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OSHKOSH BOARD OF HEALTH
MEETING MINUTES
May 05, 2010
Members Present: Steve Herman, Stan Kline, Christine Kniep, Susan Panek, Eileen
Scalise, and Mardell Sowers
Members Absent: Jamie Bonell
Staff Present: Mark Ziemer, Interim Health Director; Mark Rohloff, City Manager;
and Mary Capen, Recording Secretary
The Oshkosh Board of Health Meeting was called to order at 7:32 a.m. on Wednesday,
May 5, 2010, in Room 404 of City Hall by Chairperson Stan Kline.
Motion
Chairperson Kline called for approval of the October 21, 2009 Meeting Minutes. :
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Herman; : Sowers; : Unanimous.
Introduction of Steve Herman
Introductions were made around the table with members offering insight as to their
backgrounds and the length of time they have served on the Board.
Health Services Division – status
City Manager Mark Rohloff explained that discussions on the possible merger have been
sporadic. The services that are provided by each agency have been identified and talk of
financial issues has begun. Rohloff reviewed a proposed organizational chart, made
comments and is waiting to see what changes may come of it. Time will tell if/how the
impending departures of the Health Officers at the Neenah and Menasha health
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departments affect future merger discussions. Rohloff will attend the June 30 meeting
to give the Board an update.
Director’s Update
Fisk Gallup Fund – funds have been depleted to the extent that a temporary hold
is being placed on spending, particularly on dental, until further into the year.
Funds will continue to be spent for Communicable Disease cases as the need
arises.
Chapter 6 – Animal — no resolution.
H1N1 — Kudos to the staff. The help from Aurora & Affinity was second to none.
Early on staff made sure vaccine went out to those who needed it as well as
offering it through the schools and through clinics. Communication was a key
element for success.
Community Health Improvement Process (CHIP) — four priority groups have
been identified; Healthy Lifestyles, Physical Activity, Obesity/Overweight/Type II
Diabetes, and Healthy Recreation Opportunities. The groups are working on
implementation.
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Board Member comments or Concerns
Talks of a possible merger should be driven by structure not by finances. Someone who
does not have an interest in the outcome should facilitate the discussions, perhaps
someone who has gone through the merging process.
Motion to adjourn was made and seconded. Meeting adjourned at 9:00 a.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Mark Ziemer, Interim Health Director
Mary Capen, Recorder