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P.O. Box 100
Washburn, WI 54891-0100
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Email: baycodhs@bayfieldcounty.wi.gov
BAYFIELD COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES BOARD
MEETING AND PUBLIC HEARING ON THE 2026 BUDGET
June 26, 2025
James Crandall - Chair Marty Milanowski -Vice Chair Mary Dougherty
Susan Rosa Jeremy Oswald-Citizen Member Jeff Holte
Citizen Member - Vacant Donna Lundin– Citizen Member Teri Hanson-Citizen Member
RE: June 26, 2025, 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 meeting will be held on Thursday, June 26, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. Remote connectivity is
available. The meeting will originate from the County Board Room of the Bayfield County
Courthouse, Washburn, Wisconsin. Remote participation is available via Microsoft Teams or by
phone using the information listed on the next page.
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The agenda for this meeting is as follows:
AGENDA
1. Call to Order
2. Welcome and Introductions
3. Discussion and Possible Action – Review and approval of the May 22, 2025, Meeting Minutes
4. Action – Open the Floor for Public Hearing for Public Comment, Input on the 2026 DHS Budget
and/or Bayfield County’s Policies and Procedures for Equal Opportunity in Employment, Service
Delivery, and Language Access
5. Opportunity for Public Comment, Comments on the 2026 DHS Budget, and/or Comments
Regarding Bayfield County’s Policies and Procedures for Equal Opportunity in Employment,
Service Delivery, and Language Access (Limit 3 minutes please.)
6. Review Any Written Comments
7. Introduction of Applicants for DHS Citizen Board Openings
A. Why are you interested in becoming a citizen member of the DHS Board?
B. What skills and experience would you bring to the DHS Board?
C. Do you have specific goals or accomplishments you hope to achieve as a citizen DHS
Board member?
8. Program Presentation – “Family Services- We are…” – Jo Beth Gonzalez, Section Manager and
Team
9. Monthly Section Reports
A. Aging & Disability Services – Brynna Watters-Moffitt
B. Support Services – Stephanie Eder
C. Economic Support Services – Jeanine Spuhler
D. Behavioral Health and Community Programs – Tom Croteau
E. Family Services – Jo Beth Gonzalez
10. Monthly Reports
A. Financial
B. Training
11. Discussion and Possible Action – DHS Resolution 2025-03 Department of Human Services
Replenish of Risk Reserve to Original Balance
12. Discussion and Possible Action – Review of citizen applications, review of current and potential
DHS Board member locations in Bayfield County, recommendations for appointment to forward
to the County Board Chair
13. 2026 Budget Guidance - Preparation Memo to Department Heads from County Administrator
Mark Abeles-Allison, June 3, 2025
14. Action – Close the Floor for Public Hearing for Public Comment, Input on the 2026 DHS Budget
and/or Bayfield County’s Policies and Procedures for Equal Opportunity in Employment, Service
Delivery, and Language Access
15. Other (Informational Items)
A. Summary of commendation for Sierra Pugh and Jamie Allen (Tom)
16. Future Meetings
A. August 12, 2025 (July/August meeting due to County 2026 Budget Deadline)
B. September 25, 2025
C. October 23, 2025
D. December 2, 2025 (November/December meeting, begins with potluck at 3:30)
17. Discussion and Possible Action - Motion or Chair’s Statement to Adjourn
Thank you and have a safe trip home!
Sincerely,
Thomas R. Croteau
Thomas R. Croteau, 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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