Wisconsin
Association of Local Health Departments and Boards
Minutes of
Board of Directors
Friday,
September 9, 2005
Board Members Present: Kathy Munsey, Suzanne Oehlke,
Cindy Tomasello, Julie Willems Van Dijk, Dale Hippensteel, Vicki Evenson,
Diane Cappozzo, Dennis Wedde, Jim Stecker, Karen Witt, Judy Crouch-Smolarek,
Barb Theis, Mary Cay Freiberg.
Board Members Excused: P. Krug, J Weidmann, Lowell
Haugen, Nancy Eggelston.
Meeting called to order at 10:10 am by Co-President
Kathy Munsey.
Additions to Agenda: K. Munsey asked that Other be
added under Old Business. Motion by D. Cappozzo second by B. Theis to
approve agenda with additions. Motion carried.
Secretary’s Report: Motion by M Freiberg second by C.
Tomasello to approve minutes of August 12, 2005 as printed. Motion carried.
Treasurer’s Report: September 2005 printed Treasurer’s
report distributed by B. Theis. Action items were reviewed. Areas of the
budget where we are overspending were reviewed. K. Munsey raised Northeast
Regions concern about confusion of where to send dues when notice of State
dues is sent out. Region recommending that Board Treasurer only send dues
notice to the regional Treasurer’s versus to entire membership to eliminate
confusion. Treasurer to follow this procedure. K. Munsey discussed
correspondence received from Southeast Region expressing concerns about dues
increase. K. Munsey to send correspondence highlighting the added expense
of administrative support for the organization. Action item-Regional
Reps to contact Tribal Health organizations about membership in WALHDAB.
Motion by V. Evenson second by C. Tomasello to approve the Treasurer’s
report. Motion carried.
Committee Reports:
Joint PA Committee: Dale Hippensteel reported last
meeting was held by teleconference. Smoke Free Dining legislation will
again be up for discussion. Lobbyist will send out an alert as legislation
progresses. Smoke Free WI does have a listing of communities that already
have some smoking restrictions on their web site. WEHA provided testimony
on the unpasturized milk bill and the pot luck bill. Meningococcal bill
discussed testimony to be provided if needed. Health Department merger
language was discussed. Would allow for City and County Health Departments
to merge and also to dissolve if arrangement was unsatisfactory for either
party. Model Act will need to be monitored as some language has been
revised. Doc Heinz will be looking for co-sponsors as bill moves forward.
B. Theis reported that M. Young was asking for input on legislation
requiring notification to patients when health records were destroyed.
Asking for the impact to public health. Barb to get additional information
from Mary and forward to Board. Nancy Young approached K. Munsey about the
potential of expanding membership of P.A. Committee to include organizations
such as WEHA, Reproductive Health Association. Board members questioning if
we are in a position to expand at this point, WPHA and WALHDAB just are
learning to work together. Willing to share legislative agenda and have
open discussions. Lobbyist contract will expire 12/31/2005. Dale and Eric
to secure contracting information for 2006.
Nutritional Specialty Group: S. Oehlke reported that
local project WIC staff being trained for ROSIE implementation. Funding
continues to be an ongoing issue. Central Office not open to looking at
decreasing state administrative funding. Is encouraging local projects to
look at other funding sources. B. Theis commented we need more local
funding to provide direct WIC services. FIT-WIC will be submitting an
implementation grant to BC/BS. WINPAW will be submitting an implementation
grant to CDC. DPI has designated school food service programs as department
to meet objectives of the statewide Wellness Program.
Environmental Health Specialty group: No report.
PHAC: K Munsey reported Executive Committee met 8-26.
Some members will be meeting with PH Council leadership before the 9-30-2005
Council meeting. Group of members working on BC/BS planning grant to look
at future of organization. WPHA has agreed to act as fiscal agent. PHAC
survey was reviewed. Several Board members questioned if continues
membership in PHAC was a good use of limited time. Motion by B. Theis
second by K. Witt that WALHDAB not be an active member of PHAC at this time
but does recognize PHAC’s historical contribution to the advancement of
public health issues. Motion carried.
Nomination Committee: J. Willems Van Dijk reviewed
slate of candidates. No candidates for Co-President on the Administrators
side.
Regional Reports:
Northern: Does not support merging of county health
departments. Recommends looking at City and County Health Department
mergers first.
Northeast: Dues issue already discussed.
Southern: Region discussed Health Departments policy
in boil water notices.
Southeast: Correspondence already discussed.
Western: No report.
New Business:
Bylaws review: Motion by J. Willems Van Dijk second by
D. Hippensteel that Board recommends bylaw revisions and that revisions are
sent to the membership for discussion and vote at Annual Meeting.
Annual Business Meeting: K. Munsey reported that S
Johnson has been asked to speak at meeting. Board determined that meeting
would take place at the Stevens Point Library on Nov 11, 2005. Secretary to
send out notice of Annual Meeting.
State Response to Katrina: Discussion on States lack
of coordination with locals on Katrina evacuees. Recommendation for
Co-Presidents to send correspondence to DOH Administrator regarding
concerns.
Old Business
Dr. Kretz did receive national award. J. Stecker accepted award on his
behalf.
K. Munsey sent out a letter of support for the RWJ
Foundation grant application that will look at accreditation for LPHAs and
letter of support for an information links RWJ grant submitted by Larry
Hanrahan.
No other Business:
Next meeting Friday October 14, 2005 teleconference.
Meeting adjourned at 2:05 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Diane Cappozzo
