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Home My WebLink About01-09-2018 Health & Human Services Minutes MEETING MINUTES HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES BOARD January 9, 2018 5:30 PM County Board Room-Government Center County Board Room - 1101 Carmichael Road, Hudson, Wisconsin CALL TO ORDER This January 9, 2018 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 Present 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 Absent 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 Operations Director Ken Witt, Fiscal Manager Dr. Beata Haug, Veterans Services Officer Phil Landgraf, Children Services Administrator Julie Krings, Health and Rehab Center Administrator Sandy Hackenmueller, Brian Schoeneck VP of Financial and Regulatory Services with Leading Age, Community Development Director Ellen Denzer, Brett Budrow Planning and Land Information Administrator for Community Development., County Board Chair Roger Larson, as well as several other staff and community members. Unexcused Absences: Lisa Ramsay Excused Absences: Shaela Leibfried APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Health & Human Services Board – Regular Meeting – December 12, 2017 5:30 PM Health and Human Services (HHS) Board Chair Dr. Chris Babbitt asked the HHS Board if after the review of the December 12, 2017 minutes if any editing was needed. With no changes requested a motion was made by Supervisor Coulter and seconded by Supervisor Long to approve the minutes as submitted. A voice vote was taken and all approved. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Tom Coulter, Supervisor SECONDER: Bob Long, Vice Chair AYES: Heather Logelin, Christopher Babbitt, Tom Coulter, Bob Long, Scottie Ard, Paulette Anderson, Deb Rasmussen ABSENT: Shaela Leibfried, Lisa Ramsay PUBLIC COMMENT Health and Human Services (HHS) Board Chair Dr. Chris Babbitt opened the meeting to Public Comment for items on or off the agenda. Chair Babbitt informed the HHS Board that one member of the community has requested to address the Board tonight. John Strom from the Town of Forrest, addressed the Board regarding the potential health effects of improperly sited wind turbines. Mr. Strom highlighted portions of the fact sheet from Department of Health Services and provided his feedback. No other Public Comment BUSINESS ITEMS 1. Veterans Outreach and Recovery Program Veterans Services Officer Phil Landgraf provided details regarding the Veterans Outreach and Recovery Program and how the local Veterans Service Office has worked with this program. A new bill is being proposed to fund this program at the state level as the federal grant funding has been depleted. This program is geared to assist homeless veterans as well as those struggling with mental health issues. The consensus of the Health and Human Services (HHS) Board is to support this program request. Mr. Landgraff will work to draft a letter in support of this program and will get it to HHS Board Chair Babbitt for his review and signature. The HHS Board will be provided a copy. RESULT: DISCUSSED 2. LeadingAge Wisconsin Long Term Care Industry Trends Presentation Per a request by the Board, Brian Schoeneck, Vice President of Financial and Regulatory Services from Leading Age Wisconsin reviewed a Power Point with the Board regarding trends in the Nursing Home Industry. Discussion had and questions answered. RESULT: DISCUSSED 3. Community Development Department Preliminary Analysis of the Staffing and Other Costs Associated with Implementation of the St. Croix County Ground and Surface Water Study Group’s Key Recommendations Community Development Department (CDD) Director Ellen Denzer and Community Development Planning and Land Administrator Bret Budrow, reviewed the core recommendations from the St. Croix County Ground and Surface Water Quality Study Group and summary of the estimated hours and funds needed to implement them. Discussion followed and questions answered. Supervisor Long suggested drafting a cost benefit analysis to determine where we could get the most return and Board Member Logelin shared the potential need for a better understanding of what other work CDD does and if this added work could or should take priority over other tasks. The Community Development Department would like some next step direction on which recommendations to begin work on. They are looking to the Health and Human Services Board and all the elected officials to provide feedback on where their focus should be. CDD Director Denzer suggested first steps may potentially be a joint meeting between Community Development Committee and the Health and Human Services Board. RESULT: DISCUSSED 4. Health and Human Service Department-Children Services Division Report on Foster Care and the Child Welfare System Children Services Administrator Julie Krings reviewed some additional and updated data regarding concerning trends in Children Services. Discussion had and questions answered. Health and Human Services (HHS) Director Fred Johnson is looking to the HHS Board to consider supporting a budget amendment to then send to the Administration Committee, which would support the addition of 2 positions in the Children Services Division. One position would be for a Foster Care Recruiter and one for an additional Child Assessment worker. A portion of the funding for these positions could come from the Health and Human Services fund balance in order to be proactive around this crisis. A Motion made by Chair Babbitt that The Health and Human Services Board supports the Administration Committee in considering a budget amendment to fund the hiring of 2 additional Children Services staff. Seconded by Supervisor Anderson. Voice vote was taken -All approved. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Christopher Babbitt, Chair SECONDER: Paulette Anderson, Supervisor AYES: Heather Logelin, Christopher Babbitt, Tom Coulter, Bob Long, Scottie Ard, Paulette Anderson, Deb Rasmussen ABSENT: Shaela Leibfried, Lisa Ramsay 5. Health and Human Service and Veteran Services Financial Report Dr. Beata Haug reviewed the monthly financials with the Board, she had no significant changes to report. RESULT: DISCUSSED 6. St. Croix County Health and Rehab Center Campus Resident Census Report and Emergency Support Services Monthly Nursing Home Bed Report This information is provided monthly for the Board's review of current census numbers. Supervisor Coulter questioned whether the Kitty Rhoades Memorial Memory Care Center and Orchard Vew Terrace should be listed on the open bed report. Health and Human Services Director Johnson shared that he believes this listing is only for skilled care beds, but he will look into this further and bring the information back to this Board. RESULT: DISCUSSED 7. St. Croix Health and Rehab Center Campus New Resident Outreach Report This information is provided monthly for the Board's review of outreach work being done. Board Member Logelin would like a closer look at what is working and where are admissions coming from. Health and Human Services Director Johnson will request that information for next meeting. 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. ANNOUNCEMENTS & CORRESPONDENCE Health and Human Services (HHS) Director Fred Johnson informed the Board as follow up to the Living Wage Ordinance, a work group has been formed and are meeting on Feb 2, 2018. If Board members have any questions they should contact HHS Director Johnson. Also, preliminary conversations are being had regarding expanding the Comprehensive Community Support (CCS) shared service model as 2 additional counties are interested in joining our model. ADJOURN Health and Human Services Board Chair Dr. Chris Babbitt called this January 9, 2018 meeting of the Health and Human Services Board adjourned at approximately 7:50 PM. DATE OF NEXT MEETING February 13, 2018 @ 5:30 PM in the Government Center Boardroom, Hudson