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Meeting Name: Northern Nevada Public Health Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 6/26/2025 1:00 PM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: Washoe County Administration Complex Commission Chambers, Building A
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TMP-7798 1  Action ItemTO ATTEND VIRTUALLY, PLEASE USE THE LINK BELOW https://washoecounty-gov.zoom.us/j/98998549419 NOTE: This option will require a computer with audio capabilities if you wish to make Public Comment.   Not available Not available
TMP-6230 13. Informational ReportPublic Comment. Action may not be taken on any matter raised during this public comment period unless the matter is specifically listed on an agenda as an action item. All public comment is limited to three minutes per person. Members of the public may submit public comment by either attending the meeting in person or attending the meeting via Zoom only. Please log into the ZOOM meeting via the above link and utilize the "Raise Hand" feature during any public comment period. Other requests for public comment must be submitted to jlawson@nnph.org no later than 1:00 p.m. on the day before the scheduled meeting. Please log into the ZOOM meeting via the above link and utilize the "Raise Hand" feature during any public comment period. Reasonable efforts will be made to hear all public comment during the meeting.   Not available Not available
TMP-9671 15. AppearanceRecognitions. NEW HIRES i. Kasimu Muhetaer - Statistics & Informatics Supervisor - EPHP YEARS OF SERVICE i. Lisa Lottritz - Division Director CCHS - 30 years 6/26/1995 (Retiring 7/8/25) ii. Maria Guadalupe Mendoza - WIC Office Specialist - CCHS - 20 years 6/30/05 HEALTH HEROES i. Gia Bethea (EHS) - Collaboration ii. Kaleigh Behrendt (CCHS), Kellisa Shirane (CCHS), Tyler Henderson (EHS), Luke Franklin (EHS), Josh Foster (EHS) - Collaboration, Compassion iii. Megan Rennie (AQM), Candace Brown (AQM), Dawn Edwards (CCHS), Lauren Huntsman (CCHS) - Collaboration, Compassion WASHOE STARS i. Anne Stoll-Truelock - Quality Public Service - AHS ii. Stacy Dozier - Effective Communication - AHS   Not available Not available
TMP-9795 16.A. Action ItemPossible approval of May 22, 2025, Draft Minutes. (FOR POSSIBLE ACTION)   Not available Not available
TMP-9986 16.Bi. Action ItemRecommendation to approve FY26 purchases in the approximate amount not to exceed $150,000 from Merck & Company Inc. for vaccines in support of clinic operations on behalf of the Community and Clinical Health Services Division in Washoe County. (FOR POSSIBLE ACTION) Staff Representative: Irene Dominguez and Christina Sheppard   Not available Not available
TMP-10076 16.Bii. Action ItemAcknowledge the 5-year renewal for the Fiscal Years 2026-2030 (July 2025 - June 2030) of Accela, in the amount of $644,566.80, for the regional permitting software maintenance and support, with Washoe County. (FOR POSSIBLE ACTION) Staff Representative: Kristen Palmer   Not available Not available
TMP-10050 16.Biii. Action ItemApprove a Grant Award and Agreement from Nevada Clinical Services, Inc. for the period of July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2027 in the amount of $162,692.00 each fiscal year (no match required) in support of the Community and Clinical Health Services Division (CCHS) Tobacco Prevention & Control Program and authorize the District Health Officer to execute the Grant Award and any future amendments. (FOR POSSIBLE ACTION) Staff Representative: Irene Dominguez and Christina Sheppard   Not available Not available
TMP-10077 16.Biv. Action ItemReview the State Public Health Funds Priorities for the period of upon execution by the Nevada Board of Examiners through June 30, 2027, in the total amount of 2,364,160 ($1,182,080 per fiscal year), in support of core functions of public health, and authorize the Chair of the Board of Health to execute the Interlocal Agreement upon receipt, with staff to present the signed ILA to DBOH at the July DBOH meeting. (FOR POSSIBLE ACTION) Staff Representative: Kristen Palmer   Not available Not available
TMP-10042 16.C. Action ItemAcknowledge receipt of the Health Fund Financial Review for May, Fiscal Year 2025. (FOR POSSIBLE ACTION) Staff Representative: Jack Zenteno   Not available Not available
TMP-9793 17. AppearancePresentation and Recognition of Gear Hut for their GreenBiz Award in May 2023. Staff Representative: David Kelly   Not available Not available
TMP-10059 18. AppearancePresentation By Sophia Morton on Environmental Impacts of E-Cigarettes and Barriers to Proper Disposal. Staff Representative: David Kelly   Not available Not available
TMP-10054 19. Informational ReportRecommendation to accept the REMSA Health Monthly Franchise Report for May 2025 which includes REMSA Health Accounts Receivables Summary, Compliance by Zones, Average Response Times, Incident Details Reporting, Summary Penalty Fund Reconciliation, Ground Ambulance Operations Report, Patient Experience Report and Comments, Education Report, and Public Relations Report, and provide possible Board direction. (FOR POSSIBLE ACTION) Presented by: Barry Duplantis   Not available Not available
TMP-9974 110. Action ItemRecommendation for the Board to uphold the decisions of the Air Pollution Control Hearing Board to uphold the appeal of Notice of Violation No. AQMV25-0003, and deny the appeal of Notice of Violation No.’s AQMV25- 0004, 0005, 0006, and 0007, associated with Case No. 1511, issued to Saronic Investments, LLC and levy a reduced total Administrative Penalty in the amount of $95,000.00 for multiple violations of 40 CFR 61, Subpart M - National Emissions Standards for Asbestos. (FOR POSSIBLE ACTION) Staff Representative: Francisco Vega   Not available Not available
TMP-10075 111. Informational ReportPresentation and recommendation to accept the "Washoe County, Nevada Air Quality Trends Report (2015-2024)". (FOR POSSIBLE ACTION) Staff Representative: Ben McMullen   Not available Not available
TMP-10055 112. AppearancePresentation and Discussion of the NNPH Extensively Drug Resistant Organisms Database. Staff Representative: Christabell Sotelo-Zecena   Not available Not available
TMP-10048 113. Action ItemPresentation and Discussion of the NNPH Strategic Reorganization for Alignment. Staff Representative: Chad Kingsley   Not available Not available
TMP-9967 114. Action ItemReview, discussion, and direction to staff regarding the provisions of the Interlocal Agreement (ILA) entered into by the Cities of Reno and Sparks and Washoe County for the creation of the Health District. Take action to accept the ILA in its current form or direct staff to forward any additional recommendations for possible amendments to Reno, Sparks and Washoe County. (FOR POSSIBLE ACTION) Presented by: Dania Reid, DDA   Not available Not available
TMP-10062 115.A. Informational ReportAir Quality Management - Congress Disapproves California Waivers for Vehicle Standards, March 2025 EPA Small Business Newsletter, Divisional Update, Program Reports, Monitoring and Planning, Permitting and Compliance Staff Representative: Francisco Vega   Not available Not available
TMP-10034 115.B. Informational ReportCommunity and Clinical Health Services - Chronic Disease and Injury Prevention Overview; Data & Metrics; Sexual Health (Outreach and Disease Investigation), Immunizations, Tuberculosis Prevention and Control Program, Reproductive and Sexual Health Services, Chronic Disease Injury Prevention Program, Maternal Child and Adolescent Health, Women Infants and Children, and Community Health Workers Staff Representative: Christina Sheppard   Not available Not available
TMP-10080 115.C. Informational ReportEnvironmental Health Services Program - Consumer Protection (Food Safety Plan Review & Operations, Commercial Plan Review, Foodborne Illness, Special Events, Permitted Facilities); Environmental Protection (Land Development, Safe Drinking Water, Vector-borne Disease Surveillance, Waste Management / Underground Storage Tanks). Staff Representative: Robert Fyda   Not available Not available
TMP-10053 115.D. Informational ReportEpidemiology and Public Health Preparedness - Epidemiology, Public Health Preparedness, Emergency Medical Services, Vital Statistics. Staff Representative: Dr. Nancy Diao   Not available Not available
TMP-9796 115.E. Informational ReportOffice of the District Health Officer Report - Northern Nevada Public Health Communications Update, Accreditation, Quality Improvement, Workforce Development, Community Health Improvement Program, Equity Projects/Collaborations, Community Events, and Public Communications and Outreach. Staff Representative: Dr. Chad Kingsley   Not available Not available
TMP-6230 116. Informational ReportPublic Comment. Action may not be taken on any matter raised during this public comment period unless the matter is specifically listed on an agenda as an action item. All public comment is limited to three minutes per person. Members of the public may submit public comment by either attending the meeting in person or attending the meeting via Zoom only. Please log into the ZOOM meeting via the above link and utilize the "Raise Hand" feature during any public comment period. Other requests for public comment must be submitted to jlawson@nnph.org no later than 1:00 p.m. on the day before the scheduled meeting. Please log into the ZOOM meeting via the above link and utilize the "Raise Hand" feature during any public comment period. Reasonable efforts will be made to hear all public comment during the meeting.   Not available Not available