BOH Minutes March 3rd 2026

BOARD OF HEALTH March 3rd, 2026 Acting board chairperson, Gary Sorenson, called the Board of Health meeting to order at 9am. The following members were present. Judi Nigbor, Dave Benson, Dr. William Franks, Gary Sorenson, Mike Raddatz, Kathleen McGwin, and Jan Mink. Also, present were Jayme Sopha, Health Officer/Director, Jessica Jungenberg, Environmental Specialists, Jenny Stelzner, Public Health Nurse, Ron Barger, County Administrator, Dan Buchholz, Director MIS, and Melissa Hodges, Public Health Technician. Members Absent: Barb Jordan Motion by Dave Benson, seconded by Mike Raddatz to approve the agenda as posted and handed out. Motion carried. No additions or corrections to the minutes of December 2nd, 2025, Board of Health meeting. The minutes will be filed. CITIZEN COMMENTS None. REHA UPDATE ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH CONCERNS A written report for the month of January was presented by Jessica Jungenberg. The month of January included the following contacts: 5 contacts-rabies program, 1 quarantine order, 2 released from quarantine. 3 well water tests. 0 lead contacts, 35 short term and 1 long term radon testing kits, and 0 kennel contacts. 0 housing contacts. A written report for the month of February was presented by Jessica Jungenberg. The month of February included the following contacts: 8 contacts-rabies program, 1 quarantine order, 1 released from quarantine. 0 water tests. 0 lead contacts, 0 radon testing kits, and 0 kennel contacts. 2 housing contacts regarding mold, and fleas. FOOD SAFETY AND RECREATIONAL LICENSE PROGRAM UPDATE The month of January included 24 Marquette County inspections, and 4 re-inspections. 6 Green Lake County inspections, and 1 pre-inspection. Eight trainings and/or meetings were attended. The month of February included 15 Marquette County inspections, 4 re-inspections, and 1 pre inspection. 17 Green Lake County inspections, 2 re-inspections. Five trainings and/or meetings were attended. WATER PROGRAM UPDATES None. Marquette County Health Department 428 Underwood Ave Montello, WI 53949 Telephone: (608) 297-3135 FAX: (608) 297-8923 NEW BUSINESS OVERVIEW OF DATCP FEE/CODE CHANGES-JESSICA JUNGENBERG-REHA MANAGER Jessica discussed that the State Dept of Agriculture and Consumer Protection has a two-step process in raising their fees and this has not been done for fifteen years. Lodging facilities will experience another fee increase in 2028. Then she explained the changes with the Tourist Rooming House, Motel and Hotel Licenses. Tourist Rooming Houses now have nine license types, Motel and Hotels have three new licenses, and one specialty lodging category. Rec Ed Camps used to be one license fee and now there are six different licenses they can have depending on the complexity of the facilities. REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF REHA FEE SCHEDULE Jayme reviewed the current (2025-2026) fees alongside the proposed 2026-2027 fees and explained the increased percentage that must be paid to the State for facility licensing. She also went over the few new fees being introduced—Plan Review/Consultation (Beyond Pre‑Inspection), Water Lab Testing, and Certified Food Protection Manager. She clarified that any spot marked “N/A” indicates that no fee previously existed for that item. Motion by Dave Benson, seconded by Mike Raddatz to approve the REHA Fee Schedule and send it to County Board for addition to the County Fee Schedule. LIBRARIES WITH HEART- JENNY STELZNER, PHN Jenny shared that she applied for—and received—a grant from the American Heart Association to bring Blood Pressure Monitoring to Marquette County. Ideas were presented of having blood pressure monitoring in libraries or senior centers, libraries made the most ideal location due to having six in the county and they are such good partners to work with. She distributed brochures created for the ‘Libraries with Heart Program’. Community members can use the monitors at the libraries or check them out to take home for ongoing monitoring. Each location also includes a binder with information to help answer questions about blood pressure and next steps for managing it. FAMILY ADVENTURE DAY- MEL HODGES, PHT Mel explained that Family Adventure Day is a free, family‑orientated event held at Montello High School, featuring interactive activities and educational opportunities for children and their families. Organizations and businesses support the event by hosting booths, sponsoring, or donating prizes. Attendance in past years has ranged from 300–400 people. For this year’s event, 22–25 booths have registered, along with 11 sponsors and several local businesses contributing prizes. The event will include free food, face painting, balloon animals, and new this year is a small train ride and free ice cream provided by the Marquette County Farm Bureau. Family Adventure Day will take place on Saturday, April 11th, 2026, from 10 AM to 1 PM. BUDGET BUDGET REPORT FROM ADMINISTRATION – Budget Report from Administration through the month of December 2025 was presented to the Board of Health members for review. No concerns. REVIEW DEPARTMENT BILLS – A voucher of expenses for the month of February 2026, was provided for the Board of Health members to review. UPCOMING EVENTS / ISSUES (FOR DISCUSSION ONLY) ADJOURN Meeting adjourned by acting chairperson, Gary Sorenson at 10:15am Next Board of Health Meeting: Tuesday April 7th, 2026 @ 9:00am Minutes submitted by Melissa Hodges