Chairman Brown asked Mrs. Mantle what she was seeking from the Health Board? Mrs. Mantle explained that she wanted to know if the County is insisting on applying todays regulations to the old plats? Chairman Brown advised that the County has no choice in that matter. The County is required to apply the current regulations. Randy Durant suggested that when realty companies are dealing with people who are buying property, and the Health Department is asked if the sale should be contingent on a site evaluation or a permit, they suggest a permit. If a permit is approved it is valid for 12 months and can be renewed for two additional years as long as the site and/or the regulations have not changed drastically. He also advised that there are two ways to try to lower the water table in this area: 1) through the drainage ditch suggested by Mrs. Dent and/or 2) in conjunction with cleaning that ditch installing an individual curtain drain across the south line of lot 16, or possibly all the way around it. Until these suggestions are done, however, there is no way to know if they will actually lower the water table. Chairman Brown stated that it is up to the person who owns the lot to do some of the things that have been offered as suggestions by the Health Department, and see if they indeed do lower the water table. Waiver re; Public Restroom (Ordinance 2-77) Doqs-A-Foot; John Sheehan; Randy Durant reported that Mr. Sheehan is proposing to move his "Dogs A-Foot" hot dog stand to a site across Water Street from the City Police Station. His trailer will be 75 feet from a public restroom and will be hooked up to a gray water system from the Haggard Building. He is requesting this move because of lack of business at his former location. Commissioner Dennison moved to approve the waiver of the requirement for restrooms as stated in Ordinance 2-77. Commissioner Pitts seconded the motion. Update on Alternate Sewaqe Disposal System; Mr. Criez, Paradise Bay: Randy Durant reported that he, Dennis Hanburg, of Pac Tech Engineers and David Lenning of DSHS, met at the Criez property at Paradise Bay. A new point for measuring was established, which all Health Board Minutes: June 17, 1986 Page: 10 three agreed upon and which will be in compliance with the State WAC. Mr. Lenning did advise, however, that on a day to day basis the Health Department should use, in a cases like this, the bulkhead as the point of measure since nothing was growing on the beach in front of it. Mr. Hanburg will now make measurements from the point that has been established and try to put together a mound system design for the property. When that is done, the project proponents will have to decide if they will request a variance from the setback requirements from just the stream or from the stream and the bay. JEFFERSON COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH ~<&~I""') B~G. Brown, Chairman John L. Pitts, Member Member ctl /4.i 7 fI~.))' :J;~Please publish one time: July 15, 1987 (' PUBLIC NOTICE: CHANGE IN MEETING DATE JEFFERSON COUNTY HEALTH BOARD The regularly scheduled Jefferson County Health Board meeting on July 21, 1987 has been rescheduled to Julv 28, 1987 at 9:00 a.m. in the County Commissioners Chambers, Jefferson County Courthouse, Port Townsend, Wa. 98368. JEFFERSON COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH ~ B.G. Brown, Chairman ~ ~"-,,., May 29, 1986 Jetferson County Commissioners Jerferson County Courthouse Port Townsend, WA Re: Hearing June 17, 1986 161 W. Maple St., Paradise Bay, Pt. Ludlow Two Holding Tanks - Sewage Disposal Gentlemen: I have put in a letter of appeal concerning my holding tanks located at the above referenced property. A copy of my letter to the Healtn Department is enclosed herewith for your reference. The Jerferson County Health Department has said that tnese two hOlding tanks are illegal; however, according to tne Rules and Regulations ot tne State Board of Health, On-Site Sewage Disposal ~stems, S248-9b-130(7) (al, a copy of which is also enclosed, we meet all the criteria for legal hOlding tanks as outlined for businesses: (7) ... Sewage holding tanks shall only be used for the fOllow~ng situations: (a) Controlled, part-time, nonresidential usage situations, including, ~ llQt limited 1&, recreational vehicle Why should we be denied usage of these holding tanks when it is permissible for businesses with a much larger and on-going disposal problem to do so. Ours is a part-time, low volume, professionally maintained sewage disposal system which at most will be used only to augment the hOlding tank system on our motor home for another three years. I have also enclosed copies ot letters from our neighbors who are aware of the situation and know of the care and concern we have for our property and for the neighborhood. Thank you for your attention to this matter and we trust you will return a favorable decision. Encl. Very truly yours, 7J /.- jl - .LJ ~~/Z ([PA'U-?t PATRICK BOWEN 161 Maple St. Port Ludlow, WA 9836~ ~ , ..~ . .~... " ...' . TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: '.ty I am a close neighbor of Mr. and Mrs. Bowen and own recrea- t~onal property in the vicinity of 161 Maple, Paradise Bay, Port Ludlow. Mr. and Mrs. Bowen have a motor home they park on their lot and have installed two holding tanks as a back-up sewage di~posal system in additionto the holding tank on their motor home. Mr. and Mrs. Bowen do not dump or spill waste on the ground and have installed these holding tanks as a further measure to protect the area from pOllution. I support Mr. and Mrs. Bowen's efforts to follow the health regulations and feel that the holding tanks are necessary. Mr. and Mrs. Bowen do not reside permanently on this property and only use it as part-time recreational property. AFFIRMED AND DECLARED under penalty of perjury of the laws or the State of Washington~ Dated on}V-4U /. J I tf J t. . tkr;(, fp~f~1 TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: I am a close neighbor of Mr. and Mrs. Bowen and own recrea- t~onal property in the vicinity of 16l Maple, Paradise Bay, Port Ludlow. Mr. and Mrs. Bowen have a motor home they park on their lot and have installed two holding tanks as a back-up sewage disposal system in additionto the holding tank on their motor home. Mr. and Mrs. Bowen do not dump or spill waste on the ground and have installed these holding tanks as a further measure to protect the area from pollution. I support Mr. and Mrs. Bowen's efforts to follow the health regulations and feel that the holding tanks are necessary. Mr. and Mrs. Bowen do not reside permanently on this property and only use it as part-time recreational property. the AFFIRMED AND DECLARED State of Washington. Da ted on '--r(~A'~ ~? under penalty of perjury of the laws or Iff&. . ~"""-_/~ /~~ , TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: I am a close neighbor of Mr. and Mrs. Bowen and own recrea- t~onal property in the vicinity of 161 Maple, Paradise Bay, Port Ludlow. Mr. and Mrs. Bowen have a motor home tney park on their lot and have installed two holding tanks as a back-up sewage disposal system in additionto the holding tank on their motor home. Mr. and Mrs. Bowen do not dump or spill waste on the ground and have installed these holding tanks as a further measure to protect the area from pollution. I support Mr. and Mrs. Bowen's efforts to follow tne healtn regulations and feel that the holding tanks are necessary. Mr. and Mrs. Bowen do not reside permanently on tnis property and only use it as part-time recreational property. AFFIRMED AND DECLARED under penalty the State of Washington. . Dated on /; /'/ J -j "l C, ,. ,. of perj ury of the laws or -' ~fl!.K~