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Public Health Study Session
March 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
Erin Moore reviewed the following updates with the board:
• 1/10th of 1%- Marie is networking and getting read for the first meeting in May.
• The Customer Service Survey is live.
• SmartGov contract is in the process for development and implementation of online submittals
and inspections.
• Vital records is changing to online applications and fees.
• Cross training supervisors for onboarding new staff.
• Staff surveys being created and sent out to staff for feedback.
It was suggested that in the future to bring visuals about the strategic plan goals with updates.
Air Quality Program Planning Overview
Jesse Cox discussed the implementation a new air quality program made possible by FPHS funding.
Details include staff developing a program that would focus on educational outreach for the public social
media, at farmers markets and at fair, being a resource for the community, and developing the program
for advancement as funding and time allows. The possibility of Air Quality Coalition at some point in the
future.
1/10th of 1% Follow Up Discussion
Chelsey Loeffers discussed the prioritization summary recap from Board of Health. The following were
part of the discussion:
• Prospective carve-outs from the RFP process.
• Priority areas to provide direction.
• RFP Guidelines.
• Topics for Discussion
Mrs. Loeffers noted that KCPHD recommends an annual RFP process to reduce the complexity in funds
administration and oversight; the Board agreed with the recommendation. Discussion around holding a
reserve amount for pressing issues that come up. This will be a topic of continued discussion in the
future.
Board of Health Feedback Discussion
Chelsey Loeffers discussed the CHA/CHIP process and presentation prioritization process and will be
bringing updates to the board. Discussion was had about what the BOCC wants and needs from public
health.
Other Business
None
Conclude
The meeting was concluded at 2:15 pm
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Cory Wright, BOCC Chair
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Candi Blackford, Clerk