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Bayfield County
Comprehensive Community Service (CCS) Meeting
Conference Room A– Bayfield County
October 8, 2019
Members Present: Tom Mittlestaedt, Andrew Austin (left at 3:20 p.m.), Karlan Williams,
Elizabeth Skulan (proxy for Cheryl Hanson)
Members Absent: Linda Jorgenson, Red Cliff Representative
Others Present: Terry Barningham, Laura Compton, Nancy Schouten, Joan Haukaas
(arrived at 2:37 p.m.) Val Levno, Sarah Traaholt, Dawn Winquist (left at
3:57 p.m.), Jayme Tamble
Call to order and Introductions
Williams called the meeting to order at 2:45 p.m. Introductions made.
Discussion and Possible Action: Review of the June 11, July 9 and August 13, 2019 Meeting
Minutes.
Discussion and Possible Action: Plan and Policy Update
Simplified Robert’s Rules of Order
Reviewed Robert’s Rules of Order. Bayfield County requires all committees to follow Robert’s
Rules. Robert’s Rules promotes a structured, respectful and official meeting environment. The
process was discussed.
Agendas are distributed one week before a meeting. Agendas can be modified no later than 24
hours before the meeting, although it was noted that this is not best practice. Any members can
request that an item be placed on the agenda beforehand. Chairman must recognize speakers and
give them the floor.
Motion by Skulan to approve June 11, July 9, and August 13, 2019 minutes,
seconded by Mittlestaedt. Motion carried.
Motion by Skulan to postpone Plan and Policy Update, seconded by
Mittlestaedt. Motion carried.
Scope and Responsibilities of the CCS Coordination Committee
Levno presented a Coordination Committee Overview including rules on: Coordination
Committee Membership Wis. Admin code DHS 36.09, CCS Coordination Committee
responsibilities; 2019 and 2020 topics and trainings.
Levno reported that the CCS focus is currently on completing: 2019 satisfaction surveys; 2019
CCS quality improvement plan evaluation; and 2019 six-month surveys.
Coordination Committee members will receive orientation and training related to the roll of the
committee.
CCS Statewide meetings are held in the Spring and Fall each year. In some instances, Bayfield
County can pay for Coordination Committee members travel expenses to attend.
A training regarding Person-Centered Planning will be presented by WI Dept. of Health Service,
Division of Care and Treatment Services at WITC in Ashland on November 5th. Contact Levno
for more information.
CCS Program Transition Status – CCS Administrator, Val Levno
Levno presented the program report. There were five intakes in Bayfield County for the second
quarter. Handout included intakes, discharges, referrals closed, referrals pending, and referrals
received.
Referrals may come from anywhere. Recently, referral sources have included: Wellness and
Recovery court, Essentia Health, and Memorial Medical Center Behavioral Health Unit (BHU).
Levno reported that she is working on a structure for discharge exit interviews.
Ashland CCS Building hours of operation have changed to 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Monday
through Friday.
Levno reported as requested at the previous regional meeting, a list of current providers was
included in the meeting packets.
Review Program Report
Program report reviewed.
Children Services
Chequamegon Counseling/Brittany Kuka is new provider who is providing services in
Drummond, Ashland, South Shore schools. She is in the process of setting up services in the
Washburn school.
North Country Independent Living has hired a female Certified Peer Specialist. They are still in
the process of recruiting a male specialist.
There is still a need for additional Service Array Staff. Headwaters and Lori Knapp, Inc. have
recently hired staff. This will help.
Discussion and Possible Action: New Business
A. Bayfield County is working on edits to the Adult and Youth CCS Brochures. Will bring a
draft to the next meeting.
B. Schouten wrote a draft letter to CCS participants inviting them to attend the CCS
Coordination Committee meetings or to connect with committee members if there are
questions or concerns, they would like addressed at the meetings. Suggestions for edits were
made. Once edits are complete, the letter can be distributed.
Opportunity for Public Comment (Limit 3 minutes)
None
Other (Informational Items)
Schouten asked about the Management Information System (MIS) is and the CCS billing
process. Vendors who enter their notes into the MIS system directly will generally be
compensated faster since Medicaid (MA) is billed through the MIS system. Invoices that are
submitted to CCS office must be entered into the MIS system prior to payments being issued.
Future Meeting Dates
Per the current plan, quarterly meetings are required for both the local Bayfield County and the
Regional CCS committees.
Future meetings are:
Tuesday, January 14, 2020 at 2:30 p.m. – Ashland County Community Services Programs
Downtown Building
Tuesday, April 14, 2020 at 2:30 p.m. – Bayfield County Courthouse Conference Room A
Williams motioned to adopt edits to letter and mail to CCS participants,
seconded by Mittlestaedt. Motion carried.
Williams motioned to move all meetings back to the quarterly schedule,
seconded by Mittlestaedt. Motion passed.
Tuesday, July 14, 2020 at 2:30 p.m. - Ashland County Community Services Programs
Downtown Building
Tuesday, October 13, 2020 at 2:30 p.m. – Bayfield County Courthouse Conference Room A
Motion to adjourn.
Minutes submitted by: Sarah Traaholt, Clerk – Bayfield County
Williams motioned to adjourn the meeting at 3:59 p.m., seconded by Skulan.
Motion passed.
Ashland and Bayfield County Regional
Comprehensive Community Service (CCS) Meeting
Conference Room A– Bayfield County
October 8, 2019
ACCS Members Present: Nancy Schouten, Laura Compton, Joan Haukaas (arrived at 2:37),
ACCS Members Absent: Rick Whiting, Amber Jensen
BCCS Members Present: Andrew Austin (left at 3:20), Elizabeth Skulan (proxy for Cheryl
Hanson), Karlan Williams
BCCS Members Absent: Linda Jorgenson, Nicole Gurnoe
Members-At-Large: Val Levno, Thomas Mittlestaedt
Others Present: Terry Barningham, Sarah Traaholt, Dawn Winquist (left at 3:57
p.m.), Jayme Tamble
Call to order and Introductions
Mittlestaedt called the meeting to order at 2:45 p.m. Introductions made.
Discussion and Possible Action: Review of the August 13, 2019 Meeting Minutes.
Simplified Robert’s Rules of Order
Reviewed Robert’s Rules of Order. Bayfield County requires all committees to follow Robert’s
Rules. Robert’s Rules promotes a structured, respectful and official meeting environment.
Process was discussed.
Agendas are distributed one week before a meeting. Agendas can be modified no later than 24
hours before the meeting, although it was noted that this is not best practice. Any members can
request that an item be placed on the agenda beforehand. Chairman must recognize speakers and
give them the floor.
Scope and Responsibilities of the CCS Coordination Committee
Levno presented a Coordination Committee Overview including rules on: Coordination
Committee Membership Wis. Admin code DHS 36.09, CCS Coordination Committee
responsibilities; 2019 and 2020 topics and trainings.
Levno reported that the CCS focus is currently on completing: 2019 satisfaction surveys; 2019
CCS quality improvement plan evaluation; and 2019 six-month surveys.
Motion by Skulan to approve August 13, 2019 minutes, seconded by Schouten.
Motion carried.
Coordination Committee members will receive orientation and training related to the roll of the
committee.
CCS Statewide meetings are held in the Spring and Fall each year. In some instances, Bayfield
County can pay for Coordination Committee members travel expenses to attend.
A training regarding Person-Centered Planning will be presented by WI Dept. of Health Service,
Division of Care and Treatment Services at WITC in Ashland on November 5th. Contact Levno
for more information.
CCS Program Transition Status – CCS Administrator, Val Levno
Levno presented the program report. Handout included intakes, discharges, referrals closed,
referrals pending, and referrals received.
Referrals may come from anywhere. Recently, referral sources have included: Wellness and
Recovery court, Essentia Health, and Memorial Medical Center Behavioral Health Unit (BHU).
Levno reported that she is working on a structure for discharge exit interviews.
Ashland CCS Building hours of operation have changed to 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Monday
through Friday.
Levno reported as requested at the previous regional meeting, a list of current providers was
included in the meeting packets.
Review Program Report
Program report reviewed.
Children Services
Chequamegon Counseling/Brittany Kuka is new provider who is providing services in
Drummond, Ashland, South Shore schools. She is in the process of setting up services in the
Washburn school.
North Country Independent Living has hired a female Certified Peer Specialist. They are still in
the process of recruiting a male specialist.
There is still a need for additional Service Array Staff. Headwaters and Lori Knapp, Inc. have
recently hired staff. This will help.
Discussion and Possible Action: New Business
A. Bayfield County is working on edits to the Adult and Youth CCS Brochures. Will bring a
draft to the next meeting.
B. Schouten wrote a draft letter to CCS participants inviting them to attend the CCS
Coordination Committee meetings or to connect with committee members if there are
questions or concerns, they would like addressed at the meetings. Suggestions for edits were
made. Once edits are complete, the letter can be distributed.
Opportunity for Public Comment (Limit 3 minutes)
None.
Other (Informational Items)
Schouten asked about the Management Information System (MIS) is and the CCS billing
process. Vendors who enter their notes into the MIS system directly will generally be
compensate faster since Medicaid (MA) is billed through the MIS system. Invoices that are
submitted to CCS office must be entered into the MIS system prior to payments being issued.
Future Meeting Dates
Per the current plan, quarterly meetings are required for both the local Bayfield County and the
Regional CCS committees.
Future meetings are:
Tuesday, January 14, 2020 at 2:30 p.m. – Ashland County Community Services Programs
Downtown Building
Tuesday, April 14, 2020 at 2:30 p.m. – Bayfield County Courthouse Conference Room A
Tuesday, July 14, 2020 at 2:30 p.m. - Ashland County Community Services Programs
Downtown Building
Tuesday, October 13, 2020 at 2:30 p.m. – Bayfield County Courthouse Conference Room A
Motion to adjourn.
Minutes submitted by: Sarah Traaholt, Clerk – Bayfield County
Compton motioned to adopt edits to letter and mail to CCS participants,
seconded by Mittlestaedt. Motion carried.
William motioned to adjourn the meeting at 3:59 p.m., seconded by Skulan.
Motion passed.
Williams motioned move all meetings back to the quarterly schedule,
seconded by Mittlestaedt. Motion passed.