Park appointments, health reports head to supervisors

The Carson City Board of Supervisors has a relatively light load at its Thursday meeting. Supervisors will consider two appointments to the Parks and Recreation Commission and convene as the Board of Health to review annual reports and a health improvement plan.

The meeting starts at 8:30 a.m. in the community center board room, 851 E. William St.

The Parks and Recreation appointments will kick off the regular agenda. There are two positions available on the seven-member commission, according to a staff report. Each appointment would be for a four-year term.

“New applications were submitted by Michael Plansky, Jacob McDermott, Douglas McKellar, Diane Baker-Roberts and Pamela Leonard Ray,” reads the report.

According to the city’s website, Parks and Recreation commissioners “regulate the use of city Parks and Recreation Facilities and protect the right of all Carson City residents to enjoy the parks system and recreation services.”

After a closed session with counsel, supervisors will reconvene as the Board of Health and review the 2023 annual report of the Carson City Department of Health and Human Services.

“The 2023 annual report provides an overview of CCHHS, including its mission, vision, values and the services provided in 2023, along with a funding overview,” according to the agenda.

The report can be viewed online: https://legistarweb-production.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/attachment/pdf/2469604/2023_ANNUAL_REPORT.pdf

The Board of Health will also review the development of the Community Health Improvement Plan that is part of CCHHS’ reaccreditation process and based on issues identified in last year’s Community Health Needs Assessment.

“A CHIP is important for the enhancement of a community’s health by working to address local needs or gaps identified in the CHNA,” reads a staff report. “The CHNA results for Carson City aligned with regional results and fall into the four prioritized domains of: access to basic needs; mental and emotional health; access to healthcare for specific populations; and substance use, prevention, treatment and recovery.

“The CHIP is created by fostering the collaboration between community stakeholders, identifying strategies and providing a guide for coordinated efforts. For the success of the CHIP, community stakeholders that can influence change need to be involved for the improvement of the public’s health.”