Board of Health

ANACONDA-DEER LODGE COUNTY BOARD OF PUBLIC HEALTH MEETING MINUTES Thursday, April 13, 2017. Anaconda Community Center, 3rd Floor Conference Room Present: John Drastal (via Skype), Jane Dierenfeldt (BOH Chairperson), Audrey Mattson, Sandy Bivins via phone), Karen Solberg (ADLC Sanitarian), Kitty Basirico (ADLC- PHD Director), and Mark Softich James Whealon (ADLC Commissioner), Mandy Boyer (Director Anaconda Head Start) Excused: Cindy Reed (Health Officer), Kate Coward Absent: none Guests: Margaret Osika, Amanda Bohrer (A-DLC Tobacco Prevention Specialist) and Aubree Bohrer (Fiscal Officer – reACT group Powell County) I. Call to Order – Jane Dierenfeldt called the meeting to order at 4:30 PM II. Jane D. introduced our new ex-officio Board of Health Member – Mandy Boyer – Director of the Anaconda Head Start Program. Mandy gave the board a brief introduction of herself and board members in turn introduced themselves. III. March 9, 2017 minutes – Mark S. motioned to approve the minutes, Sandi B. seconded and the motion passed with all in favor. No public comment. IV. Presentation by Amanda Bohrer and her daughter Aubrey who attended the CADCA - Community Anti-Drug Coalition of American in Washington, D.C. Amanda is our ALDC Tobacco Prevention specialist; Clean Indoor Air Act update for ADLC. Brief discussion on CADCA and the information obtained there. Also discussed was the recent “Lock down” held by the Powell County reACT group. Some sobering statistics for Montana were: 500 kids under 18 will start smoking this year; 1600 people will die and 22,000 youth under 18 will start consuming tobacco products. Discussion continued with possible application in A-DLC. V. DEPARTMENT REPORTS A. Environmental Health Department – Question was asked regarding interest in land projects – private residences. Karen S. replies that there has been activity at Georgetown Lake, Opportunity concerning removal and/or abandonment and replacement of old systems. The new systems must meet the current guidelines. Clarification was given regarding number of bead rooms and septic regulations. Discussion was held regarding approval of septic variances and County regulations. Janie D and Karen S. met with County Attorney Ben Krakowka – review and approval are to follow State procedures with public hearing as  done in the past. Contractual money with the State program, approval of fee changes go before the A-DLC Board of Commissioners. E-Waste and Household Hazardous Waste will be held in conjunction with the Beautify Butte Meeting on May 18th. Regarding recycling of aluminum, paper and cardboard – bins are at the Class III Land fill. Karen added that Mr. Everett (A-DLC CEO) will add other materials as he can make it feasible. Question asked if one washes tin and Steel cans can they be put in with the mixed metals? Answer yes they can. Discussion continued with how recycling is handled in other cities across the nation. B. School Update – Heidi Nielsen was not present. Kitty B. read an email report Heidi provided. C. Public Health Department – Report given. Brief discussion on vaccinations and Audrey M. mentioned an excellent article on “Herd Immunity”; no public comment. Focus on Tobacco presentation at beginning of meeting. D. County/Commission – Jim Whealon gave a brief overview of what Premier Industries highlighted in their public meeting. They will be processing Black Slag and Silica. Iron will be sold as pig iron and silca as sand will be sold to fracking industries. Plant will have gas and electric power from the old plant. Trucking slag to furnaces will be done in covered trucks, rest will be done via rail. Discussion held regarding glass recycling in Roman times as well as a small steel factory in Idaho. Issue was brought up regarding raw garbage in alley ways. Discussion continued regarding blight and the strong backlash that has been observed in the past with comments “how dare you tell me how to live and what to do on my property…” Blight is an economic development issue. Ideas were discussed including the formation of a 501C3 with the money obtained from recycling, or setting up a blight fund. Public comment was that it all goes back to providing needed services in the community. Let’s look at the county budget, see how much is being brought in and how it is being used. Jim W. stated that these are pending issues still being discussed and that we must follow State guidelines. Discussion moved to taxes and how they are being used to provide services. E. Superfund Update – Nothing health related to report. F. Code Enforcement Officer – no report this month. VI. Old Business: - BOH Vacancies – one ex-officio – Dr. Eric Zuniga (Veterinarian) has been contacted and have shown interest in becoming a board members once he finds a partner for his practice.  - LEPC – Discussion continued this with a summary provided for new Board members. Jim W. asked to be provided with the LEPC documentation available. Kitty B will furnish this documentation. - BOH Strategic Planning bylaws update – Please bring your suggestions and comments on the latest version of the By-Laws to the next meeting. - ASIST training – due to illness in trainer’s family the training has been postponed to May 1, 2 and will be held at Holy Family. - Metcalf Se Center update regarding transportation postponed – Kate Coward excused from meeting. - Future presentations- Kathy Swanson will be presenting at the May 11th meeting. VII. New Business: no new business VIII. Miscellaneous/Announcements, including educational offerings; Audrey Mattson mentioned getting new BOH members on the NALBOH list. This will be taken care of shortly. Audrey M. mentioned that someday next month wither will be a symposium on concussions and that she will be attending. Margaret O. Mentioned a newly formed group in Anaconda dealing with Legislative issues in regards to public health and other aspects. They are writing letters, emails and making phone calls. IX. Public Comment: nothing additional X. Audrey M. motioned to adjourn the meeting at 6:16 PM, John D. seconded the motion and the motion passed with all in favor. Next Meeting: Thursday, May 11, 2017 Tentative BOH meetings 2017 (2rd Thursday of each month): May 11; June 8; July 13; August 10; September 14; October 12; November 9; December 14