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| Topic/Objective | Motion/ Vote | Presenter | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Co-Chair Smith | 5:30 – 5:32 p.m. 2 minutes |
| N/A | Co-Chair Knox All participate | 5:32 – 5:47 p.m. 15 minutes |
| N/A | Co-Chair Smith | 5:47 – 5:53 p.m. 3 minutes per individual/ 6 minutes total |
| X Second, vote | Co-Chair Smith | 5:53– 5:56 p.m. 3 minutes |
| X Second, vote | Co-Chair Knox | 5:56 – 5:59 p.m. 3 minutes |
| N/A | Kim La Croix | 5:59 – 6:19 p.m. 20 minutes |
| N/A | Dr. Sarah Present | 6:19 – 6:29 p.m. 10 minutes |
| N/A | Marc Czornij | 6:29 – 6:39 p.m. 10 minutes |
| X Second, vote | Jamie Zentner | 6:39 – 7:09 p.m. 30 minutes |
| X Second, vote | Co-Chair Smith | 7:09 – 7:14 p.m. 5 minutes |
| X Second, vote | Co-Chair Smith | 7:14 – 7:22 p.m. 8 minutes |
| N/A | Co-Chair Knox | 7:22 – 7:27 p.m. 5 minutes |
| X Second, vote | 7:27 – 7:30 p.m. 3 minutes |
| Future Meetings | Time | Topic | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 8, 2026 | 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. | In-person meeting. Meet & get to know new PHAC members. | Red Soils Campus |
| August 10, 2026 | 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. | TBD | Virtual |
| October 12, 2026 | 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. | Ethics training and deliberation | Red Soils Campus |
| December 14, 2026 | 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. | TBD | Virtual |
Minutes
Present: Kirsten Pitzer, Gianou Knox, Yvonne Smith, Michelle Kutnyak, Christine Kan, Savannah Powell, Mimi Luther
Absent: Desiree Thomas, Max Penneck
CCPHD Staff: Kim La Croix, Marc Czornij, Jamie Zentner, Dr. Sarah Present
Guests: Tanya Kindrachuk, Sunny Olsen, Xiaorou Ziang
| Topic | Objective | Motion/ Vote | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Welcome to PHAC members and visitors | N/A | Co-Chair Smith called the meeting to order. |
| Activity to get better acquainted | N/A | Co-Chair Knox lead the activity. |
| Public Input | N/A | There was no public input.
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| Are there any adjustments to the agenda? | X Second, vote | Mimi moved to approve the agenda. Savannah seconded. Motion passed. |
| Review & approve minutes from previous PHAC meetings | X Second, vote | Kirsten moved to approve the December minutes. Christine seconded. Motion passed. Savannah moved to approve the February minutes. Christine seconded. Motion passed. |
| Update PHAC on CCPHD work & priorities | N/A | Kim presented a director's report covering several updates, including recognition of members Mike and Darcee, who both completed their terms on 4/1. Updates on public health initiatives such as measles mitigation efforts and a new Rural Health Transformation funding opportunity were presented. Kim detailed significant budget challenges, including workforce reductions of one permanent position and three vacant positions, along with cost-recovery measures implemented to address financial pressures. Kim discussed ongoing advocacy for sustainable public health funding, highlighting collaboration efforts and staff training on budget processes. She emphasized the importance of sharing public health stories and supporting staff during challenging financial times. |
| Update PHAC on public health conditions | N/A | Dr. Present provided insights on measles, including recent cases in Oregon and the use of blood tests for immunity confirmation. She explained public health response efforts, including outreach to culturally specific communities and coordination with healthcare providers to manage measles cases effectively. Dr. Present discussed participating in a Transportation Safety Action Plan workshop and upcoming bioterrorism exercise focusing on airborne anthrax. She addressed concerns about measles, emphasizing the importance of vaccination records and explaining that while MMR screening during pregnancy is limited to rubella, providers can consider giving the first MMR dose at 6 months of age if parents wish. |
| Provide update on recruitment and membership | N/A | Marc provided an update on member recruitment, announcing Yvonne and Gianou had been reappointed to the council for second terms. 12 applications were received during the recruitment period for new members, and all eligible candidates invited to interview. The interview committee, consisting of Jamie, Yvonne, Gianou, and Marc, had completed interviews over two days and selected new members; 8 candidates were offered and accepted roles, though the start date for new members was pushed to June due to bylaws updates and other administrative matters. The council plans to expand from 16 to 17 members, including adding official seats for Homeless Services and Faith Community representation. The Board of County Commissioners must approve the new members once bylaw updates are finalized, and an onboarding event is scheduled for June 1st. Marc also mentioned developing a short annual survey to assess current members' experiences and needs, which will be distributed by the end of the following week. |
| Review draft and vote on bylaws | N/A | Jamie explained that the PHAC serves as an advisory body to the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) and Public Health Division, assisting with strategy development and program evaluation. A key discussion centered around new bylaw restrictions regarding testimony on legislation, where it was clarified that while PHAC members cannot provide official testimony on behalf of the council unless authorized by the county, they can submit personal testimony as individuals. The group also discussed the process for potentially requesting authorization from Public and Government Affairs (PGA) to provide official testimony on specific legislation. The group discussed the role and accountability of the PHAC in relation to the BCC. Christine raised questions about the decision-making process and community representation, to which Jamie responded that they would investigate how other advisory boards interact with the county commission. The discussion then moved to reviewing the PHAC's goals, membership requirements, and term lengths. The group discussed term lengths for board members, with Yvonne raising concerns about the proposed system where odd-year appointees can serve 6 years while even-year appointees can only serve 4 years. After analyzing the proposed changes, they determined the math wouldn't work properly and agreed to maintain 3-year terms for all members. The group also reviewed board composition requirements across different sectors including business, health, education, and community organizations. The group decided to consult with PGA about best practices for board composition and staggering terms. Mimi raised concerns about the categorization of member locations, particularly regarding rural vs. urban designations, which led to a discussion about adjusting the member seats. Mimi motioned to approve the draft by-laws with noted edits. Savannah seconded. Motion passed. |
| Discuss and vote on in-person meeting options | X Second, vote | Yvonne informed the group that the October meeting needs to be in-person to accommodate the ethics deliberation. Christine motioned to keep the June meeting in person and also make the October meeting in person. Kirstin seconded. Motion passed. |
| Elect a Co-Chair of the PHAC | X Second, vote | Yvonne updated the group that Gianou’s term as co-chair ended on 4/1. Savannah motioned to elect Gianou to a second co-chair term. Christine seconded. Motion passed. |
| New topics/issues brought forward by members
| N/A | No new business. |
| What would you like to learn more about? | X Second, vote | Christina motioned to adjourn. Savannah seconded. Motion passed. |
| Future Meetings | Time | Topic | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 8, 2026 | 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. | In-person meeting: Meet & get to know new PHAC members. | Red Soils Campus |
| August 10, 2026 | 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. | TBD | Virtual |
| October 12, 2026 | 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. | In-person meeting: Ethics deliberation | Red Soils Campus |
| December 14, 2026 | 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. | TBD | Virtual |