Public Health Board

Present: White, Clement, Kreigl, Hannah, Haugen, Schlender,
Absent: Horenberger

Also Present: Kathy Schauf, Marty Krueger, Konkel, Lally, Muhlenbeck

Meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. and compliance with the open meeting law was noted.

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

Moved by Clement, seconded by White to approve the minutes of the 10/11/06 board meeting.
Motion carried.

COMMUNICATIONS:

Kathy Schauf lead a discussion regarding the Board Development policy's.

Kathy Schauf and Marty Krueger lead a discussion regarding the Non-represented employee grievance procedure. Considerable discussion followed.

Moved by Haugen, seconded by Clement to go into closed session pursuant to Wisc. Stats. 19.85(1)(c) Considering employment, promotion, compensation or performance evaluation data of any public employee over which the (governmental) body has jurisdiction or exercises responsibility. Performance evaluation of Health Officer. Roll call vote was taken. Haugen - Aye, Kreigl - Aye, Hannah - Aye, Clement - Aye, Schlender - Aye, White - Aye.
Motion carried.

Reconvene in open session

BUSINESS ITEMS:

Muhlenbeck informed the Board that since the beginning of the year, the foot clinics have lost money due to the staff wage increases. Muhlenbeck stated that she and Bodendein and Konkel will look at the numbers and bring a suggested increase amount to the next Board of Health meeting.

DEPARTMENTAL UPDATES:

1. Moved by Haugen, seconded by Clement to add the monthly reports to the minutes of the meeting. Muhlenbeck noted that the Home Care expenditures and revenues were not presented this month as there was staff turn over in the billing. It was noted that the "Committee Budget Report" was looking good. Motion carried.
2. Moved by Hannah, seconded by Haugen to approve the paying of the October Vouchers totaling $52,448.04. Motion carried.
3. Moved by Clement, seconded by Schlender to authorize the acceptance of the donation of the St. Clares Foundation totaling $5,757.92. Motion carried.
4. Muhlenbeck informed the Board that she and Bodendein met with the school nurses and hospitals and came to a consensus as to the policies and protocols for dentists in the County to care for the acute dental problems of residents that have no dental insurance or on MA. Bodendein and Muhlenbeck will be meeting with the dentists next week to discuss the issue.
5. Moved by Haugen, seconded by Schlender to approve hiring a project position for Bioterrorism entitled "Public Health Preparedness Program Educator. Motion carried.
6. Lally led discussion regarding possible approval to become agents of the State for the Department of Agriculture. There was considerable discussion Since the resolution does not have to be brought to the County Board this month, it was decided to take one more month to make a decision.
7. Haugen reported on WALHDAB Legislative issues.

Next Board of Health Meeting was set for 12/13/06 at 6 p.m.

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

Respectfully submitted: Sandy Schlender, Secretary