Wisconsin
Association of Local Health Departments and Boards
Minutes of
Board of Directors
Teleconference
Friday,
June 10, 2005
Board Members Present: Kathy Munsey, Barb Theis, Nancy
Eggleston, Suzanne Oehlke, Hile Perela, Cindy Tomasello, Julie Willems Van
Dijk, Judy Crouch-Smolarek, Joe Salzmann, Dale Hippensteel, Vicki Evenson,
Diane Cappozzo, Patty Krug, Mary Cay Freiberg, Dennis Wedde, Karen Witt.
Meeting called to order at 8:30 am by Co-President
Kathy Munsey.
Additions to Agenda: Motion by J. Willems Van Dijk
second by C. Tomasello to approve agenda as printed. Motion carried.
Secretary’s Report: Motion by C. Tomasello second by
J. Crouch-Smolarek to approve minutes of April 8, 2005 as printed. Motion
carried.
Public Health Council- J. Willems Van Dijk reported
group meeting today. April meeting was a turning point with presentation of
cigarette tax. No consensus was reached on this issue, but Council did pass
resolution supporting 100% smoke free workplaces by 2010. Today’s agenda
includes update on state budget, updates from sub-committees, issues with
IT, and a discussion about the important coordination of Homeland Security,
Emergency Management and public health. J. Salzmann asked about report to
legislature from Council. First report is in process, but not on today’s
agenda. K. Munsey reported WALHDAB sent letter to Council in support of
Smoke free Resolution. Kathy also reported discussion about the
continuation of PHAC. PHAC to continue meeting at this time.
Treasurer’s Report: Barb Theis distributed June 2005
Treasurer’s report per email. Expense for conference is noted, but
conference revenue not received yet. Report shows we are over budget in
some areas, this due to unanticipated expenses for Public Affairs Committee
and Board teleconferences (WisLine). Motion by D. Cappozzo second by D.
Hippensteel to approve the Treasurer’s report. Motion carried.
Committee Reports:
Joint PA Committee: K. Munsey reported Dale Hippensteel
and Eric Osterman will assume chairs of the committee. 3 of the 5 WALHDAB
regions have notified Kathy of their opposition of AB321/SB 138, SB
72/AB142, and SB 97 and AB 175. Kathy did email Tim Hoven’s update on the
family planning waiver amendment and action taken by Joint Finance Committee
that affected public health. AB 414 has passed the committee level on a 7
to 2 vote. Lobbyist will monitor progress. No new information on pot luck
bill. Lobbyist presentation at conference well received. Some regions
asking if Lobbyist could come to regional meeting. Cost to region for
attendance would be $200/hour plus mileage. Motion by B. Theis, second
by D. Cappozzo that WALHDAB oppose AB 321/SB 138, SB 72/AB142 and SB97/AB175
and support position papers on reproductive health “Minors seeking
reproductive health care”, “Sexual and Reproductive Rights” and “Public
Education and Access to Emergency Contraception”. Motion carried with P.
Krug abstaining as Northern region took no formal position.
Joint WAHDAB /WPHA Annual Meeting: B. Theis reports
that Committee has not met since conference. Had received a number of
positive comments about conference. Some discussion about what appears to
be a low number of Board of Health members in attendance.
Public Health Restructuring- No new information.
Environmental Health Specialty group: Specialty group
met April 21, 2005 with
G. Pollaske and Tom Seiger to discuss agent contract
and renewal process. Concerns and issues were discussed, revised contract
to be forwarded for review. Have not seen as of today’s date. White paper
is being developed by DACTAP and DOH to enhance coordination and encourage
local agent development. Chemical exposure response teams were also
discussed. Janise Lee working on this. Food code changes were discussed.
D. Hippensteel requesting if code changes could be emailed to Health
Officers for their review. Nancy to see if this can be done. Training
dates have been set. Minutes of the meeting and a power point presentation
by G. Pollaske will be sent to Board members.
Nutritional Specialty Group: S. Oehlke reported group
continues to work on additional funding for local WIC projects. WIC moving
to Web based computer system as of 10-1-2005. Intense training for staff
will occur in Aug and Sep. WINPAW continues to write implementation plan
for submission to CDC. Schools are working on their wellness plan.
Encouraging schools to get community input in the development of these
wellness plans.
PHAC: K Munsey reported that Department of Health Care
Financing rep was at meeting to discuss audit which showed that individuals
were denied MA when they actually were eligible. Looking at better training
for IM workers. Partnership projects were discussed. Millie Jones has
stepped down as Bureau Director.
Regional Reports:
Northern: No action items
Northeast: No action items
Southern: No action items
Southeast: Members did raise some questions about the
survey. Did voice some concerns about merging issue.
Western: Chris Hovell is new chair. Looking to have
Lobbyist as part of BOH training.
New Business:
July 8 meeting place needs to be changes as library is
unavailable. S. Oehlke checked and Portage County has space to Board
meeting.
National Conferences: NALBOH national conference in
August. Jim Stecker eligible to go. K. Munsey to contact him to make sure
he has all of the information. NACHO, D. Hippensteel unable to attend the
national conference scheduled for July 12-14.
T. Timmers had asked for WALHDAB representation for a
Data Collection Committee for the Annual Public Health Report. K. Munsey
had emailed past members of data collection committee for their interest in
serving on this committee and received a mix response. J. Willems Van Dijk
voiced her concern that we not be short sighted and that public health data
in some form needs to be collected to show our value in meeting 2010 goals.
Kathy will pursue with members and may ask for volunteers if needed.
Old Business:
Member survey: K. Munsey reported that 740 surveys
have been sent out. Some Health Officers appear to have been missed so will
be sending email with survey attached.
Website: Summer intern is working on. There will be a
cost associated with hosting a website which is not budgeted. Action
Item: Regional Reps should ask members if a $200 annual expense for hosting
a WALHDAB website would be supported and if members would utilize a
website. To report back July 8 Board meeting
No other Business:
Next meeting July 8, 2005. Meeting will be at Portage
County Health Department
Meeting adjourned at 10:05 am.
Respectfully submitted,
Diane Cappozzo
