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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-17-2024 Health & Human Services Minutes MEETING MINUTES HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES BOARD January 17, 2024 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 January 17, 2024 meeting of the Health and Human Services Board to order at approximately 5:00 PM. ROLL CALL Attendee NameOrganizationTitleStatusArrived Faisal AnwarSt. Croix CountyBoard Member-DoctorExcused Julie SmithSt. Croix CountyBoard Member-CommunityPresent Lisa LindSt. Croix CountySupervisorPresent Shawn AndersonSt. Croix CountyVice-ChairExcused 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, ADRC Administrator Kristin Newton, Interim Public Health Administrator Elle Klasen, County Administrator Ken Witt, Public Information Officer Adam Kastonek APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1.Health & Human Services Board Regular Meeting December 20, 20235:00 PM Chair Tellijohn informed that at the request of the originator of agenda item #3, Ordinance Creating Chapter 41 -Local Health Officer Authority -of the St. Croix County Code of Ordinances, it will be removed from the agenda, and it will not be addressed tonight. Health and Human Services (HHS) Board Chair Greg Tellijohn asked the Board if after the review of the minutes from the Dec. 20, 2023 HHS Board meeting if any editing was needed. With nothing noted, the minutes were accepted as submitted. RESULT: ACCEPTED PUBLIC COMMENT Health and Human Services (HHS) Board Chair Greg Tellijohn opened the meeting to public comment for items on or off the agenda. Several community members addressed the Board regarding the proposed ordinance that had been on the agenda but was removed. BUSINESS ITEMS 1. Health and Human Services Monthly Financials Fiscal Manager Fay Strenke reviewed the monthly Health and Human Services (HHS) financials with the HHS Board. Strenke informed that the information in the packet is through Dec. 2023. She shared that a significant amount of revenue dollars had been received in the month of Dec., much of it is WIMCR (WI Medicaid Cost Report) settlement money. Also, collections for 2023 services will continue to be received and these revenues will be posted back to 2023 possibly through May. In expenses you will see that there will be payroll which will still be posted back to 2023. In all it appears that HHS will likely end the year with a negative balance. Looking at the Health Care Campus, most things for 2023 have been included, and it appears they will end the year with a positive amount. Questions and discussion had regarding depreciation at the Health Care Campus. RESULT: DISCUSSED 2. Public Health Orientation HHS Director Bob Rohret and Interim Public Health Administrator Elle Klasen reviewed a power point with the HHS Board as part of orientation as the Health Board. They provided a brief history of public health from its beginnings in the 1800's, why it was developed and how it evolved, which lead to the current St. Croix County Public Health Department. Discussion and questions followed. RESULT: DISCUSSED 3. Ordinance Creating Chapter 41 Local Health Officer Authority of the St. Croix County Code of Ordinances HHS Board Chair Greg Tellijohn informed at the beginning of tonight's meeting that at the request of the originator of agenda item #3, Ordinance Creating Chapter 41 - Local Health Officer Authority - of the St. Croix County Code of Ordinances, it was removed from the agenda and will not be addressed tonight. RESULT: NO ACTION 4. Behavioral Health Updates HHS Deputy Director Shar Lopez shared some updates regarding the Behavioral Health Division. Lopez informed of the hiring of Stephanie Greier as a Behavioral Health Supervisor and Kristen Eckman as a Behavioral Health Nurse. Lopez also shared about the difficulty in recruiting for substance use counselor positions. When HHS is unable to provide immediate care for substance use or behavioral health needs, they are referring to community providers. Lopez also reviewed the current grants that they are utilizing to support consumers with various recovery housing needs. Lastly Lopez reported on the increasing need and complexity in the Adult Protection area. They have seen a 487% increase in financial exploitation of the elderly from 2020-2023. Questions asked and answered. 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 Chair Tellijohn recognized Dr. Anwar for serving on this committee, his service was appreciated. HHS Director Rohret announced that Public Health (PH) Administrator Kelli Engen has moved on from SCC. We want to thank her for her contribution to St Croix County, especially during the pandemic when they were under a huge strain. She worked long hours to try and protect the health and well - being of St Croix County residents. We wish her well. With that, Rohret announced that PH Epidemiologist Elle Klasen has accepted the position as the Interim Health Officer and PH Administrator. She has a Master of Science degree in Public Health, has worked in many countries and shown her skills and knowledge the last few years. She will be a good leader and is a good fit for this position. Rohret informed that there will be recruitment for a permanent replacement starting soon. DATE OF NEXT MEETING February 21, 2024 @5:00 PM in the Government Center Boardroom, Hudson ADJOURN Chair Tellijohn called this January 17, 2024 meeting of the Health and Human Services Board adjourned at approximately 5:45.