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Kittitas Count
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
Thursday, October 17, 2019
Commissioners' Auditorium
10:00 am
Present
Board of Health (BOH):Cory Wright, Brett Wachsmith, Rich Elliott, John Asriel M.D.
Absent: Laura Osiadacz
Board of Health Advisoa Committee BOHAC : None
Public Health: Tristen Lamb, Katie Odiaga, Candi Blackford, Dr. Mark Larson, Lianne Bradshaw
Other: Robin Read, KCHN
Meeting called to order at 10: 00 am
Introductions
Introductions were completed.
Minutes
Motion to approve the September 19, 2019 Board of Health meeting minutes.
Motion 10-01: Motion to approve the September 19, 2019 Board of Health meeting minutes as
Motion
Brett Wachsmith moved to approve the September 19, 2019 Board of Health meeting
minutes as presented. Rich Elliott second. All approved. Motion 10-01 carried to approve the
September 19, 2019 Board of Health meeting minutes as presented.
Public Comment
Public Comment open at 10:02 am
Public Comment closed at 10:02 am
Department updates
Administrator u to
Tristen Lamb stepped to the microphone to give the administrator update. Ms. Lamb updated the board
on the following items:
• Contracts and amendments
o There were no questions from the board regarding recently approved contracts.
0 Staff Updates
o Chelsey Loeffers began as Health Promotion Supervisor on October 1St
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o Kasey Knutson began her new role as Special Programs Coordinator.
o Amy Fuller was recognized for her 2019 Public Health Excellence Award by the
Washington State Public Health Association and the Kittitas County Board of County
Commissioners.
o The Regional Epidemiologist position has been filled by Joyous Van Meter, who began
on October 91H
o Amy Fuller will be resigning at the end of 2019.
Department Updates
o The annual drive thru flu clinic is taking place on October 25'n, from lam to Noon. The
department has approximately 200 free adult doses to provide at the event.
o The 71 Casey Drive health order was rescinded on October 15tH
o The department has begun the strategic planning process for the 2020-2024 KCPHD
Strategic Plan.
o Multiple staff members participated in the CWU Masters of Public Health Kickoff
Event's roundtable to discuss Trauma -Informed Systems and Harm Reduction.
o The department's preliminary budget and narrative were submitted to the County.
Ms. Lamb also reviewed the meeting calendar for the rest of the year. There were no questions regarding
the calendar.
Health Officer Update
Dr. Mark Larson stepped to the microphone and gave a brief update about a recent conference call he was
a part of regarding Air Quality and Smoke. The main discussion of the call was about ethical issues
involved in closures because of air quality.
Financial Update
Quarterly financial update will be given at November's meeting.
Business
KCHN Presentation
Robin Read, Executive Director of the Kittitas County Health Network stepped to the microphone and
gave a presentation about the Kittitas County Health Network. The presentation reviewed the purpose of
KCHN, how they got started, and what their future plans and priorities are. There were several questions
from the board regarding the reach of services KCHN provides, and the interaction between KCHN and
KCPHD.
Vaping Update and Info
Dr. Larson stepped to the microphone to give a presentation about vaping. The following information was
included in the presentation:
• Background on vaping
• Vaping associated lung injury investigation
• Current youth vaping epidemic
• Vapor product use in adults
• Executive Order
There were questions from the board about the executive order, and why it was put in place. There were
also discussion about where youth obtain vapor products.
2020 Preliminary Budget and Draft 2020 Fees
Tristen Lamb reviewed the budget timeline through the end of the year, and also reviewed the proposed
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2020 fee schedule. Ms. Lamb stated her goal is to have the department fees reviewed and updated
regularly every January. Ms. Lamb also reviewed the budget narrative for 2020. There were questions
from the board regarding some fee increases, and also a request to have a more in-depth review of fees
and budget at the next meeting. Ms. Lamb confirmed that it was her plan to review the budget further in
November.
Other:
Rich Elliot noted that he had passed along the last three years of data on respiratory issues in regards to
wildfire smoke to Dr. Larson. He also stated that he was going to the meeting for the 1/10 of 1% sales tax
for mental health, which is part of the health network, and anticipates having a report on that to the board
in November. Mr. Elliot added that the hospital is going to provide additional training for staff to
recognize and prevent human trafficking.
Meeting adjourned at 11:36 am
Cory Wright, Chair of the Board of Health
Tristen Lamb ministrator
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Katie Odiaga, Clerk of the Boa o Health