Human Services Board Meeting Minutes 05122026

1 Marquette County Department of Human Services Board Minutes May 12, 2026 – In-Person and Virtual Board Members Present: Kari Olstadt (in person), Margaret (Peggy) Krause (in person), Ken Borzick (in person), Barbara Sheldon (in person), Cathy Christensen (in person), Chuck Bornhoeft (in person), Scott Kempley (in person), Tim Jozwiak (in person) Board Members Absent: Damaris Thome Others Present: Mandy Stanley, Jennifer Vote, Brandon Enck, Jan Krueger, Annett Eckes, Jessie Cody, Dawn Woodard, Ron Barger 1. Call to Order County Clerk Kiley Lloyd called the meeting to order at 1:02 p.m. 2. Review and Approve Agenda Motion/second by Ken Borzick/Chuck Bornhoeft to approve the agenda. Motion carried. 3. Election of Chairperson/E&F Representative County Clerk Kiley Lloyd detailed the process for electing the HS Board Chairperson and the possibility for electing a representative for the Executive and Finance Committee. County Clerk Kiley Lloyd opened the floor for nominations. Chuck Bornhoeft nominated both Peggy Krause and Ken Borzick. Barbara Sheldon seconded the nomination for Ken Borzick. There were no additional nominations. County Clerk noted both candidates are eligible, as a second is not required for nominations. The HS Board balloted for chairperson with the vote tally being Ken Borzick-4 and Peggy Krause- 4. County Clerk Kiley Lloyd asked each candidate to address the Board of they wished. Both Ken Borzick and Peggy Krause addressed the board noting their skillset and experience. The HS Board balloted a second time for chairperson with the vote tally being Ken Borzick-4 and Peggy Krause- 4. The candidates agreed to a coin toss tiebreaker. Peggy Krause called heads. Danny Buchholz flipped a coin, which landed tails side up. Tim Jozwiak confirmed it was tails. Ken Borzick was named HS Chairperson and will represent the Board at the Executive & Finance Committee. 4. Set date/time/frequency of HS Meeting Second Tuesday of the month at 10:00 a.m. 5. Review and Approve Minutes of April 6, 2026 Motion/second by Peggy Krause/Barbara Sheldon to approve the March 2, 2026 minutes. Motion carried. 6. Citizen Inquiries and Concerns, Introductions New Board member Kari Olstadt was welcomed. Attendees introduced themselves. Kari shared her professional background, noting her experience in Occupational Therapy. 7. Veteran’s Services Officer Report Brandon reviewed the CVSO Annual Report. Brandon Enck reported he and his assistant attended mandatory training for CVSO credits. He shared completed and upcoming outreach and events. Brandon reported the CVSO grant was approved. A. Review Vouchers No questions on vouchers. 8. Discussion on Agenda Topics and Data Requests Peggy Krause requested Strategic Plan be an ongoing agenda item. Discussion regarding reports and data. Mandy reported they are updating a budgeting document which will be shared with the Board when completed. The document will show 2 expenses and revenues for all programs. Ken Borzick noted the managers could attend the meetings less and instead cycle through for a deeper dive per topic. Chuck requested additional data on meal sites. Chuck would like 2025 numbers readdressed. Discussion followed. 9. Human Services Reports Mandy Stanley noted they are recruiting a citizen member for the HS Board. There is also one opening on ADRC committee. She noted clinic positions are difficult to fill. HS is currently contracting for the nursing position. Filled CPS Social Worker position. Open positions include Billing Specialist, Dining Site Facilitator, and CLTS Case Manager. Eliminating Substance Abuse Counselor for 2027. Assessments for IDP and other duties will be shifted, possibly to Treatment Court or another source. Not filling Therapist Clinical Supervisor position. Mandy and Annett gave an update on FoodShare requirements. If we go over 6% error rate, money gets returned by the state to the federal government. Will be adding 8 positions total for the consortium. Mandy requested there be one person hired and designated to consortium for quality control for Marquette County. The hire must be an experienced worker, which the county would then backfill that position. Cannot do casework and oversee the quality control audit. Committee consensus was that the position will need to be created and filled through the proper County Board process. A. Director’s Report- Review HS Annual Report Mandy gave an overview of the 2025 Annual Report. The report notes the deficit will be $147,892.47. Jen Vote reported it is now down to $141,000 after speaking with the auditors and accountant. B. Review Vouchers and Financial Reports No questions. C. Financial Unit - Food Bank Jen Vote reported that 310 households were served. 6 new households. Fundraising events attended. Worked with Lake Arrowhead for volunteer assistance. D. Clinical Services Unit Dawn Woodard reported that Clinical Services has been restructuring, training, transitioning etc. Outpatient counseling waitlist has been eliminated. 3 in residential placement that are funded by the county. Community Recovery Services has allowed for Medicaid billing reimbursement. 12 emergency detentions for 2026. - CST/CCS Coordinating Committee- next meeting TBD Next meeting TBD E. Children and Family Services Unit Jessie Cody reported CLTS person that resigned carried 33 cases, which is now redistributed among 1.5 workers. Pursuing a termination of parental rights. Mandy reported a minimal percentage is recovered for legal fees. F. Economic Support/Child Support Unit Annett Mooney reported monthly statistics and open cases for economic support, child support, and childcare subsidies. G. Aging and Disability Services Unit Jan Krueger reported May/June newsletter lists promotions and outreach opportunities and dates/times. Website topic hits noted. 3 -Transportation Coordinating Committee- next meeting June 11, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. Next meeting June 11, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. -ADRC Advisory Committee- next meeting August 6th at 9:00 a.m. Previously met May 8, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. Next meeting August 6th at 9:00 a.m. Peggy Krause was elected Chairperson of ADRC. The committee spent meeting discussing nutrition program. Suggested donation price has increased from $4 to $5 starting August 1st . They are furthering discussions and investigations on meal data. 10. Upcoming events/issues (discussion only) None. 11. Set next meeting date, time, topics 12. Adjourn 2:47 p.m. Minutes Submitted by Kiley Lloyd (drafted 5/12/26)