2019-11-13-minutes-board-of-health

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Board of Health Minutes November 13, 2019 2 of 4 Department updates Administrator update Tristen Lamb stepped to the microphone to give the administrator update. Ms. Lamb updated the board on the following items: • Contracts and amendments o Resolution coming through to give the Public Health administrator signatory authority for approval of contracts with a value of $25,000 or less. ■ This would reduce the amount of contracts coming through the BOCC by approximately 20 per year. ■ Developmental Disabilities contracts would still always come through the BOCC for signature and approval as these are county agreements. o A budget amendment request is also in process for approval. Staff Updates o Joyous Van Meter, the new Regional Epidemiologist, will be at KCPHD every Thursday. Department Updates o The annual drive thru flu clinic took place on October 25`h ■ 26% of respondents heard about the flu clinic from the new KCPHD Facebook page. o There is a class-action lawsuit being filed in King County against JUUL, and KCPHD may participate in this lawsuit. More information was requested by the board prior to making a decision as to participate in the lawsuit or not participate. Health Officer Update Dr. Mark Larson stepped to the microphone and gave a brief update about vaping-related lung injuries. A most recent finding showed the vitamin a acetate was present in the lungs of all those who were ill, and the liquor control board will be removing this as an acceptable additive. He also noted that the first double lung transplant due to vaping-related lung injury took place in a 17 year old. There was discussion regarding the safety differences of smoking vs vaping, and the repercussions if the state implements a full on ban of vaping vs restrictions. Financial Update Tristen Lamb presented the financial update through 3rd quarter, noting that the department is on track for revenue, and above expected on expenditures. Ms. Lamb noted that this financial update did not include the proposed budget amendment, nor the numbers from food permit revenue, which is primarily received in October. Commissioner Osiadacz commended Ms. Lamb and the department for their work on the budget. Business Office Closure Requests Motion to approve KCPHD office closures on December 13, 2019 for archiving day, and January 31, 2020 for department training. The department will seek BOCC approval next week. Motion 11-02: Motion to approve KCPHD office closures on December 13, 2019 for archiving day, and January 31, 2020 for department training. Rich Elliot moved to approve KCPHD office closures on December 13, 2019 for archiving day, and January 31, 2020 for department training. John Asriel second. All approved. Motion 11-02 carried to approve KCPHD office closures on December 13, 2019 for archiving day, and January 31, 2020 for department training.