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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-16-2023 Health & Human Services Minutes MEETING MINUTES HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES BOARD August 16, 2023 5:00 PM St. Croix County Government Center -Room 1284 Government Center -1101 Carmichael Road, Hudson, Wisconsin CALL TO ORDER Health and Human Services (HHS) Board Chair Greg Tellijohn called this August 16, 2023 meeting of the Health and Human Services Board to order at approximately 5:00 PM. ROLL CALL Attendee NameOrganizationTitleStatusArrived Faisal AnwarSt. Croix CountyBoard Member-DoctorLate5:04 PM Julie SmithSt. Croix CountyBoard Member-CommunityExcused Lisa LindSt. Croix CountySupervisorPresent Shawn AndersonSt. Croix CountyVice-ChairPresent Cathy LeafSt. Croix CountySupervisorPresent Dave OstnessSt. Croix CountySupervisorPresent Greg TellijohnSt. Croix CountyChairPresent Mike BarcalowSt. Croix CountySupervisorPresent Deb LindemannSt. Croix CountyBoard Member-NursePresent Others in Attendance:HHS Director Bob Rohret, HHS Deputy Director Shar Lopez, Fiscal Manager Fay Strenke, County Administrator Ken Witt, Public Information Officer Adam Kastonek, Veteran Services Officer Phil Landgraf, Case Manager Katie Torguson, Case Manager Eric Hauge, Comprehensive Community Services (CCS) Project Manager Adam Delikowski, CCS Social Worker Krysta Kahvecci , Aaron Long with NW Passage and Peer Support Specialist Kyle Vanblarcum APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1.Health & Human Services Board Regular Meeting July 19, 20235:00 PM Health and Human Services (HHS) Board Chair Tellijohn asked the Board if after the review of the minutes from the July 19, 2023 HHS Board meeting if any editing was needed. With nothing noted, the minutes were accepted as submitted. RESULT: ACCEPTED PUBLIC COMMENT HHS Board Chair Tellijohn opened the meeting to Public Comment for items on or off the agenda. No Public Comment tonight. BUSINESS ITEMS 1. Health and Human Services Monthly Financials Fiscal Manager Fay Strenke reviewed the HHS monthly financials with the Board. Strenke informed that the audit entry has come back and everything for 2022 will be final next month. She also shared that when looking at trends, and comparing year to year, overall the numbers appear very similar. Per HHS Board Chair request we then went to agenda item #4. RESULT: DISCUSSED 2. Comprehensive Community Services (CCS) Project Manager Adam Delikowski and Social Worker Krysta Kahvecci informed the Board of the Recovering Toget being held at the St. Croix County Services Center in collaboration with the Family Resource Center of Baldwin. They shared about the curriculum and gave an overview of how these cafes are run. These cafes are designed to help consumers meet others on a similar path of recovery as well as receive support and a place to begin healing. They are free events with childcare and a meal provided. To register for an event, contact the Family Resource Center @ frcscv.org/register or call 715-684-4440. A few questions and some discussion followed. RESULT: DISCUSSED 3. American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Staff Roles Presentation HHS Deputy Director Shar Lopez introduced a few of the staff that were hired using funding from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). There are 7 positions they were able to hire for, 5 are county positions and 2 are through partnering with Northwest Transitions. There are 5 Case Managers; 2 work within the community, 2 are co- responders with law enforcement and 1 is at the government center assisting those with criminal justice involvement. Lopez shared information about the positions they hold and the initiatives they work towards. Some data was also shared with the Board about the consumers they are serving and the presenting problems expressed by these consumers. Northwest Passage Program Coordinator Aaron Long shared information regarding the 2 Peer Support Specialists Sophie Hanson & Kyle Vanblrakum. Their collaboration with St. Croix County and the ARPA funds helped them in financing these positions. The Peer Support Specialists have lived experience with mental health and/or substance use issues and offer hope and support to others who are currently struggling with their mental health and/or substance use. These Peer Support Specialists assist clients with various things in their lives, offering support and resources in living a healthy life. Questions asked and answered. Board members thanked them all for their work and do see the value in these upstream programs. RESULT: DISCUSSED 4. Veterans Benefits Expo Information Chair Telllijohn had asked that this agenda item be moved up to the second agenda item. Veterans Services Officer Phil Landgraf shared information with the Board regarding the upcoming Veterans Benefits Expo on September 13th 12PM-8PM and 14th 8AM- 8PM. This event will be held jointly at the New Richmond Armory and the New Richmond American Legion. There will be Veterans exhibits to include information on benefits and healthcare as well as breakout sessions, speakers, entertainment, and food. All are welcome. For more information contact the Veterans Service Office at 715- 386-4759. Discussion and questions followed. RESULT: DISCUSSED REQUEST FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Health and Human Services (HHS) Board Chair Tellijohn asked the Board Members for any requests for future agenda items. Board Members are encouraged to contact HHS Director Rohret or HHS Board Chair Tellijohn if items arise. ANNOUNCEMENTS & CORRESPONDENCE HHS Board Chair Tellijohn asked if there are any announcements tonight. * The HHS Board shared congratulations to Supervisor Ostness for being nominated as a Human Services & Education Steering Committee member of the National Association of Counties (NACo) committee. HHS Director Rohret had a few announcements * Rohret thanked staff and others for coming tonight and presenting * Rohret informed that the St. Croix County Public Health WIC Team recently received the 2023 Gold Breastfeeding Award of Excellence by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. This award recognizes local Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Agencies that have provided exemplary breastfeeding promotion and support activities, with the goal of increasing breastfeeding among WIC participants. * HHS was just awarded the year 2 State Opioid Response grant for approximately $260,000 through Sept. of 2024 DATE OF NEXT MEETING Currently Scheduled for Wednesday September 20, 2023 @ 5:00PM in the Government Center Boardroom, Hudson ADJOURN Chair Tellijohn called this August 16, 2023 meeting adjourned at approximately 6:00 PM. Thanks everyone for coming.