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KITTITAS COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH (BOH)
Meeting Minutes
May 19, 2022
Commissioners’ Auditorium and WebEx
10:00am
Present
Board of Health (BOH): Cory Wright, Dede Utley, Brett Wachsmith, Laura Osiadacz & John Asriel M.D
Absent: James Donaldson
Public Health: Audelia Martinez, Whiteny Wheelock, MacKenzie Carter, Cambron Walker, Chelsey Loeffers, Jesse
Cox, Candi Blackford, Tristen Lamb, Mark Larson M.D.
Other:
Meeting called to order at 10:00am
Introductions
Approval of Minutes
Motion to approve the April 21, 2022 Board of Health meeting minutes as presented.
Motion 05-01: Motion to approve the April 21, 2022 Board of Health meeting minutes as presented. Cory Wright
moved to approve the April 21, 2022 Board of Health meeting minutes as presented. Brett Wachsmith second.
All approved. Motion 05-01 carried to approve the April 21, 2022 Board of Health meeting minutes as presented.
Public Comment Opened at 10:01am
Public Comment Closed at 10:01am
Department updates
Health Officer Update
Dr. Mark Larson updated the board on the following topics:
• COVID-19 deaths in the United States
• COVID-19 R-effective number
• Mental health issues and data
• Local mental health recourse
Discussion on mental health issues in Kittitas County and what is effective in combating mental health issues in our
community, as well as the limited face to face interactions with mental health professionals that are availab le in
our community.
Candi Blackford stepped up to the podium and gave an over of 7 Seconds local non -profit organization that works
on youth mental health.
Draft Bylaws Presentation and Appointment of Administrative Officer Discussion
Tristen Lamb, Public Health Director, gave a review on the draft bylaws and appointment of Administrative Officer
in preparation for the June 2022 Board of Health meeting.
Discussion and clarifying questions regarding appointments and terms of Officers.
Request to set joint Board of County Commissioners/Board of Health public hearing to consider revision to Kittitas
County Code Chapter 2.10 Board of Health
Ms. Lamb presented on the necessity of updating Kittitas County Code Chapter 2.10 to reflect new changes
associated with the code, WACs and bylaws.
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Question and discussion on what “term” means, as the language surrounding it does not fully make sense.
Motion to set a joint Board of County Commissioners/Board of Health public hearing to consider revis ion to Kittitas
County Code Chapter 2.10 Board of Health.
Motion 05-02: Motion to set a joint Board of County Commissioners/Board of Health public hearing to consider
revision to Kittitas County Code Chapter 2.10 Board of Health. Brett Wachsmith moved to set a joint Board of
County Commissioners/Board of Health public hearing to consider revision to Kittitas County Code Chapter 2.10
Board of Health. Dede Utley second. All approved. Motion 05-02 carried to set a joint Board of County
Commissioners/Board of Health public hearing to consider revision to Kittitas County Code Chapter 2.10 Board
of Health.
Other Business
Both items below were moved to the June 2022 Board of Health meeting.
• Youth Marijuana, Tobacco and Vaping Presentation
• Environmental Health Division Presentation
Board of Health Member Updates
No BOH member updates.
Meeting adjourned at 11:10am
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Laura Osiadacz, Chair of the Board of Health
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Chelsey Loeffers, Director
Kittitas County Public Health
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Audelia Y. Martinez, Clerk of the Board of Health