June 2nd 2026 BOH Minutes

BOARD OF HEALTH June 2nd, 2026 Board chairperson, Judi Nigbor called the Board of Health meeting to order at 9:01am. The following members were present. Judi Nigbor, Kari Olstadt, John Larkin, Dave Kappel, Dr. William Franks, Gary Sorenson, Barb Jordan, and Jan Mink. Also, present were Jayme Sopha, Health Officer/Director, Jessica Jungenberg, Environmental Specialists, Bailey Blader-Lucht, Public Health Nurse, Maeve Carlson, AHEC Intern, Dan Buchholz, Director MIS, Jacob Hansen, IT Specialist, Kiley Lloyd, County Clerk, and Melissa Hodges, Public Health Technician. Members Absent: Ron Barger, County Administrator Motion by John Larkin, seconded by Gary Sorenson to approve the agenda as posted and handed out. Motion carried. No additions or corrections to the minutes of May 5th, 2025, Board of Health meeting. The minutes will be filed. Gary Sorenson nominated John Larkin for Executive & Finance Representative. Motion by unanimous decision for John Larkin as Executive & Finance Representative. INTRODUCTION OF BAILEY BALDER-LUCHT, RN Jayme introduced the new PHN Bailey, she discussed her current roles with the Health Department, where she was from and her education history. INTRODUCTION OF MAEVE CARLSON, AHEC INTERN Jayme introduced our new AHEC Intern Maeve; she discussed that she is a Public Health Major at the University of South Carolina and is going to be a Senior. She lives in Middleton. CITIZEN COMMENTS None. REHA UPDATE ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH CONCERNS A written report for the month of May was presented by Jessica Jungenberg. The month of May included the following: Rabies Program- 20 contacts, 3 quarantine orders, and 2 unvaccinated animals and a bat sent in for testing which came back negative. 2 well water tests. 4 housing contacts regarding mold concerns and abatement orders being released. FOOD SAFETY AND RECREATIONAL LICENSE PROGRAM UPDATE The month of May included 9 Marquette County routine inspections, and 2 pre inspections. 65 Green Lake County routine inspections, and 3 pre inspections. Four trainings and/or meetings were attended. Marquette County Health Department 428 Underwood Ave Montello, WI 53949 Telephone: (608) 297-3135 FAX: (608) 297-8923 WATER PROGRAM UPDATES The DNR provided official documentation from the laboratory audit for Nitrate testing. Corrections were made to the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) and resubmitted to the DNR. It was reviewed and we have received EPA Certification to start testing water samples for Nitrates. NEW BUSINESS BOARD OF HEALTH ORIENTATION Jayme presented the BOH Orientation, discussed who we are, what we do, what the Board of Health is, as well as the Foundational Areas and Capabilities. She explained that we are a level 2 Health department, and that we have our Chapter 140 Review with the Dept of Health Services on August 18th. WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT POLICY Jayme explained and presented our Workforce Development Policy documents; with our 140 Review coming up in August it has been revamped. The Board was in approval of the documents and the process described. APPROVAL OF THE RESOLUTION TO SUPPORT SUSTAINABLE FUNDING FOR LOCAL HEALTH DEPARTMENTS Jayme presented and went through the resolution to support sustainable funding for local health departments that was put together by WALHDAB and will be sent to our State Legislators, the Wisconsin Counties Association as well as DHS for advocacy for Public Health Funding. Motion by Gary Sorenson, seconded by Dave Kappel to approve the Resolution to Support Sustainable Funding for Local Health Departments and send forward to County Board for approval. Motion carried. BUDGET BUDGET REPORT FROM ADMINISTRATION – Budget Report from Administration through the month of March was presented to the Board of Health members to review. No concerns. REVIEW DEPARTMENT BILLS – A voucher of expenses for the month of May 2026, was provided for the Board of Health members to review. EXPECTATIONS FOR DEPARTMENTAL DATA REPORTS Jayme asked the board what they would like from the Health Department. Jayme discussed data points from the annual report as well as how the nurses come in and do program updates for the board members. Discussion followed regarding what would be relevant to hear about. The Board is looking forward to seeing statistics for the water lab when we are fully operational. UPCOMING EVENTS / ISSUES (FOR DISCUSSION ONLY) ADJOURN Meeting adjourned by chairperson, Judi Nigbor at 11:26am Next Board of Health Meeting: Tuesday July 7th, 2026 @ 9:00am Minutes submitted by Melissa Hodges