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To Protect and Promote the Health and the Environment of the People of Kittitas County
KITTITAS COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH (BOH)
Meeting Minutes
April 15, 2021
WebEx
10:00 am
Present
Board of Health (BOH): Cory Wright, Brett Wachsmith, Laura Osiadacz, John Asriel M.D., Dede Utley
Public Health: Katie Odiaga, Tristen Lamb, Chelsey Loeffers, Jesse Cox, Mark Larson, Lauren Wickerath
Other: Jeanne Kilgore, Kittitas County Human Resources
Meeting called to order at 10:00 am
Introductions
Introductions were completed.
Minutes
Motion to approve the March 18, 2021 Board of Health meeting minutes.
Motion 04-01: Motion to approve the March 18, 2021 Board of Health meeting minutes. Dede Utley
moved to approve the March 18, 2021 Board of Health meeting minutes. Cory Wright second. All
approved. Motion 04-01 carried to approve the March 18, 2021 Board of Health meeting minutes.
Public Comment Opened at 10:02 am
Public Comment Closed at 10:02 am
BOHAC Update
Tristen Lamb informed the board that there had not been a BOHAC meeting since the last Board of
Health, but that they will be convening on May 3rd to select the 2021 Public Health Champion, and to
have a meet and greet with BOH member Dede Utley.
Department updates
Director's Report
Tristen Lamb gave updates regarding Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill 1152. The biggest impact
this bill will have on Kittitas County would be either the expansion of the Board of Health, or creating a
more robust BOHAC.
Ms. Lamb also updated the board on staffing and offices shifting within the department.
There were questions regarding a recommendation to either expand BOH or BOHAC. There was no
recommendation yet, as more clarifying information and research is needed.
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Health Officer Update
Dr. Mark Larson updated the board on the following topics:
+ Phase 2 vs. Phase 3 update
o Last minute change of guidelines from the Governor kept Kittitas County in Phase 3.
• Phase 3 guidelines for schools
Encouraging vaccinations/ vaccine outreach
April 10th Johnson and Johnson Vaccine Clinic
o Vaccine still on pause, looking at more data.
• Vaccine reaction data locally in Kittitas County.
There were questions from the board regarding how to support Public Health in encouraging
vaccination, as well as discussion about the outlook of vaccination.
Business
IMT Update
Chelsey Loeffers quickly stated that she had no additional IMT updates for the board, as Dr. Larson had
already covered her topics.
Environmental Health: Upcoming code, policy, and process revisions
Jesse Cox updated the board regarding the following process and procedure updates:
• Fully utilizing the CAMAS calendar
• Adding time logs to vehicle mileage logs
a 72 hours' notice of intent for well drilling
® Site plan clean ups for well site reviews
• OSS design distribution update and as-builts
• New food applications tailored specifically to mobile food trucks
• All food forms now available in Spanish
There were questions from the board regarding the well inspection contract between KCPHD and
Department of Ecology.
Syringe Exchange Update
Lauren Wickerath gave a presentation to the board with information regarding KCPHD's syringe
exchange program.
There were questions from the board about reception of fentanyl test strips, as well as questions about
services in Cle Elum. The board also asked about naloxone in the jail, and when it is distributed.
BOCC Action Items
Chelsey Loeffers reviewed the University of Washington NEXUS contract with the board, and asked for
approval of this contract.
Motion to approve the Public Health Director's signature on the University of Washington Nexus
Contract. _
Motion 04-02: Motion to approve the Public Health Director's signature on the University of
Washington Nexus Contract, Laura Osiadacz moved to approve the Public Health Director's signature
on the University of Washington Nexus Contract. Brett Wachsmith second. All approved. Motion 04-
02 carried to approve the Public Health Director's signature on the University of Washington Nexus
Contract.
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Chelsey Loeffers asked the board for approval of a temporary Project Specialist Position hire to assist
with the NEXUS contract work. The board gave their support of this hire.
Meeting adjourned at 11:40 am
Brett Wachsmith, Chair of the Board of Health
Tristen Lamb,
Kittitas Coun"ublic Health
Katie Odiaga, Clerk of the Board of Hea h