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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-12-2017 Health & Human Services Minutes MEETING MINUTES HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES BOARD December 12, 2017 5:30 PM County Board Room-Government Center County Board Room - 1101 Carmichael Road, Hudson, Wisconsin CALL TO ORDER The December 12, 2017 meeting of the Health and Human Services (HHS) Board was called to order at approximately 5:30 PM by HHS Board Chair Dr. Chris Babbitt. ROLL CALL Attendee Name Organization Title Status Arrived Heather Logelin St. Croix County Board Member Absent 5:34 PM Christopher Babbitt St. Croix County Chair Present Tom Coulter St. Croix County Supervisor Present Bob Long St. Croix County Vice-Chair Present Scottie Ard St. Croix County Supervisor Present Paulette Anderson St. Croix County Supervisor Present Shaela Leibfried St. Croix County Supervisor Present Lisa Ramsay St. Croix County Board Member Absent Deb Rasmussen St. Croix County Board Member Present Others in Attendance: Health and Human Services Director Fred Johnson, Assistant Corporation Counsel Heather Wolske, Public Health Administrator Deb Lindemann, Children Services Administrator Julie Krings, County Board Chair Roger Larson, County Board Vice Chair Dave Ostness, County Board Supervisor Bill Peavy, as well as other staff and community members. Excused Absences: NA Unexcused Absences: Dr. Lisa Ramsay APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Health & Human Services Board – Regular Meeting – November 14, 2017 5:30 PM Health and Human Services (HHS) Board Members were asked by HHS Board Chair Dr. Chris Babbitt if after review of the November 14, 2017 HHS meeting minutes if any additions or deletions needed to be made. With nothing noted a motion was made by Supervisor Anderson to approve the minutes as submitted and was seconded by Supervisor Long. A voice vote was taken and all approved. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Paulette Anderson, Supervisor SECONDER: Bob Long, Vice-Chair AYES: Heather Logelin, Christopher Babbitt, Tom Coulter, Bob Long, Scottie Ard, Paulette Anderson, Shaela Leibfried, Deb Rasmussen ABSENT: Lisa Ramsay PUBLIC COMMENT Health and Human Services Board Chair Dr. Chris Babbitt opened the meeting to Public Comment for items on or off the agenda. Chair Babbitt informed the group that one community member has asked to address the Board this evening. John Strom from the Town of Forrest addressed the board regarding the passing of a Brown County resident who was a dedicated wind warrior. His work and dedication regarding Wind Turbines and their potential health effects will be greatly missed . BUSINESS ITEMS 1. Chapter 42 - Human Health Hazards - of the St. Croix County Code of Ordinances At the May 2, 2017 County Board of Supervisors meeting, Chapter 42 of the St. Croix County Code of Ordinances was adopted with the request for the Health and Human Services Board to revisit the ordinance specific to toxic or hazardous materials and report back any recommended changes. County Board Supervisor Bill Peavy addressed the Health and Human Services Board regarding his request with some of the language within the ordinance. Supervisor Peavy shared he is trying to protect the normal course of farming operations. Specific sections requested for review included section 42.07 B1(Bio-Security of Health Officers Entering Structures), Section 42.08 C6 (Toxic or Hazardous Material) , 42.08 C12 (Inoperable Vehicles and Vehicle Parts) and 42.08 C16 (Unsafe Structures) . Assistant Corporation Counsel Heather Wolske and Public Health Administrator Deb Lindemann spoke to these concerns and provided further details and clarification. Clarification provided to the Board if changes were made to the ordinance, the changes would first need to be drafted and brought back to the HHS Board, and then recommended changes would be brought to the Board of Supervisors for their approval. Discussion had and the Board determined to modify the ordinance and add language. A Motion was made by Supervisor Coulter to make the suggested additional language changes to the ordinance. 42.08 C6 - This provision shall not apply to chemical and/or biological material that is properly managed, stored, used or disposed of in the normal course of farming operations. 42.08 C12 - This provision shall not apply to the outdoor storage of abandoned, unlicensed, or inoperable vehicles or outdoor storage of motor vehicle parts that are stored and used in the normal course of farming operations. No changes recommended to 42.08 C16 or B1.This was Seconded by Supervisor Ard. A voice vote was taken, all approved. Chair Babbitt will have further discussion with Public Health Administrator Lindemann and Assistant Corp Counsel Wolske regarding the addition of Infrasound, caused by wind turbines, as a human health hazard (Vertigo) and bring it back to this Board for consideration. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Tom Coulter, Supervisor SECONDER: Scottie Ard, Supervisor AYES: Heather Logelin, Christopher Babbitt, Tom Coulter, Bob Long, Scottie Ard, Paulette Anderson, Shaela Leibfried, Deb Rasmussen ABSENT: Lisa Ramsay 2. 2017 Wisconsin Assembly Speaker’s Task Force on Foster Care Health and Human Service's Director Fred Johnson and Children Services Administrator, Julie Krings reviewed a power point from Lacrosse County and highlighted areas of most significance. Discussion included information on St. Croix County data. RESULT: DISCUSSED 3. Industrial Wind Turbine Energy Systems Health and Human Services Director Fred Johnson reviewed previous work, correspondence and actions by this Board regarding Industrial Wind Turbines. Director Johnson shared that the Professional Association of Health Departments has recently formed a wind turbine work group, and Public Health Administrator/Health Officer Deb Lindemann will be part of this work group. Information on wind turbines from the WI Department of Public Health was shared and a link to their website will be provided to the Board. The Board discussed concerns and potential next steps to take regarding Industrial Wind Turbines. Chair Babbitt would like this Board to consider convening a subcommittee or study group to look into this information in a more organized fashion in order to make decisions that are more informed. A motion was made by Health and Human Services Board Chair Dr. Chris Babbitt to support further discussion on formation of a formal subcommittee on the wind turbine issue, seconded by Supervisor Ard. A voice vote was taken all approved. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Christopher Babbitt, Chair SECONDER: Scottie Ard, Supervisor AYES: Heather Logelin, Christopher Babbitt, Tom Coulter, Bob Long, Scottie Ard, Paulette Anderson, Shaela Leibfried, Deb Rasmussen ABSENT: Lisa Ramsay 4. Health and Human Service and Veteran Services Financial Report HHS Director Fred Johnson reviewed the monthly financials. No significant changes to report. RESULT: DISCUSSED 5. Health and Human Services Department Donation Accounts Financial Report Per the Boards request, Health and Human Services (HHS) Director Johnson reviewed the HHS donation accounts. Discussion was had and questions answered. This agenda item will be brought back on a quarterly basis. RESULT: DISCUSSED 6. Heightened Scrutiny Medicaid Waiver Home and Community-Based Services Setting Requirement Submittal for the Kitty Rhoades Memorial Memory Care Center and the Orchard View Terrace Health and Human Services Director Fred Johnson informed the Board that the requests for heightened scrutiny review were submitted via certified mail on November 15, 2017. Public comment regarding heightened scrutiny submittal's will not occur until after WI Department of Health Services has conducted a site visit and approved the request. As of today no site visit has been scheduled . The Board will continue to be made aware of any progress. RESULT: DISCUSSED 7. St. Croix County Health and Rehab Center Campus Resident Census Report and Emergency Support Services Monthly Nursing Home Bed Report This monthly agenda item is provided to the Board to inform them of current census numbers at the Health and Rehab Center as well as available beds throughout the County. RESULT: DISCUSSED 8. St. Croix Health and Rehab Center Campus New Resident Outreach Report This monthly agenda item provides the Board with details of current work being done on outreach for new residents at the Health and Rehab Center Campus. RESULT: DISCUSSED REQUEST FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS HHS Board Chair Dr. Chris Babbitt asked if Board members have any requests for future agenda items. With no requests, Board members are encouraged to contact Chair Babbitt, Vice Chair Long or Health and Human Services Director Fred Johnson with any agenda requests. Health and Human Services Director Fred Johnson shared that an agenda item is being planned, as follow up from a request by Board Member Logelin, regarding trends in Nursing Homes. In January, Leading Age will be at the meeting and provide a presentation. ANNOUNCEMENTS & CORRESPONDENCE No announcements tonight. ADJOURN This December 12, 2017 meeting of the Health and Human Services Board was called adjourned by Board Chair Dr. Chris Babbitt at approximately 7:15 PM. DATE OF NEXT MEETING January 9, 2018 @ 5:30 PM in the Government Center Boardroom, Hudson