Chad Hedmark

The committee convened to deliberate and take action regarding the authorization for Health Officer Seibold to enter into a contract or memorandum of understanding with Forest County to serve as their Interim Health Officer until a permanent replacement is hired and trained.

The board meeting agenda covered financial reports for October and November expenditures, along with various unit reports including Child and Family, Community Services, Northern Income Maintenance Consortium, and the Housing Committee. Additional topics included the out-of-county training log, a consulting contract for policy and procedure review, the approval of a recovery coach position, a contract for the development of a needs assessment for OUD/SUD and mental health, and the discussion of grant-funded positions for an AODA and mental health prevention facilitator and a community liaison. The meeting also addressed the scheduling for the upcoming annual board meeting.

The committee meeting agenda includes discussion and potential action regarding a job offer for the Florence County Economic Development Director position. Additionally, the committee will enter a closed session to discuss collective bargaining with the Florence County Deputy Sheriff's Association for 2022 and 2023 contracts, as well as review applications for Payroll Clerk and Finance Manager positions to determine candidates for the interview process.

The committee discussed several items, including the approval of monthly bills for various departments, updates to the Personnel Policy Manual regarding Health Savings Accounts, and authorization for staff conference attendance. Additionally, the committee reviewed the replacement of courthouse windows using bail bond forfeiture funds, revisions to job descriptions for the Public Health Director and Human Services staff, and a resignation of the Human Services Finance Manager. Other key topics included a new procurement policy requiring liability and workers' compensation insurance for contractors, revisions to internal ordinances and administrative manuals, and a review of elected position wages. The committee also planned to deliberate in closed session on attorney opinions regarding EMS contracts and the performance evaluation of the Maintenance Department Head.

The agenda includes the review and approval of Child Support and Sheriff's/Emergency Government bills, hiring of ADRC staff, and travel approval for the Clerk of Court. Additional items involve adjusting HSD program assistant hours, cross-training for the ADRC director, and revising job descriptions and advertising for 4-H summer interns and summer horticulture positions. The committee will also discuss monthly reports for the Sheriff and Emergency Management, the Body Cam grant, and future direction for EMS building projects. A closed session will be held to discuss employment, performance evaluations, administrative communication, residency policies, meal allowances, and the setting of salaries for elected officials.