Health and Human Services Board Meeting — Minutes

Health and Human Services Board Minutes June 10, 2026 5:00 PM St. Croix County Government Center - Room 1400 Government Center - 1101 Carmichael Road, Hudson, Wisconsin Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 5:00pm. Roll Call PRESENT: Mike Barcalow, Kathleen Findlay, Deb Lindemann, Danielle McIntosh, Wayne Roen, Dan Schmit, Denise Shirley-Carter, Julie Smith, Greg Tellijohn Approval of Minutes 1. Minutes of Previous Meeting — May 13, 2026 Minutes were accepted as presented. Public Comment No public comment. Business 1. Open Public Participation Process — Review Letters and Take Public Testimony Related to the 2027 Health and Human Services Budget There were no written testimonies received and no in-person participation. 2. Financial Report for April 2026 Health and Human Services Director, Bob Rohret, reviewed the April financial report. Rohret agreed to follow-up on one budget item under Children Services that required further explanation. 3. ADRC Overview and Recap of First Men's Shed Program by Kristin Newton and Amy Roemhild Kristin Newton provided an overview of Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) services and initiatives, followed by a presentation provided from Amy Roemhild on the first Men's Shed event held in St. Croix County. The Men’s Shed event was successful with 38 participants, and Roemhild extended her appreciation to Highway Commission, Robbie Krejci, for hosting the event. Roemhild also stated that the ADRC received a $3,000 grant to help sustain the Men Shed effort, at least in the short-term. 4. Public Health Orientation by Public Health Administrator Elle Klasen Public Health Administrator and St. Croix County Health Officer, Elle Klasen, provided an orientation to the HHS Board, who also serve as the St. Croix County Local Board of Health. Klasen provided an overview of Local Health Board responsibilities and presented on the service areas within our Public Health Division. . Klasen stated that she would send Board members additional information relevant to the roles and responsibilities of Local Health Boards following tonight’s meeting. 5. Consideration of Capital Project Requests - Health and Human Services County Administrator, Ken Witt, discussed Capital Project requests for Health and Human Services. Currently, only scheduled vehicle replacements for the ADRC are listed on the Capital Improvement Plan for HHS. Request for Future Agenda Items Bob Rohret requested to provide a Director's report to the Board in July regarding an overview of the Health and Human Services Department. Rohret will also provide a summary of HHS new position requests for the 2027 budget, with justification and estimated tax levy impact. Announcements HHS Director Rohret introduced Diana Martinson, Executive Administrative Assistant. Diana began employment with St. Croix County Health and Human Services on June 1st, 2026, following Colleen Linder’s retirement. Welcome Diana! Date of Next Meeting Due to Board member availability, the July Board meeting will be held on July 15, 2026. 1. Date of Next Meeting — July 8, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. Due to Board member availability, the July Board meeting will be held on July 15, 2026. Adjournment Meeting adjourned at 06:39 PM