Public Health Board Meeting Minutes

DATE: Wednesday, August 10, 2005
PLACE:
ETN Room

Present: Earl, Schlender, White, Haugen, Hannah, Kriegl, Clement

Absent: None

Also Present: Muhlenbeck, Bodendein, Konkel, Brian Reisinger, BNR, Judy Spring, Ashley

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

Moved by Clement, seconded by Haugen to adopt the agenda with three additions. Under "Communication" add "Report from the Tobacco Free Coalition of Sauk County" and "Report on the Restricted Animal Ordinance" and under "Business Items" add "Budget Review".
Motion carried.

Moved by Hannah, seconded by Schlender to adopt the minutes of the previous meeting.
Motion carried.

COMMUNICATIONS:

Judy Spring and Ashley gave the Board an update on the Tobacco Free Coalition of Sauk County. They are making good progress toward reaching all of the 2005 grant objectives. Ashley described how she checked tobacco retailers to see if they will sell to minors. So far, they have about 50% completed and 82% of the retailers do not sell to minors. This is much better than last year where about 50% would sell tobacco products to minors.

Muhlenbeck reported that the deadline (for Big Cats Big Dads, Jeff Kozlowski), to have his book work and insurance in to the Health Department is August 13th to get a license to have restricted animals. Mr. Kozlowski has indicated that he has the necessary insurance, however the Health Department has not seen the documentation yet. All of the necessary application information has been submitted and looks to be in order.

BUSINESS ITEMS:

Muhlenbeck handed out the preliminary draft copy of the 2006 Health Department budget and went over some of the highlights. The Board will study the budget and it will be voted on next month.

DEPARTMENTAL UPDATES:

  1. Moved by White, seconded by Clement to add the monthly reports to the minutes of the meeting. Motion carried.
  2. Moved by Schlender, seconded by Hannah to approve the July 2005 vouchers totaling $40,581.56. Motion carried.
  3. Discussion regarding the possibility of supporting three resolutions entitled "Sexual and Reproductive Rights", "Minors Seeking Reproductive Health Care" and "Public Education and Access to Emergency Contraception". The resolutions were developed by the Wisconsin Association of Local Health Departments and Boards (WALHDAB) and were accepted at their annual meeting in May 2005. White handed out a paper entitled "In support of 2005 WALHDAB Resolutions". White called a "Question" after considerable discussion. Vote was taken on the "Question" 5 Ayes and 2 Nays. Discussion ended. Moved by White, seconded by Clement to support the three resolutions. Motion carried by 5 Ayes and 2 Nays.
  4. Moved by Haugen, seconded by Kriegl to approve the resolution entitled "Commending Sandra K. Bender for serving the County for more than 16 years". Motion carried.
  5. Haugen reported on WALHDAB issues.

Next Board of Health meeting was set for 9/14/05 at 6 p.m.

Moved by White, seconded by Schlender to adjourn.
Motion carried.

Respectfully submitted: Rose White, Secretary