Trempealeau County
Unified
Board
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS: January 10, 2008
Board Members Present: Dora Jean Blaha, Jan Herold, Don Kloss, Rae Delle Nelson, Ray Seiler, Jim Smieja, Doug Winters, Chuck Zauner
Staff Present: Connie Herman, Mary Marsolek
Others Present: Jerry Huber, Pam Semb
Vice-Chairman Kloss called the meeting to order at 5:05 p.m. and announced that the Open Meeting Law notification requirements have been met and complied with.
REAPPOINTMENT OF BOARD MEMBERS: Connie reported that the County Board re-appointed Rae Delle Nelson, Doug Winters, and Chuck Zauner to the Unified Board for 3 year terms effective January 1, 2008.
ADOPTION OF AGENDA: Connie reported that 12c should read “AODA Clinical Assessment Provider for Drug Court Participants” and delete “Triniteam Rate Approvals”. Rae Delle Nelson moved to approve the amended 16 item Agenda. Jan Herold seconded, and the motion carried unanimously.
ELECTION OF CHAIRPERSON: Connie asked for nominations for the position of chairperson. Doug Winters nominated Don Kloss. Don Kloss nominated Mike Kittleson. There were no other nominations for Chairperson. Jim Smieja moved that nominations for Chairperson be closed. Doug Winters seconded, and the motion carried unanimously. A roll call vote was taken: Don Kloss – Mike Kittleson, Rae Delle Nelson – Mike Kittleson, Jan Herold – Mike Kittleson, Doug Winters – Don Kloss, Jim Smieja – Mike Kittleson, Ray Seiler – Mike Kittleson, Dora Jean Blaha – Mike Kittleson. Mike Kittleson was elected chairperson.
ELECTION OF VICE-CHAIRPERSON: Connie asked for nominations for the position of vice-chairperson. Ray Seiler nominated Don Kloss. There were no other nominations for Vice-Chairperson. Jan Herold moved that nominations for Vice-Chairperson be closed and that a unanimous vote be cast for Don Kloss. Rae Delle Nelson seconded, and the motion carried unanimously.
ELECTION OF SECRETARY: Vice-Chairman Kloss asked for nominations for the position of secretary. Dora Jean Blaha nominated Rae Delle Nelson. There were no other nominations. Jan Herold moved that nominations for Secretary be closed and that a unanimous vote be cast for Rae Delle Nelson. Doug Winters seconded, and the motion carried unanimously.
MINUTES: Ray Seiler moved to approve the minutes of the December 13, 2007 regular Meeting. Jan Herold seconded, and the motion carried unanimously.
CY 2007 FINANCIAL REPORT:
Rate Corrections/Approvals: Connie reported that she has no 2007 rates for approval.
Contract Approvals: Connie reported that she has no 2007 contract amounts for approval.
December Second Audit List of Bills: Mary reviewed the December second audit list of bills. Jim Smieja moved to approve payment of the December second audit list of bills in the amount of $211,102.07. Jan Herold seconded, and the motion carried unanimously.
January First Audit List of Bills: Mary reviewed the January first audit list of bills. Jan Herold moved to approve payment of the January first audit list of bills in the amount of $229,012.24. Rae Delle Nelson seconded, and the motion carried unanimously.
Fund Balance: The January 10, 2008, fund balance report shows a deficit of $273,023.59. It will be placed on file.
Budget vs Actual Worksheet: Connie reported that she was unable to prepare this report for tonight’s meeting.
Line Item Transfers: Connie reported that there are line item transfers needing to be done in the Administration budget and between budgets. Ray Seiler moved to grant Connie the authority to transfer funds as needed within the funds available. Dora Jean Blaha seconded, and the motion carried unanimously.
CY 2008 FINANCIAL REPORT:
January First Audit List of Bills: Mary reviewed the January first audit list of bills. Jan Herold moved to approve payment of the January first audit list of bills in the amount of $19.00. Rae Delle Nelson seconded, and the motion carried unanimously.
Cell Phone Usage: Connie reported the information systems department did not terminate 2 of the Unified Board cell phones at the end of December 2007. The cost to have a cell phone is only an additional $4.75 per month. Jan Herold moved that the Unified Board continue to keep all of their current cell phones. Dora Jean Blaha seconded, and the motion carried unanimously.
Fund Balance: The January 10, 2008, fund balance report shows a balance of $1,126,191.92. It will be placed on file.
MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES UPDATE:
Crisis Bed Continuance Decision: Connie reported that although there has only be one admission so far, she recommends that the Unified Board continue to keep the crisis bed as an option for crisis services. Ray Seiler moved that the Unified Board continue to utilize the crisis bed when appropriate. Jan Herold seconded, and the motion carried unanimously.
ALCOHOL/DRUG ABUSE SERVICE UPDATE:
IDP Assessment Provider: Connie reported the new temporary IDP assessment provider for CY 2008 will be West Central Behavioral Health. They are aware that they cannot refer someone, thru a driver’s safety plan, to their clinic for counseling services. Jan Herold moved to approve West Central Behavioral Health as the temporary IDP assessment agency. Ray Seiler seconded, and the motion carried unanimously.
Fee Approval: Connie reported that the assessment fee that will be charged is $175.00. This is an all-inclusive flat fee. There will be no extra charges. Jan Herold moved to approve the IDP assessment fee of $175.00. Ray Seiler seconded, and the motion carried unanimously.
IDIP Grant Update: Connie reported that she submitted the IDIP grant. She has gotten word that the funding has been approved, but the state needs more details of the program. Therefore, the State has requested that she re-write the grant and include those details. Triniteam, based out of Eau Claire, is willing to stay on as the service provider in 2008 for as long as needed. Rae Delle moved to approve Triniteam as the temporary IDIP service agency.
Participant Fee Approval: Connie reported that the Unified Board can only charge the client up to 20% of the per capita costs per person. Therefore, the 2008 client fee will be $100.00. Rae Delle Nelson moved to approve the client fee of $100.00. Jan Herold seconded, and the motion carried unanimously.
AODA Clinical Assessment Provider for Drug Court Participants: Connie reported that she has spoken to Nick Lee, the IDP assessor for West Central Behavioral Health. He is able to do a more in depth clinical assessment for drug court participants. If the drug court participant is also required to have an IDP assessment, there will be no additional cost to the Unified Board to do the in depth assessment. However, if the participant is not required to have an IDP assessment, then there will be a charge to the Unified Board for that assessment. Connie needs to check with the State to make sure the cost of the in depth clinical assessment can be charged as a part of the IDP assessment charge. Jan Herold moved to grant Connie permission to go ahead and let West Central Behavioral Health perform the clinical assessment, pending State approval. Dora Jean Blaha seconded, and the motion carried unanimously.
ADMINISTRATION ISSUES:
Lakeview Health Care Center Collaboration Proposal Update: Connie reported that she has submitted the Letter of Intent to join the Lakeview collaboration and presented the resolution that must be passed by the County Board to become an official partner. Pam Semb, Executive Director of Lakeview Health Care Center, and Jerry Huber, Director of La Crosse County Human Services, spoke regarding the possible collaboration. There are already 10 counties who have joined. If Trempealeau County joins there would then be 11. The Collaboration will be named “Mississippi Valley Health Services.” There is an initial 1-time membership fee of $5,000.00. If Trempealeau County does not join, then they will be unable to admit any new clients, and they will need to move the clients that currently reside at the Lakeview Health Care Center. The county’s 2008 cost to per day to have a client reside there will be $39.35 per day.
Jim Smieja moved that the Unified Board support the Resolution to collaborate with Lakeview Health Care Center. Ray Seiler seconded, and the motion carried unanimously.
Supportive Home Care Live-In Staff Room & Board Costs Update: Connie reported that she has not had enough time to work on the live-in staff room & board costs. She is, however, making a list of questions that will need to be answered by the State before she can proceed.
County Board Resolution Update – Long Term Care District: Connie reported that the County Board passed the Long Term Care District resolution at the December 17th Board Meeting.
Director Vacation – February 11 thru 15: Connie reported that she will be on vacation the week of February 11th through February 15th.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Long Term Care Council Report: Ray Seiler and Jan Herold reported that there was no Long Term Care Council meeting held in January.
West Central Consortium (WCC) Sub-committee Reports:
Steering Committee: Connie reported that she did not attend the last steering committee meeting, but has been informed that the implementation timeline has been set back and Trempealeau County is not scheduled to begin enrollment in Family Care until early 2009. Issues related to La Crosse County having to separate the current CMO is delaying enrollment.
Communications/Education Committee: Jan Herold reported that there was no communications/education committee since last Board meeting.
MCO Implementation Council Report: Jan Herold reported that there is an MCO implementation council meeting next Thursday.
Human Services Study Update: Connie reported that she was unable to attend the last human services study meeting. Dora Jean Blaha reported that Phil Borreson was at the last meeting and spoke regarding the potential advantages and disadvantages of making a county human services agency. Jackson County and Pierce County Human Service Directors will be speaking at the next meeting which is either scheduled for either January 23rd or February 6th.
Budget Committee Member Appointments: Connie asked if anyone wanted to volunteer to be on the budget committee. Jan Herold, Dora Jean Blaha, and Ray Seiler volunteered to be on. As chair, Mike Kittleson will need to make the official appointments.
SCHEDULING:
Next Regular Meeting Date: Connie asked whether or not the date for the next meeting should be changed since she will be out of town. It was decided to have it on its usual date and to have Mary Marsolek attend. The next regular meeting date is scheduled for February 14, 2008, at 5:00 p.m.in the Tremplo Room.
ADJOURNMENT: Jim Smieja moved to adjourn the meeting. Doug Winters seconded, and the motion carried unanimously. Vice-Chairman Kloss declared the meeting adjourned at 7:50 p.m.
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Rae Delle Nelson, Secretary