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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-20-2024 Health & Human Services Minutes MEETING MINUTES HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES BOARD March 20, 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 March 20, 2024 meeting of the Health and Human Services Board to order at approximately 5:00 PM. ROLL CALL Attendee NameOrganizationTitleStatusArrived Julie SmithSt. Croix CountyCitizen Member-CommunityPresent Kathleen FindlaySt. Croix CountyCitizen Member-DoctorExcused 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 CountyCitizen Member-NursePresent Others in Attendance: Fiscal Manager Fay Strenke, County Administrator Ken Witt, Public Information Officer Adam Kastonek., Aging and Disability Resource Center Administrator Kristin Newton, Public Health Supervisor Laurie Diaby APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1.Health & Human Services Board Regular Meeting February 21, 20245:00 PM Health and Human Services (HHS) Board Chair Greg Tellijohn asked the Board if after the review of the minutes from the February 21, 2024 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. No Public Comment tonight. 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 financial in the packet are through Feb. 2024. Strenke shared that on the first page It will show that no state funds have been received yet and have just started the Jan. & Feb. claims. Local collections area coming in and are ahead of last year, which is good news. There are a couple of negative amounts showing, though there are grant funds to cover these line items. The 2023 numbers will continue to change as we continue to close the year. At the Health Care Campus, the Skilled Nursing census is high which is reflected in the revenues. They continue to use pool staff so that is reflected in the expenses, but overal showing a positive balance. Discussion and questions followed. RESULT: DISCUSSED 2. Resolution Accepting the Donation of Two Vehicles from Aging and Handicapped Transportation, Inc. for Use by the St. Croix County Aging and Disability Resource Center HHS Director Bob Rohret provided background information regarding the dissolving of Aging and Handicapped Transportation, Inc. (A&H Transportation) and it's connection to the Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC). These vehicles have been leased by the ADRC in the past and are in good condition. It is the wish of A&H Transportation to donate these 2 vehicles to the ADRC and this resolution comes to the Health and Human Services (HHS) Board for their consideration to accept this donation. A motion was made by Supervisor Leaf to approve the resolution to accept the donation of 2 vans from Aging and Handicapped Transportation, Inc. for use by the ADRC. This motion was seconded by Supervisor Ostness. Discussion and questions followed. A voice vote was taken. All approved. RESULT: APPROVED \[UNANIMOUS\] Next: 5/7/2024 5:00 PM MOVER: Cathy Leaf, Supervisor SECONDER: Dave Ostness, Supervisor AYES: Julie Smith, Lisa Lind, Cathy Leaf, Dave Ostness, Greg Tellijohn, Mike Barcalow, Deb Lindemann EXCUSED: Kathleen Findlay, Shawn Anderson 3. Public Health Permit Fee Schedule Public Health (PH) Supervisor Laurie Diaby reviewed the recommended 2024 Public Health Permit Fees with the Board. This fee structure is for the licensing and inspections done by the SCC Environmental Health program for the State. PH comes to the Board each year for a review and their input on whether there would be a fee increase. This is done so the fees collected are able to cover the costs of running the program and not using tax levy dollars. The proposed fee increase is covering the 1% increase that the state is requesting they be reimbursed. Supervisor Leaf moved to approve the 1% increase in the fee schedule for 2024 and was seconded by Board Member Lindemann. A voice vote was taken. All approved. RESULT: APPROVED \[UNANIMOUS\] MOVER: Cathy Leaf, Supervisor SECONDER: Deb Lindemann, Citizen Member- Nurse AYES: Julie Smith, Lisa Lind, Cathy Leaf, Dave Ostness, Greg Tellijohn, Mike Barcalow, Deb Lindemann EXCUSED: Kathleen Findlay, Shawn Anderson 4. Health and Human Services (HHS) Director Bob Rohret informed the HHS Board of some legislative bills that are pending the Governor's signature. Rohret shared what the bills are and how they might impact the HHS budget and consumers. The bills include; the Waiver of Institutions for Mental Disease (IMD) Restrictions , "Like Kin" placements and eligibility for Kinship Care payments (already signed), Crisis urgent care and observations centers, and an exception for Xylazine test strips. 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. No requests tonight. ANNOUNCEMENTS & CORRESPONDENCE HHS Board Chair Tellijohn asked if there are any announcements tonight. * Supervisor Ostness shared that the Mental Health Symposium will be held on May 1st from 5:30- 7:30 @ St. Croix Central High School in Hammond, WI. All are welcome, please join us. * Director Rohret informed that interviews for a new Public Health (PH) Officer will be held next week. Once a decision is made, the Board will be informed and request their approval. DATE OF NEXT MEETING No April meeting due to the election. Right now the next meeting is scheduled for May 15, 2024 @ 5:00 PM, Government Center Boardroom, Hudson. ADJOURN Chair Tellijohn called this March 20, 2024 meeting of the Health and Human Services Board adjourned at approximately 5:35.