HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-10-2014 Health & Human Services Minutes with Council on Aging MINUTES
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES BOARD
AND
COUNCIL ON AGING AND DISABILITIES
June 10, 2014 7:00 PM
County Board Room - Government Center
1101 Carmichael Road, Hudson, Wisconsin
CALL TO ORDER
Health and Human Services (HHS) Board Chair Dr. Chris Babbitt called the meeting to order at
7:00 PM. This is a Joint meeting of Health and Human Services Board and Council on Aging
and Disabilities, Dr. Chris Babbitt was asked to act as Chair on behalf of both for the purpose of
this joint meeting. This meeting is for the purpose of Public Participation on the 2015 Budget.
HHS Director Johnson shared that this process tonight gives those in attendance the opportunity
to provide input for 2015 budget planning. A letter was sent on behalf of the Board and Council
to individuals that may have a particular interest and also Public Notice provided. Tonight we
have available a form that people can submit to provide Public Testimony.
ROLL CALL
Attendee Name Organization Title Status Arrived
Christopher Babbitt St. Croix County Supervisor Present
Howard Novotny St. Croix County Supervisor Present
Chris Kilber St. Croix County Supervisor Absent
Ron Kiesler St. Croix County Supervisor Present
Paulette Anderson St. Croix County Supervisor Present
Shaela Leibfried St. Croix County Supervisor Present
Leon Berenschot St. Croix County Board/Council Member Present
Lisa Ramsay St. Croix County Board Member Absent
Deb Rasmussen St. Croix County Board Member Present
James Schreiber St. Croix County Council Member Present
Virginia Drath St. Croix County Council Member Present
Dave Ostness St. Croix County Supervisor Present
Patricia Jonas St. Croix County Council Member Present
Sharon Norton-Bauman St. Croix County Council Member Present
Laurie Pelnar St. Croix County Council Member Present
George Zaske St. Croix County Board Member Present
Alfred Schrank St. Croix County Council Member Absent
Several other community, staff, and County Board members were in attendance.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. June 3, 2013 5:30 PM
Chair Babbitt asked if there is any discussion of or changes to the minutes from the June 3, 2013
Public Hearing meeting. There were no changes brought forward. Babbitt asked for a motion to
approve.
Supervisor Kiesler made a motion to approve.
Board Member Berenschot seconded.
Minutes from the June 3, 2013 meeting are unanimously approved as submitted.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Ron Kiesler, Supervisor
SECONDER: Leon Berenschot, Board/Council Member
AYES: Christopher Babbitt, Howard Novotny, Ron Kiesler, Paulette
Anderson, Shaela Leibfried, Leon Berenschot, Deb Rasmussen,
James Schreiber, Virginia Drath, Dave Ostness, Patricia Jonas,
Sharon Norton-Bauman, Laurie Pelnar, George Zaske
ABSENT: Chris Kilber, Lisa Ramsay, Alfred Schrank
PUBLIC COMMENT*
At this time Chair Babbitt and HHS Director Johnson turned the meeting over to those in
attendance that wished to address the Board.
BUSINESS ITEMS
1. Open Public Participation Process - Review Letters and Take Public Testimony Related
to the 2015 Health and Human Services Budget Planning.
One consumer spoke to the Board and Council on behalf of those with Mental Illness and
the need for more and improved services, in particular Psychiatry and crisis interventions.
This individual also stated there is a need for the Mental Health consumers to be heard
and involved in teams and committees. In conclusion she shared her gratitude for the
current services and staff that are making a big difference in the lives of those dealing
with mental illness.
Another consumer shared her concerns for the increased need for services in caring for
those with dementia. She shared that the St. Croix Health Center is providing excellent
care to her Mother, but realizes the need for improved facilities to possibly provide a day
care type service for families caring for a family member with dementia. Transportation
would be a helpful part of this service. Also, more informational type sessions on how to
care for someone with dementia or cognitive delays would be a great additional service.
Nursing Home Administrator Sandy Hackenmueller read a letter from the spouse of a
current Health Center resident complementing on the great care she receives.
HHS Director Johnson read letters from Westcap and the Family Resource Center
requesting financial support from the County for the services they provide to County
consumers.
An audience member asked that there be more specific information on the budget and
how it impacts the taxes for each household.
RESULT: DISCUSSED
ADJOURN
With no further Public Comment the meeting was adjourned at 7:38 PM
Respectfully Submitted: Colleen Linder