Public Health Committtee

Date: Wednesday, January 8, 2003
Place:
Health Department Conference Room

Present: Earl, Schlender, Midthun, Vierbicher, White, Kreigl, Haugen, Schlender

Absent: None

Also Present: Muhlenbeck, Bodendein, Konkel, Wagner, Splett, Smidl

Meeting was called to order at 6 p.m. By Earl and compliance with the open meeting law was noted.

Moved by Haugen, seconded by Schlender to adopt the agenda. Motion carried.

Moved by White, seconded by Schlender to approve the minutes of the December 11, 2002 meeting. Motion carried.

COMMUNICATIONS:
Muhlenbeck distributed the document entitled "Health of the Public" by John Chapin.

BUSINESS ITEMS:
There were no business items.

DEPARTMENT UPDATES:

  1. Appearance by Joyce Smidl, W.I.C. (Women, Infants and Children) Director discussing the need for an additional position in the WIC program. This position would be a new position that would do the weighing and measuring of the children as well as the hemoglobin and the blood lead screening. The Board suggested that Smidl bring back a job description next month and the Board would act upon it.
  2. Appearance by Linda Splett, Public Health Nurse. She explained her position and job duties to the Board. She works with the "Prenatal Care Coordination Program" as her main responsibility. She also performs paternity tests and pregnancy tests. The SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome) is also part of her responsibilities.
  3. Appearance by Jeffrey Wagner, new Bioterrorism Project Director. He introduced himself and explained his goals and what he wants to accomplish and gave a Consortium update.
  4. The Board reviewed the monthly reports and they were added to the minutes of the meeting.
  5. Moved by Vierbicher, seconded by Midthun to approve the December Vouchers totaling $76,587.62. Motion carried.
  6. Muhlenbeck explained that a meeting of all of the Lake Delton, Wisconsin Dells business men is set up for January 30, 2003 here in the basement of the West Square Building. Invitations were sent to legislators as well. The Health Officers of the four counties surrounding the Dells will present the summer project and work with the business community to try to come up with solutions.
  7. Moved by Haugen, seconded by Schlender to leave the fee schedules as they are now. No recommended changes. Motion carried.
  8. Muhlenbeck distributed a letter to the medical community telling them about the dramatic increase in Gonorrhea and some possible strategies.
  9. The legislative report from the Wisconsin Association of Local Health Departments and Boards was given by Haugen.

Next Board of Health Meeting is scheduled for February 12, 2003 at 6 p.m.

Moved by Haugen, seconded by Kreigl to adjourn. Motion carried.

Respectfully Submitted: Rose White, Secretary