Health & Human Services Meeting — Minutes

HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE HUMAN SERVICES BOARD MEETING MINUTES REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 1, 2026 1. Call to Order A regular meeting of the Health & Human Services Committee and Human Services Board was held in room A- 200 at the Administration Center. Present Supervisor Patrick Foy, Supervisor Jennifer Mackinnon, Supervisor Bruce Paape, Supervisor Melissa Custer, Supervisor Monis Khan, Board Member Steven Kulick Absent Board Member Chuck Sigurdson Excused Board Member Kristen Berns Staff present: County Administrator Dzwinel, Public Health Director Buechler, Human Services Director Falkner, Behavorial Health Manager Plahna, Medical Director Churchwell, Lasata Senior Living Campus Administrator Smith, Lasata Campus Business Manager Kuemmerlein and Deputy County Clerk Reedy. 2. Proper Notice Chairperson Foy called the meeting to order at 8:00 AM. The clerk noticed the meeting as required. 3. Public Comments, Correspondence, Communications There were none. 4. Approval of Minutes August 4, 2026 Motion: Motion to approve the August 4, 2026 minutes as submitted. Result: Passed Moved by: Bruce Paape Seconded by: Monis Khan Ayes: Patrick Foy, Jennifer Mackinnon, Bruce Paape, Melissa Custer, Monis Khan, Steven Kulick Nays: None Abstain: None 5. Discussion Item a. 2027 Budget Recommendation for Health & Human Services Committee Mr. Dzwinel reviewed the budget highlights for the departments under the Health and Human Services Committee’s oversight, including: Lasata Care Center The Care Center facility anticipates an average daily census of 80. The campus makes a $100,000 contribution to the general fund and that $100,000 goes to offset the property taxes countywide. Lasata Crossings The budget assumes a rate increase of 4% and a total census of 64 with 97% occupancy. Minor capitol improvements are planned for 2027. Lasata Heights The budget assumes a rate increase of 4%, with a 97% occupancy rate for 2027. Any surplus funds will be used to support improvement projects. Veterans Revenues are flat. Slight increase in expenses due to salaries and benefits. There are no expansion requests. Public Health The tax levy remains flat; strong fund balance. There are no expansion requests. Human Services Tax levy increase of 11% due to increased placement costs (group homes, residential facilities, hospitalization, etc.), salaries and benefits. There are two expansion requests. ADRC Tax levy decrease of 26% compared to the 2026 budget. 6. Public Hearing a. Department of Human Services Proposed 2027 Services and Budget per Wisconsin Statues 46.23 (3)(am)2 Chairperson Foy opened the public hearing at 8:04 AM. No one was present to address the committee regarding the Human Services 2027 Proposed Budget. Chairperson Foy closed the public hearing at 8:06 AM. 7. Lasata Senior Living Campus a. Discussion Items 1. CBRF Update Mr. Smith noted that there is significant interest in the facility. Marketing efforts will not begin until there is a better understanding of the timeline for completing the project and obtaining the necessary licensing from the State of Wisconsin. b. Management/Financial/Informational Reports Update on census and financials. 8. Veterans Service Office a. Management/Financial/Informational Reports There were no questions. 9. Public Health a. Management/Financial/Informational Reports Update on finacials. 10. Human Services a. Discussion Items 1. Partial Hospitalization Update There were no questions. b. Management/Financial/Informational Reports Update on financials. 11. Next Meeting Date October 6, 2026 12. Adjournment Motion made by Supervisor Khan, seconded by Supervisor Mackinnon to adjourn. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:57 AM. Brenda Reedy, Deputy County Clerk