Human Services Committee
DATE: May 8, 2006
TIME: 5:00 p.m.
PLACE:
County Board Room
Baraboo, WI
Members Present: Alexander, Stoeckmann, Vertein, Dippel, Bowers, Endres,
Fordham, Zowin
Members Excused: None
Members Absent: None
Others Present: Orth, Brattset, Horkan
Chair Alexander called the meeting to order and certified compliance with
the Open Meeting Law.
Human Services Board Organization
- Election of Officers: Motion by Endres, seconded by Stoeckmann to
nominate Scott Alexander with unanimous ballet for Human Services
Board Chair.
Motion Carried.
Motion by Bowers, seconded by Vetein to nominate Paul Endres as Vice
Chair as unanimous recommendation.
Motion Carried.
Motion by Vertein, seconded by Zowin to nominate Judith Stoeckmann as
Secretary as unanimous nomination.
Motion Carried.
- Set Meeting Date and Time: Motion by Stoeckmann, seconded by Bowers
to make the first Monday of every month at 5:00 p.m. to be
the Human Services Board meeting date and time. (Unless the
first Monday of the month is the first business day in which case the meeting
will be the second Monday of the month)
Motion Carried.
- Finance Committee Appointments: Motion by Bowers, seconded by Stoeckmann
to maintain the current Finance Subcommittee of the Human Services
Board.
Motion Carried.
Motion by Stoeckmann, seconded by Zowin to adopt the agenda. Motion Carried.
Discussion to move Items D and E to beginning of Department Updates. This
was unanimously accepted by Board to accommodate Bowers' schedule.
Motion by Stoeckmann, seconded by Fordham to approve the minutes of the
previous meeting.
Motion Carried. Bowers abstained from this motion.
Communications:
Orth reminded Board members that the WCHSA Spring Conference is in several
weeks. Please let him know if you are interested in attending.
Business Items:
- Review and Approval of Monthly Vouchers: Horkan distributed the
monthly voucher reports. Endres noted that the administrative
line is up due to purchasing of two copiers. Community Aids
is up slightly due to different number of days in the month. Community
Treatment is down from March 2006, but slightly increased this month
due to LSS bills. Institutions are down this month with Mendota bill
not being received at this time. Income Maintenance is down due to less
funerals this month. There have been no payments in March 2006 for energy
assistance, therefore two payments were in April 2006. Motion by Endres,
seconded by Bowers to approve vouchers in the amount of $1,616, 535.47.
Motion Carried.
- Long Term Care Project Position Extension: Orth spoke about one
year grant to support nurse supervisor and Long Term Care
social worker position which will focus on ICF-MR down sizing
and nursing home relocations. This was approved for one year some time
ago (until the end of 2006). Hiring has taken some time and Orth indicated
that he would desire an extension of these positions to the end of 2007
as project positions as the revenues and grant funds will fund this throughout
this year. Motion by Fordham, seconded by Bowers to propose
these positions to go to Personnel and Finance Committee to approve to
extend until end of 2006.
Motion Carried.
- New Position Requests/Reclassifications: Orth referred three positions
for Sauk County Department of Human Services (See Sauk
County New Position Authorization Forms). These positions
include:
- CSP Training Specialist, which is already budgeted. Motion
by Bowers, seconded by Vertein to approve as presented.
Motion Carried.
- CSP Masters level Psychotherapist. This is a new position due
to increase volume in services in CSP and CSP staffing
ratios. Motion by Stoeckmann, seconded by Fordham to
approve as presented. Motion Carried. Discussion: Fordham noted that
by having these clients served in CSP it reduces higher costs in
placements.
- CAP Unit Social Work Position. Orth noted this is a position
which is currently contracted, however the cost of the
contract has given rise to the need to bring the position
into the Sauk County Department of Human Services. In addition,
there has been increased turnover in this position which
incurs higher costs. Motion by Zowin, seconded by Vertein to approve
as presented. Motion Carried. Discussion: Bowers indicated
the main reason for this position is really stabilization of the
position.
- Orth reviewed a number of reclassifications to include: Administrative
Support position be reclassified to Accounting Specialist
which will result in approximately a $1,000 per year
increase. Motion by Stoeckmann, seconded by Bowers to
approve as presented.
Motion Carried.
Discussion: Endres
asked if this was approved by Personnel, Orth indicated that they
will be forwarded to the Personnel Committee for action.
- Program Assistant position in Records. Orth indicated that
this is a result of a discrepancy between the Reedsburg
and Baraboo office. Orth further reiterated that this
should be equal, however, in the past it has not been. This will
result in approximately a $1,000 per year increase. Motion by Stoeckmann,
seconded by Bowers to approve as presented.
Motion Carried.
- State/County Contract Addendum-Hurricane Relief: Horkan noted a
State/County contract a little over $1,000 was received to
serve Hurricane victims as needed. It has been noted that
we have not served any Hurricane victims at this time. Motion by Fordham,
seconded by Bowers to receive contract addendum as presented.
Motion
Carried.
- 2007 Budget Form 1 Approval: Orth presented the 2007 Budget Form
1 (see attached). He added Long Term Care Redesign and potential
for Homeless Shelter. Motion by Bowers, seconded by Stoeckmann
to approve as presented.
Motion Carried.
Department Updates:
- New Board Members: Orth welcomed Kathy Zowin present for her first
board meeting. Orth indicated that Karen Fabisiak could not
attend this month, however, would be attending in the future.
Orth indicated that he has met with Zowin for orientation
and will meet with Fabisiak in the near future.
- Long Term Care Redesign:
Orth spoke about Family Care presentation by Richland County.
He noted that there is a focus on cost efficiency and quality
of care. Orth summarized some of the differences of Family
Care from current service delivery. Orth indicated that he has met with
Kathy Schauf and Trish Vandre, Commission on Aging to discuss Aging Disabilities
Resource Centers. There is a question on how to update the full board.
Orth may use full planning day in the future to help do this.
- State Tax Intercept Collections: Horkan gave an update on tax intercept
collections for the Sauk County Department of Human Services.
Horkan indicated that there has been amounts collected which
will net to about $5,300.00 for Sauk County Department of
Human Services.
- Homeless Update: Brattset reported that Orth, Brattset and Hauser
from LSS met recently with Sauk-Prairie St. Vincent DePaul
Board to discuss potential options for a homeless shelter.
A number of early points are:
- The Sauk-Prairie St. Vincent DePaul Board wants a local option
and will begin to look for potential sites. They particularly
remain interested in owning and donating the building
and land.
- LSS will look at HUD grants and other grant options for staffing
services.
- Target population for first priority will be women with children.
- Sauk County Department of Human Services will update the Board
in the future and ask the Board to consider what funding
options would be appropriate.
- The Sauk County Department of Human Services would provide
case management services which are currently being provided
for these families in the office setting.
- Workforce Development Board/Sauk Job Center: Orth noted that there
is a requirement that Job Centers have comprehensive centers.
Sauk will be a comprehensive center and Columbia and Marquette
will be access sites connected to Sauk County. Current OSO's
will be disbanded and reorganized with new business plans focusing on
funding for 2007. Orth indicated that he is chair of the new OSO formulated
with the Sauk County as comprehensive center. Orth further indicated
that in the future there will be an emphasis on job centers being outreach
as a resource to employers.
- Judicial District Presentations: Orth reported that as a result
of the PEP for Child Protective Services and implementation
dates by October 2007 there will be new practices and standards,
some of which have already been implemented. In each judicial district
there will be presentations to update the Judges. Orth will present in
the local district.
- Quarterly Update Form: Orth presented the Quarterly Update Form
(see attached). Noted was the client satisfaction surveys
which appeared very positive.
- SCAN Update: Brattset reported that
discussions continue with CESA 5 regarding the SCAN project
with focus on the 2006-2007 school year. Focuses are in maintaining
and improving quality in the SCAN program to include an increased awareness
of mental health needs, improving teaching techniques, family involvement,
and team member functioning. A meeting with CESA 5 and the Sauk County
Department of Human Services staff will occur on 6/2/06
to discuss these issues.
Motion by Endres, seconded by Vertein to adjourn.
Motion Carried.
The next meeting of the Sauk County Human Services Board is scheduled
for Monday, June 5, 2006 at 5:00 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted: Judith Stoeckmann