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MEETING MINUTES
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES BOARD
February 14, 2017 5:30 PM
County Board Room-Government Center
County Board Room - 1101 Carmichael Road, Hudson, Wisconsin
CALL TO ORDER
This February 14, 2017 meeting of the Health and Human Services (HHS) Board was called to
order at approximately 5:30 p.m. by Health and Human Services Board Chair Dr. Chris Babbitt.
ROLL CALL
Attendee Name Organization Title Status Arrived
Heather Logelin St. Croix County Board Member Present
Christopher Babbitt St. Croix County Chair Present
Tom Coulter St. Croix County Supervisor Present
Bob Long St. Croix County Supervisor Present
Ron Kiesler St. Croix County Vice Chair Present
Paulette Anderson St. Croix County Supervisor Absent
Shaela Leibfried St. Croix County Supervisor Absent
Lisa Ramsay St. Croix County Board Member Present
Deb Rasmussen St. Croix County Board Member Absent
Others in Attendance: Health and Human Services Director Fred Johnson, Fiscal
Manager Dr. Beata Haug, Health Center Administrator Sandy Hackenmueller, Public
Health Supervisor Sharon Reyzer, Director of Veterans Services Phillip Landgraf,
County Board Chair Roger Larson, County Board Vice Chair Dave Ostness, and other
staff and community members.
Excused Absences: Shaela Leibried, Paulette Anderson, and Deb Rasmussen
Unexcused Absences: NA
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Health & Human Services Board – Regular Meeting – December 13, 2016 5:30 PM
Health and Human Services Board Chair Chris Babbitt asked if there are any edits to the
minutes from the December 13, 2016 meeting. With no changes voiced, a motion was
made by Supervisor Coulter to approve the minutes, this was seconded by Supervisor
Long. A voice vote was taken and minutes were approved as submitted.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
AYES: Heather Logelin, Christopher Babbitt, Tom Coulter, Bob Long, Ron
Kiesler, Lisa Ramsay
ABSENT: Paulette Anderson, Shaela Leibfried, Deb Rasmussen
PUBLIC COMMENT
John Strom, a Town of Forest resident, addressed the Board and highlighted a few points within
Resolution 37-2016.
No other Public Comment.
BUSINESS ITEMS
1. Introduction of New County Veteran Service Officer Phillip Landgraf
The new Veterans Service Officer, Phillip Landgraf introduced himself to the Health and
Human Services (HHS) Board and provided a brief history of his previous work and
some plans moving forward. He is looking forward to working with the members of the
HHS Board on future needs for the Veterans Department.
RESULT: DISCUSSED
2. Health and Human Service Financial Report
Fiscal Manager Dr. Beata Haug presented the monthly Financial Reports for Health and
Human Services (HHS) and Veterans. She discussed the variances in 2015 to 2016, with
the majority of revenue variances due to timing of when monies are received by HHS.
The variances in expenses from year to year are very minor.
When reviewing the financial report for Veterans, Dr. Haug reports the variance in
revenue is mainly due to a levy increase and on the expense side due to staffing changes.
RESULT: DISCUSSED
3. Fourth Quarter Health and Human Services 2016 Year-End Financial Projection Report
Dr. Beata Haug informed the Board that when reviewing quarter four with each division
that Health and Human Services (HHS) as a whole should end on the positive side though
the amount could change when doing the state reconciliation, as there are many variables
that come into play, in particular within Children's Long Term Support.
In Aging they are doing well. The revenue remains consistent, with a recent increase due
to higher donations in Home-Delivered meals. On the expense side there is a slight
increase in food/meal costs.
Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) should end the year on the plus side
mainly due to the increased claiming of federal match funds which is based on time
studies.
Nursing Home variances are in part due to some changes regarding benefit eligible
positions that were not budgeted during the 2016 budget process, changes in Medicare
reimbursement rates and census. The variation in bed census is due to the budgeted
payer mix of long term residence and short term rehab individuals. The expense numbers
do not include depreciation for 2016.
Veterans quarter four shows favorably and is mainly due to staffing changes.
RESULT: DISCUSSED
4. 2017-2019 Healthier Together Community Health Improvement Plan and Appendices
The 2017-2019 Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP) and appendices were
presented to the board. The CHIP plan was reviewed and approved previously, but as part
of the Health Accreditation process approval with the appendices is recommended.
Public Health Supervisor Sharon Reyzer provided an overview of the appendices. A
Motion made by Supervisor Kiesler to approve the Healthier Together Community
Health Improvement Plan and Appendices, this was seconded by Supervisor Long. A
voiced vote was taken, all approved.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Ron Kiesler, Vice Chair
SECONDER: Bob Long, Supervisor
AYES: Heather Logelin, Christopher Babbitt, Tom Coulter, Bob Long, Ron
Kiesler, Lisa Ramsay
ABSENT: Paulette Anderson, Shaela Leibfried, Deb Rasmussen
5. 2017-2019 Healthier Together Community Health Improvement Work Plans
Public Health Supervisor Sharon Reyzer reviewed the work plan and summarized the
priority areas within the plan - Alcohol Abuse, Mental Health, and Obesity/Overweight.
She discussed the work being planned and the ways community partners will be utilized
and will help with implementing the priority areas.
Board Member Heather Logelin emphasized that much of the work plan is being headed
up and collaborated with community partners and hasn't fallen on just one entities plate.
Both Logelin and Reyzer appreciate the collaborative efforts.
RESULT: DISCUSSED
6. Health Care Education and Training Funds Request to Increase Public Health Staff Time
for Colposcopy Services
Additional funding has become available through the Health Care Education and
Training grant to increase Nurse Practitioner time for Colposcopy services. The funds are
grant dollars that will allow an increase in the current .2 FTE to a .27 FTE and will not
require additional tax levy. This increase will allow for an additional day each month for
the current position to provide these services. Public Health Supervisor Sharon Reyzer
explained that a Colposcopy is a process where a women who has an abnormal pap smear
will have additional testing done to further check for cancer and provide follow up. A
motion to accept the funds, the increase in hours and move to the Administration
Committee was made by Supervisor Kiesler and seconded by Board Member Logelin. A
voice vote was taken, all approved. As this is an amendment to the budget and the FTE
counts, this will go to the Administration Committee for their approval as well.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Ron Kiesler, Vice Chair
SECONDER: Heather Logelin, Board Member
AYES: Heather Logelin, Christopher Babbitt, Tom Coulter, Bob Long, Ron
Kiesler, Lisa Ramsay
ABSENT: Paulette Anderson, Shaela Leibfried, Deb Rasmussen
7. Kitty Rhoades Memorial Memory Care Center Community Based Residential Facility
Licensure Update
Delay in receiving the licensure for the Kitty Rhoades Memorial Memory Care Center
was reviewed. On February 23rd the final survey is scheduled. The hope is to have
residents in the Kitty Rhoades Memorial Memory Care Center in March. A question was
raised regarding the financial impact the delay may cause. It was explained that since
there are neither revenue or expenses, it would be budget neutral at this time. Waiting
lists for admissions were also reviewed.
RESULT: DISCUSSED
8. Medicaid Waiver Funding for the Kitty Rhoades Memorial Memory Care Center
Review of process expected for submittal includes licensure, admissions and services to
residents. The second heightened scrutiny application and supporting documents have
been completed and will be reviewed with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services
(WDHS). A conference call will be held on February 27th with WDHS regarding the
heightened scrutiny request and will allow us to ask questions to be sure we are providing
all the information needed. Health and Human Services (HHS) Board Chair Dr. Babbitt
asked if it would be a possibility for Board members to listen in to the conference call
with WDHS. HHS Director Johnson will make this request and will follow up with
board members. Discussion had on the length of time we are looking at for approval of
this heightened scrutiny request.
Additional discussion had on the financial impact to the budget due to this delay.
Director Johnson will bring more detailed and accurate information back to the board
regarding this at another meeting.
RESULT: DISCUSSED
9. 2015 Act 272: Dementia Crisis Unit Pilot Proposal-A Report by the Wisconsin
Department of Health Services to the Wisconsin Legislature
In the agenda packet, the Board was provided the Dementia Crisis Unit Pilot Proposal
Report. Health and Rehab Center Administrator Sandy Hackemueller has participated in
a stakeholder group regarding this pilot proposal. Inquiry into the currnt status of this
report is the legislature could consider this report in the next biennial budget and would
look to the Board to consider showing support for this pilot program.
Dr. Babbitt expressed he is in favor of the plan and doing whatever we can to be
considered for this pilot program and also increasing awareness of dementia. Supervisor
Kiesler made a motion for the Health and Human Services Board Chair Dr. Chris Babbitt
to draft a letter in support of Act 272 and forward to local legislators, seconded by Board
Member Ramsey.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Ron Kiesler, Vice Chair
SECONDER: Lisa Ramsay, Board Member
AYES: Heather Logelin, Christopher Babbitt, Tom Coulter, Bob Long, Ron
Kiesler, Lisa Ramsay
ABSENT: Paulette Anderson, Shaela Leibfried, Deb Rasmussen
10. Health and Human Services Board Priorities Action Plans: Resolution and Legislative
Subcommittee Action Plan and Health and Human Services Funding Education Action
Plan
Health and Human Services Director Johnson presented a draft of the Board Priority
Action plans for review and possible revisions by the Board if needed. With each of the
plans Johnson has some action items scheduled. The Board likes the idea of this being a
working document and amended and approved as we go.
A motion made by Board Member Logelin to adopt the two action plans, as proposed by
Fred, for the two strategic priorities identified by the Board , seconded by Supervisor
Long. A voice was taken, all approved.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
AYES: Heather Logelin, Christopher Babbitt, Tom Coulter, Bob Long, Ron
Kiesler, Lisa Ramsay
ABSENT: Paulette Anderson, Shaela Leibfried, Deb Rasmussen
REQUEST FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Dr. Babbitt asked if there were any requests for future agenda items. Nothing noted at this time.
Health and Human Services Director Johnson has a couple of agenda items planned for next
month with a presentation from Sarah Diedrick- Karsdorf.
ANNOUNCEMENTS & CORRESPONDENCE
*The Wisconsin Counties Association (WCA) Health and Human Services (HHS) Steering
Committee meeting will be on March 3rd. Supervisor Ostenss will keep us informed on the work
by this committee.
* The Regional Legislative meeting will be held March 23rd from 9-12, with opportunity to
review WCA budget.
*The Wisconsin Counties Association Human Services Day at the Capital will be April 5th.
*HHS Director Johnson shared information regarding a press release from January on the
closure of the Waupaca County Nursing Home.
ADJOURN
Health and Human Services Board Chair Dr. Chris Babbitt called this meeting adjourned at
approximately 6:50 PM.
DATE OF NEXT MEETING
March 14, 2017 @ 5:30 PM in the Government Center Boardroom, Hudson