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KITTITAS COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH (BOH)
Meeting Minutes
August 18,2022
Commissioners' Auditorium and WebEx
10:00am
Present
Board of Health (BOH): Dede Utley, Brett Wachsmith, Laura Osiadacz, James Donaldson, John Asriel M.D
Absent: Cory Wright
Public Health: Whiteny Wheelock, Erin Moore, Kasey Knudson, Chelsey Loeffers, Jesse Cox, Candi Blackford, Kate
Johnson, Mark Larson M.D.
Other: Andrew Lyons; HopeSource, Robin Read; KCHN and other KCHN representative's
Meeting called to order at 10:00am
Intrnr4iirtinne
Introductions were made.
Approval of Minutes
Motion to approve the June 16, 2022 Board of Health meeting minutes as presented.
Motion 08-01: Motion to approve the June 16, 2022 Board of Health meeting minutes as presented. Brett
Wachsmith moved to approve the June 16, 2022 Board of Health meeting minutes as presented. Dede Utley
second. All approved. Motion 08-01 carried to the June 16, 2022 Board of Health meeting minutes as presented.
Public Comment Open 10:07am
Public Comment Closed 10:07am
Moved agenda item BOHAC Presentation of Public Health Champion Award.
BOHAC Presentation of Public Health Chamoion Award
Andrew Lyons, Board of Health Advisory Committee, stepped to the microphone and stated there were 10
nominations and reviewed. Mr. Lyons announced the Public Health Champion Award recipient, Kittitas County
Health Network. Kittitas County Health Network was nominated for the work they have done in the community
helping connect those in need to services in Kittitas County. The network was presented with an award and
$500.00. Robin Read introduced KCHN staff and other members of the team that started the A Team/Care
Coordination team and thanked the committee for the nomination.
Department pdates
Administrative Officer Update
Chelsey Loeffers updated the following:
■ Two COVID-19 Project Specialist positions have ended. Covid work has been fully incorporated in
Communicable Disease division.
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• Strategic Plan mid-cycle review update- this is a 5 -year plan, and the department is doing a mid-cycle
review/update to get department through the next 2 years.
• The department is currently doing a Community Health Assessment (CHA). This is a year-long process and
being led by Lianne Bradshaw. The department will give an update on this process at the September BOH.
• The Foundational Public Health Services expansion adds an additional $400,000.00 for the next budget year.
• Next month the department will update on the CHA from Lianne Bradshaw and an update on the COVID-
19 Health Equity Coalition.
Health Officer Update
Dr. Mark Larson gave a brief update on COVID-19 and noted that school guidance is out. The department will be
working with schools to review this guidance.
Dr. Larson gave a presentation on Monkey Pox (MPV). The health department currently has some vaccine and
medication for treatment distributed from the state. Dr. Larson discussed who would be currently eligible for
vaccine based on exposure risks. Dr. Larson also reviewed the history and current numbers in the country and
state. There will be future updates on Monkey Pox (MPV).
Other Business
Draft of 2023 Preliminary Budget Review and Discussion
Chelsey Loeffers reviewed the 2023 preliminary budget overview. Ms. Loeffers noted that fees will change, but no
significant change. Ms. Loeffers briefly reviewed the following:
• Budget Breakdown narrative for 2023
• Covid-19 response and funding
Organizational chart as of June 2022 and proposed organizational chart for 2023
2023 preliminary budget details and anticipated expenses
Draft of 2023 Environmental Health Fees and Timeline Discussion
Chelsey Loeffers reviewed the 2022 vs 2023 fee comparison. Ms. Loeffers briefly looked over fees with the board
and noted increases and decreases based on time data collected. The timeline for the review process and adoption
of the 2023 fee schedule was reviewed. Board had no questions or concerns at this time.
Board of Health Member Updates
• Dr. Asriel informed board that Overdose Awareness Day is August 30, 2022.
• Dede Utley stated that healthcare is working beyond capacity. Ms. Utley noted that impacts at hospitals
on the West Side has impacts here in Kittitas County.
Meeting concluded at 11:25 am
Dede tley, Vice -Chair oft Board of Health
Chelsey Loffers it ctor
Kittitas County Pu is Health
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Candi Blackford, Clerk of the Board of Health