WCDHHS Board Meeting Minutes
May 1, 2013
Waupaca County Courthouse
811 Harding Street
Waupaca, WI
Members Present: Dave Neumann, Elizabeth Tautges, Carl Kietzmann, Gerald Murphy, Don Morgan, Jan Lehrer, Mary Kay Poehlman, Dr. Steve Goedderz
Members Excused: Don Aasen
Members Absent: None
Staff Members Present: Chuck Price, Jennifer Brickey, Chris Machamer
The regular meeting of the Health and Human Services Board was called to order at 6:00 pm by Chair Jerry Murphy.
Public Comment: None
Motion by Neuman, second by Lehrer, to accept agenda. Motion carried.
Motion by Morgan, second by Poehlman, to approve minutes from April 8, 2013. Motion carried.
Board Member 3-Year Term Appointment:
Dr. Steven Goedderz is a citizen member, and his term is up this year. Motion by Poehlman, second by Lehrer, to approve an additional 3-year term for Dr. Goedderz. Motion carried.
Presentation: Chris Machamer, Manager over the Economic and Employment Support Unit gave a presentation on the Unit’s programs. Handouts were shared with the board showing funding dollars, work load and reductions in wait time for clients.
Further discussion took place on the Consortium, Call Center, and Resolution. Concerns were shared by Lehrer on if the budget does not pass which direction we will go. Concerns were shared by Kietzmann on whether or not other members of the consortium are pulling their fair share of the work. Question by Morgan on details of the programs that Economic Support services. Follow up by Chris Machamer.
A resolution was shared with the Board, requesting a new position in the unit due to an increase in funds. Motion by Lehrer, second by Poehlman, to approve the position and resolution. Question by Lehrer on the details of funding to cover cost of position. $31,931 is Waupaca County’s estimated portion of the FoodShare Bonus for good performance, to cover estimated cost of $23,740 for additional staffing July 1st through Dec 31, 2013. These funds can be used for any IM allowable expenses. Motion carried.
A. Personnel
1. There were no resignations or retirements.
2. Employee Update was reviewed.
B. Finance
1. Chuck reviewed the Income Statement.
2. Motion by Lehrer second by Neumann, to approve bills. Motion carried.
C. Other
1. Clarity Care
a. Sprinkler System - Discussion only, no action at this time. Beacon House is required to have a sprinkler installed by April 2014. Estimates in 2010 were $13,851 and expected to be higher now. Question from Lehrer on the County’s liability. We own the building, but are not serving clients directly. Discussion took place on whether or not the county should be in the landlord business. Chuck and Gene R from WCI will be meeting with Clarity Care to discuss their intentions before a decision is made.
b. Citation – Discussion on McKinley House citations. We also own this property, but do not service clients directly. Handout was shared with the board.
A. Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes
1. Committee on Aging Meeting Minutes of March 26, 2013, were reviewed.
B. Director’s Report
1. General Update and Discussion
- Next month’s meeting will be the annual public hearing at Waupaca County Industries in Manawa. Gene Ruppert will give a tour prior to the meeting if anyone is interested. Board members interested in joining the tour should be at WCI by 5:30.
- Chuck shared information on the Child Maltreatment Grant and that it can be used to fund 2 full time social workers.
- He also shared information on CCS and the need to be certified in order to be fully reimbursed. Waupaca County is not certified at this time, but hoping we can be certified as part of a region, as this is a component of the Governor’s proposed biennial budget. Chuck explained the Central WI Health Partnership.
- He discussed putting the ‘Human’ back in Human Services, and where we are on our current programs and where we are heading for the future.
- Show and tell on the lobby – Front Door Committee – is the lobby welcoming?
- Discussion on the Exceptional Customer Service Committee, and what we are trying to accomplish with security.
- He shared information on the Umbrella Statute and developing relationships with surrounding counties.
- A handout was distributed about ‘Waupaca Walks’ Kasey K chairs this committee. Walk to prevent child abuse in Waupaca on Strawberry Fest weekend; cost is $15 adults, children walk free.
2. Alternate Care Report was reviewed.
3. Mental Health Report was reviewed. A new Mental Health report prepared by Greg T was shared showing more detail, which will be more useful than the report that shows $ spent in the program.
C. Announcements and Correspondence
1. Final 2012 Purchase of Service Contract Payments was share with the Board. Contact Lana with any questions.
2. 2012 Grievances and CPS Appeals Report was shared with the Board. Lana conducts these reviews. Contact Lana with any questions.
Motion by Lehrer, second by Kitezmann, to adjourn at 7:50 pm. Motion carried.
Submitted by,
Jennifer Brickey
Fiscal Administrator
Approved by,
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