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Home My WebLink About01-12-2016 Health & Human Services Minutes MEETING MINUTES HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES BOARD January 12, 2016 5:30 PM County Board Room-Government Center County Board Room - 1101 Carmichael Road, Hudson, Wisconsin CALL TO ORDER This meeting of the Health and Human Services Board was called to order at approximately 5:30 PM by Health and Human Services Board Chair Chris Babbitt. Welcome everyone. ROLL CALL Attendee Name Organization Title Status Arrived Christopher Babbitt St. Croix County Board Chair Present Heather Logelin St. Croix County Board Member Present Howard Novotny St. Croix County Supervisor Present Chris Kilber St. Croix County Supervisor Present Ron Kiesler St. Croix County Vice Chair Present Paulette Anderson St. Croix County Supervisor Present Shaela Leibfried St. Croix County Supervisor Present Lisa Ramsay St. Croix County Board Member Present Deb Rasmussen St. Croix County Board Member Present Others in Attendance: Health and Human Services Director Fred Johnson, Fiscal Manager Beata Haug, Health Center Administrator Sandy Hackenmueller, Children Services Administrator Julie Krings, Public Health Administrator Deb Lindemann, Behavioral Health Administrator Steve Kirt, Children Services Foster Care Coordinator John Bretl, Dr. Eric Biltonen from the UW Extension, Kristina Bechtel SOAR Coordinator from West CAP, County Board Chair Roger Larson, County Board Supervisor Dave Ostness, other staff and community members Excused Absences: NA Unexcused Absences: NA APPROVAL OF MINUTES Health and Human Services Board Chair Chris Babbitt asked if there are any edits to either set of minutes from the December 8, 2015 or January 5, 2016 meetings. With no changes voiced a motion was made by Supervisor Anderson to approve the minutes, this was seconded by Supervisor Novotny. A voice vote was taken and minutes were approved as submitted. 1. Health & Human Services Board – Regular Meeting – December 8, 2015 5:30 PM RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Christopher Babbitt, Heather Logelin, Howard Novotny, Chris Kilber, Ron Kiesler, Paulette Anderson, Shaela Leibfried, Lisa Ramsay, Deb Rasmussen 2. Health & Human Services Board – Special Meeting – January 5, 2016 8:00 AM RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Christopher Babbitt, Heather Logelin, Howard Novotny, Chris Kilber, Ron Kiesler, Paulette Anderson, Shaela Leibfried, Lisa Ramsay, Deb Rasmussen PUBLIC COMMENT John Strom and Brenda Solsvig representing the Forest Voice shared their recent press release and also information they had from a recent Brown County Board of Health meeting. This information is regarding the potential health effects of wind turbines and the recent decisions made by the Brown County Health officer. Cheri Link, foster parent, addressed the board regarding the agenda item, Reasonable and Prudent Parenting Standard for Out-of-Home Care Providers. Ms. Link shared some of the challenges had in parenting foster children within the current state guidelines, and how it makes it so difficult to help these kids adjust to their new normal. BUSINESS ITEMS 1. Resolution Authorizing the Initiating of the SOAR Program in St. Croix County Using the Community Development Block Grant The board reviewed a power point presentation by Kristina Bechtel, SSI/SSDI Outreach, Access, and Recovery (SOAR) Coordinator for West Central Wisconsin Community Action Program (West CAP.) West CAP is implementing a new program for St Croix County residents around improving access to Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability (SSDI) for eligible adults who are homeless or at risk of being homeless. Supervisor Kiesler made a motion to approve the resolution and move it to the full County Board, this was seconded by Supervisor Anderson. Motion was approved. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] Next: 2/2/2016 9:00 AM MOVER: Ron Kiesler, Vice Chair SECONDER: Paulette Anderson, Supervisor AYES: Christopher Babbitt, Heather Logelin, Howard Novotny, Chris Kilber, Ron Kiesler, Paulette Anderson, Shaela Leibfried, Lisa Ramsay, Deb Rasmussen 2. Reasonable and Prudent Parenting Standard for Out-of-Home Care Providers when Children are in Out-of-Home Care St Croix County Foster Care Coordinator John Bretl reviewed a power point regarding new legislation (Assembly Bill 406 and Senate Bill 309) being considered around reasonable and prudent parenting standards for out of home care providers. Discussion was had by the board on how to proceed. It was determined to draft a letter with Board Chair Chris Babbitt' s signature and send to local legislators acknowledging St. Croix County Health and Human Services Board's support of this legislation. RESULT: DISCUSSED 3. Health and Human Services Board Priorities for At-Risk Populations This agenda item is a result of previous discussion by this board, looking for further opportunities to review the work they have done, how the Health and Human Services (HHS) Board determines priorities moving forward, and how they fit within the full county strategic plan. Dr. Eric Biltonen from UW Extension reviewed a power point with the board to help facilitate further conversation on the role of the HHS Board in establishing priorities and strategic goals for at risk populations. Supervisor Ostness raised the question of where the Council on Aging and Disabilities (COAD) fits within this framework? Health and Human Services Director Fred Johnson shared that this may be a time when the HHS Board and COAD would have a joint meeting, but this would be left up to the two bodies to determine. RESULT: DISCUSSED 4. Public Health At-a-Glance Report The board reviewed the Public Health At-a-Glance report. RESULT: DISCUSSED 5. Communicable Disease Surveillance and Control Report Public Health Administrator Deb Lindemann provided an update on the Public Health Departments recent work on communicable disease surveillance. Lindemann is pleased to report things have been fairly quiet though there has been some concern in a few areas, one of which is an active tuberculosis case. These cases are very time intensive and require direct observation. The state recently granted an additional $5000 for tuberculosis testing. Lindemann also discussed a recent case of brucellosis in an animal. Another issue that recently came into light is two unsafe water tests within the Town of Forest. The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) became involved as they are aware of previous water issues due to the geology of the land as the soil doesn't filter the water and runoff can seep into older wells. Letters were sent to all residents encouraging everyone to test their wells. Test kits can be purchased at various location throughout the county. Lindemann also informed the board that the Industrial Sand Mine impact assessment is complete and is planned to be released on January 28th so will get this to the board for their review. RESULT: DISCUSSED 6. St. Croix County Health and Rehab Center At-a-Glance Report St. Croix County Health and Rehab Center At-a-Glance Report was reviewed with the board. RESULT: DISCUSSED 7. Monthly Financial Report Fiscal Manager Beta Haug reviewed the Health and Human Services monthly financials with no significant changes to report. Next month Haug will have the quarterly projection report available for the board's review. RESULT: DISCUSSED 8. Contingency Fund Request for $5,000 to Provide Cash Flow to Pay Contractors for Community Development Block Grant Home Improvement Work Health and Human Services Director Fred Johnson reviewed the background information regarding this agenda item. Chippewa County, as the lead agency, is looking for financial support from the other nine counties within the West Central Wisconsin Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Housing Region. This is to provide cash flow to pay contractors doing the home improvements on a more timely basis. This will go to the Administration Committee to request utilization of 2016 general contingency funds. Some discussion was had. Motion made by Supervisor Kiesler to approve this request and move it to the Administration Committee for consideration, this was seconded by Supervisor Novotny. A voice vote was taken, all approved. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Ron Kiesler, Vice Chair SECONDER: Howard Novotny, Supervisor AYES: Christopher Babbitt, Heather Logelin, Howard Novotny, Chris Kilber, Ron Kiesler, Paulette Anderson, Shaela Leibfried, Lisa Ramsay, Deb Rasmussen 9. Health Center Facility Planning Project Update An update on the Health Center facility project was given to the board. The board reviewed the updated video feeds as well as pictures of interior progress. RESULT: DISCUSSED REQUEST FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS No requests at this time. ANNOUNCEMENTS & CORRESPONDENCE Supervisor Ostness shared several announcements: *Ostness shared with the board an information packet from the January meeting of the Joint Committee on Finance regarding the implementation of reforms to Family Care and IRIS. *Wisconsin Counties Association Steering Committee on Health and Human Services meeting this Friday in Wisconsin Rapids, Supervisor Ostness will be in attendance. One of the significant needs being addressed is transportation. There is a Transit Planning Committee up and running and the Department of Transportation (DOT) announced grant money has been received for a feasibility study. * WestCAP board met recently and would like to thank St. Croix County for the $4000 received, it is greatly appreciated. Health and Human Services Director Johnson shared he has an update regarding the River Falls nutrition site after questions from the board at last meeting. Johnson has the details of the number of Pierce County consumers that utilize this site, if the board would like to see that. *It is being reported that the Affordable Care Act enrollment has been going much more smoothly this year. *As of December. 30th the Nursing Home is back in compliance after their recent surveys. *Lastly, the board received a packet of information on concerns at the Lincoln Hills School for their review. If more information becomes available Director Johnson will bring it to the board. ADJOURN Health and Human Services (HHS) Board Chair Chris Babbitt thanked everyone for coming and called this meeting of the HHS Board adjourned at approximately 7:30 PM. Respectfully Submitted: Colleen Linder DATE OF NEXT MEETING February 9, 2016 @ 5:30 PM in the Government Center Boardroom, Hudson INFO/DISCUSSION ITEMS