MINUTES OF
WI
ASSOCIATION OF LOCAL HEALTH DEPARTMENTS AND BOARDS
ANNUAL
BUSINESS MEETING
Nov 11,
2005
Portage County Library– Stevens Point
41 members present.
Call to Order: Meeting called to order at 10:00
a.m. by Co-President K. Munsey.
Approval of Minutes of May 18, 2005 Business
Meeting: Motion made by P. Krug second by M. Freiberg to approve minutes
as printed. Motion carried.
Treasurer’s Report: Barb Theis presented written
report for year end Oct 31, 2005. Total Assets $41,938.07.
Discussed proposed 2005-2006 budget. Motion by K. Vedder second by H.
Krause to approve the Treasurers report. Motion carried.
Committee Reports –
Joint Public Affairs Committee: D. Hippensteel
provided Committee update. PA Committee Co-Chairs will be meeting with
lobbyists next week to discuss and negotiate a contract for 2006. H. Krause
raised concern about Committee being more focused on statewide issues versus
what may impact LPHAs. Organization appears to reacting to legislation
versus taking a proactive position. H. Krause provided information about
the Core Funding Sub-Committee. Group will be looking at education about
public health with legislators as well as looking at potential funding
streams to support LPHA infrastructure. K. Munsey reminded membership of
WALHDAB’s website. Encouraged members to visit web site as meeting minutes
are posted there. H. Krause discussed issue that we need to maintain Board
of Health members as part of the Committee. K. Munsey reviewed legislative
agenda. H. Krause recommended we add the issue of School of Public Health
in WI.
Nominations: J. Willems Van Dijk reported the
election results and introduced newly elected officers Co-President Elect
Board of Health- Sharon Hampson, Co-President Elect Health Officer Melody
Bockenfeldt and Secretary Jody Langfeldt. There were no write ins.
Proposed Bylaw changes: Revisions in the bylaws
were reviewed by D. Cappozzo. By laws to be revised to reflect that
external audit will be external audit/review. Motion by J. Willems Van Dijk
second By V. Evenson to approve revised bylaws with the following
amendments. Co-Presidents will maintain a current membership list,
Co-Presidents-Elect will serve as members of the Joint PA Committee, Joint
PA Committee will include representation from each region including
representation from Board of Health and Administrator members. The
Administrator Division Co-President Elect may serve as chairperson. Motion
carried.
New Business: H. Krause was presented with an
Award of Excellence for her years of service and dedication to WALHDAB and
to public health in WI.
Old Business: K. Munsey reinforced need for
representation of WALHDAB membership on Joint Annual Meeting Program
Committee. Annual Conference titled Partnership @ Work Focusing on the
Public Health System.
DOH Administrator Sheri Johnson was introduced.
Shared her background and her vision of public health in WI.
Adjournment: Meeting adjourned at 12:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Diane Cappozzo, Secretary
