Human Services Board Meeting Minutes 06092026

1 Marquette County Department of Human Services Board Minutes June 9, 2026 – In-Person and Virtual Board Members Present: Kari Olstadt (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), (One board vacancy) Board Members Absent: None Others Present: John Bennett, Mandy Stanley, Jennifer Vote, Brandon Enck, Jan Krueger, Ron Barger, Judy Bolar 1. Call to Order Chairperson Borzick called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m. 2. Review and Approve Agenda Motion/second by Peggy Krause/Barbara Sheldon to approve the agenda. Motion carried. 3. Review and Approve Minutes of May 5, 2026 Motion/second by Peggy Krause/Barbara Sheldon to approve the May 5, 2026 minutes. Motion carried. 4. Citizen Inquiries and Concerns, Introductions 5. Veteran’s Services Officer Report Brandon Enck reported they have 109 open cases. Two veterans have passed away since last report. Several outreach events took place for Memorial Day, with more to come in July. VA is transforming the homebuying process for vets. VA now uses GI bill to assist vets with getting CDL, which helps with workforce entry. A. Review Vouchers No questions on vouchers. 6. Presentation on Adult Protective Services Judy Bolar and Jan Krueger presented information on Adult Protective Services. Judy noted the most common issue for APS in Marquette County is self-neglect and financial exploitation. Categories are vulnerable adults and elders (60+). Wisconsin Statutes, Administrative Code, Adult Protective Services Process, Contributing Factors, Concerns and Managing Workload, Data Reports, County Impact, Marquette County and WI Population Details. Discussion throughout. Jan noted the importance of Power of Attorney documentation in WI. 7. Review and Approve ES Quality Assurance Specialist Job Description Mandy Stanley went over the ES Quality Assurance Specialist Job Description. Position is a new FoodShare requirement within the consortium. Motion/second by Peggy Krause/Tim Jozwiak to approve the ES Quality Assurance Specialist Job Description and forward to County Board. Motion carried. 8. Discussion of County Strategic Plan Mandy reported technology upgrades since COVID have assisted with less walk-in traffic for those without appointments. AI phone system software has modernized communication within the department. Looking into transcription documentation services. Will continue as a standing agenda item. 9. Human Services Reports A. Director’s Report Mandy Stanley reported Lynn Schwochert will be on the consent agenda for board approval as a citizen member. Accepted offer for a CLTS worker, to begin in late June. There are 3 therapists now staffed in the clinic. Community Support Program has 1 2 opening. Pending offer for Meal Transporter. Offer was declined by the applicant for the Billing Specialist. There are 5 adults currently in out of home care placement. 1 out of 4 clinic individuals is receiving some funding back for placement. There are 2 children in out of home care placement. Mandy reported the Nutrition cooler broke down for 2 weeks, so they utilized food bank truck in the meantime. There is an upcoming meeting with law enforcement on June 15th for quarterly updates. HS Team also met with EMS regarding crisis clients. B. Review Vouchers and Financial Reports No questions. C. Aging and Disability Services Unit Jan Krueger reported that World Elder Abuse Awareness Day is June 15th. Wear purple to show support. Check the newsletter for activities and updates. Cooler replacement was set to be replaced in 2027. It had been in service for 22 years. Replacement rather than repair was decided by the Administrator and Property Committee. State audit was done and approved for the DHS Adult Long Term Care Functional Screen Quality Review. Website had 987 hits for May. Clarification questions were asked regarding meal data. Discussion followed regarding meal sites. -Transportation Coordinating Committee- next meeting June 11th at 9:00 a.m. Next meeting June 11th at 9:00 a.m. -ADRC Advisory Committee- next meeting August 6th at 9:00 a.m. Next meeting August 6th at 9:00 a.m. 10. Upcoming events/issues (discussion only) CST/CCS Coordinating Committee meeting July 16th at 4:00 p.m. 11. Set next meeting date, time, topics Presentation on Realistic Recovery Center will be had later due to new developments. More information about Clinic Services will be brought forward in July. 12. Adjourn 11:24 a.m. Minutes Submitted by Kiley Lloyd (drafted 6/9/26)