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Iron County Board of Health Meeting Minutes Date: Tuesday, March 24, 2026 Time: 5:00pm Place: Iron County Health Department, 210 5th Ave N., Hurley, WI 54534 1. The meeting was called to order at 5:00pm by Karen Lauer. Roll Call taken. Present: Dr. James Rocco, Jamey Francis, Karen Lauer, Dr. Paul Hagemann, Zona Wick, Paul Mullard, Larry Youngs. Absent: Tanner Hiller. Also Present: Melissa Geach, Dan Mueller, Melissa DeCarlo. 2. Melissa Geach acknowledged that the meeting was properly posted. 3. Zona Wick made a motion to approve the agenda as presented, seconded by Dr. Paul Hagemann. All ayes. Motion carried. 4. Zona Wick made a motion to approve the meeting minutes from December 9, 2025, seconded by Paul Mullard. All ayes. Motion carried. 5. Public Comment: None. 6. Motion by Dr. Paul Hagemann to credit card bills (December-February), vouchers and checks from December 4, 2025-March 4, 2025., as presented, seconded by Paul Mullard. All ayes. Motion carried. 7. Discuss updated annual license, reinspection and late fees beginning April 1, 2026. State administrative code (ATCP 72.08) significantly increased lodging license fees for 2026–2028; under Ordinance 2430, the Board of Health approved local fees set as a percentage above the state fee, with Resolution No. 2025-4004, outlining the 2026 fee schedule, including alignment with state fees. No action necessary 8. Zona Wick made a motion to approve the 2025 Iron County Health Department Annual Report with amendments and forward to County Board of Supervisors for approval, seconded by Paul Mullard. All ayes. Motion carried. 9. Discussion related Human Health Hazards a. The Silver Street Motel remains closed due to inspection findings that identified multiple violations of Wisconsin Administrative Code ATCP 72 including lack of refuse removal, lack of laundry service to provide clean linens, broken or missing door locks, and guest rooms not maintained in clean condition. These conditions created a health and safety hazard, requiring closure of the lodging facility until the violations are corrected. A hearing conducted before the Board of Health has been requested by the license holder. b. The Health Department was notified of a sewage spill due to an equipment failure of the lift pump at 2109 W Co Rd E that reached Weber Lake. While the Health Department does assist the DNR with monitoring the public water system at the Whitecap Mountains Sanitary District, the DNR is responsible for regulating the wastewater (sewer). The Health Department will continue to monitor this incident and any associated public health concern in collaboration with the DNR. 10. The AODA Prevention Coalition, in partnership with Human Services and the Sheriff’s Office, continues working to meet the objectives outlined in the Opioid Settlement Funds Work Plan as well as Vital Strategies. Additional funding from Vital Strategies supported the development and facilitation of community focus groups designed to gather feedback from individuals with lived experiences. The themes identified from the 3 Community Conversations were compiled into a Coalition Toolkit: Turning Community Input into Action to help guide planning and decision making. The toolkit will inform coalition priorities and strategies for 2026, including outreach, stigma reduction, and improved access to harm reduction and treatment resources. 11. WALHDAB/Legislative Update a. Senate Bill 23, now 2025 Wisconsin Act 102: Extends postpartum Medicaid coverage from 60 days to one year; and Requires the Wisconsin Department of Health Services to seek approval from the federal Department of Health and Human Services to extend until the last day of the month in which the 365th day after the last day of the pregnancy falls Medicaid benefits to women who are eligible for those benefits when pregnant. b. The Wisconsin governmental public health system is preparing to complete the Cost and Capacity Assessment (CCA) for the second time. The first one was completed in 2022 with a goal to better understand current monetary resources in providing core public health services. The goal is to use this information to better inform policy decisions. 12. Health Officer Report a. Iron County Health Department achieved a 97.4% overall score and was rated “Fully Met” in all categories in the annual Birth to 3 program review conducted by MetaStar in coordination with DHS. This reflects strong compliance with state and federal requirements and high-quality service delivery across all required practice areas. b. Iron County’s TN program had an excellent 2025 review, exceeding required inspection goals and demonstrating strong compliance and quality across program activities. Feedback from DNR highlighted the program’s high performance. c. Additional staff training has been a key focus to support the Environmental Health Program. Staff will be trained to complete Tourist Rooming House (TRH) inspections and collect well water samples. We are also awaiting assignment of an AHEC CHIP intern, who will support beach testing and other Environmental Health activities. d. ICHD staff were noted in the 2025 Jail Inspection including the completion of the 2025 kitchen inspection and a random audit confirming no late wellness checks, demonstrating strong compliance with required standards. e. Iron County Health Department is in full compliance with Title X Clinical Program Expectations following the 2025 DHS site review, reflecting strong program operations and commitment to quality care f. Emergency Alert Sign-up postcards will be distributed throughout the community to increase enrollment in routine county alerts, emergency and general notifications. g. Iron County Aging Disability Resource Center and Iron County Health Department are working together on four initiatives this year including 1. Evidence-based programing to support healthy living, 2. Emergency preparedness, 3. Brain and Memory Health, 4. Aging Friendly businesses. 13. Adjourned at 6:24pm following completion of all agenda items.