Human Services Board Meeting Minutes 04062026

1 Marquette County Department of Human Services Board Minutes April 6, 2026 – In-Person and Virtual Board Members Present: Mary Walters (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), Damaris Thome (virtual) Board Members Absent: None Others Present: Gary Sorensen, Mandy Stanley, Jennifer Vote, Brandon Enck, Jan Krueger, Annett Eckes, Jessie Cody, Dawn Woodard (virtual), Ron Barger 1. Call to Order Mary Walters called the meeting to order at 1:00 p.m. 2. Review and Approve Agenda Motion/second by Ken Borzick/Barbara Sheldon to approve the agenda. Motion carried. 3. Review and Approve Minutes of March 2, 2026 Motion/second by Barbara Sheldon/Cathy Christensen to approve the March 2, 2026 minutes. Motion carried. 4. Citizen Inquiries and Concerns, Introductions None. 5. Veteran’s Services Officer Report Brandon Enck reported they have closed 19 cases, working on 95 others. 4 veterans have passed since last report. April 21st is Youth in Government Day. Brandon and Brian will be at Veterans Conference April 27th to May 4th. VA will now appoint legal representation to assist veterans in need for claims. Brandon reported outreach information. A. Review Vouchers No questions on vouchers. Supervisor Bornhoeft requested reports on how many new cases are added each month. Discussion followed regarding tracking and reporting. 6. Child Abuse Presentation Jessie Cody shared a presentation on Child Protection and Welfare in Wisconsin. Jessie shared legislation and necessary criteria for child removal. Jessie reported Marquette County report and removal data for child protective services. Resource limitations and staffing concerns discussed. April is Child Abuse Prevention month. 7. 2025 Nutrition Program Cost Presentation Jen Vote shared a PowerPoint and Cost Allocation report. Total Program Expenses for 2025 Nutrition Program were $701,857.98. Revenues were $701,857.98. Cost Allocation Tool takes into account carryout meals, home delivered meals, and congregate meals. Raw food cost per meal $4.58. 28,600 meals served in 2025. (See attachment for allocation report) 8. Human Services Reports A. Director’s Report Mandy Stanley reported one Therapist position has been filled. CCS Case Management position filled. Offer out to second Therapist. Struggling to fill Nurse position. FoodShare funding passed through legislation. Montello Dining Site moved to HHS since March 30th. B. Review Vouchers and Financial Reports Supervisor Bornhoeft requested additional information on vouchers. C. Financial Unit 2 - 2025 Financial Report Jen Vote shared preliminary 2025 financial report. Deficit of $147,892.47. - Food Bank Jen Vote reported 314 households were served. 4 new households. Ruby’s Pantry has shut down operations; however, Jen, Richell, and two additional volunteers were able to get one truckload of food with a value of approximately $20,000. D. Clinical Services Unit Mandy Stanley reported on behalf of Dawn Woodard noting April is Alcohol Awareness month. 11 people waiting for outpatient serves and 6 waiting for CCS. 4 residential placements. - CST/CCS Coordinating Committee- next meeting April 16, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. Next meeting April 16, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. E. Children and Family Services Unit Jessie Cody reported they are interviewing for open Children & Families Unit Social Worker. F. Economic Support/Child Support Unit Annett Mooney reported monthly statistics and open cases for economic support, child support, and childcare subsidies. Call center received 13,412 calls. Annett noted child support recovery has increased in the month of March by $30,000. G. Aging and Disability Services Unit Jan Krueger reported March/April newsletter lists promotions and outreach opportunities and dates/times. 1 person in out of home placement. Status quo for phone calls, with increase in website hits. -Transportation Coordinating Committee- next meeting June 11, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. Next meeting June 11, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. TCC met March 12th and went through 53.10 information. Van should be delivered in June. 85.21 was approved and posted on their website. Discussed Veterans Services. -ADRC Advisory Committee- next meeting May 8, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. Next meeting May 8, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. 9. Upcoming events/issues (discussion only) None. 10. Set next meeting date, time, topics May 4, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. 11. Adjourn 2:54 p.m. Minutes Submitted by Kiley Lloyd (drafted 4/06/26)