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Iron County Human Services Board Meeting June 1, 2026 Immediately following Public Hearing – County Board Room 1. a. Meeting called to order at 4:07 p.m. by Lauer. Members present: Jamey Francis, Karen Lauer, Roy Haeger, Steve Finco, Jennifer Rye, Brandon Snyder and Larry Youngs, County Board Chair. Staff members present: Cally Bucknell, Diane Schmidtke, Krystal Ferrell, Trista Olson b. Appointment of new community member to Human Services Committee – Lauer nominated Deb Watts from Mercer to be appointed as a community member of the Human Services Board. Karen spoke to Watts and she indicated she would accept the appointment. Youngs appointed Watts as a community member of the Human Services Board. Bucknell thanked former community members of the Board, Tom Innes and Lauren Snyder for their service and commitment to Human Services. 2. Bucknell acknowledged the meeting was properly posted and advertised. 3. Public Comment – None. 4. Approval of minutes from previous meetings: Motion by Snyder to approve minutes from the April 27, 2026 meeting, second by Finco. AIF. 5. Discussion/Action on Annual Report – Positive comments were shared and one question relating to Foster Care recruitment was answered. Motion by Francis, second by Rye to approve the Iron County Human Services 2025 Annual Report. All in favor. 6. Budget Update 2025 and 2026 – Bucknell referred to handout #6 and advised that our bills run slightly behind the calendar but YTD 2026 is going fine. No questions were asked. 7. Adult & Children Placements 2026 – Bucknell referenced handout #7. At the April meeting, a request was made for Bucknell to contact WCA to see if they can provide any suggestions on moving TPR’s forward. Bucknell reported that she is scheduled to meet with attorneys from Attolles Law Firm later this week to discuss options. Those options will be provided at the next Board meeting. 8. Discussion/Action Contracts – Nothing at this time. 9. Agency Update and Information a. Director Update – Bucknell reported that Abby Chilson started today as our Economic Support Specialist and Bettie Snyder accepted the AODA Counselor position and will start on June 6th. b. 1st quarter 2026 Transportation Report – Bucknell advised that handout #9 was the 1st Quarter 2026 report submitted to Department of Transportation. Numbers are down a little from previous quarters, probably due to recent program/provider changes so we’re hoping they will increase. 10. Children & Families Update – Ferrell provided some highlights and case count updates from handout #10. Staff are working on utilizing funds from several grants that were applied for and awarded to the Department this year. Children & Families staff partnered with law enforcement to host coloring contests and root beer floats at all Iron County schools in April for Child Abuse 11. ADRC and Aging – Olson highlighted some information from handout #11. a. Aging Advisory Committee Update – Next meeting June 9th, 2026 b. ADRC and Aging Services Updates - The ADRC and Public Health have narrowed down the use of the $5,000 mini grant. Staff will be focusing on emergency preparedness, the Purple Tube Project and evidence- based wellness programs. The summer e-newsletter will come out in July. The Iron County ADRC received the 2026 Farmer’s Market vouchers this week. Iron County only received 18 coupon books but can request more once ours are all used. 12. Review/Approve credit card bill and vouchers – Bucknell referenced handouts for item #12. No questions were asked. Motion by Snyder, second by Francis to approve the Mar/Apr and Apr/May credit card bills and April 2026 vouchers. All in favor. 13. Future Agenda Items – Child Support will be invited to the next meeting, follow-up from Attolles Law, more presence in southern end of County. 14. Set next board meeting date and location – TBD 15. Adjourn –Lauer adjourned the meeting at 4:48 p.m.