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Home My WebLink About07-11-2017 Health & Human Services Minutes MEETING MINUTES HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES BOARD July 11, 2017 5:30 PM County Board Room-Government Center County Board Room - 1101 Carmichael Road, Hudson, Wisconsin CALL TO ORDER This July 11, 2017 meeting of the Health and Human Services Board (HHS) 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 Present Christopher Babbitt St. Croix County Chair Present Tom Coulter St. Croix County Supervisor Present Bob Long 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, County Administrator Pat Thompson, Corporation Counsel Scott Cox, Children Services Administrator Julie Krings, Public Health Administrator Deb Lindemann, Aging and Disability Resources Administrator Brad Beckman, Health and Human Services Fiscal Manager Beata Haug, County Board Chair Roger Larsen, County Board Vice Chair Dave Ostness, Dr. Mark Werner, Chief, Health Hazard Evaluation Section from the Bureau of Environmental Health WI Division of Public Health as well as several other staff and community members. Excused Absences: Vacancy in District 13 Unexcused Absences: Lisa Ramsay APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Health & Human Services Board Regular Meeting May 9, 2017 5:30 PM Health and Human Services Board Chair Dr. Chris Babbitt asked if after review of the May 9, 2017 minutes if any editing was necessary. With nothing noted a motion was made by Supervisor Coulter to approve the minutes as submitted and was seconded by Board Member Logelin. A voice vote was taken, all approved. RESULT: APPROVED \[UNANIMOUS\] MOVER: Tom Coulter, Supervisor SECONDER: Heather Logelin, Board Member AYES: Heather Logelin, Christopher Babbitt, Tom Coulter, Bob Long, Paulette Anderson, Shaela Leibfried, Deb Rasmussen ABSENT: Lisa Ramsay PUBLIC COMMENT The meeting was open to public comment for items on or off the agenda by Health and Human Services Board Chair Dr. Chris Babbitt. Jeff Ericson addressed the Board regarding health effects of wind turbines, as well as provided an informational handout and map. Brenda Salseg from the Town of Forest addressed the board regarding the wind turbine issue and the potential health issues they could cause. Cindy Kuscienko addressed the Board, sharing information and findings regarding various wind turbine farms and the health effects that have been reported by consumers living near them. John Strom addressed the Board regarding the improper siting of wind turbines and the potential health hazards. No other public comment. BUSINESS ITEMS 1. Bureau of Environmental and Occupational Health Wisconsin Division of Public Health Industrial Wind Turbine Energy Systems Presentation Dr. Mark Werner, Chief, Health Hazard Evaluation Section from the Bureau of Environmental Health WI Division of Public Health, reviewed a power point with the Board regarding the primary health concerns raised regarding wind turbines and summarized the findings from research and health focused reviews. Questions and concerns by the Board were raised and discussion followed. RESULT: DISCUSSED 2. Ordinance Creating Chapter 32 Smoking on County Property This ordinance was before the Board of Supervisors on June 6, 2017 and was referred back to the Health and Human Services Board to be reviewed and obtain input from Public Health. Deb Lindemann, Public Health Administrator's input on adding E- cigarettes and tobacco free grounds in an ordinance would be good public policy. The Health and Human Services Board reviewed Chapter 32 and discussed the ordinance. Supervisor Coulter recommended for adoption the ordinance as written, to be sent to the Board of Supervisors which was seconded by Supervisor Anderson. A voice vote was taken, all approved. RESULT: RECOMMENDED \[UNANIMOUS\] MOVER: Tom Coulter, Supervisor SECONDER: Paulette Anderson, Supervisor AYES: Heather Logelin, Christopher Babbitt, Tom Coulter, Bob Long, Paulette Anderson, Shaela Leibfried, Deb Rasmussen ABSENT: Lisa Ramsay 3. Resolution Authorizing Placement at the 180 Program-Northwest Regional Juvenile Detention Center for Periods not to Exceed 365 Day This resolution is before the Health and Human Services (HHS) Board for consideration to authorize the St. Croix County Circuit Court Judge to order placement in the 180 Program-Northwest Detention Center for a period not to exceed 365 days. HHS Director Fred Johnson and Children Services Administrator Julie Krings provided some details around the 180 Program. This resolution will be brought to the Public Protection Committee as well. Motion by Supervisor Coulter for adoption of this resolution as written, to move to the Public Protection Committee and then on to the full County Board. This was seconded by Supervisor Long. A voice vote was taken, all approved. RESULT: APPROVED \[6 TO 1\] Next: 8/11/2017 8:00 AM MOVER: Tom Coulter, Supervisor SECONDER: Bob Long, Supervisor AYES: Heather Logelin, Christopher Babbitt, Tom Coulter, Bob Long, Paulette Anderson, Shaela Leibfried NAYS: Deb Rasmussen ABSENT: Lisa Ramsay 4. Medicaid Waiver Funding Request for St. Croix County Community Based Residential Facilities Health and Human Services Director Fred Johnson provided an update on the status of the request for Medicaid waiver funding for the St. Croix County Community Based Residential Facilities (CBRF). RESULT: DISCUSSED 5. Orchard View Terrace Center Community Based Residential Facility Licensure From 40 to 48 Residents and Private Pay Rate Adjustment Health and Human Services Director Fred Johnson shared that two issues have been brought to light regarding residency at Orchard View Terrace. One of which is requests from couples to reside there together, the other is determining what the cost would be for that second resident in that room. It would not require extra staffing, but would need to cover overhead costs such as food and utilities. The Board reviewed and discussed the proposed rate increases when an additional resident resides in a room. Motion made by Supervisor Anderson to approve this rate change for an additional person and was seconded by Board Member Rasmussen. A voice vote was taken, all approved. RESULT: APPROVED \[UNANIMOUS\] MOVER: Paulette Anderson, Supervisor SECONDER: Deb Rasmussen, Board Member AYES: Heather Logelin, Christopher Babbitt, Tom Coulter, Bob Long, Paulette Anderson, Shaela Leibfried, Deb Rasmussen ABSENT: Lisa Ramsay 6. St. Croix County Health and Rehab Center Campus Resident Census Report An updated Census report was provided for review and discussion by the Board. RESULT: DISCUSSED 7. Aging and Disability Resource Center Division Funding Fiscal Manager Dr. Beata Haug reported on the funding sources for the Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) as part of the Board priority to better understand Health and Human Services funding. RESULT: DISCUSSED 8. Health and Human Service Financial Report Fiscal Manager Dr. Beata Haug reviewed the monthly financials with the Board. RESULT: DISCUSSED REQUEST FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Health and Human Services (HHS) Board Chair Dr. Chris Babbitt asked for any requests for future agenda items. With no requests he reminded the Board that they can contact himself or HHS Director Fred Johnson at anytime with agenda items. ANNOUNCEMENTS & CORRESPONDENCE Upcoming open house at the newly remodeled Community Based Residential Facility, Orchard View Terrace, on July 20, 2017 from 3-6 PM. Everyone is invited. The staff from MJ Cares will also have the Therapy Pool open for viewing. ADJOURN Health and Human Services Board Chair Dr. Chris Babbitt called the meeting adjourned at approximately 7:40 PM. DATE OF NEXT MEETING August 8, 2017 @ 5:30 PM in the Government Center Boardroom, Hudson.