Human Services Board Meeting Minutes 03022026

1 Marquette County Department of Human Services Board Minutes March 3, 2026 – In-Person and Virtual Board Members Present: Mary Walters (in person), Margaret (Peggy) Krause (virtual), 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: Scott Kempley Others Present: Mandy Stanley, Jennifer Vote, Brandon Enck, Jan Krueger, Annett Eckes, Jessie Cody, Dawn Woodard, 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 February 2, 2026 Motion/second by Peggy Krause/Cathy Christensen to approve the February 2, 2026 minutes. Motion carried. 4. Citizen Inquiries and Concerns, Introductions None. 5. Veteran’s Services Officer Report Brandon Enck reported they closed 9 cases and working on 95 others. Working on Youth in Government Day. Reported outreach programs and activities. Trying to reach every legion and VFW post by summer. Brandon gave a legislature update. VA streamlining approval process for benefits for spouses and dependents. A. Review Vouchers No questions. 6. Review of 2025 Community Support Program (CSP) Annual Report Dawn Woodard shared a copy of the report and opened the floor for questions. No further questions. 7. Nutrition Presentation Jan Krueger reported March is nutrition month. Amelia Cisewski presented a nutrition presentation with an interactive tool for senior nutrition trivia. Peggy Krause requested the annual meal cost data. Mandy and Jan reported that the meal cost allocation tool and information will take place during an upcoming presentation. 8. Human Services Reports A. Director’s Report Mandy Stanley reported new meal route driver has started. Partnership with EMS in place for when Nurse is done. Mandy gave an update regarding the challenges filling the Therapist and Nurse positions. CCS Case Manager is still open as well. 4 vacancies out of 10 total staff in the clinic. Jared Abbrederis sent a monetary donation. Busy gathering data for Ron’s request. Child welfare federal face to face standards are 100%. Mandy reported the Montello dining site will be being moved from the dome. In March the dining site will be temporarily held at HHS on Mondays and Fridays. B. Review Vouchers and Financial Reports Identifying information redacted from certain vouchers to meet confidentiality requirements. C. Financial Unit Jen Vote reported working on closing out the 2025 books and the reconciliation period. - Food Bank Jen Vote reported 321 households and 704 people served. 13 new households. Received 2 new grants-working on finalizing 2 certain grant agreements and parameters for use of funds. Discussion followed. D. Clinical Services Unit Dawn Woodard reported 19 individuals on the outpatient waitlist, 6 people on CCS waitlist, and 4 residential placements. Will not be doing Prime for Life with Westfield School due to vacancy. Will make 20% prevention in an alternative way. Reported upcoming outreach opportunities. - 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 2 children in out of home placement. Jessie noted they must have a safety plan in place and services available to receive TSSF funds, which can be a challenge. F. Economic Support/Child Support Unit Annette Mooney gave data and statistical information for FoodShare and child support. 2,609 individuals in healthcare program. 13,183 calls at call center for February. 794 open cases for child support. Annett reporting we are meeting federal standards. G. Aging and Disability Services Unit Jan Krueger reported newsletter is out. Home Safety presentation to be held March 17th. Goodwill volunteer tax program is full for Marquette County. Estate recovery information in the newsletter. 1 out of home placement. Website hits and numbers of phone calls remain consistent. -Transportation Coordinating Committee- next meeting March 12, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. Next meeting March 12, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. -ADRC Advisory Committee- next meeting May 8, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. Next meeting May 8, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. Reviewed goals for 2025-2027 aging plan and reviewed the DHS manual at last meeting. 9. Upcoming events/issues (discussion only) None. 10. Set next meeting date, time, topics April 6, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. 11. Adjourn 2:09 p.m. Minutes Submitted by Kiley Lloyd (drafted 3/02/26)