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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20233114.tiffWeld County Department of Public Health and Environment September 26, 2023 - 9:00 A.M. Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment Second Floor Hearing Room 210 & via Microsoft Teams The Weld County Board of Health met on August 22, 2023, at 9:00 a.m. in the second -floor hearing room of the Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment and by via Microsoft Teams. Those present included: Board Members: Tom Cope, Doug Printz, Anthony Gallardo, Lonnie Ford, Bree Lukens, and Linda Kautz. Others: Lauren Light from Environmental Health, Jason Chessher, Executive Director, Weld County Department of Public Health & Environment, Kristeen Bevel, Environmental Health Specialist, environmental Health Services, Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment, and Brooklyn Larimore, Youth Health Policy Specialist, Tobacco education and Prevention Program, Health Education, Communication, and planning, Weld County Department of Public Health and environment. APPROVAL OF AGENDA The meeting was called to order at 9:00 AM. A motion was made by Linda Kautz to approve the agenda. Doug Printz seconded the motion, and the motion was carried unanimously. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The board approved the minutes of the August 22, 2023, meeting. A motion was made to approve by Doug Printz and Bree Lukens seconded the motion and the motion was carried unanimously. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT: Jason Chessher reported that no expanding services is expected for 2024 fiscal year budget — New medical clinic services in the Fort Lupton area is under construction now, costs will be covered under this fiscal year, but clinic will not be open for business until 2024. Health Department will continue to provide Updated Covid Vaccine to the public, vaccine is covered by private health insurances and Medicaid same as every other vaccine. 1555 N. 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 Phone: (970) 304-6410 weldhealth.org PublicHealth CoMMnn;Copt;ortS 10/2 3/23 2023-3114 Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment Biosolids Renewal: Denali Water Solutions - Lauren Light presented 14 biosolid renewal applications. No public comment or concerns were received. Environmental Health recommends approval. DS -200407, DS -200639, DS -200714, DS -200822, DS -200912, DS -200913, DS -200914, DS -201109. A motion was made by Linda Kautz to approval the renewals. Doug Printz seconded the motion, and the motion was carried unanimously. Biosolids Renewal: Permit No: Applicant: Owner: Legal Description: Location: Permit No: Applicant: Owner: Legal Description: Location: Permit No: Applicant: Owner: Legal Description: Location: DS -200407 DENALI WATER SOLUTIONS BILL WARREN NE4 S15 T1N R64W WCR 10 & WCR 55 DS -200639 DENALI WATER SOLUTIONS KLAUSNER BROS NE4 S24 T1N R61W WCR 95 & WCR 6 DS -200714 DENALI WATER SOLUTIONS KLAUSNER BROS SE4 S14 T1N R67W SW4 S12 T1N R61W WCR 95 & HWY 52 WCR 95 & WCR 8 1555 N. 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 Phone: 1970) 304-6410 weldhealth.org PublicHealth Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment Permit No: Applicant: Owner: Legal Description: Location: Permit No: Applicant: Owner: Legal Description: Location: Permit No: Applicant: Owner: Legal Description: Location: Permit No: Applicant: Owner: Legal Description: Location: Permit No: Applicant: Owner: Legal Description: DS -200822 DENALI WATER SOLUTIONS NILES MILLER & SCOTT SARCHETT E2 OF NW4 S33 T3N R66W WCR 31 & WCR 28 DS -200912 DENALI WATER SOLUTIONS B&M LAND COMPANY N2 S5 T2N R65W WCR 41 & WCR 26 DS -200913 DENALI WATER SOLUTIONS B&M LAND COMPANY S2 S5 T2N R65W WCR 41 & WCR 26 DS -200914 DENALI WATER SOLUTIONS RICK MOSER SW4 S4 T2N R65W WCR 41 & WCR 24 DS -201109 DENALI WATER SOLUTIONS KLAUSNER INC S2 S21 T1N R62W 1555 N. 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 Phone: 19701 304-6410 weldhealth.org Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment Location: Presentations: WCR81&WCR4 Kristeen Bevel, Environmental Health Specialist, environmental Health Services, Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment - Kristeen talked about the West Nile program. West Nile virus spreads thought the bite of culex mosquitoes. The best way to prevent is by avoiding outdoor activities during dawn & dusk and by wearing long sleeved shirts. Symptoms are not always present, 20% of people will develop fever, headache, neck pain, fatigue, and upper respiratory complications. 1-150 people infected develop meningitis there's no medical treatment for cases and no vaccines available for humans yet. Weld County conducts WNV surveillance that counts with 5 traps located in different municipalities, culex mosquitoes are separated and municipalities get notified about trap's results. Colorado has had a significant increase in human cases of WNV in 2023 43 human cases were reported. WNV is a reportable disease that gets reported to CDC by the patient's physician. 2023 first case of WNV equine was diagnosed, WNV vaccine for horses are available. Some of the WN grant money was used to purchase mosquito repellant towelettes and distributed them at events. Brooklyn Larimore, Youth Health Policy Specialist, Tobacco education and Prevention Program, Health Education, Communication, and planning, Weld County Department of Public Health and environment. Brooklyn talked about Tobacco & Vaping Education & Prevention Program: Brooke presented to board a couple of art paints from a few weld county students from Your Art, Your Story, Social Justice, & Arts -Based Activism - Arts -based activism uses the creative and healing power of the arts to move people emotionally and somatically. When done right, art as activism communicates perspective, questions status quo, inspires action, and builds connections with audiences. All these things are key in bringing about social change. 1555 N. 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 Phone: (970) 304-6410 weldhealth.org PublicHealth Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment Some of the training topics include defining social justice and identifying social justice issues, discussing tobacco marketing tactics and their impact on overall use, learning how to view tobacco from a social justice lens, exploring how arts -based activism can create change, announcing and explaining art contest rules and purpose. She mentioned that she would like to reach out to Latinos community. If you would like to obtain information pamphlets, please contact Brooklyn Larimore 970-400-2371 Staff Discussion: Lauren Light thanked all the board members for showing up to BOH meeting and asked if they had any special requests for presentations. Meeting was adjourned at 9:41 am. Next meeting is October 24, 2023. Respectfullypubmitted, Silvia Cerrillo 1555 N. 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 Phone: (970) 304-6410 weldhealth.org Public Health Hello