WC CWF Health District Board Minutes - 09/13/2024 WICHITA FALLS-WICHITA COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH BOARD MINUTES
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BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT:
Keith Williamson, M.D., Chair Physician — City Appointment
Rachel Reitan, DNP. FNP-c Citizen At-Large—City Appointment
Tonya Egloff, D.D S Dentist—County Appointment
Nichole Jefferson. RN Registered Nurse— City Appointment
BOARD MEMBERS EXCUSED ABSENCE:
Ray Forsythe Citizen At-Large— County Appointment
Dr. Jered Harlan Veterinarian —City Appointment
Melissa Plowman Restaurant Association — City Appointment
OTHERS PRESENT:
Amy K. Fagan. M.P.A. Director of Health
Brandi Smith, BS, RN Assistant Director of Health
Mark Beauchamp County Commissioner
Michael Smith City Liaison
I. CALL TO ORDER
Dr. Williamson, Chair. called the meeting to order at 12:06 pm after a quorum of members
attained.
II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES AND ABSENCES
Dr. Williamson called for the review and approval of the July 12, 2024 minutes.
Dr. Williamson asked for a motion to approve the minutes.
Rachel Reitan made a motion to approve and Nichole Jefferson seconded. The minutes were
approved unanimously.
III. Body Art Ordinance Overview
Stephanie Taylor. Registered Sanitarian spoke about the Body Art Ordinance revision. The last
ordinance update was in 2017. It added temporary events such as the Ink Masters that came to the
MPEC.
The purpose of the ordinance is to protect the health of the public by establishing standards for the
prevention of disease that may be associated with body art procedures.
The City adopts the provisions of the current rules as amended by the State Board of Health.
The current ordinance has 32 definitions. The definition of Body Art is the practice of physical body
adornment included but not limited to body piercing. tattooing and cosmetic tattooing. Body Art does
not include branding and practices that are considered medical procedures. There are exemptions
such as medical offices and ear piercing.
Stephanie said there is paper work required that includes verbal and written aftercare and disclosure
of risks. The client must provide a valid ID and a minor client will need additional documentation.
The client must disclose relevant medical history that could affect the tattoo process or healing.
The operator keeps records of each procedure performed for a minimum of 3 years.
General Sanitation covers the Prep and Care of Body Art area.
Sanitation and Sterilization covers gloves, handwashing, and sharps.
Operator Cleanliness and Health
Non-disposable instruments sterilization and sterilizer records.
The premises needs to have easily cleanable surfaces, pest free, 75 sq. ft. operator area, lighting,
protected from contamination, hand washing sink, waste and sharps receptacles and a supply storage
and linens.
Permits and Licenses —the State of Texas permits the establishment and we do also. The individual
artist needs to have a license. For the license they will need to take a test and there are 3 different
tests, Tattoo, Piercing and Cosmetic Tattooing depending what they will be doing. The tests are over
knowledge of safety, anatomy and infectious disease control. It also allows them to work as an
apprentice for 12 months under a sponsor. Then they can take the test to become a licensed Body
Artist.
Additional Prohibitions are:
1. Can not perform body art on a minor without the parents' consent.
2. Can not perform body art on a client under the influence.
3. Can not perform body art in a mobile unit.
4. They must have a current Permit.
Suspension, Revocation, and Enforcement:
1. Suspension if not in compliance
2. Opportunity for a hearing
3. Permanent revocation
4. Class C misdemeanor
Michael Smith asked about the removal of a tattoo with a laser. Who can do that?
Stephanie said she did not know.
Amy spoke about the steps we will do to get a draft together for the next meeting.
IV. Animal Ordinance —Adoption Guidelines
Nicki Bacon, Animal Services Administrator spoke about the proposed changes to the
Animal Ordinance.
Owner Surrender:
For those who are turning in a litter of puppies or kittens, they will be required to have a pre-pay
spay/neuter and an appointment date set at the time of surrender for the mother dog within 30
days of surrendering the litter with rabies and city license.
Required to attend Responsible Pet Owner Class when surrendering a litter of puppies or kittens
and have surrendered 1 or more animals in the past 36 months.
Amy asked for clarification of the Pet Owner Class. It needs to show a pattern.
Nicki stated that if a person surrenders 1 or more animals in the past 36 months then surrenders
a litter they need to take the Responsible Pet Owner Class. Because it shows a pattern.
Adoptions:
Change to "all animals in the home must be current on vaccinations and city licenses prior to the
applicant being approved for adoption." Remove requirement for all animals in the home to be
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Spayed/neutered. Add when the adopted puppy/kitten is under 6 months of
age, then the opposite sex same species animal in the home must be spayed/neutered.
(because a puppy/kitten cannot be spayed/neutered under 6 months).
Nicki asked if there were any question and Dr. Egloff asked if after their 6 months do they show that
they did get the spayed/neutering done? Nicki stated that when they come in for the adoption they
need to show a prepay receipt for the spay or neutering. It is up the client to take the pet to the
appointment and we do follow up on it.
Amy spoke about the micro-chipping and stated that in the last 3 or 4 years people have been focused
on it. Taking out the micro-chipping requirement on other animals in the home would help the adoption.
Responsible pet owner class:
To add a requirement for those who owner surrender a litter of puppies/kittens after they have
surrendered 1 or more animals in the past 36 months need to take the class.
Dangerous dog:
Deleted the national registry requirement
Lowered insurance to $500,000 (no one could find $750,000)
Language of "or their designee" is missing from the later appeal.
Remove a dangerous dog is any animal that makes an unprovoked attack outside their home or
domicile and causes serious bodily injury to a person. It is not a type of dog.
Seizure Warrant — recommended we needed to add this information. We were missing the language
for general seizures.
Amy asked for a vote of support today for the summary of changes.
Dr. Williamson asked for further discussion or questions. With no further discussion or questions Dr.
Williamson asked for a motion to accept these changes to the ordinance. Dr. Tonya Egloff motioned
to accept the changes and Rachel Reitan seconded. A vote was taken and the motioned was accepted
unanimously.
V. Next Meeting Date
November 8, 2024.
VI. Adjourn
Dr. Williamson adjourned the meeting at 12:55 pm.
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Keith Williamson, MD, Chair, Tanya Egloff, D.D.S., Vice-Chair
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