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Public Health Study Session
April 26, 2023
10:00 a.m.
Commissioner’s Conference Room
Meeting Minutes
Attendees:
Brett Wachsmith, Laura Osiadacz, Cory Wright, Chelsey Loeffers, Candi Blackford,
Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 10:00 am
Citizen Comment (1 minute time limit)
There were no members of the public present.
Department Business
Strategic Plan progress update
No update at this meeting.
Public health District Financial Forecast Discussion
Chelsey Loeffers discussed the back history as to why this topic came about in the years past. Today
Katie Odiaga reviewed both budget scenarios for if the health department continued as if the
department transitioned into a health district. The heath district scenario would pose a significant
budget challenge. Discussion about funding options and challenges were had and it was decided to not
pursue a health district option at this time.
Resolution Authorizing the Closure of the Kittitas County Public Health Department June 2, 2023
Chelsey Loeffers reviewed Resolution 2023-075 to Close the Kittitas County Public Health Department
on June 2, 2023, for annual all staff training.
Motion 04-01: Motion to approve Resolution 2023-075 authorizing the Closure of the Kittitas County
Public Health Department on June 2, 2023. Brett Wachsmith moved to approve Resolution 2023-075
authorizing the Closure of the Kittitas County Public Health Department on June 2, 2023. Laura Osiadacz
second. All approved. Motion 04-01 carried to approve Resolution 2023-075 authorizing the Closure of
the Kittitas County Public Health Department on June 2, 2023.
Other Business
1/10th of 1% Follow Up Discussion
Chelsey Loeffers asked the board about the review process of the RFP’s that will be coming in.
Discussion was had about the process and what form should be presented to the board. The group
decided that they would like to see a quick write-up of all proposals and scoring since this is a new
process.
Board of Health Feedback Discussion
The board discussed potential opportunities to include the school districts and/or school boards in the
future for discussion about mental health funding. The board noted that youth mental health is a top
priority and is hoping there is some RFP’s that will come through the 1/10th of 1% committee to
incorporate youth mental health.
Concluded at 11:06 am
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Cory Wright, BOCC Chair
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Candi Blackford, Clerk