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P.O. Box 100
Washburn, WI 54891-0100
Telephone (715) 373-6144 Fax (715-)373-6130
Email: baycodhs@bayfieldcounty.wi.gov
BAYFIELD COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES BOARD MEETING
James Crandall Marty Milanowski Mary Dougherty
Jeremy Oswald Madelaine Rekemeyer Susan Rosa
Lona Schmidt Stephanie Defoe-Haskins Patrick Irvine
RE: September 21, 2022, Department of Human Services Board Meeting
Please note, the meeting will be held on Wednesday this month, rather than Thursday due
to a conflict with a meeting of the Executive Committee.
Notice is hereby given, in the event the standing committee does not have a quorum,
the County Board Chair or Vice Chair may act as an ex officio member (County ordinance,
Chapter 3, section 2-3-1(c).
Dear Committee Members:
Please be advised that the monthly meeting of the Bayfield County Department of
Human Services Board will be held on Wednesday, September 21, 2022, at 4:00
p.m. Remote connectivity is available, however remote participants will not be able
to attend the closed session or vote if any action is taken. The meeting will
originate from the Emergency Operations Center of the Bayfield County Courthouse
Annex, Washburn, Wisconsin. Remote participation is available via Microsoft Teams or
by phone using the information listed below.
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The agenda for this meeting is as follows:
AGENDA
1. Call to Order
2. Welcome and Introductions
3. Opportunity for Public Comment (Limit 3 minutes please.)
4. Discussion and Possible Action – Review and approval of the August 11, 2022,
meeting minutes
5. Program Presentation – Accessing Public Assistance Programs, Economic Support
Services Manager Jeanine Spuhler
6. Monthly Section Reports
A. Support Services – Stephanie Eder
B. Behavioral Health and Community Programs – Tom Croteau
C. Family Services – Mary Anich
D. Aging & Disability Services – Carrie Linder
E. Economic Support Services – Jeanine Spuhler
7. Monthly Reports
A. Financial
B. Training
8. Discussion and Possible Action – Appointments of Frances Renn-Malcheski and
Susan Aiken as community members to the Nutrition Advisory Council
9. Discussion and Possible Action – Consideration and action regarding
recommendation to reduce the number of days meals are served at the Barnes
congregate meal site effective October 3, 2022
10. Discussion and Possible Action – Consideration and possible action to approve a
recommendation to increase the costs of meals provided by Bayfield County
11. Progress Report on Aging Plan 2022 – 2024 – Carrie Linder
12. Use of Opioid Settlement Funds - Review summary of all potential uses
13. Summary of Wisconsin County Human Services Association (WCHSA) White
Papers – Including Bayfield DHS specific information and recommendations
14. Human Services Board Proposed Meeting Dates 2023
15. The Department of Human Services Board may entertain a motion to move in
and out of Executive Session pursuant to Wisconsin Statutes §19.85(1)(c);
considering employment, promotion, compensation, or performance evaluation
data of any public employee over which the governmental body has jurisdiction
or exercises responsibility.
16. Discussion and possible action(s) regarding Executive Session
17. Other (Informational Items)
A. Thank you to Carrie Linder
B. Compliments on Val Westlund
18. Future Meetings
A. October 27, 2022
B. Combined November/December Meeting, Tuesday December 6, 2022,
Note: The meeting will begin with a holiday potluck
C. January 26, 2023
19. Discussion and Possible Action - Motion or Chair’s Statement to Adjourn
Thank you and have a safe trip home!
Sincerely,
Elizabeth A. Skulan
Elizabeth A. Skulan, Director
c: Mr. Mark Abeles Allison, County Administrator
Bayfield County Board of Supervisors
Bayfield County Department of Human Services Board
Bayfield County Department of Human Services Managers
Lynn Divine, Bayfield County Clerk
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