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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-14-2018 Health & Human Services Minutes MEETING MINUTES HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES BOARD November 14, 2018 5:00 PM County Board Room-Government Center County Board Room - 1101 Carmichael Road, Hudson, Wisconsin CALL TO ORDER Health and Human Services Board Chair Dave Ostness called the November 14, 2018 meeting of the Health and Human Services (HHS) Board to order at approximately 5:00 p.m. . ROLL CALL Attendee Name Organization Title Status Arrived Tom Coulter St. Croix County Supervisor Present Bob Long St. Croix County Supervisor Present Tammy Moothedan St. Croix County Supervisor Present Dan Fosterling St. Croix County Supervisor Present Dave Ostness St. Croix County Chair Present Paulette Anderson St. Croix County Vice-Chair Present Deb Rasmussen St. Croix County Citizen Board Member Excused Paul McGinnis St. Croix County Citizen Board Member Present Vacant St. Croix County Citizen Board Member Excused Others in Attendance: County Administrator Pat Thompson, Health and Human Services Director Fred Johnson, Fiscal Manager Dr. Beata Haug, Operations Manager and Interim Finance Director Ken Witt, County Board Chair Roger Larson, Behavioral Health Administrator Steve Kirt, Children Services Administrator Julie Krings, Foster Care Coordinators John Bretl and Ben Tomandl, Public Health Administrator Kelli Engen, several other staff and community members Excused Absences: Deb Rasmussen Unexcused Absences: NA APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Health & Human Services Board – Regular Meeting – October 10, 2018 5:00 PM Health and Human Services (HHS) Board Chair Dave Ostness asked if after the review of the Oct 10, 2018 minutes if any editing was needing. With nothing noted, the minutes were accepted by HHS Chair Ostness. RESULT: ACCEPTED PUBLIC COMMENT HHS Chair Dave Ostness opened the meeting to public comment for items on or off the agenda. John Strom from the Town of Forest addressed the Board regarding the improper siting of industrial wind turbines causes human health hazards. BUSINESS ITEMS 1. St. Croix County Health and Human Services Foster Care Recruitment and Retention Report The HHS Board was provided with an update on the continued work being done towards foster care recruitment and retention. RESULT: DISCUSSED 2. Hospital Emergency Department Behavioral Health Tele-Video Pilot Project Implementation The HHS Board was informed on the progress and implementation of the tele-video pilot project within hospital emergency rooms. Peter VanDusartz, Director of Program Development-St. Croix Valley Behavioral Health, Hudson Hospital and Clinics as well as Steve Kirt, Behavioral Health Administrator reviewed a power point with the Board and were available to answer questions. RESULT: DISCUSSED 3. Communicable Disease Surveillance and Control Report Public Health Administrator Kelli Engen provided an update on Communicable Disease Surveillance and Control. RESULT: DISCUSSED 4. Wisconsin Department of Children and Families Child Welfare Workload Study The Board was informed of the planning being done for a workload study regarding child welfare staff workloads. RESULT: DISCUSSED 5. Wisconsin Department of Children and Families 2019 Preliminary Child and Family Allocations for Counties Review of 2019 preliminary Child and Family Allocations for Counties. Health and Human Services Director Fred Johnson highlighted that the formula for distribution of the funding is dated to the 1980's. Utilizing the funding on a per capita basis, St. Croix County is the lowest funded county in the state. RESULT: DISCUSSED 6. Resolution Requesting Increased Funding and Oversight Reforms for Wisconsin’s Child Protective Services System A Motion was made by Supervisor Tammy Moothedan to approve this resolution and move to the full County Board of Supervisors. Supervisor Long seconded this motion. A voice vote was taken all approved. Chair Ostness asked for a five minute break. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] Next: 12/4/2018 8:00 AM MOVER: Tammy Moothedan, Supervisor SECONDER: Bob Long, Supervisor AYES: Tom Coulter, Bob Long, Tammy Moothedan, Dan Fosterling, Dave Ostness, Paulette Anderson, Paul McGinnis EXCUSED: Deb Rasmussen 7. Health and Human Services Director Report •St. Croix County Health and Rehab Center Campus •Comprehensive Community Services Program Routine data for the Health and Rehab Center was reviewed. Information regarding the development progress and some ongoing data around the Comprehensive Community Service (CCS) was provided. The CCS program provides consumers with alternative options for treatment and continues to grow. RESULT: DISCUSSED 8. Health and Human Services Department and Veteran Services Department Financial Report Interim Finance Director/Operation Manager, Ken Witt, reviewed the new format of the monthly reports. Monthly report is similar to the annual budget. Budget comparisons to previous year will be enhanced in 2019 as 2018 data will be included in the report. Fiscal Manager Dr. Beata Haug reviewed the monthly Health and Human Services financials. Discussion on budget amendment process given projections for year-end budget overruns, primarily due to increased purchased services in Children Services Division. RESULT: DISCUSSED REQUEST FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Health and Humans Services (HHS) Board Chair Dave Ostness asked if there are any requests for future agenda items. With nothing noted at this time, Board members are encouraged to contact Health and Human Services Board Chair Ostness or Health and Human Services Director Fred Johnson should something come up. ANNOUNCEMENTS & CORRESPONDENCE HHS Director Fred Johnson informed the Board that additional outreach continues on the Heightened Scrutiny issue. Chair Ostness thanked Supervisor Bob Long for his service on the Health and Human Services Board, as tonight is his last meeting. ADJOURN Health and Humans Services (HHS) Board Chair Dave Ostness called this November 14, 2018 meeting of the HHS Board adjourned at approximately 7:10. DATE OF NEXT MEETING December 12, 2018 @ 5:00 PM in the Government Center Boardroom, Hudson.