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FROM:
Elizabeth Skulan, Director
DATE:
February 14, 2023
RE: MEETING NOTICE
The Bayfield County Department of Human Services Board will hold the regular monthly meeting on
Thursday, January 26, 2023, at 4:00 p.m. An in person and remote meeting will originate from the
Emergency Operations Center (EOC) of the Bayfield County Courthouse Annex, Washburn, Wisconsin.
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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).
Any person wishing to attend who, because of a disability, requires special accommodation, should
contact the Department of Human Services at 715-373-6144, at least 24 hours before the scheduled
meeting time, so appropriate arrangements can be made.
The agenda: Approval of the December 5, 2023, Meeting Minutes; 2024 Provider Contract Status;
Program Presentation; Department Section Reports; Monthly Financial and Training Reports;
Bayfield County Comprehensive Plan; Future DHS County Levy; Informational Items; and other
business that may come before the Board.
c: County Board Chair
County Board of Supervisors
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Department of Human Services
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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 - Chair Marty Milanowski Mary Dougherty
Jeremy Oswald – Vice Chair Madelaine Rekemeyer Susan Rosa
Lona Schmidt Stephanie Defoe-Haskins Patrick Irvine
RE: February 22, 2024, Department of Human Services Board Meeting
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 Thursday, February 22, 2024, at 4:00 p.m. Remote
connectivity is available. 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.
Microsoft Teams meeting
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Meeting ID: 251 459 204 515
Passcode: tH8H2H
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Any person wishing to attend who, because of a disability, requires special accommodations, should contact the
Department of Human Services at 715 -373-6144 at least 24 hours before the scheduled meeting time, so
appropriate arrangement can be made.
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 December 5, 2023, meeting
minutes
5. 2024 Provider Contract Status
6. Program Presentation – Forensic Interviewing, Social Worker III Katie Bland, Family Services
7. Monthly Section Reports
A. Support Services – Stephanie Eder
B. Aging & Disability Services – Carrie Linder
C. Behavioral Health and Community Programs – Tom Croteau
D. Economic Support Services – Jeanine Spuhler
E. Family Services – Mary Anich
8. Monthly Reports
A. Financial
B. Training
9. Bayfield County Comprehensive Plan – DHS Status Report
10. Future DHS County Levy
11. Other (Informational Items)
A. Email 11/29/2023 from Northern Income Maintenance Consortium (NIMC)
Administrator Steven Budnick, regarding Ann Marie Mackin
B. Email 12/04/2023 from child of client regarding Brynna Watters
C. Email 12/08/2023 from NIMC Administrator Steve Budnick recognizing staff and their
contribution to the performance of the NIMC.
D. Email 12/15/2023 from NIMC Administrator Steve Budnick regard Danielle Colby
E. Email 01/24/2024 from individual recognizing Bayfield County’s efforts on behalf of
their family.
F. Email 02/08/2024 from Carolyn Novak regarding opening of the Cable congregate meal
site.
G. Email 02/08/2024 from Carrie Linder regarding opening of the Cable congregate meal
site.
12. Future Meetings
A. March 28, 2024
B. April ?, 2024
C. May 23, 2024
13. 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
Email to: Other Interested Parties Requesting
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DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES (DHS) BOARD MEETING
February 22, 2024
4:00 PM
AGENDA NARRATIVE
5. 2024 Provider Contract Status. – A decision was made not to reissue a provider
contract. in 2024. General information regarding the services is included in the board
packet. A status report will be made at the meeting.
9. Bayfield County Comprehensive Plan – A link to the Bayfield County
Comprehensive Plan was provided to Department Heads at a meeting on Wednesday,
January 24, 2024. Instructions from the County Administrator were to review the plan
for references to the Department. Identify where there are goals, activities, or actions
the Department is expected to have a role in and begin reporting on a regular basis to
the Department’s oversight committee. Included in the packet is the first monitoring
report.
10. DHS County Levy – The county levy provided to the Department of Human Services
annually, $1,807,778, has been stagnant for eleven years, since 2014. Since that time,
the Department has provided wage and fringe increases and expanded services using
two strategies. The first, to leverage additional state and federal dollars whenever
possible and the second, by reducing the services that are purchased from other
providers. While the first option, aggressively seeking additional state and federal
funding to the benefit of residents and Bayfield County will endure, the second
strategy cannot continue without negative impact, either failing to provide services
Bayfield County residents need and/or by failing to balance the Department’s budget.
Discussion around this agenda item will focus on potential solutions.
12.B. April DHS Board Meeting – The Director will be out of the office most of the last
week of April 2024 and cannot attend the DHS Board meeting as it is scheduled.
Please bring your calendars to determine a different date for the meeting. Thank you.
Department of Human Services
117 East Fifth Street
P.O. Box 100
Washburn, WI 54891-0100
Telephone (715) 373-6144 Fax (715-)373-6130
Email: baycodhs@bayfieldcounty.wi.gov
BAYFIELD COUNTY HUMAN SERVICES BOARD MEETING
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December 5, 2023
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Board Members Present: James Crandall, Mary Dougherty, Lona Schmidt, Sue Rosa, Madeline
Rekemeyer, Marty Milanowski, Jeremy Oswald, Patrick Irvine*, Stephanie
Haskins-Defoe*
(*attended virtually)
Not Present: None
Others Present: Elizabeth Skulan, Jeanine Spuhler, Stephanie Eder, Sarah Traaholt, Carrie
Linder, Tom Croteau, Mary Anich, Carolyn Novak*
Call to Order and Introductions
Crandall called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. Introductions were made.
Opportunity for Public Comment (Limit 3 minutes please.)
No Public Comment
Discussion and Possible Action – Review and approval of the October 26, 2023, meeting minutes.
Motion by Milanowski, seconded by Schmidt to approve the October 26, 2023, meeting minutes.
Motion passed.
Program Presentation – 2022-2024 Plan Period Nutrition Program Assessment, Carolyn Novak, Aging
Services Coordinator, Aging and Disability Services Section
Carolyn Novak introduced herself. Novak oversees the Senior Nutrition programs in the Aging and
Disability Services Section; including Congregate and Home Delivered Meals.
Novak reviewed the letter received from Greater Wisconsin Agency on Aging Resources (GWAAR)
representative, Pam VanKampen, who met with Novak and Linder in August 2023 to complete the
Bayfield County Elderly Nutrition Program 2022-2024 plan period Nutrition Assessment.
Van Kampen’s comments/acknowledgements included:
• Novak’s positive attitude and expertise as a registered dietitian.
• The center manager, site manager and staff at the Cornucopia meal site do everything they can
to make dining and socialization a special event for the participants.
• County Jail Food Service Manager, Lori Fibert, is innovative and is very detail oriented.
• The meal prepared at the jail was delicious, healthy, and beautifully presented.
• Proper food safety was followed. The jail kitchens were clean and in good condition.
• Fibert’s “look book” that had photos to show staff how meals should be placed in containers will
be shared with others as a best practice.
• Partnerships with Chartwells, local restaurants, and Red Cliff are outstanding.
DRAFT:
Subject to change at
the next BCDHS
meeting
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Highlights of the Nutrition Program included:
• Compliments to the Nutrition Advisory Council for meeting regularly as required (quarterly) and
having actively engaged committee members.
• Many materials developed by the Council were identified as best practice and will be shared with
peers.
• Appreciation was extended for the innovative work performed, their dedication, input, and
direction.
• Senior dining and home delivered meal brochures are excellent and will be shared as best
practice.
• Recognized Ann Marie Mackin for her informational and timely Facebook posts.
• Recognized staff and support staff for entering data in a timely manner.
• Noted Bayfield County uses a suggested donation range for participant contributions.
• Noted Bayfield County contributes local funds of approximately 50% of the senior nutrition
program budget, which is rare.
• Notes participants contributions make up 18% of the funds.
The letter included the following areas that needed improvement:
• Since there is no meal served in Bayfield County on Mondays, either a meal must be served, or a
waiver must be completed and submitted to GWAAR for their consideration.
• Now there is no longer a pandemic, Home Delivered Meal assessments must be conducted in
person at the individual’s home within twelve weeks of beginning to serve the meal and annually
afterwards.
Some discussion followed.
• Novak noted A & D hopes to open a congregate meal site in Cable the first and third Mondays of
the month in 2024.
• Novak will begin conducting the assessments as required.
Goals for 2024 include:
• Writing emergency preparedness information for each site.
• Consistent volunteer and staff site trainings.
• 2024 site in Cable.
• Having the Nutrition Advisory Committee complete a site survey to provide them with a sense of
ownership in the program.
There was some discussion about donations to the programs and if donations online. Skulan will make
some inquiries of the County Administrator regarding this.
Novak thanked the group for their time and invited them to eat at a congregate meal site.
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Monthly Section Reports
Economic Support Services – Jeanine Spuhler
• Energy intake workers have provided outreach recently for the Wisconsin Home Energy
Assistance Program (WHEAP) at the Town of Bell Community Center and at the St. Louis
congregate meal site.
• Spuhler notes that staff are busy taking energy applications.
• Desktop monitoring process has begun for WHEAP. Staff will be working with the state to
complete the reviews.
• Maggie Morrison, newest hire, has completed the new worker training and is now taking calls
independently on the call center.
• Northern Income Maintenance Consortium (NIMC) has been plagued by technology problems.
Unfortunately, this has negatively affected customer service and increased staff frustration.
Spuhler is hoping the State will get the situation resolved soon.
• NIMC is allowing staff to work voluntary overtime.
• NIMC staff are busy processing application referrals from the federal marketplace.
• Some staff are taking much needed time off this month.
• Children will be afforded a one-year extension of health care coverage beginning January 1, 2024.
Training on policy change will occur in the next few weeks.
• Spuhler has been completing annual staff performance evaluations.
Family Services – Mary Anich
• Anich accepted the resignation of Alice Wilson, a child welfare case manager. Wilson’s last day
was December 1, 2023. We wish Alice the best in her future endeavors!
• Several staff have been out sick, and the section has been significantly short-staffed some days.
• Anich and Linder have been preparing for January 2024 when the Children’s Long-Term Support
(CLTS), Children’s Community Options Programs (CCOP) and Birth to Three (B-3) all transition
from the Aging and Disability Services Section to the Family Services Section. Anich has been
attending CLTS and Birth to Three meetings to acquaint herself with these programs.
• Family Services will apply for funding to administer the Coordinated Services Team (CST) program
beginning in 2024.
• There is currently a posting for a CLTS supervisor. This newly created mid-level management
position would start on the first of the year, supervise the CLTS staff, and handle most of the day-
to-day CLTS administrative duties.
• Anich reported two youth high-cost placements. One youth, currently in adult jail, will return to
Lincoln Hills the second week of December, where he will stay until February when he ages out.
Another youth is currently placed in secure detention.
• Skulan, Anich, Linder, CLTS staff and financial staff attended a CLTS training by Milwaukee County
staff. Bayfield County would like to maximize the use of tax dollars while continuing to meet the
needs of children. Milwaukee County is currently doing this.
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Support Services – Stephanie Eder
• Eder reports that Support Staff section is fully staffed. Newest hire, Angie Lazorik, doing well.
Lazorik has shared that working at Bayfield County is one of the best jobs she has ever had.
Lazorik worked at Ashland County in the county jail and the Ashland County Clerk’s office.
• Performance evaluations are complete.
• One support staff is currently out of the office on family medical leave.
• Eder and staff are beginning to work on year-end financials.
Behavioral Health and Community Programs – Tom Croteau
• Croteau reported Emergency Detentions (ED) have stabilized. Currently getting one to two a
week, instead of five.
• There has been an increase in three-party petitions which involves extra staff time.
• Working on coordinating services with Anich’s team for adolescents with behavioral issues.
• Hailey BeBeau has been doing a great job coordinating monthly meetings between law
enforcement, DHS staff, school systems, and Red Cliff.
• Croteau worked with corporation counsel and the hospital to ensure the paperwork required for
an emergency detention paperwork is done correctly.
• CCS client population is currently stable.
• There have been no applications for the new Mental Health Professional position in the CCS
program. Space will be tight once the new person is hired until the county does some remodeling
to create new offices.
• Congratulations to Stephanie Tutor who received her Substance Abuse Counselor in Training
(SAC-IT) certificate and was reclassified. Croteau noted all three CCS Service Facilitators can
complete AODA assessments and it is working out well.
• CCS is still experiencing issues with the new ECHO software. Billing has not been submitted
successfully since May. Eder will reach out to Baker Tilly to discuss how this might affect the 2023
financials.
• There are more CCS vendors. This will alleviate some of the burden of the CCS staff who provide
direct services when vendors are not available.
• The Community Support Program (CSP), which has been understaffed, will be able to take on
twelve clients in January 2024. There are several referrals waiting, so this is very good news.
• Croteau reported the coordination between Human Services section is successfully helping clients
access needed services.
• Rekemeyer inquired about CCS vendors and what they provide. Croteau gave examples including
peer support, psychotherapy, and individual skill development. Croteau also noted that CCS is a
recovery-based program, so the goal is to work with the client until they can do things
independently without formal paid supports.
• Rekemeyer questioned how a three-party petition worked. Croteau explained the process.
Aging & Disability Services – Carrie Linder
• Linder noted several staff have been out sick over the last few weeks.
• Linder has been participating in transitioning CLTS, CCOP, and Birth to Three to Family Services in
2024.
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• Linder reported there were eight CLTS referrals recently. Five of the referrals are complete. A few
were for critically high needs children.
• Linder participated in three interviews for a Dementia Care Specialist. They are hoping to fill the
position soon.
• Linder is close to completing evaluations.
• Linder partnered with UW-Extension and Public Health to produce the next edition of the Living
Well Newsletter. This edition will be distributed countywide.
• Linder continues to work on 2024 grant applications ensuring 2023 allocations are expended.
Monthly Reports
Monthly Financial and Training reports were reviewed and retained.
Discussion and Possible Action – Review and Approval of the 2024 Bayfield County Department of
Transportation Grant (s85.21) Application
The annual application for funds from the Department of Transportation requires Board review and
approval. The Transportation Coordination Committee reviewed the application, a Public Hearing was
noticed, but could not proceed due to the lack of quorum. Despite the lack of quorum, input from the
public was solicited, received, and included in the meeting notes. The application is being
recommended for approval.
Motion by Milanowski, seconded by Schmidt to approve the 2024 Bayfield County Department of
Transportation Grant (s85.21) Application. Motion carried.
Other (Informational Items)
A. none
Future Meetings
• January 25, 2024
• February 22, 2024
• March 28, 2024
Crandall Adjourned the meeting at 5:11 p.m.
Submitted by Sarah Traaholt, Clerk III
Children’s Long Term Support (CLTS) offers a comprehensive suite of supports and services to
eligible children and their families. Services must meet a need as stated on the outcomes / goals
portion of the child’s individual service plan. Qualified providers interested in serving children in
Bayfield County provide those services through CLTS. All CLTS providers, regardless of service type,
must meet their contractual requirements to be considered qualified before services can be
authorized.
One of the CLTS service types is called Counseling and Therapeutic Services, offered to “maintain
or improve the health, welfare, and functioning of the participant in the community. Counseling and
therapeutic services include the provision of professional evaluation and consultation services to
participants with identified needs for physical, personal, social, cognitive, developmental,
emotional, or substance abuse services” (DHS publication p-02256).
Counseling and Therapeutic Services include seven different billing categories: music,
hippotherapy, equine assisted, massage, dance, art, or other (DHS publication p-02283). These are
not straight Medicaid covered services. Rather, they are available via CLTS as a Medicaid Wavier
program specifically to meet the needs of children with disabilities.
A popular category for Counseling and Therapeutic Services in our county is Equine Assisted
Counseling and Therapeutic Services. Providers of this type commonly hold a certification in
equine assisted learning. Children interact with a horse in various ways, like grooming, leading, and
riding, during their session as they work toward therapeutic outcomes.
Bayfield County CLTS presently has one Equine Assisted Counseling and Therapeutic Services
provider, which is Unbridled Hope. For children dually enrolled in Comprehensive Community
Services (CCS), equine-based services could also be available from Arena de la MAR, Beautifully
Broker Refuge Range, and The Equine Connection. In the second quarter 2024, Bayfield County
CLTS will partner with our CCS program and with CLTS in neighboring counties to try expanding
qualified CLTS provider options.
Information provided by Children with Disabilities Supervisor Hayley Weyers
What is a forensic interview?
-Response to allegation of abuse or exposure to violence
-Developmentally sensitive
-Trained professional
-Research and practice-informed
-Part of a larger investigative process
Typically in a Child Advocacy Center
-Not-for-profit,eligible for federal funds
-Neutral,child-friendly space
-One interview minimizes stress on children
-May provide other related services
Why a multidisciplinary
team approach?
Forensic interviewing in Wisconsin
-16 CAC’s in Wisconsin
-Training through DOJ and CACs of WI
Forensic interviewing in Bayfield
-Numbers of interviews and trained staff
-Neutral,child-friendly space for interviews
Bayfleld County Comprehensive Plan 2023 – 2043
Department of Human Services References and Expectations
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Human Services is referenced in the plan 16 times. Of those 16, three references are related to
tribal human services, so are not relevant. The other 13 references will be monitored and are
included in this report.
Housing
Vision Statement
Bayfleld County strives to ensure that County residents are afforded the opportunity to live in the
communities of their choosing with a variety of attainable housing opportunities that can meet the
needs of residents throughout their lives.
Equity
Goal: Bayfleld County will actively increase development of new attainable housing
opportunities for County residents across the spectrum of age, income, and ability.
Objective 2: Bayfleld County will support development of new housing opportunities for
elder residents, including independent living and assisted living
opportunities that can serve residents across the income spectrum.
Action 2: Support the development of a flnancial sustainability (plan) for Northern
Lights Health Care. (Page 10-5)
Target Timeline: Complete plan by December 2026.
Responsible Parties: County Board, Northern Lights Board, City of Washburn, Human Services
Update February 2024:
1) In July 2023, DHS Director Elizabeth Skulan and Aging and Disability Services Manager
Carrie Linder toured part of the Northern Lights Health Care building to determine if it would
be suitable for offices. It was determined the space was not move in ready and would
require substantial renovation prior to being useful office space.
2) Aging and Disability Services Manager Carrie Linder, as a “key staff member”, was invited to
participate in a workgroup that met for a short time to make recommendations to the
County Board regarding Northern Lights. Her role ended when the recommendations were
flnal.
3) Northern Lights Health Services has contracted with Health Dimensions Group (HDG) to
manage the facility. Together with a new administrator, HDG will provide professional
management services to all aspects of the Northern Lights operation. HDG will also be
instrumental to the Northern Lights Board for long term planning and visioning the
future. The goal of this contract is to ensure the long-term viability of Northern Lights in
Bayfleld County.
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Objective 5: Increase the supply of transitional housing to address homelessness and
housing insecurity in the region.
Action 2: Seek flnancial and technical support to ensure the continued success of
the existing transitional housing providers.
Target Timeline: Ongoing with annual conversation to address emerging needs by December
2023.
Responsible Parties: NWCSA, Ashland County, Human Services, Veterans Affairs, Criminal
Justice Coordinating Council
Update February 2024:
1) Bayfleld County DHS collaborates with the Northwest Community Services Agency
(Northwest CSA) which operates the Ashland Community Shelter, transitional housing for
the homeless. Individuals and families living in the shelter must be getting services from a
human services agency to be housed in the shelter.
Transportation
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Vision Statement
Bayfleld County and the Wisconsin Department of Transportation will provide a safe and efficient
local, regional, and statewide transportation system. The roadway network will support the land
use vision and all other elements of the Comprehensive Plan. Bayfleld County will strive to
incorporate new technologies to support the transition to electric vehicles and provide an
appropriate level of service to sustain community residents and businesses. Bayfleld County will
strongly encourage the development of bicycle and pedestrian trails throughout the County as a
means of enhancing healthy communities, providing transportation alternatives, and addressing
recreational needs.
Goal 1: The transportation system in Bayfleld County shall facilitate the safe and efficient
movement of its citizens with the County, while preserving the identity of the community.
Objective 1: Coordinate with other jurisdictions, agencies, and committees in enhancing
transportation services.
Action 1: Establish open lines of communication with WisDOT and local or regional
transit authorities to maintain and enhance transportation facilities
throughout the County. (Page 10-14)
Target Timeline: 2024
Lead Agencies: County Administration, Highway
Involved Agencies: WisDOT, WTA, Red Cliff Tribe, Medical Transit, Human Services, Veterans
Office
Update February 2024:
1) DHS has contact with DOT representatives regarding the DOT projects, progress, and
reports on an ongoing basis.
2) Aging and Disability Services Manager Carrie Linder and Social Work Aide Michele Reiswig
met with Bay Area Rural Transit (BART) staff on Monday, February 5, 2024, to discuss how to
improve lines of communication and the coordination of transportation services to the
elderly and disabled in Bayfleld County.
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Action 4: Enhance the ability for older adults and adults with disabilities to travel
within and between communities to maintain independence, health, and
social connections. (Page 10-15)
Target Timeline: Ongoing
Lead Agencies: County Administration, Human Services, Highway, Transportation
Coordination Committee
Involved Agencies: WisDOT, Red Cliff Tribe, Transit, Veterans Office, Private Transit Providers
Update February 2024:
1) The Transportation Coordination Committee (TCC) is an advisory committee to the Human
Services Board. They are an active committee reviewing existing projects and seeking
additional, alternatives that might enhance transportation for the elderly and disabled
residents of Bayfleld County.
2) The Find Your Own Driver program is a new transportation option that is being analyzed,
developed, and should be implemented in 2024. The Find Your Own Driver project is meant
to complement existing DOT funded projects, such as the Door2Door and the Volunteer
Driver Program. The existing Door2Door project will be prioritized, and referrals will be made
whenever possible to maximize its use. However, when transportation via the Door2Door
project has been denied, the Find Your Own Driver project may be offered as an alternative.
Once the Find Your Own Driver program is implemented, DHS hopes to use the Volunteer
Driver Program primarily for long distance medical needs.
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Goal 3: The future transportation system should be fiexible, multi-modal, incorporate
technologies to support the transition to electric vehicles, and provide for the needs of
citizens and businesses in Bayfleld County.
Objective 4: Encourage and work with commercial industry to establish alternative
transportation and ride sharing options.
Action 1: Identify and meet with stakeholders. (Page 10-17)
Target Timeline: 2023
Lead Agencies: County Administration
Involved Agencies: FHWA, WisDOT, WTA, Red Cliff Tribe, Medical Transit, Human Services,
Veterans Office, Highway
Update February 2024:
1) On October 26, 2023, the DHS Board approved a request to access the Department’s DOT
Trust fund to transfer $15,000 to Bay Area Rural Transit (BART). The funds will be used to
cover most of the local share needed to purchase a larger, electric van for the BART Fleet.
The vehicle will primarily be used for the DHS Door2Door project.
Action 2: Develop options and research funding opportunities. (Page 10-17)
Target Timeline: 2023
Lead Agencies: County Administration
Involved Agencies: FHWA, WisDOT, WTA, Red Cliff Tribe, Medical Transit, Human Services,
Veterans Office, Highway
Action 3: Finalize options and apply for possible funding opportunities. (Page 10-17)
Target Timeline: 2024
Lead Agencies: County Administration
Involved Agencies: FHWA, WisDOT, WTA, Red Cliff Tribe, Medical Transit, Human Services,
Veterans Office, Highway
Update February 2024:
1) DHS has yet to participate in Actions 2 and 3 above.
NOTE: Commercial carriers Lyft and Uber are now available in Bayfleld County. Uber offers two
options for transportation X and an XL. Uber offers two options as well, Standard and Plus. Both
companies’ options carry four and six passengers respectively.
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Utilities and Community Facilities
Vision Statement
Bayfleld County will be served by renewable, safe, and resilient utilities including broadband,
energy infrastructure, and community facilities which will be accessible and beneflcial for all.
Bayfleld County will prioritize infrastructure, services, including healthcare and senior care, and
programs that protect and sustain the natural environment, well-being for all, and are consistent
and contribute to the County’s goal of net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.
Goal 2: Sustain the health, well-being, recreation, and safety of residents and visitors and
improve the quality, quantity, and affordability of social services and education for all
community members, including children, youth, teens, seniors, and people with disabilities.
Objective 1: Health care, child, and senior care programs are available throughout the County.
Action 1: Develop a countywide plan to address senior isolation, with a goal of three new initiatives
by 2033. (Page 10-21)
Target Timeline: 2026
Responsible Party: Human Services
Update February 2024:
1) There is Social Isolation Resource Guide posted to the DHS Aging and Disability Services
Section on the DHS website.
2) DHS invited community members to volunteer their time to participate in a workgroup to
focus on social isolation. The workgroup has met once.
3) The Social Connections Team was formed after some of its founding members attended a
June 28, 203 meeting in Washburn on social isolation.
a) The team, which functions as part of the Cable Today group, is working independently to
focus on addressing social isolation locally.
b) The Social Connections Team has met monthly since August 2023.
c) Their purpose is to “address the internationally identifled issue of social isolation in our
rural, frigid, Northern Wisconsin community, how it impacts the Cable community, and
take steps to help mitigate its risks.”
d) The Social Connections Team has been infiuential in establishing and supporting the
new congregate meal site that opened in Cable on February 5, 2024.
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Action 3: Develop a short-term study group of County Board members tasked with evaluating
childcare and eldercare needs across the County and making recommendations for programs to
address gaps. (Page 10-21)
Target Timeline: 2026
Responsible Parties: Human Services, County Administrator
Update February 2024:
1) DHS has not worked on this action item yet.
Objective 2: Identify and support efforts by home health, health care, and supportive care
organizations to address the need for recruitment and retention of caregivers for seniors and
children.
Action 1: Explore options for collaborative partnerships, using County access to data, funding, and
facilities, that increase caregiving options through the County. (Page 10-21)
Target Timeline: 2027
Responsible Party: Human Services, County Administrator
Update February 2024:
1) DHS has not worked on this objective or action item yet.
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Objective 4: Bayfleld County government departments support school districts, libraries, and
municipal and tribal human services programs.
Action 1: Develop a best practices guidance document detailing opportunities for County support
of schools, libraries, and municipal and tribal human services programs. (Page 10-22)
Action 2: Develop an ongoing calendar of County grant or other funding opportunities that beneflt
school district, libraries, and municipal and tribal human service departments.
Target Timeline: 2025
Responsible Party: Human Services, Health Department
Update February 2024:
1) DHS has not yet worked on this objective or action items yet.
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Economic Development
Vision Statement
Bayfleld County seeks to become a regional leader in sustainable economic development by
adopting a countywide economic development platform that is based in the foundation of Triple
Bottom Line thinking: balancing the need of People, Planet, and Proflt (the 3Ps) in order to positively
affect the long-term, socio-economic sustainability and viability of the County thereby increasing
quality of life for all residents.
Goal 1: Bayfleld County will actively support initiates that support recruitment and retention
of a skilled workforce.
Objective 2: Bayfleld County will support initiatives that increase childcare and eldercare
opportunities, in order to increase the labor force participation rate.
Action 1: Develop a short-term study group of County Board tasked with evaluating childcare and
eldercare needs across the County and making recommendations for programs to address gaps.
(Page 10-31)
Target Timeline: March 2024
Responsible Party: County Administration, Human Services
Update February 2024:
1) DHS has not worked on this objective or action item yet.
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Intergovernmental Cooperation
Vision Statement
Bayfleld County will work cooperatively with towns, cities, adjoining counties, school districts, state
and federal agencies, and the Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa to provide residents with a
wide variety of cost-efficient, non-duplicative services for the betterment of residents.
Goal 1: Determine need for agreements with state, federal, and municipal agencies, and the
Red Cliff Band of the Lake Superior Chippewa to improve efficiency.
Objective 4: Maintain strong working relations at the Board, Administration, and Department levels
with the Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa.
Action 3: Support and encourage collaboration between Bayfleld County and Red Cliff Tribe
Transportation and Health and Human Services Departments. ()Page 10-38)
Target Timeline: Annual
Responsible Party: Health Director, Human Services Director, County Administrator
Update February 2024:
1) There are ongoing efforts in DHS to improve communication or collaboration between DHS,
other governmental entities, and/or the Red Cliff Tribe to minimize duplication of efforts
and to maximize services to Bayfleld County residents.
Human Services
County Levy Included in Budget
Fiscal Year DHS County Levy Budgeted
Increase Compared
to Prior Year
2004 1,535,050$ (34,619)$
2005 1,581,953$ 46,903$
2006 1,717,853$ 135,900$
2007 1,782,953$ 65,100$
2008 1,895,788$ 112,835$
2009 1,850,788$ (45,000)$
2010 1,770,778$ (80,010)$
2011 1,770,778$ -$
2012 1,770,778$ -$
2013 1,770,778$ -$
2014 1,770,778$ -$
2015 1,807,778$ 37,000$
2016 1,807,778$ -$
2017 1,807,778$ -$
2018 1,807,778$ -$
2019 1,807,778$ -$
2020 1,807,778$ -$
2021 1,807,778$ -$
2022 1,807,778$ -$
2023 1,807,778$ -$
2024 1,807,778$ -$
2/14/2024 DHS History of Lapses to General Fund
Bayfield County Human Services
2023 Court Ordered Expenses
Account #Account Name YTD Expenses 02 05 2024
Expenses
235-03-54559-299.000 FS, Kinship Care - Dir Serv 28,372.00
235-03-54561-299-.014 FS, Youth Aids, Dir Serv - Secure Det 21,000.00
235-03-54561-299.909 FS, Youth Aids, Dir Serv - FC 3,198.10
235-03-54561-299-911 FS, Youth Aids, Dir Serv - Juv Cor 1,679.64
235-03-54561-299-912 FS, Youth Aids, Dir Serv - RCC 249,558.00
235-03-54564-299-907 FS, Non-YA, Dir Serv - TFC 7,140.00
235-03-54564-299-909 FS, Non-YA Dir Serv - FC 249,935.64
235-03-54564-299-910 FS-Non-YA Dir Serv - Group Home 74,967.64
235-03-54564-299-912 FS-Non-YA Dir Serv - RCC 50,169.93
235-05-56568-299.939 AD, Adult Protective Placements -
235-05-56568-299-000 AD, APS, Dir Serv (Evals)4,583.50
235-07-54310-299.287 BHP, MH, Direct Serv- MHBG 13,590.15
235-07-54310-299.938 BHP,MH, Direct Serv, MH inpatient 29,786.36
235-07-54310-299.939 BHP - MH Dir Serve, MH Institutions 366,730.50
235-07-54310-299.940 BHP, MH, Direct Serv.MH medications 708.04
235-07-54310-604.000 BHP, MH, Case Mgmt 16,766.46
235-07-54314-299.000 BHP, AODA, Direct Serv- Essentia HRSA grant 7,504.68
235-07-54315-299.962 BHP, AODA, Direct Serv- AODA grant 1,200.00
235-07-54315-299.167 BHP, AODA, Direct serv- SABG Supp CAA 9,000.00
235-07-54315-604.000 BHP, AODA, Case Mgmt 303.79
Total Expenses 1,136,194.43$
Revenues
Less Insurance Payments MH Institutions (149,323.56)
235-03-46323.000.909 FS, SubCar CCI/GH/FC (CS, SSI)(32,086.46)
Less Essentia Grant AODA Grant, SABG, Ess HSRA, MHBG (31,294.83)
Total Revenues (181,410.02)$
Net Expenses 954,784.41$
2023 Court Ordered Services 2/14/2024
Bayfield County Human Services
2023 Court Ordered Expenses
Account #Account Name 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019
Expenses
235-03-54559-299.000 FS, Kinship Care - Dir Serv 28,372.00 33,646.00 29,464.00 31,790.00 14,884.00
235-03-54561-299-.014 FS, Youth Aids, Dir Serv - Secure Det 21,000.00 - - 20,750.00 -
235-03-54561-299.909 FS, Youth Aids, Dir Serv - FC 4,547.21 - - 4,972.52 17,932.88
235-03-54561-299-911 FS, Youth Aids, Dir Serv - Juv Cor 249,558.00 170,810.00 - - -
235-03-54561-299-912 FS, Youth Aids, Dir Serv - RCC 53,739.00 97,731.85 124,653.80 134,116.93 170,042.90
235-03-54564-299-907 FS, Non-YA, Dir Serv - TFC 7,140.00 40,675.89 32,186.55 33,427.09 39,539.64
235-03-54564-299-909 FS, Non-YA Dir Serv - FC 250,432.65 302,922.59 263,500.43 231,491.00 165,354.87
235-03-54564-299-910 FS-Non-YA Dir Serv - Group Home 74,967.64 - - 17,572.72 -
235-03-54564-299-912 FS-Non-YA Dir Serv - RCC 50,169.93 248,123.35 222,011.45 136,314.69 4,428.23
235-05-56568-299.939 AD, Adult Protective Placements - - - - -
235-05-56568-299-000 AD, APS, Dir Serv (Evals)4,583.50 2,997.50 44.27 1,170.00 957.96
235-07-54310-299.287 BHP, MH, Direct Serv- MHBG 20,000.00 - - - -
235-07-54310-299.938 BHP,MH, Direct Serv, MH inpatient 78,711.51 27,073.00 35,998.00 102,638.00 132,255.00
235-07-54310-299.939 BHP - MH Dir Serve, MH Institutions 240,539.50 164,714.00 236,027.00 98,664.00 132,728.00
235-07-54310-299.940 BHP, MH, Direct Serv.MH medications 708.04 248.00 - 315.64 1,933.00
235-07-54310-604.000 BHP, MH, Case Mgmt 20,026.27 4,281.00 4,545.00 12,804.00 -
235-07-54314-299.000 BHP, AODA, Direct Serv- Essentia HRSA grant 45,501.71 - - - -
235-07-54315-299.962 BHP, AODA, Direct Serv- AODA grant - - - - -
235-07-54315-299.167 BHP, AODA, Direct serv- SABG Supp CAA - - - - -
235-07-54315-604.000 BHP, AODA, Case Mgmt 3,061.20 102.00 1,563.00 3,252.00 7,014.00
Total Expenses 1,153,058.16$ 1,093,325.18$ 949,993.50$ 829,278.59$ 687,070.48$
Revenues
Less Insurance Payments MH Institutions (149,323.56) (117,106.04) (121,047.84) (51,752.63) (31,395.66)
Kinship Allocation (28,372.00) (28,372.00) (28,372.00) (28,372.00) (28,372.00)
235-03-46323.000.909 FS, SubCar CCI/GH/FC (CS, SSI)(32,086.46) (31,536.87) (24,275.76) (35,949.90) (36,008.42)
Less Essentia Grant AODA Grant, SABG, Ess HSRA, MHBG #REF!- - - -
Total Revenues (209,782.02)$ (177,014.91)$ (173,695.60)$ (116,074.53)$ (95,776.08)$
Net Expenses 943,276.14$ 916,310.27$ 776,297.90$ 713,204.06$ 591,294.40$
Five Years Court Ordered Services 2019 - 2023 2/19/2024