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10.08.2024 BOH
Meeting Highlights:
Fee dropped for re-inspection of overnight transient accommodations, will be replaced by hourly rate
New fee when certain documents aren’t turned in on time will avoid costly permit re-application
Most overnight rentals meet permit-exempt requirements– review possible but public health permit no longer required
Second floor of Public Works building remodel plans advance; space could accommodate Emergency Management along with Public Health
As new state law requires inspection of on-site sewer systems when deeds are transferred or property sold, Environmental Health director needs committee to determine criteria for mandatory sewer system repair or mention “buyer beware”
Community Health’s Krisha Warnstadt attended conference, says small counties, unable to grow programs, go under-served in terms of federal grant funds; learned about “maternal-care deserts”
Covid spiked in September but “moving to a wall of lower activity; early influenza year coming on?
County biggest user of state-wide hospital transfer center; Medical Officer recommends “reverse transfers” to local hospitals when care needs lessen
Commissioners seek proposals from providers to submit to regional council for opioid settlement moneys
Juvy needs highly qualified nurse or physician’s assistant