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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-15-2024 Health & Human Services Minutes MEETING MINUTES HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES BOARD May 15, 2024 5:00 PM St. Croix County Government Center -Room 1284 Government Center -1101 Carmichael Road, Hudson, Wisconsin CALL TO ORDER Convener Greg Tellijohn called this May 15, 2024 meeting of the Health and Human Services (HHS) Board to order at approximately 5:00 PM. ROLL CALL Attendee NameOrganizationTitleStatusArrived Lisa LindSt. Croix CountySupervisorPresent Shawn AndersonSt. Croix CountySupervisorPresent Cathy LeafSt. Croix CountySupervisorPresent Dave OstnessSt. Croix CountySupervisorPresent Greg TellijohnSt. Croix CountySupervisorPresent Mike BarcalowSt. Croix CountySupervisorPresent Kathleen FindlaySt. Croix CountyCitizen Member-DoctorPresent Deb LindemannSt. Croix CountyCitizen Member -NursePresent Julie SmithSt. Croix CountyCitizen Member-CommunityExcused Others in Attendance:HHS Director Bob Rohret, HHS Deputy Director Shar Lopez, County Administrator Ken Witt, Public Information Officer Adam Kastonek, Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) Administrator Kristin Newton, Comprehensive Community Services Administrator Becky Kerr, Children's Service Supervisor Brett Riberich, Economic Support Administrator Ronda Brown (via Zoom), Public Health Administrator Elle Klasen, Records Manager Tammy Wilson (via Zoom), Corporation Counsel Heather Amos APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1.Health & Human Services Board Regular Meeting March 20, 20245:00 PM Health and Human Services (HHS) Board Convener Greg Tellijohn asked the Board if after review of the minutes from the March 20, 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 Convener Greg Tellijohn opened the meeting to public comment for items on or off the agenda. No public comment tonight. BUSINESS ITEMS 1. Election of a Health and Human Services Board Chair Health and Human Services Board Convener Greg Tellijohn asked for nominations for the position of Health and Human Services (HHS) Board Chair. Supervisor Leaf made a motion to nominate Supervisor Tellijohn and Supervisor Lind nominated Supervisor Barcalow for HHS Board Chair. With no other nominations, Convener Tellijohn called for a paper ballot vote. The vote was in favor of Supervisor Tellijohn, 5 votes to 3. Supervisor Tellijohn was elected as the new HHS Board Chair. RESULT: DISCUSSED 2. Election of Health and Human Services Board Vice Chair Newly elected Health and Human Services (HHS) Board Chair Greg Tellijohn continued the meeting and asked for nominations for HHS Board Vice Chair. Supervisor Lind made a motion to nominate Supervisor Barcalow as HHS Board Vice Chair. With no other nominations, a motion to close the nominations and cast a voice vote was made by Supervisor Leaf and seconded by Supervisor Anderson. A voice vote was taken and all approved the election of Supervisor Barcalow as HHS Board Vice Chair. RESULT: APPROVED \[UNANIMOUS\] MOVER: Lisa Lind, Supervisor SECONDER: Cathy Leaf, Supervisor AYES: Lisa Lind, Shawn Anderson, Cathy Leaf, Dave Ostness, Greg Tellijohn, Mike Barcalow, Kathleen Findlay, Deb Lindemann EXCUSED: Julie Smith 3. Establish Meeting Schedule of the Health and Human Service Board HHS Board Chair Tellijohn asked for input on the scheduling of the Health and Human Services (HHS) Board meetings moving forward. They are currently scheduled for the 3rd Wed. of each month at 5:00 PM. With no changes requested the HHS Board meetings will stay at its current day and time; 5:00 PM on the third Wednesday of each month. RESULT: DISCUSSED 4. Health and Human Services Monthly Financials In the absence of Fiscal Manager Fay Strenke, HHS Director Rohret reviewed the monthly financials with the Board. Rohret informed that overall the revenues look good for HHS so far this year. Staff development expenses are up but grant funds will cover some of this. Purchased services continue to run high due to out of home placements and emergency detention placements. Birth to 3 service expenses have increased mainly due to contracted occupational and physical therapy costs. In the ADRC the catered food costs for catered meals has increased though unprepared food costs have gone down. These catered meals are contracted out to various vendors and go through the procurement process. Rohret continued, stating that the Health Care Campus is looking good overall with the census remaining high. Staffing continues to be difficult especially for Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA), so the need is still there for contracted staff, which are costly. Rohret also shared that all revenues for 2023 appear to be in and put us about $1.2 million over budget for 2023, mainly due to purchased service cost increases. RESULT: DISCUSSED 5. Health and Human Service Board- Public Health Responsibilities Presentation Public Health Administrator Elle Klasen informed the HHS Board of their role and responsibility to act as the local board of health pursuant to WI Statutes 251.03(1). Klasen shared that in the Board packet there is a document for the Board to review. It provides several links that inform about requirements for the local board of health, providing additional information regarding what public health is, who they serve, and the statutes and ordinances they must follow. Discussion was had with questions asked and answered. RESULT: DISCUSSED 6. Presentation of the 2023 Health and Human Services Annual Report Health & Human Services (HHS) Director Bob Rohret provided some highlights from the various HHS divisions within the 2023 Annual Report, regarding the services provided, and the staff that provide them. Rohret informed that across most divisions there was an increase in service demands and higher caseloads for many of the services and programs provided in 2023. The division administrators were available to provide specific information or answer questions. Board members shared their appreciation for the details within the report and thanked everyone for the work put into it. This report will now go to the Board of Supervisors June meeting. RESULT: DISCUSSED 7. Resolution Urging Legislators to Approve Immediate Funding for Inpatient Psychiatric Care in Western Wisconsin At the request of Supervisor Tellijohn this resolution urging legislators to approve immediate funding for inpatient psychiatric care in Western Wisconsin comes to the HHS Board for their consideration tonight. Corporation Counsel Heather Amos informed that since the closing of the HSHS Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire the need for inpatient psychiatric facilities for St. Croix County residents has only increased, leaving Winnebago Mental Health Institute as one of the only options for placing people in need of inpatient psychiatric care. Two recent acts were adopted by the legislature that address mental health treatment services and funding structures, but there is still an immediate need for psychiatric care in Western Wisconsin, and this resolution is requesting the state act with urgency to provide funding for inpatient psychiatric care in the western region of the state. Discussion had. A motion was made by Supervisor Leaf to approve this resolution and move it to the full County Board of Supervisors and then to State Legislatures, with a copy sent to the Governor's Office. This was seconded by Supervisor Barcalow. A voice vote was taken. All approved. RESULT: APPROVED \[UNANIMOUS\] Next: 6/4/2024 5:00 PM MOVER: Cathy Leaf, Supervisor SECONDER: Mike Barcalow, Supervisor AYES: Lisa Lind, Shawn Anderson, Cathy Leaf, Dave Ostness, Greg Tellijohn, Mike Barcalow, Kathleen Findlay, Deb Lindemann EXCUSED: Julie Smith 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 or correspondence tonight. * HHS Director Rohret informed that the annual Mental Health Symposium was held on May 1st. He thanked all that attended and participated, and he feels it went well. The speakers and panelists were outstanding. Rohret shared that a recording of the event is available on the SCC Website, https://www.sccwi.gov/1044/Mental-Health-Symposium DATE OF NEXT MEETING June 19, 2024 @ 5:00 PM in the Government Center Boardroom, Hudson ADJOURN Health and Human Services Board Chair Tellijohn called this May 15, 2024 meeting adjourned at approximately 5:54 PM.