HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-08-24-minutes-ph-study-sessionPublic Health Study Session
August 24, 2022
10:00 AM
Commissioner’s Conference Room
Attendees
Laura, Brett, Cory, Chelsey, Candi
Call to Order
Citizen Comment (1 minute time limit)- no members of the public present
Department Business
Changing Department Hours
Chelsey Loeffers discussed new proposed health department office hours (8-4). Only recommendation
was to do a trial run and make sure there were no major concerns from the public.
BOH Recording Recommendation
Chelsey Loeffers noted that she has spoken to Stephanie Hartung, Prosecuting Attorney, about
recording of BOH meetings. Ms. Hartung noted that it is recommended to record BOH meetings under
OPMA guidelines, but not required. The board gave Ms. Loeffers direction to check in with IT to see if
they have any mechanisms to see how much traffic BOH recordings get. Cory Wright also asked to see if
there was any data info for traffic during COVID to present.
BOH Feedback
Discussion by group about health department presenting appropriate and necessary information at
BOH.
Other Business
Discussion: BOCC Priorities for 1/10th proposals
Discussion was had about direction (priorities/proposals) for new committee. Commissioners agreed
that focusing on prevention and youth were top priorities. Starting discussions about isolation, eating
disorders, mental health stigma, in addition to, prevention Discussion about possible pilot projects and
possible work inside schools.
Concluded at 10:40am