Health and Human Services Regular Board Meeting

AMENDED AGENDA WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 07, 2026 9:00 A.M. OCONTO COUNW DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES BOARD 301 WASHINGTON STREET, COURTHOUSE BUILDING "A'COUNTY BOARD ROOM #3041 www.ocontocou ntvwi.qov This is an open meeting of the Oconto County Health and Human Services Board. Notice of this meeting was given to the public at least twenty-four hours prior to the meeting by forwarding the complete agenda to the newspapers and to all news media who have requested the same, as well as by posting. Copies ofthe complete agenda were available for inspection at the Office of the County Clerk and from the County's website: www.ocontocou ntvwi.qov 1 2 3 Call Meeting to Order Statement of County Misslon and Vision Approval of Agenda 3.1. Changes in Sequence 3.2. Removal of ltems Approval of Minutes of Previous Meetings (Enc.) Communications Update Oconto County Opioid Abatement Ad Hoc Steering Committee Approval of 2026 Contracts; Outagamie County (Enc.) Approval of Budget Adjustments, if any Review of Prior Months Vendor Payments (no action to be taken) Board of Health Report (no action to be taken) Manager Division Reports (no action to be take) Approval of Attendance at Non-County Meetlng(s) Announcements/General lnformation (no action to be taken) Calendar of Upcoming Events for Health and Human Services (no action to be taken) Set Next Meeting Date(s) Adjournment 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. o 10. 11. '12. 13. 14. 15. 16. MISSION: To responsibly serve, support, and protect the people and places throughout our community. VISION: An empowered community where safety, sustainability, and well-being are enhanced by our work. Any person wishing to attend the meeting who requires special accommodation because of a disability should contact the Oconto County Clerk's office at 920-834-6800 at least 24 hours before the meeting begins, so appropriate accommodations can be made. Persons who are members of another governmental body but who are not members of this committee may attend this meeting. Their attendance could result in a quorum of another governmental body being present. Such a quorum is unintended, and they are not meeting to exercise the authority, duties, or responsibilities of any other governmental body. cc: Committee (FTP); County Administrator, Finance Director, Corporation Counsel, Human Resource Director, County Website; Central File, Offlcial Posting Location (Physical Copy) wsd/Date Posted: 9-24-2026 MINUTES WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER , 2026 OCONTO COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES BOARD 3O,I WASHINGTON STREET, COURTHOUSE BUILDING "A" COUNW BOARD ROOM #3041 (Draft minutes until approved by Board) BOARD PRESENT: Tom Bitters, Karl Ballestad, Tracy Wnkler, Kathy Gohr, Stephanie Holman, Julie Graef, Patrick Brennan, Richard Wood, Bart Schindel BOARD ABSENT: None OTHERS PRESENT: Al Sleeter, County Board Chair; Richard Heath, County Administrator; Beth Ellingson, Corporation Counsel; Scott Shackelford, Directori Brandon Daul, Deputy Director/Operations Manager; Carrie Kleinschmidt, Family Services Manager; Erin Helman, Child Welfare Supervisor; Jaelyn Scanlan, Public Health Officer/Public Health Manager; Alicia Stascak, lnterim Community Services Manager; Lisa Wtak, Economic Support Manager; David Behrend, County Board Supervisor; Jen Warpehoski-Fulcher, Economic Support Specialist; Kia Abel, Case Manageri Ashley Lischka, Family Services lntern; 1 Community Member; Wendy Dey, Confidential Secretary 1. Call Meeting to Order The meeting was called to order at 9:00 a.m. by Chair Bitters. 2. Statement of County Mission and Vision Shackelford read the County Mission and Vision Statements. 3. Approval of Agenda 3. 1 Change in Sequence - None 3.2 Removal of ltems - None Motion by Holman/Gohr to approve the agenda as written. The motion was voted on and carried. 4. Approval of Minutes of Previous Meeting Motion by Holman/Schindel to approve the August 5, 2026 regutar meeting minutes as presented. The motion was voted on and carried. 5. Communications . \Mtak introduced Jen Warpehoski-Fulcher, Economic Support Specialist. . Stasak introduced Kia Abel, Crisis Case Manager. . Kleinschmidt introduced Ashley Lischka, lntern. . Dey reminded the Board as to the procedure for public comment at Board meetings. 6. Update Oconto County Opioid Abatement Ad Hoc Steering Committee Heath provided an update to the Board. The committee's last meeting was held on August 27s. No new grant appUcatjons were received. Two previous grant recipients, Oconto Unified School District and CESA 8, provided program updates. Both organizations indicated they plan to apply for grants again this year. The approxtmate available fund balance is $213,000. Fundswill continue to be received through 2036. The commiftee continues to seek grant applicants. Next meeting is scheduled for September 24rh. 7. Approval of 2026 Contract Amendments; Krista Radish, APNP Following an explanation by Stascak, motion by Holman/Vvinkler to approve the 2026 contract amendment as presented. The motion was voted on and carried. 8. Approval of 2027 Budget Following an explanation by Shackelford and a review ofthe budget by Daut, motion by HolmanNvinkler to foMard the 2027 Health and Human Services Budget to Administration to take to the full County Board. The motion was voted on and carried. 9. Review of Prior Months Vendor Payments The Board reviewed vendor payments for August 2026. 10. Board of Health Report . Jaelyn Scanlan, Public Health Offlcer/Public Health Manager, reported on communicable diseases. As of September 8th, there were 151 reported cases of the measles in Wsconsin, with six probable cases, and 4 hospitalizations. Cases are expected to continue to rise, no public points of exposures identified. There are currenfly 64 open Ebola cases, 26 of which are in the northern region, all low or very low risk. Travelers from certain areas continue not to be able to enter the U.S. for 21 days. . Scanlan reported on outreach. School based immunization clinics will begin on October 1"', and the annual fire prevention will also take place at schools again this year. A large car seat eveht will take place at Encompass in Oconto Falls on September 23d from 3- spm. Bingosize was well attended, the loan closet and foot clinics continue to grow. Counseling on access to lethal means training at CESA went well and we were given an abundance ofvarious flrearm locks which were distributed to the public. The Healthy Oconto Steering Committee is working hard to continue to plan the programing for the three newly identified priorities, substance use, mental health, and physical activity. . Scanlan also reported on stafflng. Two interns will be starting soon, and two staff will be out this fall on medical leave. 11. Manager Division Reports . Deputy Director Report: Brandon Daul, Deputy Director/Operations Manager reported on recruitment, noting that this time of the year tends to be a slower month for applicants in search of new employment. lnterviews were completed for the Child Welfare Case Nilanager position, and the Case Manager position at New View lndustries posting has been extended. o Comm Services Division: Alicia Stascak, lnterim Community Services Manager, reported that referrals to all areas for both youth and adults are on the rise. Last month two long term placements were discharged from the highest level of care facilities which will result in lower cost placements for the two individuals involved. . Vocational Services Division: Shackelford reported on behalf of Will Kline, Vocational Services Manager. The budget for New View lndustries remains consistent from last year to this year, increases in the budget are due to wage and fringe beneflts for staff. The boilers have been installed, programing the software is now undenvay, they should be up and running very soon. The exterior painting of the New View lndustries building has begun, estimated completion date is the end of the week, weather depending. One opening remains for a Case Manager position, the deadline for applicants was extended. The volunteer appreciation banquet for clients who volunteer at local congregate meal sites took place on August 25rh at the Little River Country Club. Clients enjoyed a meal, music, games, and socializing with other volunteers from Oconto and Marinette Counties, a huge thank you to Marinette Elderly Services for hosting the event. The annual fishing outing took place on August 26th this year at Pete/s pond. The weather was fantastic and clients enjoyed the day sharing in a lunch, games and fishing. There were about 30 fish in total caught, one lucky client caught a 15" bass, the biggest of the day. . Economic Support Division: Lisa Wtak, Economic Support Manager, reported that the Division is fully staffed, with the newest addition to the team having completed her training, she now has a full case load and is taking shifts on the call center. Brown County has completed interviews for the Quality Control vacancies which will assist with ensuring the error rates remain low to ensure the maximum funding from the Federal government. . Family Servrces Divislon: Carrie Kleinschmidt, Family Services Manager, reported she was just notified that Family Services was awarded a $ 100,000 grant fo t 2027 . Ihis funding will allow for the youth mentoring program to be brought back to Oconto County. . Family Services Division: Erin Helman, Child Welfare Supervisor, reported that there are currently 35 youth placed in out of home care. 32 arc Child Protective Services Cases, 22 ol which are placed with family members, and 3 are youth Justice Cases. 12. Approval of Attendance at Non-Gounty Meeting(s) - None 13. Announcements/General lnformation (no action to be taken) . Shackelford updated the Board regarding the supervised release placement. Construction has been completed. The total project expenses are expected to remain below the maximum approved amount. Occupancy has been approved by the building inspector, and the monthly lease amount has been agreed upon. At the last hearing, Judge Morrison ordered that the placement occur by October 23d. The following steps remain: the Judge will issue the offlcial order of release; the Department of Health Services (DHS) will issue a Special Buellton Notice (SBN); the SherifFs Office conducl a public meeting; and coordination of the client's official placement date will take place. Discussion followed. lnformation only, no action taken. 14. Calendar of upcoming events for Health and Human Services (no action to be taken) The Board reviewed the calendars of upcoming events for September and October. 15. Next Meeting Date(s) Next regular meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. 16. Adjournment Chair Bitters declared the meeting adjourned at 10:07 a.m. Wendy Dey, Confidential Secretary Date Posted: 911412026 SERVICE 2026 CONTRACT REPORT Oconto Countv Department of Health and Human Services # SERVED TOTAL COST Outagamie County Shelter Care nla Day $ 288.00 Day nla 1 nla $24,768.00Total $ 768.00 Updated: 9/1'l12026 Submission Odte 1Ol7 12026 Submission Datei 10/7/2026 PROVIDER NAME Carrie RATF