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KITTITAS COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH (BOH)
Meeting Minutes
March 17, 2022
Commissioners’ Auditorium and WebEx
10:00am
Present
Board of Health (BOH): Cory Wright, Dede Utley, Brett Wachsmith, John Asriel M.D, James Donaldson
Absent: Laura Osiadacz,
Public Health: Audelia Martinez, Cambron Walker, Candi Blackford, Erin Moore, Zac Bales, Kasey Knutson, Tristen
Lamb, Mark Larson M.D.
Other:
Meeting called to order at 10:00am
BOH Public Hearing to consider the following:
• Consider revisions to Kittitas County Code Chapter 13.04 On-Site Sewage Disposal Systems with
clarifications of terms.
Zac Bales presented the clarification of terms that were made to the Kittitas County Code Chapter 13.04 On-Site
Sewage Disposal Systems.
Motion to approve revisions to Kittitas County Code Chapter 13.04 On-Site Sewage Disposal Systems with
clarification of terms provided.
Motion 03-01: Motion to approve revisions to Kittitas County Code Chapter 13.04 On-Site Sewage Disposal
Systems with clarification of terms provided.
Cory Wright moved to approve revisions to Kittitas County Code Chapter 13.04 On-Site Sewage Disposal Systems
with clarification of terms provided. Brett Wachsmith second. All approved. Motion 03-01 carried to approve
revisions to Kittitas County Code Chapter 13.04 On-Site Sewage Disposal Systems with clarification of terms
provided.
BOCC Public Hearing to consider the following:
• Consider revisions to Kittitas County Code Chapter 13.04 On-Site Sewage Disposal Systems with
clarifications of terms.
Motion to approve revisions to Kittitas County Code Chapter 13.04 On-Site Sewage Disposal Systems with
clarification of terms provided.
Motion 03-02: Motion to approve revisions to Kittitas County Code Chapter 13.04 On-Site Sewage Disposal
Systems with clarification of terms provided.
Cory Wright moved to approve revisions to Kittitas County Code Chapter 13.04 On-Site Sewage Disposal Systems
with clarification of terms provided. Brett Wachsmith second. All approved. Motion 03-01 carried to approve
revisions to Kittitas County Code Chapter 13.04 On-Site Sewage Disposal Systems with clarification of terms
provided.
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Continuation of BOH meeting
Introductions
Pam Tuggle-Miles-Community Health of Central Washington
Minutes
Motion to approve the February 17, 2022 Board of Health meeting minutes.
Motion 03-03: Motion to approve the February 17, 2022 Board of Health meeting minutes. Dr. John Asriel
moved to approve the February 17, 2022 Board of Health meeting minutes as presented. Cory Wright second.
All approved. Motion 03-03 carried to approve the February 17, 2022 Board of Health meeting minutes as
presented.
Public Comment Opened at 10:15am
Public Comment Closed at 10:15am
Department updates
Health Officer Update
Dr. Mark Larson updated the board on the following topics:
• Current COVID-19 situation (trends) in Washington and counties
• Kittitas County COVID-19 incidence rates
• Vaccination rates
• Mask mandate lifted March 12
• Blood donations needed
There was follow up discussion on topics above.
Director’s Report
Ms. Lamb updated the board on the following topics:
• Staff update: Whitney Wheelock, new Medical Assistant at KCPHD starting April 4th.
• Regional Health officer updates
• BOHAC Public Health Champion nominations now open
• Ask to recognize the work that the Community Health Workers of Kittitas County are doing at the April
Board of Health meeting.
BOH members agreed to recognize work of Community Health Workers during the April Bo ard of Health meeting.
Other Business
Developmental Disabilities Update
Kasey Knutson gave a Developmental Disabilities update to the board by presenting the budget and talking about
the different programs that are associated with it.
Consider and approve Proclamation recognizing National Public Health Week
Kasey Knutson presented Proclamation to recognize National Public Health Week April 4-10, 2022.
Discussion on the addition of signature lines for all Board of Health members to the Proclamation.
Motion to approve Proclamation recognizing National Public Health Week April 4-10, 2022 with amendment to add
signature lines for all Board of Health members.
Motion 03-04: Motion to approve Proclamation recognizing National Public Health Week April 4-10, 2022. Cory
Wright moved to approve Proclamation recognizing National Public Health Week April 4-10, 2022 with the
amendment to add signature lines for all Board of Health members. Brett Wachsmith second. All approved.
Motion 03-04 carried to approve Proclamation recognizing National Public Health Week April 4 -10, 2022 with
amendment to add signature lines for all Board of Health members.
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Meeting adjourned at 11:00am
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Dede Utley, Vice-Chair of the Board of Health
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Tristen Lamb, Director
Kittitas County Public Health
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Audelia Y. Martinez, Clerk of the Board of Health