Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAboutHealth & Human Services 02-12-02 l Lois Burri will review vouchers. ST. CROIX COUNTY NOTICE OF COMMITTEE MEETING TO: Thomas Dorsey, Chairman St. Croix County Board FROM: Robert Stephens (John Borup, 246-8223) COMMITTEE TITLE: St. Croix County Health and Human Services Board DATE: 02/12/02 TIME: 8:30 a.m. LOCATION: St. Croix County Health and Human Services Complex, New Richmond CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL ADOPTION OF AGENDA DATE OF NEXT MEETING: 02/28/02 ACTION ON PREVIOUS MINUTES: 01/24/02 ANNOUNCEMENTS APPOINTMENTS: UNFINISHED BUSINESS: 1. Ordinance to obtain "Agent Status" NEW BUSINESS: 1. Consideration of Claims and vouchers 2. Financial Report 3. Action on bids to lease/purchase 14 passenger Bussette for St. Croix Industries 9:00 a.m. 4. Program Reports a. Economic Support/W-2 b. Nursing Home c. Public Health 5. Request to purchase department automobiles per capital outlay plan 6. Nursing Home software migration for clinical/financial Windows update 7. Setting 2002 rates for Juvenile Respite and Shelter care 8. Closed session per Wisconsin Statute 19.85(1)(c) for Director's Annual Review 9. Reconvene into open session per Wisconsin Statute 19.85(2) ANNOUNCEMENTS & CORRESPONDENCE POSSIBLE AGENDA ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING: ADJOURNMENT (Agenda not necessarily presented in this order) SUBMITTED BY: John M. Borup DATE: COPIES TO: COUNTY BOARD OFFICE COUNTY CLERK NEWS MEDIA/NOTICE ST. CROIX COUNTY HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES BOARD February 12, 2002 The St. Croix County Health and Human Services Board met on February 12, 2002 at the St. Croix County Health and Human Services/Health Center complex. MEMBERS PRESENT: Robert Stephens, Chair Chris Bethke Lois Burri James Craig Fern Johnson MEMBERS ABSENT: Leon Berenschot, excused Mary Louise Olson, excused Esther Wentz, excused Einar Horne STAFF PRESENT: John Borup, Health and Human Services Director Carolyn Krieger, Nursing Home Administrator Judy Ziegler, Accounting Supervisor Mary Squyer, W-2/Economic Support Supervisor Ron Kiesler, AODA/Mental Health Coordinator Barbara Nelson, Public Health Supervisor-Health Officer Ron Eichstaedt, Director, St. Croix Industries Fred Johnson, Family and Children's Supervisor Malva Berg, Secretary OTHERS PRESENT: Chuck Whiting, Administrative Coordinator Chair Stephens called the meeting to order at 8:30 AM noting the meeting was properly and legally publicized. NEXT MEETING: The next Health and Human Services Board meeting is scheduled for Thursday, February 28, at 6:30 PM; the following meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, March 12, 2002. AGENDA: Motion: A motion was introduced by Bethke, seconded by Burri, and unanimously adopted: That the agenda be approved as circulated. ORDINANCE TO OBTAIN "AGENT STATUS": If the ordinance is ready by April 1, the State will allow us to issue 15-month licenses to new facilities applying for licenses between 04/01/02 and 06/30/02. This would allow the County to capture additional revenues instead of the State. The ordinance has not been returned from Corp. Counsel. In order to implement by April 1, the ordinance needs to be approved by the County Board at their March 19 meeting. If the ordinance is not done by the morning of 02/28/02, Stephens, Nelson and Borup will meet with Corp. Counsel. MINUTES: Motion: A motion was introduced by Bethke, seconded by Burri, and unanimously adopted: That the minutes of the 01/24/02 Health and Human Services Board meeting be approved as circulated. CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS: The following reports for January were distributed to the Board: fixed assets, unemployment report for three months, and cash reports. The books are not closed to provide a 2001 financial report. •St. Croix County Health and Human Services Board Page 2 February 12, 2002 Health and Human Services Board member, Burri, reviewed the vouchers. No specific vouchers were pulled to review. Motion: A motion was introduced by Burri, seconded by Stephens, and unanimously adopted: That the following vouchers be approved and be made a part of the supplemental minute book: Human Services vouchers 11554 through 11646, dated January 17, 2002 in the amount of $349,869.25. Human Services vouchers 11674 through 11711, dated January 24, 2002 in the amount of $85,117.53. Human Services vouchers 11718 through 11736, dated January 31, 2002 in the amount of $51,909.23. Human Services vouchers 11517 through 11824, dated February 07, 2002 in the amount of $2,966.66. Human Services vouchers 11828 through 11865, dated February 12, 2002 in the amount of $23,688.94. Human Services vouchers 11269 through 11271, dated February 01, 2002 in the amount of $77,438.00. Human Services voucher 11539 through 11553, dated January 12, 2002 in the amount of $13,386.22. Human Services vouchers 11551 through 11552, dated January 12, 2002 in the amount of $450.00. Human Services vouchers 11553, dated January 12, 2002 in the amount of $450.00. Human Services vouchers 11647 through 11672, dated January 18, 2002 in the amount of $14,842.65. Human Services vouchers 11673, dated January 21, 2002 in the amount of $250.00. Human Services vouchers 11712 through 11716, dated January 25, 2002 in the amount of $438.00. Human Services vouchers 11737 through 11756, dated February 01, 2002 in the amount of $155,110.31. Human Services vouchers 11757 through 11816, dated February 07, 2002 in the amount of $99,564.92. Human Services vouchers 11566 through 11968, dated February 12, 2002 in the amount of $42,554.42. Human Services vouchers 11969 through 12067, dated February 12, 2002 in the amount of $39,428.41. r St. Croix County Health and Human Services Board Page 3 February 12, 2002 Nursing Home vouchers 1748 through 1768, dated January 17, 2002 in the amount of $41,671.32. Nursing Home voucher 1770, dated January 24, 2002 in the amount of $354.84. Nursing Home vouchers 1771 through 1772, dated January 31, 2002 in the amount of $1,010.61. Nursing Home vouchers 1780 through 1782, dated February 12, 2002 in the amount of $367.00. Nursing Home vouchers 1746 through 1747, dated January 12, 2002 in the amount of $267.70. Nursing Home voucher 1769, dated January 18, 2002 in the amount of $6.93. Nursing Home vouchers 1773 through 1776, dated February 01, 2002 in the amount of $377.38. Nursing Home vouchers 1778 through 1779, dated February 07, 2002 in the amount of $552.49. Nursing Home vouchers 1783 through 1807, dated February 12, 2002 in the amount of $21,333.06. Human Services, Workshop, Public Health vouchers 1 through 27, dated January 10, 2002 in the amount of $213,630.77. Social Services and Human Services vouchers 1 through 19, dated January 11, 2002 in the amount of $42,998.89. Human Services and Nursing Home vouchers 1 through 28, dated January 15, 2002 in the amount of $198,478.97. Human Services, Workshop, Public Health vouchers 28 through 45, dated January 24, 2002 in the amount of $223,364.63. Social Services and Human Services vouchers 20 through 32, dated January 24, 2002 in the amount of $36,248.95. Human Services and Nursing Home vouchers 29 through 46, dated January 24, 2002 in the amount of $163,925.56. FINANCIAL REPORTS: There is no year-end financial report due to closing the books. The audited figures should be ready sometime in April. Borup is optimistic the numbers for the Nursing Home look better than anticipated. Administrative costs are being cut in the Nursing Home through attrition. CLOSED SESSION PER WISCONSIN STATUTE 19.85 (1)(c) FOR DIRECTOR'S ANNUAL REVIEW: Motion: A motion was introduced by Stephens, seconded by Burri, That the Board go into closed session per Wisconsin Statute 19.85 (1) (c) for the Director's annual review. •St. Croix County Health and Human Services Board Page 4 February 12, 2002 Roll call vote: Robert Stephens-yes Leon Berenschot-absent Chris Bethke-yes Lois Burri-yes James Craig-yes Einar Horne-absent Fern Johnson-yes Mary Louise Olson-absent Esther Wentz-absent Five yes, four absent, motion passed. Motion: A motion was introduced by Bethke, seconded by Burri, That the Board return to open session per Wisconsin Statute 19.85 (2). Roll call vote: Robert Stephens-yes Leon Berenschot-absent Chris Bethke-yes Lois Burri-yes James Craig-yes Einar Horne-absent Fern Johnson-yes Mary Louise Olson-absent Esther Wentz-absent Five yes, four absent, motion passed. Stephens said it was a pleasure to give a good evaluation to a good person. ACTION ON BIDS TO LEASE/PURCHASE 14-PASSENGER BUSSETTE FOR ST. CROIX INDUSTRIES: Per budget and capital outlay plan, bids have been sought for lease/purchase of 14-passenger bussette for St. Croix Industries. Eichstaedt distributed a spreadsheet comparing the eight bids received. Eichstaedt recommended the vehicle described as 1B on the spreadsheet because of the price and it is similar to a vehicle currently used by St. Croix Industries and staff are happy with that vehicle. St. Croix Industries will trade in a 1992 vehicle. Motion: A motion was introduced by Bethke, seconded by Burri and unanimously adopted: That the Board accepts the bid as described in 1B of the spreadsheet for $45,080 less $1,500 discount at time of order and another $1,000 discount at time of receipt, plus trade in of 1992 vehicle for a final net cost of $42,580. ECONOMIC SUPPORT/W-2: Squyer reported the W-2 activity is starting to increase and anticipates this will remain the trend. She said she received information that GS in Hudson is moving to Mexico and UFE in River Falls is closing and these changes will result in a large number of job losses in St. Croix County. Squyer and Borup are to go before the Finance Committee in either March or April. She has no reason to believe the governor will cut funding for the W-2 program. However, the State has also been informed that •St. Croix County Health and Human Services Board Page 5 February 12, 2002 the Counties have agreed to take the W-2 contract, however, reserve the right to exit with a 120-day notice if no monies are available. Squyer reported grant funding is being written by other groups in the community to lease St. Ann's convent in Somerset as a transitional shelter with possibly some emergency shelter as well. She said the only other shelter in St. Croix County is Faith House, but that only supports one family. She said currently there are no residency requirements at St. Ann's but anticipates that will change. Community reinvestment monies will not be available for shelter assistance in 2002, which will impact clients. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS FOR 2001: Squyer distributed the Performance Standards for 2001. Because we met the Performance Standards, we will be entitled to extra funding for the W-2 contract for 2002. The maximum would be Community Reinvestment money of $22,084 and unrestricted W-2 money of $29,446 but have not been notified how much will be received. NURSING HOME: Krieger reported the Nursing Home census is 87. She said St. Croix Health Center Nursing Home admissions are up 91% in three years. She said there were 15 admissions in January. Krieger said the Medicaid rate is not finalized yet but it looks like it will be a 13% increase 07/01/01. The St. Croix Health Center received a nice rate because of the bed banking and a hold harmless for this year's rate. Krieger said the add-ons for the Medicare rates will expire in September 2002 and this is another area where the Nursing Home may lose money if these are not renewed. She said the VA is over budget and requested a 25% discount on the rates in their contract. She negotiated the discount down to 20% but couldn't get it any lower. The nursing home has very few VA admissions. The software for the Nursing Home was originally supposed to be supported through 2004 but that support will end 12/31/02, which was announced late in 2001. The Nursing Home planned to transition to the windows-based version of software in the 2003 budget but that plan has been expedited due to the non- support. The cost for hardware updates is the bulk of the expense for the transition. The software company requires one-third down or $5,247 by 03/01/02 and a commitment for implementation by June 1. Motion: A motion was introduced by Stephens, seconded by Burri, and unanimously adopted: That the Board approves spending $5,247 by 03/01/02 from the Bayport Grant money for the computer software upgrade. Finance did not meet in February so was not available for the software presentation. Krieger said there have been no pharmacy errors the first of the month with the new fills. PUBLIC HEALTH: Nelson reported on communicable disease. She said influenza is reaching the peak; most cases reported have been Type A influenza although there have been fewer cases than other years. Nelson said the second meeting for the Planning for the Next Influenza Pandemic meeting was held last week. She said hospital, clinic and some f r St. Croix County Health and Human Services Board Page 6 February 12, 2002 nursing home staff attended. All morticians, chief of medical staff and the county coroner were invited but did not attend. Attendees will do an assessment of what is available in their own community and another meeting will be held in April. Nelson thanked Johnson for attending the meeting. Nelson reported the Federal Government is making about $19 million for bioterriorism funding for Wisconsin. WI DHFS will develop a draft proposal after focus groups and other input opportunities from public health partners. The proposal will be submitted to the Governor's Task Force for review and to the Governor for final approval and transmission to the federal government. Nelson said there will be a meeting on March 20 in Eau Claire regarding Public Health Preparedness for Bioterriorism. She asked Board members to notify her if they would like to attend. Nelson reported there will be a conference June 11 and 12 in the Wisconsin Dells on The Public Health Crisis: Wisconsin's Response and invited Board members to attend. Nelson said the 2001 consolidated contract review for Public Health will be done this afternoon. REQUEST TO PURCHASE DEPARTMENT AUTOMOBILES PER CAPITAL OUTLAY PLAN: It is time to replace two of the 1997 Ford Taurus cars. Borup said Kiesler has done a lot of work investigating purchasing vehicles and said purchasing vehicles is financially advantageous to the Department. The State goes through a bid process for purchasing vehicles and Cox Motors is less than that bid price. Motion: A motion was introduced by Stephens, seconded by Bethke, and unanimously adopted: That the Board approves to purchase two Ford Focus cars at $12,495 each and to sell two Ford Taurus cars, with a trade value of $2,500 each. SETTING 2002 RATES FOR JUVENILE RESPITE AND SHELTER CARE: Johnson requested an increase in the shelter and respite rates for 2002. Motion: A motion was introduced by Burri, seconded by Bethke, and unanimously adopted: That the Board approves the following shelter and respite rates for 2002 effective 02/01/02: Respite: $42.00 per day Shelter: $52.00 per day On-call Shelter: $26.00 per day (no increase. Stephens asked if there were any other issues to bring before the Board. Motion: A motion was introduced by Bethke, seconded by Stephens, and unanimously adopted: that the meeting be adjourned. Time: 10:05 AM Chair: Attest: (Secretary)