06.13.22 BOH MinutesLEWIS COUNTY, WASHINGTON
BOARD OF HEALTH
BOARD MEETING MINUTES
June 13, 2022
1:30 p.m.
The Board of Health for Lewis County Washington met in regular session on Monday, June 13, 2022, at 1:30
p.m. COMMISSIONERS SEAN SWOPE, F. LEE GROSE, AND LINDSEY R. POLLOCK, DVM,
attended. CHAIR POLLOCK determined a quorum, called the meeting to order, and proceeded with the flag
salute. The Zoom guidelines were addressed by Javier Mejia. COMMISSIONER GROSE moved to approve
the Minutes from the regular meeting on May 9, 2022, and the special meeting on May 24, 2022,
COMMISSIONER SWOPE seconded. Motion carried 3 -0.
None
PUBLIC COMMENT
CONSENT AGENDA
Approve contract negotiations for health officer services with Dr. J. Wiley
Meja Handlen seeking approval to begin contract negotiations with Dr. Wiley. Briefly explained the
termination of contract services with Clark County.
Approve amendment negotiations with Clark County for extension of health officer services
Meja Handlen seeking approval to amend and discuss contract extensions through July l 1" 2022 with Clark
County for Health Officer services.
Commissioner Grose made a motion to approve the consent items, Commissioner Swope seconded. Motioned
carried 3 -0.
PUBLIC HEALTH UPDATE
There was no Public Health & Social Services (DHSS) Advisory Board Update, as the board did not hold
a meeting in June.
Meja Handlen provided a Public Health update, including the following highlights:
Announced Tailor Arrington having her baby, and JP Anderson's last day
Health nurse submitted resignation, will begin seeking replacement
John Abplanalp provided the following highlights regarding COVID19:
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ATTENDEES:
County Staff.
Community:
Meja Handlen
Laura Coppock Nic Scott (KELA)
John Abplanalp
Lindsey Shankle Elizabeth Rohr
Dr. Alan Melnick
Dr. Steven Krager Isabel Vander Stoep (The Chronicle)
Jadeyn Goodman
Jared Wenzelburger (The Chronicle)
Javier Mejia
Eric Farmer
None
PUBLIC COMMENT
CONSENT AGENDA
Approve contract negotiations for health officer services with Dr. J. Wiley
Meja Handlen seeking approval to begin contract negotiations with Dr. Wiley. Briefly explained the
termination of contract services with Clark County.
Approve amendment negotiations with Clark County for extension of health officer services
Meja Handlen seeking approval to amend and discuss contract extensions through July l 1" 2022 with Clark
County for Health Officer services.
Commissioner Grose made a motion to approve the consent items, Commissioner Swope seconded. Motioned
carried 3 -0.
PUBLIC HEALTH UPDATE
There was no Public Health & Social Services (DHSS) Advisory Board Update, as the board did not hold
a meeting in June.
Meja Handlen provided a Public Health update, including the following highlights:
Announced Tailor Arrington having her baby, and JP Anderson's last day
Health nurse submitted resignation, will begin seeking replacement
John Abplanalp provided the following highlights regarding COVID19:
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• Washington State cases decreasing, Lewis County cases stable. Lewis County case rates were lower
than the state rate.
• Hospitalization rates were increasing in both the state and Lewis County, with county rates being
approximately twice the state rate.
Dr. Steve Krager provided a Health Officer update via PowerPoint presentation, including the following
highlights:
• Vaccinations — what they are and how they work
• Childhood vaccine rates over the course of the last two years
• Vaccine - preventable diseases in the US
• Types of COVID-19 vaccines and their effectiveness
• Emergency use authorization process by the FDA for COVID -19 vaccines
• Frequently asked questions — Covid -19 vaccines
Commissioner GROSE moved to adjourn. Commissioner SWOPE seconded, Commissioner Pollock
adjourned.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 2:09 p.m., on Monday,
June 13, 2022. The next public meeting will be held on Monday, July 11, 2022, at 1:30 p.m.
Please note that minutes from the Board of Health meetings are not verbatim. A tape of this meeting is available.
ATTEST:
(:]T ' 16r Arrington,
Clerk of the Board of Health
BOARD OF HEALTH
LEWIS COUNTY, WASHINGTON
bseN�-
F. Lee Grose, Member
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