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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHealth and Human Services 05-11-1999 X , LEON BERENSCHOT WILL REVIEW VOUCHERS AT 7:30 A.M. REVISED ST. CROIX COUNTY NOTICE OF COMMITTEE MEETING TO: Thomas Dorsey, Chairman St. Croix County Board FROM: Robert Stephens (John Borup, 246-$223) COMMITTEE TITLE• St. Croix County Health and Human Services Board DATE: 05/11/99 TIME: 8 : 00 a .m. LOCATION: St. Croix County Health and Human Services Complex, New Richmond CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL ADOPTION OF AGENDA DATE OF NEXT MEETING: 05/27/99 ACTION ON PREVIOUS MINUTES: 04/22/99 ANNOUNCEMENTS APPOINTMENTS: UNFINISHED BUSINESS: 1. Aerial Communications/APT proposal to build a tower on County farm land-9:00 AM NEW BUSINESS: I. Consideration of Claims and vouchers 2. Financial Report a. Home Health update 3. Program Reports a. Nursing Home b. Family & Children' s Services c. Public Health 4 . Personnel 5. Roof maintenance needs a. St . Croix Industries-Workshop and Storage Building b_ Farm House c. Transition House 6. W-2 RFP Plan authorization for 2000-2001 7 . Intoxicated Driver Program Evaluation Fee Increase 8 . American Tower Corporation proposal to build a tower on County farm land-9 : 00 AM ANNOUNCEMENTS & CORRESPONDENCE POSSIBLE AGENDA ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING: AD jOUPjQMENT (Agenda not necessarily presented in this order) SUBMITTED BY: John M. Borup DATE: COPIES TO: COUNTY BOARD OFFICE COUNTY CLERK NEWS MEDIA/NOTICE LEON BEREN$CBOT WILL REVIEW VOUCSERS AT 7:30 A.M. ST. CROIX COUNTY NOTICE OF COMMITTEE FETING 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 DA'T'E: 05/11./99 TIME: 8 :00 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: 05/27/99 04/22/99 ACTION ON PREVIOUS MINUTES: ANNOUNCEMENTS APPOINTMENTS: UNFINISSED BUSINESS 1 . Aerial Communications/APT proposal to build a tower on County farm land-9:00 AM NEW BUSINESS; 1 . Consideration of Claims and vouchers 2. Financial Report a. Home Health update 3. Program Reports a. Nursing Home b. Family $1 Children' s Services c. Public Health 4 . Personnel 5. Roof maintenance needs a. St. Croix Industries-Workshop and Storage Building b. Farm House c. Transition House 6. W-2 RFP Plan authorization for 2000-2001 7 . Intoxicated Driver Program Evaluation Fee Increase ANNOUNCEMENTS a CORRESPONDENCE POSSIBLE AGENDA ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING: ADJOURNMIT (Agenda not necessarily presented in this order) SUBMITTED BY: John M. Borup DATE: COPIES TO: COUNTY BOARD OFFICE COUNTY CLERK NEWS MEDIA/NOTICE X ST. CROIX COUNTY HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES BOARD MAY 11 1999 The St. Croix County t Health and Human Services Board met on May 11, 1999, at the St. Croix County Human Services complex in New Richmond, Wisconsin. MEMBERS PRESENT: Robert Stephens, Chair Leon Berenschot Chris Bethke Lois Burri Einar Horne Fern Johnson Mary Louise Olson MEMBERS ABSENT: James Craig Jack Dowd, excused STAFF PRESENT: John Borup, Health and Human Services Director Judy Ziegler, Accounting Supervisor Carolyn Krieger, Nursing Home Administrator Karen Hall, Long Term Support Coordinator Ron Lockwood, Long Term Support Marilyn Fruit, Economic Support Supervisor Fred Johnson, Family & Children' s Supervisor Ralph Robole, Facilities Manager Barb Nelson, Public Health Supervisor Malva Berg, Secretary OTHERS PRESENT: Ken Franen, American Tower Chair Stephens called the meeting to order at 8:00 a.m. noting the meeting was properly and legally publicized. NEXT MEETING: The next Health and Human Services Board meeting is scheduled for May 27, 1999 at 6:00 p.m. at the St. Croix County Health and Human Services/Nursing Home complex with the Open Hearing for the 2000 Budget to be held at 7:00 P.M. in the St. Croix Industries building. Long Term Support will have a meeting the same time as the Health and Human Services Board and will join the Health and Human Services Board meeting for a short time. AGENDA: Motion: A motion was introduced by Berenschot, seconded by Stephens, and unanimously adopted: That the agenda be approved as circulated. MINUTES: Motion: A motion was introduced by Bethke, seconded by Berenschot, and unanimously adopted: That the minutes of the 04/22/99 Health and Human Services Board meeting be approved as circulated. CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS: The following reports were distributed to the Board: transfer of funds report, cash report and fixed assets purchased. Health and Human Services Board member, Berenschot, reviewed the April vouchers and questioned or reviewed the following vouchers: II: NURSING HOME: 265: Sunrise Medical, $6, 174 . 00, nursing supplies. Purchase of six electric low beds for residents. Motion: A motion was introduced by Berenschot, seconded by Stephens, and unanimously adopted: That the following vouchers be approved and be made a part of the supplemental minute book pages 1747 through 1781: Home Health vouchers 21407 through 21422, dated April 30, 1999 in the amount of $13, 097 .08. Human Services vouchers 20905 through 20953, dated April 15, 1999 in the amount of $135, 864.68. Human Services vouchers 20954 through 20981, dated April 22, 1999 in the amount of $61,729.81. Human Services vouchers 20982 through 21034, dated April 27, 1999 in the amount of $111,228.79. Human Services vouchers 21088 through 21163, dated April 28, 1999 in the amount of $155,754.97 . Human Services voucher 21164, dated April 27, 1999 in the amount of $300.00. Human Services vouchers 21165 through 21389, dated April 30, 1999 in the amount of $70, 926.00. Human Services vouchers 21268 through 21406, dated April 30, 1999 in the amount of $74, 404.75. Nursing Home vouchers 204 through 213, dated April 15, 1999 in the amount of $31, 976.25. Nursing Home vouchers 214 through 218, dated April 30, 1999 in the amount of $2, 585.20. Nursing Home vouchers 224 through 275, dated May 11, 1999 in the amount of $57,739.43. Social Services and Human Services vouchers 130 through 151, dated April 14, 1999, in the amount of $89, 077 . 98 • Human Services and Nursing Home vouchers 172 through 200, dated April 13, 1999, in the amount of $270, 157. 90. Human Services and Nursing Home vouchers 201 through 221, dated April 27, 1999, in the amount of $258, 125.33. Social Services and Human Services vouchers 152 through 168, dated April 28, 1999, in the amount of $87,799. 62. ANNOUNCEMENTS: Stephens read a letter addressed to Tom Dorsey from Barron County thanking St. Croix County for allowing John Borup to participate in the process of selecting a Human Services Director for Barron County. FINANCIAL REPORT: The following financial report was distributed to the Board: 3 I HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES - 1999 SUMMARY Total OF REVENUES Jan.-Mar. Budget Balance Administration 131,116 .66 698,208.00 567, 091.34 18.80 AODA Services 75,096.59 365,137.00 290,040.41 20.6°% Intensive In-Home Treat. 40,651.33 224, 898.00 184,246 .67 18.10 Long Term Support 2,183,861.94 9,487, 068.00 7,303,206.06 23.0% Mental Health 376,304.83 1,648,961.00 1,272,656.17 22.8% Family & Children's 581,368 .18 2,217,757.00 1,636,388.82 26.2% Economic Support 209,609.42 844, 865.00 635,255.58 24.8% General Relief 450.00 13,417.00 12,967.00 3.4% TOTAL REVENUES 15,500,311.00 11, 901, 852.05 23.2 ALL PROGRAMS 3, 598,458.95 % SUMMARY Total OF EXPENDITURES Jan. -Mar. Budget Balance Administration 127,355.06 698,208 .00 570, 852.94 18.20 Alcohol-Drug Abuse 65,592.93 365, 137 .00 299, 544.07 18.0% Intensive In-Home Treat. 61,856.14 224,898.00 163, 041.86 27.5% Long Term Support 1,876,648.32 9,487,068.00 7,610,419.68 19.8% Mental Health 327, 088.57 1,648, 961.00 1,321, 872.43 19.8% Family & Children's 566, 021.29 2,217, 757.00 1,651, 735.71 25.51 Economic Support 195,415.38 844, 865 .00 649,449.62 23.1% General Relief 6,347.31 13,417.00 7,069.69 47.39. TOTAL 1999 HUMAN 15,500,311.00 12,273, 986.00 20.8 SERVICES BUDGET 3,226, 325.00 % 5 J contest the fines and if they are paid within ten days of the fine. The fines will go into the State Treasurer School Fund. Krieger said the attorney has advised us not to contest. Horne said the Board needs to make a decision on whether to challenge the fines. Krieger said that we also have over $20, 000 in attorney fees in addition to'fines. These fees are disallowed in the cost report. Krieger said we appealed the first citations and got some of the cites lowered. Krieger said she doesn't feel we could win the fight if we contested the citations at the next level. More- discussion followed. Motion: A motion was introduced by Berenschot, seconded by Bethke: That the Board approves paying the $11, 000 fine less 35%. Roll call vote: Robert Stephens-yes Leon Berenschot-yes Chris Bethke-yes Lois Burri-yes James Craig-absent Jack Dowd-absent Einar Horne-no Fern Johnson-yes Mary Louise Olson-yes Six yes, one no, two absent, motion passed. Borup said Rod Paulson, Auditor, will be at one of the next few meetings to give a close out report. Long Term Support is doing a quarterly review of the waiver process to determine where we stand with the reimbursement process. Hall outlined the steps for Medicaid waiver reconciliation process for the Board. Lockwood outlined the CARS reconciliation for 1998 . AMERICAN TOWER CORPORATION PROPOSAL TO BUILD A TOWER ON COUNTY FARM LAND: Ken Franen from American Tower gave a presentation regarding his company's request to build a 180 foot freestanding communication tower on County farm land. He said American Tower would own the Tower and lease the property from St. Croix County. He is requesting a 100' x 100' area to build the tower. Borup said the proposed contract has been given to Corporation Counsel. Motion: A motion was introduced by Stephens, seconded by Olson and adopted with Horne voting no: That the Board recommends to send American Tower to the County Board for the County Board to make a decision on whether or not American Tower can build this tower on County farm land. Horne said the Board should decide whether it is in favor or not in favor of building this tower before sending it to the County Board. Stephens recommended putting the tower near the cemetery. Borup said the County farm is one of the highest points in St. Croix County. Borup will refer this matter to Chairman Tom Dorsey. The Board recessed from 9:25 to 9: 30 AM. FAMILY AND CHILDREN'S SERVICES: Johnson outlined the results Children' s Service Society has had in recruiting foster homes in St. Croix County. He said there have been 30 inquiries and of those nine personal appointments have been made. He said two additional homes have been licensed, and three 7 Stephens asked Robole to get from Ayres and Associates plans for the addition to the Nursing Home to put into biddable form. Discussion held on blacktop project. Maintenance will do preliminary work and eliminate the culvert to lower the blacktopping amount to be done by the Highway Department. Robole feels he can keep the cost under $60, 000. INTOXICATED DRIVER PROGRAM EVALUATION FEE INCREASE: Kiesler is recommending increasing the assessment fee. These fees are paid directly by the client prior to being scheduled for an assessment appointment. It is also recommended that a final report processing fee of $58.00 be added to the fee schedule. This fee is customary in other counties. Motion: A motion was introduced by Berenschot, seconded by Olson and unanimously adopted: That the Board approves the following increases in Intoxicated Driver Assessment fees effective 05/01/99: Assessment-$203.00, Plan Amendment-$58.00, Reschedule-$58.00, Final Report-$58.00, and Out-of- State referral-$20.00. W-2 RFP PLAN AUTHORIZATION FOR 2000-2001: The W-2 Steering Committee met on 05/10/99 and unanimously recommended approval for this department to remain the W-2 agent in 2000-2001. This does not require full County Board approval, only Health and Human Services Board approval. Stephens said this should go to the County Board as the original contract was approved by the County Board. Discussion held on the profits received from the W-2 contract. Fruit said Medical Assistance and Food Stamp Programs are still mandated and we still have to administer these programs even if we do not get the W-2 contract. Motion: A motion was introduced by Berenschot, seconded by Stephens and adopted with Horne voting no: That the Board recommend to the County Board approval of the W-2 Contract. 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: 10:30 a.m. Chairman: Attest: (Secretary) 9