Public Health

Committee Minutes


DATE: Wednesday, January 10, 2008

Present: Delong, Haugen, Elsen, White, Clement

Absent: Horenberger

Also present: O'Brien, Bodendein, Konkel, Steinhauer

Meeting called to order at 6 PM by White, and compliance with the open meeting law was noted.

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

Moved by Haugen, seconded by Kriegl to adopt the minutes of the January 9, 2008 meeting. Motion carried.

COMMUNICATIONS:

Steinhauer distributed the Wisconsin County Health Ranking 2007 pamphlet. Discussion conducted.

BUSINESS ITEMS:

Steinhauer discussed Public Health Standards of Practice, Evaluations, Cross Training and the plan for an educational strategy for BOH/County Board

DEPARTMENTAL UPDATES :

A. Moved by Delong, seconded by Elsen to add the monthly reports to the minutes of the meeting. Motion carried.

B. Moved by Haugen, seconded by Clement to approve paying December vouchers totaling $33, 681.82. Motion carried.

C. Review Home Care finances. Discuss Billing Management problems

D. Discussion: public health programs. General observations & report

E. Legislative update presented by Mr. Haugen.

Next Board of Health Meeting set for February 13, 2008, 6:00 PM

Moved by Elsen, seconded by Delong to adjourn. Motion carried. 9:00 PM

Respectfully submitted,

Mary Pat Elsen, Secretary

Cc Michael Steinhauer, Director/Health Officer