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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
May 20,2021
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 MD,Kasey Knutson,
Candi Blackford
Meeting called to order at10:00 am
introductions
Introductions were completed.
Minutes
Motion to approve the April 15,2021 Board of Health meeting minutes.
Motion 05-01:Motion to approve the April 15,2021 Board of Health meeting minutes.John Asriel
moved to approve the April 15,2021 Board of Health meeting minutes.Cory Wright second.AII
approved.Motion 05-01carried to approve the April 15,2021 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 the 2021 Public Health Champion had been selected,and will be
presented with the award at the June Board of Health meeting.The 2020 Public Health Champion will
also be recognized at this meeting,as they were never officially presented with the award last year due
to COVID-19.
Business
Drinking Water Program Review
Jesse Cox updated the board on the water program,beginning with a quick overview of the water
permitting process through Public Health.The drinking water program is also working with the
Department of Ecology to receive direct notification of intent to drill,and working on code revisions for
chapter 13.
There were questions from the board regarding shared/individual/group wells,and the classifications of
them.
IMT Update
Chelsey Loeffers updated the board regarding Pfizer vaccine for 12-15 year olds,and discussed
upcoming clinics.IMT is trying to transition into pop-up clinics from the main mass vaccination site.
There were questions from the board regarding scheduling for pop-up clinics,and about vaccination for
seasonal/migrant workers.
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DD Update
Kasey Knutson gave an update regarding the Developmental Disabilities program on the following items;
•Subcontractor update
o Elmview and Entrust continue to provide services,Yakima Valley Memorial is amending
their contract due to COVID.
•Funding
o Washington State has allowed for a temporary rate increase to employment and day
services.
•Trainings in Kittitas County.
Department updates
Director's Report
Tristen Lamb updated the board on staffing changes in the department:
•Katie Odiaga has accepted the Fiscal Analyst position,hired to replace Tina who is retiring in
August
•Madi Gigstead has accepted the Public Health Technician position
•Case and contact investigators;one hired and,looking for one more
•Public Health Nurse will be increasing to full time in July
•Interviews scheduled for COVID planning positions
•Lianne Bradshaw will be back from maternity leave June 1
Ms.Lamb also gave an update regarding Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill 1152,which was signed
by Governor Inslee on May 10.Implementation is over a year away,and some details still need fine tuning.
Ms.Lamb is still awaiting more guidance from the Washington State Department of Health before making
a recommendation to the board regarding expanding the BOH or BOHAC.
Health Officer Update
Dr.Mark Larson updated the board on the following topics:
•Vaccination rates in Kittitas County
•COVID-19 case numbers
•Governor Inslee phases/reopening dates
•New masking guidance from the CDC
There were questions from the board regarding vaccine boosters,serious illness in the young and
healthy,and about what info goes home with patients with COVID-19 after discharge from the hospital.
Meeting adjourned at 11:24 am
Brett Wachsmith,Chair of the Board of Health
Tristen Lamb Di ctor
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K e Odiaga,Clerk of the Boa I h