HomeMy WebLinkAboutHealth and Human Services 10-28-1999 I
In recognition of St. Croix Industries 25th Anniversary, the
meeting to be held at St. Croix Industries, located on west side
of Health Center grounds.
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: 10/28/99
TIME: 6 : 30 p.m.
LOCATION: St. Croix Industries
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
DATE OF NEXT MEETING: 11/11/99
ACTION ON PREVIOUS MINUTES: 10/12/99
ANNOUNCEMENTS
APPOINTMENTS:
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
NEW BUSINESS:
1 . Tour of St. Croix Industries
2 . Action on Westcap' s application for 2000-2001 Wisconsin
Employment Transportation program to fund "Jumpstart"
Transportation Project
3 . Approval of 2000 Nursing Home Private Pay Rates
4 . Program Reports
a. Nursing Home
b. Home Health
5 . 2000 Budget Update
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
October 28, 1999
The St. Croix County Health and Human Services Board met on October 28, 1999, at the St.
Croix Industries.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Robert Stephens, Chair
Leon Berenschot
Chris Bethke
Lois Burri
James Craig
Jack Dowd
Einar Home
Fern Johnson
Mary Louise Olson
MEMBERS ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT: John Borup, Health and Human Services Director
Marilyn Fruit, W-2/E.S. Supervisor
Judy Aronson, Secretary
OTHERS PRESENT: John Mortenson, County Board Member
Craig Adams, Transportation Program Manger, WestCap
Peter Kilde, Executive Director, WestCap
Chair Stephens, called the meeting to order at 6:30 P.M. noting the meeting was properly and
legally publicized.
NEXT MEETING: The next Health and Human Services Board meeting is scheduled for
Thursday, November 11, 1999 at 8:00 A.M. at the St. Croix County Health and Human
Services/Health Center complex. Berenschot will review vouchers at 7:30 A.M.
AGENDA: MOTION: A motion was introduced by Bethke, seconded by Dowd, and
unanimously adopted: That the agenda be approved as circulated.
MINUTES: MOTION: A motion was introduced by Bethke, seconded by Burri, and
unanimously adopted: That the minutes of the 10/12/99 Health and Human Services Board
meeting be approved as circulated.
The meeting began with a tour of St. Croix Industries. The staff and workers of St. Croix
Industries cordially invited everyone to share in their Open House celebrating 25 years of service
to persons with disabilities.
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they attended a workshop given by John Keefe. He stated we only have 3 basic choices: 1) Pay:
The price of doing nothing; 2) Play: Figure out new game rules, assume risk, and develop a
game plan; or 3) Get out of the kitchen. Olson stated our mission is unique. The mission of the
Wisconsin County Homes is to serve the poor, the needy, and the hard-to-care for. Burri went
over the graphs of the 65+ population. Olson and Burri stated we have not really been allowed
to play and have not been allowed a mechanism to feed people into the facility. We are falling
behind other corporations. We are concerned about the number of residents on our census.
Home stated this is the national trend. St. Croix County is growing. The market forces are
competitive. Stephens stated Somerset Clinic is being built, we should talk with them.
Stephens thanked Olson and Burri for their very good presentation.
Nursing Home: Borup stated the census is at 92 as of 10/20/99. The referrals are very slow.
Home Health: Borup stated Home Health programming is "winding down". June Merkt is still
involved in "close out" activities. The doors close tomorrow, October 29', 1999. The services
have ended.
2000 Budget Update: Borup stated Governor Thompson signed the budget last night. At
yesterday's County Board meeting the Board approved the 2000 budget. Our budget(s) were
approved, including the allocation of "contingency" funds to cover potential salary adjustments.
While exact dollar amounts for our programs were not detailed, the amount would cover 3%
salary adjustments or $235,429 for the Department and Nursing Home.
Borup stated the concrete project is proceeding. Our Maintenance Department is doing a great
job and will be finished tomorrow, October 29`x, 1999.
Borup stated the "farm" house contract with Patricia Wolff is up on 12/01/99. Borup stated he
would renew the contract with an increase in rent from $500.00/month to $525.00/month if that
meets with the Board's approval. The Board was in agreement.
Stephens asked if there were any other issues to bring before the Board.
M TI N: A motion was introduced by Stephens, seconded by Bethke, and unanimously
adopted: That the Health and Human Services Board meeting be adjourned.
Time: 7:59 P.M.
Chairman:
Attest:
Secretary
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