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Public Health Study Session
February 28, 2023
1:30 p.m.
Commissioner’s Conference Room
Meeting Minutes
Attendees:
Brett Wachsmith, Laura Osiadacz, Cory Wright, Chelsey Loeffers, Candi Blackford, Erin Moore, Jesse Cox
Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 1:30 p.m.
Citizen Comment (1 minute time limit)
There were no members of the public present.
Department Business
Strategic Plan progress update
Chelsey Loeffers reported that the Strategic Plan progress updates will be on Study Session agenda’s to
keep the BOCC updated on department progress. Erin Moore caught Laura Osiadacz up to date since
she missed the last Board of Health meeting. Mrs. Moore noted that most of the Strategic Plan was
internally focused within the department. The strategic goals are internally focused, but have direct
impact on the public that the department serves.
Mrs. Moore asked for some feedback on implementing SmartGov online payments. With the health
department moving forward with online payments in SmartGov and other departments not being in a
position to implement at the same time it was suggested to communicate with those departments to
establish a timeline for them. The commissioners may be able to assist with leadership meetings of
those departments. Mrs. Moore will work with other departments to establish a “Go Live” date.
Limited Review Adequate Water Supply Determination
Jesse Cox has been working with staff and legal to get clarification on a section of code that was
misinterpreted in previous years. After discussion with the board the department will work on updating
the need of the Limited Review Adequate Water Supply form.
Other Business
Opiod Settlement discussion
Chelsey Loeffers asked for direction from the commissioners on how much involvement they would like
the department to have. The county will receive $60,000 a year and that could increase, but not
guaranteed. After discussion of work plans, process for getting them approved, and possibilities of
funding opportunities, the board agreed that it made the most sense for public health to take the lead
with the contract and funds.
1/10th of 1% budget and contract oversight discussion
Chelsey Loeffers asked for direction on the 1/10th of 1% budget and contract oversight. Mrs. Loeffers
expressed that it made the most sense for public health to be the lead on the contract and budget for
this program. The group discussed possible funding possibilities.
BOH Feedback
Chelsey Loeffers asked for feedback on the financial report. She wanted to make sure it was enough
information and not too much information. Would like to give quarterly updates. The commissioners
agreed that this was acceptable.
Other
Chelsey Loeffers recognized Candi Blackford for 15 years of service to the county. Board members
acknowledged 15 years of service and recommended acknowledging at Board of Health meeting.
Executive Session
No Executive Session at this meeting.
Conclude
The meeting was concluded at 10:22 am
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Cory Wright, BOCC Chair
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Candi Blackford, Clerk