DATE: December 7, 2009, 5:30 p.m., County Board Gallery, Baraboo, WI
Members Present: Alexander, Bowers, Fabisiak, Vertein, Dippel, Fordham, Endres, Stoeckmann, Sinklair
Members Excused: None
Members Absent: None
Others Present: Orth, Brattset, 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 Fabisiak to approve minutes of the previous meeting. Motion Carried.
Public Comment
None
Communications:
Fordham asked Orth about the child death review committee noted in materials in the packet. Orth explained that the state team review process is interfacing with WCHSA work group to develop a specific protocol for child death.
Business Items:
A. Review and Approval of Monthly Vouchers: Box distributed the monthly voucher report. The expenses this month were higher due to three pay periods in the month. There were increased expenses for employee education and travel this month. There was a slight increase in expenses for advertising. Community Treatment was up due to bills from 9 and 10 for autism services. Institution expenses were up with Mendota and Winnebago bills as well as Oconomowoc Treatment Center. Income Maintenance was down due to a decrease in funerals this month. Motion by Stoeckmann, seconded by Fabisiak to approve vouchers at $1,245,091.96. Discussion: Sinklair asked about Oconomowoc Disability Treatment Center. Orth explained the process of venue change and a 60 day period where original county retains payment. Motion Carried.
B. Intoxicated Driver Assessment Contract: Orth spoke about the Request for Proposal process and scoring for the Intoxicated Driver Assessment contract, noting that St. Clare Hospital scored the highest and therefore recommends St. Clare become the new Intoxicated Driver Assessment provider with an effective date near 2/1/2010 depending on logistics of transferring the contract. Motion by Fordham, seconded by Bowers to approve the Intoxicated Driver Assessment contract with St. Clare Hospital. Motion Carried.
C. Appointment of Kim Alvin to the Comprehensive Community Services Coordinating Committee: Orth explained CCS Coordinating Committee and noted that Kim Alvin would be a parent member. Motion by Bowers, seconded by Dippel to appoint Kim Alvin to the Comprehensive Community Services Coordinating Committee. Motion Carried.
Department Updates:
A. Multi-County Crisis Grant Presentation - Sharon Boesl: Orth introduced Sharon Boesl, Outpatient Manager for Sauk County Department of Human Services. Boesl explained the Multi-County Crisis Grant history and receiving the grant. Boesl introduced Mr. Wil Hutter, the newly hired Crisis Grant/Resource Coordinator. Boesl explained that the grant is a $600,000 grant for the multi-county consortium and Sauk County is the fiscal agent for this grant. Focus is on alternatives to hospitalization and consumer collaborative initiatives. Mr. Hutter introduced himself and explained his professional history.
B. Marsh County Health Alliance - Clearview: Orth explained the Lakeview/Clearview challenge of daily rate or per person rate as viewed by the State's Attorney General. Clearview is moving ahead with a five year average and percentage of use charge to counties. If all counties join in a commission, this will assist in payments. Adult Protective Services at Sauk County Department of Human Services is assessing their utilization to determine if Sauk County should be in Lakeview or in Lakeview and Clearview. Sauk County may not join based on utilization. Orth will report back in the future on this issue.
C. Dr. Schmidt's Resignation: Orth noted that Dr. Clem Schmidt has decided not to renew his contract in 2010. Dr. Chris Nevers has agreed to increase hours in his contract and Dr. Linda DiRaimondo will take Dr. Schmidt's former CSP hours. There was a suggestion by Endres to have the full board honor Dr. Schmidt for 30 years of service to Sauk County Department of Human Services. Orth will pursue this at the next meeting.
D. Personal Care Program: Orth noted the closure of the Personal Care Program is on track for January 1, 2010. Sauk County Personnel Department has pursued a number of positions in Sauk County for the staff being displaced from closure of this program.
E. ICWA Codification: Orth explained ICWA and efforts to make ICWA a component of Chapter 48 which has occurred recently. This will allow for unified definitions such as "qualified experts" and "active efforts". More to come on this in the future.
The next meeting of the Sauk County Human Services Board is scheduled for Monday, January 11, 2010 at 5:00 p.m.
Motion by Stoeckmann, seconded by Bowers to adjourn. Motion Carried.
Bev Vertein