Human Services Committee

DATE: August 6, 2007
TIME: 1:30 p.m.
PLACE:
Room 213
Baraboo, WI

Members Present: Alexander, Stoeckmann, Bowers, Fabisiak, Horenberger, Vertein, Dippel, Fordham, Endres

Members Excused: None

Members Absent: None

Others Present: Orth, Horkan, Box

Chair Alexander called the meeting to order and certified compliance with the Open Meeting Law.

Motion by Dippel, seconded by Endres to adopt the agenda.
Motion Carried.

Motion by Fordham, seconded by Stoeckmann to approve minutes of the previous meeting.
Motion Carried.

Communications:

None

Business Items:

  1. Review and Approval of Monthly Vouchers: Horkan distributed the monthly voucher report and noted May 2007 had a $313,769.50 third payroll not previously approved. Administrative expenses include maintenance agreements, county vehicle repairs, and pay to CASA approved in July. Institutions is lower for July due to receipt of refunds. Income Maintenance is higher due to more funeral/cemetery expense as compared to previous months. (See attachment) Motion by Endres, seconded by Vertein to approve vouchers in the amount of $2,113,967.66.
    Motion Carried.
  2. LaCrosse Lakeview Collaborative Resolution: Orth informed the board that LaCrosse County will be at the next County Board meeting to review the collaboration model for out of county residents. Some discussion around the Sauk County Health Care Center also going to this option if they take out of county residents. Orth said current Sauk County consumers at Lakeview will be reevaluated to see if they can be moved. Motion by Dippel, seconded by Bowers to pursue partnering with LaCrosse County regarding Lakeview Health Care Center.
    Motion Carried.
  3. 2008 Budget : Horkan distributed the Budget Narrative and Levy Request Summary (see attachments). Orth reviewed highlights in the narrative and the numbers in the Levy Request Summary. Overall, the amount of levy requested for 2008 is to cover current salary and benefit increases and a portion of provider contract increases at 1%. Motion by Stoeckmann, seconded by Bowers to accept the 2008 budget as presented.
    Motion Carried.

Department Updates:

  1. Public Health Department: Orth discussed the potential reorganization of the Public Health Department. Beverly Muhlenbeck has retired and recruitment for this position was unsuccessful. A reorganization with Orth as Director was discussed at the last Public Health Board meeting. Schauf suggests time needs to be taken to discuss all issues and duties. Reorganization will be discussed on Wednesday, August 8, 2007 at the Public Health Board meeting with more detail with a trial basis possibly. Stoeckmann voiced it is good to go slow and involve all stakeholders. Also consider how Jail R.N. staff can fit into supervision. Horenberger voiced agreement for further evaluation. There was discussion that this could be timely with Long Term Care Redesign.

The next meeting of the Sauk County Human Services Board is scheduled for Monday, September 10, 2007 at 5:00 p.m.

Motion by Bowers, seconded by Fabisiak to adjourn.
Motion Carried.

Respectfully Submitted: Judith Stoeckmann