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Kittitas County
Public Health
To Protect and Promote the Health and the Environment of the People of Kittitas County
BOARD OF HEALTH MEETING
AGENDA
Thursday, May 16, 2024
Commissioners' Auditorium
10:00am
Introduction of Guests
Minutes:
■ Approval of February 15, 2024 BOH Meeting Minutes
• Approval of March 26, 2024 BOH Cancelled Meeting Minutes
• Approval of April 15, 2024 BOH Cancelled Meeting Minutes
Public Comment
Department Updates
• Director/Administrative Officer Report(10 minutes)
• Health Officer Update (20 minutes)
• CHA Final Report Presentation (10 minutes)
• Veteran Services Program Update (10 minutes)
• Public Health Emergency Preparedness and Response Foundations Presentation (15 minutes)
Other Business
■ Request to schedule joint BOH/BOCC Public Hearing to consider revisions to Kittitas County
Code Chapter 13.04 On-Site Sewage Disposal Systems and Kittitas County Code Chapter 13.20
Solid Waste Handling (5 minutes)
■ Approve BOH Resolution adopting the Kittitas County Board of Health Bylaws Amendment(5
minutes)
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Kittitas County
Public Health
Department
To Protect and Promote the Health and the Environment of the People of Kittitas County
KITTITAS COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH (BOH)
Meeting Minutes
February 15,2024
Commissioners'Auditorium
10:00 am
Present
Board of Health (BOH): Brett Wachsmith, Dede Utley, Cory Wright, Danielle Bertschi, Linda Navarre
Absent: Laura Osiadacz
Public Health: Candi Blackford, Chelsey Loeffers,Jesse Cox, Cambron Walker, Kate Johnson, Mackenzie
Carter, Kelly Bacon, Charlie Divine, Whitney Wheelock, Dora Beukelman,Audi Martinez, Lucy Garcia,
Lianne Bradshaw, Katie Odiaga,Timothy Paxton
Others: Kelsie Young, RN,WSU student furthering her nursing degree and shadowing Dede Utley.
BOH meeting called to order at 10:00 a.m.
Approval of Minutes
Motion to approve January 18, 2024, Board of Health meeting minutes as presented.
Motion 02.01: Motion to approve the January 18,2024 BOH meeting minutes as presented. Cory
Wright moved to approve the January 18, 2024, Board of Health meeting minutes as presented. Dede
Utley second.All approved. Motion 02.01 carried to approve the January 18,2024, Board of Health
meeting minutes as presented.
Public comment open at 10:00 am
Public comment closed at 10:00 am
Department Updates
Health Officer Update
Kate Johnson reported that there were higher levels of RSV, COVID and influenza in the last couple of
weeks. Reminder to get vaccinated and stay home when ill.
Director Update
General Updates
• Chelsey Loeffers reported that she will start reviewing the BOH orientation this month and will
be breaking it up into two parts.
• Over the next several months we'll be including more staff presentations.
Staffing Updates
• Charlie Divine, new Community Health Project Specialist, started this week.
■ Nicole Paxton, new Public Health tech starts February 20tn
• Rebekah Moon promoted to Health Promotion Specialist II.
Departmental Updates
• 10 staff participated in a three day in person ICS-300-Intermediate Incident Command System
for Expanding Incidents. Kelly conducted training and lead the After-Action Report (AAR).The
next step is to hold an ICS 400 to continue building depth.
• 5 staff will be attending weeklong All Hazards 0-0305 Type 3 IMT training at the end of the
month.
• Danielle Bertschi visited last week, spent time with Communicable Disease Supervisor, Kate
Johnson, Chief Administrator, Candi Blackford, and Dr. Mark Larson. Linda Navarre will be
scheduled to visit the department for similar education meetings.
• The deputy director position is almost ready and should post soon.
• The department is starting to work on our 2023 department annual report.
Division/Program Updates
■ Homelessness and Affordable Housing Committee update:
o Updating the website and documents that are out of date.
o Posting vacancies on board and working on communication/attendance.
o Updating process and procedures for funding applications.
o Working with the Auditors office to transition contract oversight and to tease apart
funding streams and related RCWs.
■ Community Health Assessment is almost done.
■ Staff are supporting the Hazard Mitigation plan, including Kasey Knutson working directly with a
consultant on outreach and promotion.
• Staff partnered with City of Ellensburg to provide educational flyers on rat infestations after city
reported increased complaints.
• The department is working with Central Washington University to increase the number of job
carves for individuals with disabilities, and will be meeting with Brett Wachsmith and the
Chamber tomorrow to partner on expansion to top 10 employers.
■ Working with Brett Wachsmith and Stephanie Hartung to define a process for Developmental
Disability millage funds.
• We are about a month away from offering online permit submittals and payments for customers
through Smartgov as well as moving the environmental health inspection platform from an in-
house made software, Macchiato, into SmartGov.This process, in theory, will eliminate most of
the paper records for EH. Erin Moore has been working with SmartGov on this process for about
a year.
• Audi Martinez is preparing to present at the NW Rural Health Conference next month re: COVID
rural health equity.
g4 Financial Update
Katie Odiaga reviewed the 2023 financial year end review to include the following:
■ 2023 Revenue
• 2023 Expenses
• 2023 Actuals vs Budget
Board of Health Annual Orientation
Chelsey Loeffers reviewed the 2024 Local Board of Health part one orientation with the board and
reviewed the following:
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■ Public Heath review
• Governmental Public Health in WA
Veteran Services Program Update
Timothy Paxton, Kittitas County Veteran Service Officer, reported to the board on the Veteran Services
program updates:
• We have new spreadsheets for tracking veteran appts,voucher program information,VSO
appointment demographics.
• Veteran VSO appts vary between 6-10 appts a week.
• Since the beginning of January,we have had 48 appts(NOTE: some vets must have multiple
appts).
• Kristin Ashley,Vet Corps volunteer, has been working with the Veteran Service Officer and
reaching out helping connect veterans to resources.
■ The VSO finished his VSO TRIP (Training, Responsibility, Involvement, and Preparation of Claims)
portal training.
■ Timothy will be talking with Safeway about the veteran vouchers program.
One Health Presentation
Lianne Bradshaw, KCPHD Epidemiologist, and Jesse Cox, Environmental Health Supervisor, discussed the
concept of One Health with the board.The One Health concept is recognizing that the health of people
is closely connected to the health of animals and our shared environment and reviewed the following;
• Discussed why One Health is important
• Reviewed examples of One Health
o Ecological changes
o Travel and commerce
o Technology and industry
o Microbial evolution
o Public health measures breakdown
■ All changes equal opportunity for disease/illness to pass and to spread
■ Changes are not mutually exclusive
■ Able to look at issues from multiple perspectives for prevention efforts
• Traditional One Health Issues
o Antimicrobial resistance
o Zoonotic diseases
o Vector-borne diseases
o Water contamination
o Newer issues: such as chronic disease, mental health, non-communicable diseases,
injuries, pollution, and wildfire smoke
• One Health and KCPHD Environmental Health encompasses:
o Food Safety
o Sanitation
o Biological hazards
o Wildfire Smoke
o Algae
o West Nile Virus
• Discussed the benefits of One Health approach
Food Safety Program Presentation
Lucy Garcia, Environmental Health Specialist, presented about the food safety program. Ms. Garcia
presented about:
• The importance of Environmental Health services.
• What food safety is and why it is important.
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KCPHD Food inspections (numbers and data from 2023).
• Provide protection from cross contamination.
• Make sure establishments are getting food from approved sources and not altered.
• Make sure food is in good condition and safe
Other Business
Request joint BOH BOCC Public Hearing to consider revisions to Kittitas County Code Chapter 13.04 On-
Site Sewage Disposal Systems and Kit itas County Code Chapter 13.20 Solid Waste Handlin
Jesse Cox requested that the Board of Health authorizes and schedules a joint BOCC/BOH Public Hearing
to consider revisions to Kittitas County Code Chapter 13.04 On-Site Sewage Disposal Systems and Kittitas
County Code Chapter 13.20 Solid Waste Handling during the next regularly scheduled Kittitas County
Board of Health meeting on March 21, 2024 at 10:OOam.
02.02: Motion to approve a joint BOCC/BOH Public Hearing to consider revisions to Kittitas County
Code Chapter 13.04 On-Site Sewage Disposal Systems and Kittitas County Code Chapter 13.20 Solid
Waste Handling during the next regularly scheduled Kittitas County Board of Health meeting on March
21, 2024 at 10:OOam. Cory Wright moved to approve a joint BOCC/BOH a consider revisions to Kittitas
County Code Chapter 13.04 On-Site Sewage Disposal Systems and Kittitas County Code Chapter 13.20
Solid Waste Handling during the next regularly scheduled Kittitas County Board of Health meeting on
March 21, 2024 at 10:OOam. Dede Utley second. All approved. Motion 02.02 carried to approve a joint
BOCC/BOH a consider revisions to Kittitas County Code Chapter 13.04 On-Site Sewage Disposal
Systems and Kittitas County Code Chapter 13.20 Solid Waste Handling during the next regularly
scheduled Kittitas County Board of Health meeting on March 21,2024 at 10:OOam.
Amendment to the Bylaws of the Board of Health
Chelsey Loeffers reviewed the recommended changes requested by the board last month. It was
suggested that the bylaws be changed to update the following language:
Four(4)members of the Board of Health shall constitute a quorum for the dispatch of business. A
majority of members of the Board of Health shall constitute a quorum in the event that any member
seats at the time of the meeting are vacant.
02.03: Motion to approve the Board of Health bylaws amendment. Dede Utley moved to approve the
Board of Health bylaws amendment. Danielle Bertschi second.All approved. Motion carried to
+ approve the Board of Health bylaws amendment.
Board of Health Member Updates
No updates this month.
Meeting concluded at 10:50 am.
Brett Wachsmith, Commissioner, Chair
Chelsey Loeffers, Director
Kittitas County Public Health
Candi Blackford, Clerk of the Board of Health
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Public Health
To Protect and Promote the Health and the Environment of the People of Kittitas County
KITTITAS COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH (BOH)
Meeting Minutes
March 26,2024
Commissioners'Auditorium
10:00 am
Meeting cancelled.
Brett Wachsmith, Commissioner,Chair
Chelsey Loeffers, Director
Kittitas County Public Health
Candi Blackford, Clerk of the Board of Health
Kittitas County
Public Health
Department
To Protect and Promote the Health and the Environment of the People of Kittitas County
KITTITAS COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH (BOH)
Meeting Minutes
April 1S,2024
Commissioners'Auditorium
10:00 am
Meeting cancelled.
Brett Wachsmith, Commissioner, Chair
Chelsey Loeffers, Director
Kittitas County Public Health
Candi Blackford, Clerk of the Board of Health
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To Protect and Promote the Health and the Environment of the People of Kittitas County
BOH Staff Report
AGENDA DATE:
May 16, 2024
ACTION REQUESTED:
The Board of Health authorizes and schedules a joint BOCC/BOH Public Hearing to consider revisions to
Kittitas County Code Chapter 13.04 On-Site Sewage Disposal Systems and Kittitas County Code Chapter
13.20 Solid Waste Handling during the next regularly scheduled Kittitas County Board of Health meeting
on June 20, 2024 at 10:00am.
BACKGROUND:
The following code changes will be proposed:
Chapter 13.04 On-Site Sewage Disposal Systems
Adopting the Washington Administrative Code (WAC) by reference in key sections of the existing code
where redundancies are found.
Chapter 13.20 Solid Waste Handling
Adopting the WAC by reference chapters 173-304, 173-350, 173-351 in place of an expired code
referenced that is currently found in the Kittitas County code title 13.20.
INTERACTION:
PA Office Approval, Camas#55817
RECOMMENDATION:
The Board of Health authorizes and schedules a joint BOCC/BOH Public Hearing to consider revisions to
Kittitas County Code Chapter 13.04 On-Site Sewage Disposal Systems and 13.20 Solid Waste Handling
during the next regularly scheduled Kittitas County Board of Health meeting on June 20, 2024 at
10:00am.
HANDLING:
N/A
LEAD STAFF:
Jesse Cox
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Kittitas County
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To Protect and Promote the Health and the Environment of the People of Kittitas County
BOH Staff Report
BOARD OF HEALTH DATE:
May 16, 2024
ACTION REQUESTED:
Approve a resolution adopting the 2024 Amended Bylaws of the Kittitas County Board of Health from
February 15, 2024.
ATTACHMENTS:
2024 Amended Bylaws
BACKGROUND:
BOH members approved the 2024 Amended Bylaws of the Kittitas County Board of Health at the regular
meeting of the Board of Health of February 15, 2024. However, staff did not have a resolution prepared
to formally document the adoption.
This amendment to the bylaws address quorum language, and updated Article VII item 3 to reflect the
recommendations from members at the January 18th,2024 Board of Health meeting, as follows:
Four(4)members of the Board of Health shall constitute a quorum for the dispatch of business.A
majority of members of the Board of Health shall constitute a quorum in the event that any member
seats at the time of the meeting are vacant.
INTERACTION:
n/a
LEAD STAFF:
Chelsey Loeffers, Director
BOARD OF HEALTH
COUNTY OF KITTITAS
STATE OF WASHINGTON
RESOLUTION AMENDING THE KITTITAS COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH
BYLAWS
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-
WHEREAS: The state of Washington requires each local health jurisdiction to be
governed by a local board of health, in accordance with RCW 70.05; and
WHEREAS: The board of county commissioners and an equal or greater number of
nonelected county residents shall constitute the local board of health,in
accordance with the updates to RCW 70.05.030 that take effect July 1,
2022; and
WHEREAS: The Kittitas County Board of County Commissioners appoints the
nonelected members of the Kittitas County Board of Health by a majority
vote; and
WHEREAS: Bylaws establishing the purpose, membership, authority, officers and
duties, meetings and quorum, business of regular meetings, rules of
business, amendment protocol, and joint public hearing protocols are
necessary for the function and operational of the Kittitas County Board of
Health and the Kittitas County Public Health Department; and
WHEREAS: The Kittitas County Board of Health adopted Bylaws by Resolution
2022-03; and
WHEREAS: The Kittitas County Board of Health has made revisions to the adopted
Bylaws, which are consistent with the Board of Health's direction and
business operations, and is attached hereto and incorporated by reference
as "Exhibit A;"
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: The Board of Health of Kittitas County,
Washington adopts the Amended Kittitas County Board of Health Bylaws shown in
"Exhibit A" effective immediately.
ADOPTED this day of 2024.
BOARD OF HEALTH
KITTITAS COUNTY,WASHINGTON
Brett Wachsmith, Chair
Dede Utley,Vice-Chair
Cory Wright, County Commissioner
Laura Osiadacz, County Commissioner
Danielle Bertschi, Board of Health
Linda Navarre,Board of Health
ATTEST:
CLERK OF THE BOARD
Amended Bylaws of Kittitas County Board of Health
Article I—Name
The name of this organization shall be the Kittitas County Board of Health, hereafter referred to as the
"Board of Health."
Article II—Purpose
The primary purpose of the Kittitas County Board of Health is (1)to serve as the governing body of the
Kittitas County Public Health Department; (2)to unite community voices and county elected officials in a
cooperative effort to advise and supervise all matters pertaining to the life and health of the citizens of
Kittitas County; (3) to comply fully with the requirements of all applicable chapters of Title 70, Revised
Code of Washington; (4) to create, promote, and enforce prudent public health policy within the
jurisdiction; and (5)to make possible and invite the active participation of all professions, persons, and
organizations interested in local public health.
Article III—Membership
1. In accordance with Chapter 70.05.030, Revised Code of Washington,the Kittitas County Board
of Health shall consist of at least six (6) members:
a. Seat 1 shall be a Kittitas County Commissioner
b. Seat 2 shall be a Kittitas County Commissioner
c. Seat 3 shall be a Kittitas County Commissioner
d. Seat 4 shall be filled by an individual who resides in Kittitas County and meets the
qualifications for the category of"Public health, health care facilities, and providers" as
described in RCW 70.46.020(1)(a)(i).The individual appointed to this seat may not be an
elected official.
e. Seat 5 shall be filled by an individual who resides in Kittitas County and meets the
qualifications for the category of"Consumers of public health" as described in RCW
70.46.020(1)(a)(i).The individual appointed to this seat may not be an elected official.
f. Seat 6 shall be filled by an individual who resides in Kittitas County and meets the
qualifications for the category of"Other community stakeholders" as described in RCW
70.46.020(1)(a)(i).The individual appointed to this seat may not be an elected official.
2. The three (3) nonelected members of the Board of Health in Seats 4, 5, and 6 shall be appointed
by the Kittitas County Board of County Commissioners for three-year, staggered terms with prior
appointed members remaining on the Board until the new appointments have been finalized.
3. Vacancies on the Board of Health shall be filled by appointment within thirty (30) days and made
in accordance with Chapter 246-90 Washington Administrative Code, Local Board of Health
Membership (effective date July 1, 2022). Recruitment periods lasting longer than thirty(30)
days may be approved as deemed necessary by a majority vote of the Board of Health.
4. Nonelected members appointed to the Board of Health who accumulate more than one
unexcused absence from regular Board of Health meetings every six months (January through
June and July through October) may be removed from the Board of Health by majority vote of
the three (3) Kittitas County Commissioners.An unexcused absence is defined as a missed
regular meeting of the Board of Health with no prior communication with the Board Chair,the
Administrative Officer, or the Clerk of the Board.
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5. Terms for nonelected members on the Board of Health shall be limited to two (2) consecutive
terms.Term-limited members may reapply if a vacancy exists for thirty (30) days after term
ends.
Article IV—Legislative Powers, Duties, and Functions(RCW 70.05)
1. The authority of the Board of Health shall be as prescribed by the laws of the State of
Washington.
2. The Administrative Officer will be hired as the Public Health Director for Kittitas County, with an
opportunity for non-elected Board of Health members to participate in the hiring process. Once
a Public Health Director has been selected by Kittitas County,the Board of Health shall appoint
the Director as the Administrative Officer of the Board of Health via resolution during any
regular or special meeting of the Board of Health by a majority vote.The Board of Health shall
appoint the Director of the Kittitas County Public Health Department to serve as the
Administrative Officer.The Administrative Officer shall serve at the pleasure of the Board of
Health and shall report directly to the Board of Health.
3. The Health Officer shall be a qualified physician trained and experienced in public health.The
Health Officer shall report to the Administrative Officer. In accordance with RCW 70.05.050, no
term of office shall be established for the Health Officer and the Health Officer shall not be
removed until after notice is given and an opportunity for a hearing before the Board of Health
as to the reason for their removal.The Board of Health must appoint the Health Officer.
4. The Board of Health will review and decide the necessary finances and budget to carry on health
services.
5. At least annually, the elected members of the Board of Health shall approve a fee schedule for
services provided by the Kittitas County Public Health Department. All members of the Board of
Health will be provided an opportunity to review the fee schedule and provide feedback to the
Department and advise the elected members of the Board of Health. Fees are set through public
hearing of the Board of County Commissioners.
6. The Board of Health will receive reports from and through the Administrative Officer on the
activities of the Department.
7. The Board of Health may cooperate with and coordinate activities with others in the community
and solicit their cooperation and services in carrying out sound public health programs within
the jurisdiction of the Department.
8. The Board of Health will hear testimony from persons or groups appearing before it in regular
meetings.
Article V—Officers and their Duties
1. The presiding officer of the Board of Health shall be a Chair, who shall serve for a term of one (1)
year.The Kittitas County Board of County Commissioners Chair will serve as the Chair of the
Board of Health.The Board of Health shall elect the Vice-Chair by a majority vote of the Board
members present at the last regular meeting of each year.The Vice-Chair must be a nonelected
member on the Board of Health and not a county commissioner.
2. The Vice-Chair shall perform the duties of the Chair in the event of the Chair's absence or
inability to perform.
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3. In accordance with Chapter 70.05.045, Revised Code of Washington,the Administrative Officer
shall serve as Executive Secretary to the Board of Health.
a. It shall be the duty of the Executive Secretary to ensure all meeting minutes are
documented, numbered, and dated motions/resolutions passed by the Board of Health
are documented, and members of the public are notified of public meetings.
b. The Executive Secretary shall be empowered to employ such technical and other
personnel as approved in the budget to carry out the functions of the Health
Department.
4. In accordance with Chapter 70.05.070, Revised Code of Washington,the Health Officer shall act
under the direction of the Administrative Officer and shall be responsible to the Administrative
Officer and Board of Health for their official actions.
ARTICLE VI—Officer Evaluations
1. The Board of Health shall serve in an advisory capacity to conduct annual evaluations of the
Administrative Officer.
a. The evaluation of the Administrative Officer shall be conducted through the Kittitas
County performance evaluation process for Department Heads.The designated Kittitas
County Commissioner shall complete the draft evaluation.
b. The Board of Health shall provide feedback on the draft evaluation via Executive Session
during a regular or special meeting of the Board of Health, in accordance with RCW
42.30.110(1)(g)To evaluate the qualifications of an applicant of public employment or
to review the performance of a public employee.
c. The designated Kittitas County Commission shall incorporate the feedback of the Board
of Health as appropriate into the final evaluation and will follow the Kittitas County
Performance Evaluation process for presenting the final evaluation of the Administrative
Officer.
2. The Board of Health shall serve in an advisory capacity to conduct annual evaluations of the
Health Officer.
a. The evaluation of the Health Officer shall be conducted through the Kittitas County
performance evaluation process for Department Heads.The Public Health Director, as
the Department Head, shall complete the draft evaluation.
b. The Board of Health shall provide feedback on the draft evaluation via Executive Session
during a regular or special meeting of the Board of Health, in accordance with RCW
42.30.110(1)(g)To evaluate the qualifications of an applicant of public employment or
to review the performance of a public employee.
c. The Public Health Director shall incorporate the feedback of the Board of Health as
appropriate into the final evaluation and will follow the Kittitas County Performance
Evaluation process for presenting the final evaluation of the Health Officer.
Article VII—Meetings and Quorum
1. The Board of Health shall meet monthly.The dates and times for the meetings shall be
established at the January meeting of the Board of Health. Scheduled meeting dates,times, and
places may be revised or canceled to accommodate the needs of the Board of Health; in such
instances, public notice at least ten (10) days in advance must be given.
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2. Special meetings may be called by the Chair at their discretion, at the request of the Executive
Secretary, or at the request of a majority of the members, provided that written notice is given
to each member and the public at least twenty-four hours prior to the proposed meeting
concerning the time, place and subject, except in an emergency as provided by RCW 42.30.080.
3. Four(4) members of the Board of Health shall constitute a quorum for the dispatch of business.
A majority of members of the Board of Health shall constitute a quorum in the event that any
member seats at the time of the meeting are vacant.
4. Approval of all actions taken by the Board of Health shall be by a majority of the votes cast.
5. In accordance with RCW 42.30.110, the Board of Health shall call executive sessions as
necessary.
Article VIII—Business of Regular Meetings
The business at all regular meetings, unless changed by a majority vote of members present, shall
include Call to Order, Introduction of Guests, Approval of Minutes of Last Meeting, Public Comment,
Department Updates, Other Business, and Board of Health Member Updates.
Article IX—Rules of Business
Business shall be conducted in accordance with the most current edition of Robert's Rules of Order, so
long as they are consistent with these bylaws or any amendment thereto.
Article X—Amendments to the Bylaws
These bylaws may be amended via Board of Health resolution approval during any regular or special
meeting of the Board of Health by a majority vote of members present, provided the amendment has
been presented in writing to the members Board of Health at least one (1) month prior to the request
for adoption, ideally at the most recent Board of Health meeting.
Article XI—Joint Public Hearings
For Kittitas County Code pertaining to the health of the county, any additions or amendments must be
approved by both the Board of County Commissioners and the Board of Health. A joint Board of Health
and Board of County Commissioners Public Hearing may be held during a regularly scheduled meeting
with the necessary public noticing. During the Hearing, the Board of Health may approve code
amendments, deletions, or additions via a Board of Health Resolution and the Board of County
Commissioners may approve code amendments, deletions, or additions via Board of County
Commissioners Ordinance.
This version of the Bylaws of the Kittitas County Board of Health supersedes the bylaws adopted by
Kittitas County Board of Health Resolution 2022-03.Adopted the day of_ , 2024.
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Brett Wachsmith, Board of Health Chair
Dede Utley, Board of Health Vice-Chair
Cory Wright, Board of Health Member
Laura Osiadacz, Board of Health Member
Danielle Bertschi, Board of Health Member
Linda Navarre, Board of Health Member
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