Health & Human Services Meeting — Minutes
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HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE
HUMAN SERVICES BOARD
MEETING MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
AUGUST 4, 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 Chuck Sigurdson, Board Member Kristen Berns
Absent Board Member Steven Kulick
Excused None
Staff present: Human Resources Director McDonell, Public Health Director Buechler, Human Services Director
Falkner, Behavorial Health Manager Plahna, Medical Director Churchwell, Lasata Senior Living Campus
Administrator Smith and Deputy County Clerk Reedy.
Others present: Dan Benson - Ozaukee Press
2. Proper Notice
Chairperson Foy called the meeting to order at 8:01AM. The clerk noticed the meeting as required.
3. Public Comments, Correspondence, Communications
There were none.
4. Approval of Minutes
July 7, 2026
Motion: Motion to approve the July 7, 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, Chuck
Sigurdson, Kristen Berns
Nays: None
Abstain: None
5. Lasata Senior Living Campus
a. Discussion Items
1. CBRF Update
Mr. Smith stated the electricity became operational at the end of July and provided an update
regarding licensing from the state.
b. Management/Financial/Informational Reports
Update on census, staffing, and financials.
6. Veterans Service Office
a. Management/Financial/Informational Reports
There were no questions.
7. Public Health
a. Management/Financial/Informational Reports
Ms. Buechler shared an update on the financial reports. She discussed food licensing and highlighted
that revenue is generated through food truck operations at various festivals.
8. Human Services
a. Action Items
1. Resolution: Amending Chapter 3 of the Ozaukee County Policy and Procedure Manual -
Economic Support Specialist
Motion: Motion to approve the resolution amending Chapter 3 of the Ozaukee County
Policy and Procedure Manual pertaining to the Human Services Economic
Support Specialist positions. This resolution will move forward to the Finance
Committee for further action.
Result: Passed
Moved by: Monis Khan
Seconded by: Bruce Paape
Ayes: Patrick Foy, Jennifer Mackinnon, Bruce Paape, Melissa Custer, Monis Khan, Chuck
Sigurdson, Kristen Berns
Nays: None
Abstain: None
2. Ordinance: Amending Section 2.51(4) of the Ozaukee County Code of Ordinances - Human
Services Fees
Motion: Motion to approve the ordinance amending section 2.51(4) of the Ozaukee County
Code of Ordinances—Human Services Fees. This ordinance will move forward to the
County Board for final action.
Result: Passed
Moved by: Jennifer Mackinnon
Seconded by: Monis Khan
Ayes: Patrick Foy, Jennifer Mackinnon, Bruce Paape, Melissa Custer, Monis Khan, Chuck
Sigurdson, Kristen Berns
Nays: None
Abstain: None
b. Discussion Items
1. Partial Hospitalization Program
All major milestones of the Partial Hospitalization Program are currently on track. The DHS 75.52
license application has been submitted and is currently under state review.
Dr. Michael Churchwell, Medical Director, gave a brief introduction and shared his professional
background.
c. Management/Financial/Informational Reports
Update on financial reports and staffing.
9. Next Meeting Date
September 1, 2026
10. Adjournment
Motion made by Supervisor Foy, seconded by Supervisor Custer to adjourn. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned
at 8:42 AM.
Brenda Reedy, Deputy County Clerk
Source: Ozaukee County website. First collected Oct 8, 2026.