BOH February 4th 2025 Minutes

BOARD OF HEALTH February 4th, 2025 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, Ron Barger, County Administrator, Dan Buchholz, Director MIS, Natalie Bussan, Corporation Counsel and Melissa Hodges, Public Health Technician. Members Absent: Barb Jordan Motion by Mike Raddatz, seconded by Jan Mink to approve the agenda as posted and handed out. Motion carried. No additions or corrections to the minutes of December 3rd, 2024, Board of Health meeting. The minutes will be filed. CITIZEN COMMENTS None. ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH COUNTY CONCERNS A written report for the month of December was presented by Jessica Jungenberg. The month of December included the following contacts: 9 contacts-rabies program, 3 qu arantine orders, 1 released from quarantine. 1 animal specimen submitted, negative result. 3 well water tests. 0 l ead contacts, but new EPA Standards go in effect January 13th, 2025. 1 radon testing kits and 2 radon contacts. 16 housing contacts regarding living conditions, Plumbing issues for cause of evi ction, concerns of mold and a new placard for a condemned home. A written report for the month of January was presented by Jessica Jungenberg. The month of January included the following contacts: 8 contacts-rabies program, 1 quarantine orders and 2 released from quarantine. 3 animal specimens submitted, all negative results. 1 well water test, 21 radon testing kits sold and 12 contacts, 0 contacts for Lead, and 18 kennel contacts. 20 housing contacts regarding a report of no heat or running water, and garbage scattered outside on a property. AGENT STATUS PROGRAM UPDATE The month of December included 1 Marquette County inspection and 1 re-inspection. There were 4 Waushara County inspections and 1 pre inspection, and 0 Green Lake County inspections. Three trainings were attended. The month of January included 9 Marquette County inspections. There were 6 Waushara County inspections and 1 pre inspection, and 0 Green Lake County inspections. Seven trainings were attended. Marquette County Health Department 428 Underwood Ave Montello, WI 53949 Telephone: (608) 297-3135 FAX: (608) 297-8923 OLD BUSINESS UPDATE ON COMMUNITY CALENDAR Jayme has been working with Jacob on the community calendar. As they looked into it, it seems that the website will need to be re-built as some of the code can only be accessed by the original creator (our summer intern). REHA PROGRAM AND BUDGET OVERVIEW Jayme presented the Rural Environmental Health Alliance (REHA) Proposal. Discussing the Programs Estimated Budgets which included the Food Safety and Recreational Licensing (FSRL), Environmental Health, Transient Non-Community (TNC), then Revenue and Expenses. Discussed the potential staff model of a Program Manager, a Marquette County Inspector, and a Green Lake County Inspector as well as what the responsibilities would include. Also went over the estimated timeline for the program until it is officially up and running, this timeline could change depending on when things are approved. NEW BUSINESS APPROVAL OF FSRL RESOLUTION TO CREATE RURAL ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH ALLIANCE Jayme presented the FSRL Resolution that Green Lake County Health Department took to their board and approved it. Stating that Marquette County would be the fiscal agent for the consortium, which includes setting & collecting fees, and hiring staff. Motion by Dave Benson, seconded by Mike Raddatz to approve the FSRL Resolution to create Rural Environmental Health Alliance and table the FSRL Ordinance until the March BOH Meeting. APPROVAL/ADOPTION OF FSRL ORDINANCE Tabled until March 2025 Board of Health Meeting. APPROVE THE 2ND TERM APPOINTMENTS OF i. JAN MINK, CITIZEN MEMBER OF BOH AND ii. BARB JORDAN, NURSE REPRESENTATIVE OF BOH Motion by Dave Benson, Seconded by Mike Raddatz to approve the 2nd term appointments of Jan Mink- Citizen Member of BOH & Barb Jordan-Nurse Representative of BOH. BUDGET BUDGET REPORT FROM ADMINISTRATION – No budget report from Administration. REVIEW DEPARTMENT BILLS – A voucher of expenses for the month of January 2025, 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 10:16am Next Board of Health Meeting: Tuesday March 4th, 2025 @ 9:00am Minutes submitted by Melissa Hodges