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REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Jefferson County Board of Health
Thursday, July 18, 2024 @ 2:30 p.m.
Jefferson County Courthouse — Commissioners' Chambers
1820 Jefferson Street, Port Townsend, WA
Hybrid Meeting
Board Members Staff Members
Greg Brotherton,County Commissioner,District#3 Denise Banker,Community Health Director
Kate Dean,Chair,County Commissioner District#1 Dr.Allison Berry,Health Officer
Heidi Eisenhour,County Commissioner,District#2 Michael Dawson,Water Quality Manager
Amanda Grace,Vice-Chair,Community Stakeholder Alisa Hasbrouck,Environmental Health Manager
Dr.Kees Kolff,Public Hospital District#2 Commissioner Barb Jones,CHIP Program Manager
Monica MickHager,Port Townsend City Council Apple Martine,Public Health Director
[Vacant],Consumer of Public Health Pinky Mingo,Environmental Public Health Director
Veronica Shaw,Public Health Deputy Director
Chair Dean called the July 18, 2024 meeting of the Jefferson County Board of Health to order at 2:33 p.m. A quorum
was present.
Members Present: Chair Kate Dean, Vice-Chair Amanda Grace,Members Greg Brotherton and Monica MickHager.
Member Heidi Eisenhour joined later.
Staff Present: Staff Members Dr.Allison Berry,Michael Dawson,Alisa Hasbrouck, Barb Jones,Apple Martine, and
Pinky Mingo.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Chair Dean called for public comment.
There was none.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Chair Dean called for a motion to accept the agenda for July 18,2024.
MOTION: Member Brotherton moved to approve the agenda as amended. Vice-Chair Grace seconded the
motion,which carried by a unanimous vote.
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Chair Dean requested a motion to approve the minutes of the June 20,2024 meeting.
MOTION: Member Brotherton moved to approve the agenda as amended. Vice-Chair Grace seconded the
motion,which carried by a unanimous vote.
OLD BUSINESS AND INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
1. Jefferson County Public Health(JCPH)Report
Staff Member Martine introduced Liz Anderson and Jordan Carter(the JCPH Communications Team),who presented
a"Highlights Reel"slideshow concerning Public Health activities and accomplishments of the last quarter.
2. State Board of Health Update
Chair Dean reported on topics of local interest: (a)a petition that pumping of R.V.holding tanks be approved; and
(b)rewriting the rules in regard to time from harvest to cooling for shellfish.
3. Infectious Diseases Update
Dr Berry reported on the spread of COVID, it being a good time to use caution when in a crowded setting. Avian flu
continues to spread,but risk remains low for humans who do not consume raw milk or farm dairy or poultry.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Clean Air and Cooling Center Update
Staff member Lara Gaasland-Tatro provided a presentation on heat and air quality resources, including availability of
public cooling/safer air spaces.
Discussion ensued,particularly concerning the risks of"cold plunging"during hot weather, and the dangers to young
children around water.
2. Jefferson County Climate Summit Report
Staff member Gaasland-Tatro,with assistance from staff member Josh Peters,director of Community Development,
described the joint meeting of representatives of a number of concerned agencies,with the goals of understanding
climate-related projects and initiatives already in progress in the County, identifying opportunities for cross-
departmental collaboration on climate change efforts, and starting the process of creating a Climate Resiliency
Element to the County Comprehensive Plan.
3. Zoonotic Disease
The term "zoonotic disease"refers to diseases that can be transmitted from animals(including bugs)to humans.
Dr. Berry's presentation focused on rabies, its characteristics,risk factors,ways of contracting,prevention and
treatment.
FUTURE POTENTIAL AGENDA TOPICS
ATSDR(Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry)needs two months to schedule a presentation on its
research on the potential health impacts of emissions from the Port Townsend Paper Mill.
Report on the special Behavioral Health Advisory Committee meeting concerning Opioid Settlement Funds Planning,
originally scheduled for this meeting, planning to present at August meeting.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
Staff member Martine announced that Board of Health member Grey Schad has tendered their resignation from the
board,effective immediately. Planning will be initiated to find a new Consumer of Public Health member. Also
noted: a member to fill the tribal position on the board is still being sought.
AGENDA PLANNING CALENDAR
The Agenda Planning Meeting for the next regular meeting of the Board will be held on August 8,2024 at 10:30 a.m.
The next regular Board of Health meeting will be held as a hybrid meeting on Thursday,August 15,2024 from 2:30
p.m.—4:30 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
Chair Dean adjourned the July 18,2024 Jefferson County Board of Health meeting at 4:01 p.m. until the next
Regular Meeting or Special Meeting as properly noticed.
JEFFERSON COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH
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Kate Dea , Chair Glenn Gilbert,Public Health Assistant
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