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Staff told the Board that recent measles cases in Wisconsin were associated with individuals who traveled outside the state and have completed their infectious periods; no additional exposures were identified in Franklin. The department noted statewide vaccination rates and local rates: “Wisconsin's the second lowest rate of MMR vaccine in children... at an 83.2 percent. And we were, in Franklin, higher than that Wisconsin average at 97.6 last year,” a staff member said. The department also cited national CDC reporting for 2025 that, at the time of the meeting, listed about 1,300 measles cases nationally with more than 150 hospitalizations and three deaths.

The department encouraged MMR vaccination, said Milwaukee would host a community clinic with no expected charge, and explained that Franklin provides MMR to uninsured or underinsured residents at no cost. Staff highlighted the department’s upcoming adult health and wellness fair on Oct. 2 at the library, paired with a flu clinic; staff estimated usual attendance at 400–600 people and said registration would open in August.

Other community initiatives described in the packet included a community cookbook to promote nutrition (funding was restored after an earlier cut), a senior‑dining membership directory project for roughly 115 regular participants at Root River, and the “Stepping On” fall prevention class starting Oct. 21.

Environmental health updates: Staff said a member of the team was newly trained to follow up on elevated blood lead levels, restoring two trained staff for that work. Environmental inspections under the DATCP environmental health program included about 23 temporary/mobile food inspections in the last quarter and 14 inspections at the Civic Celebration event.

Next steps: The department will continue vaccination outreach, host the Oct. 2 wellness fair with a flu clinic, finalize cookbook production, resume senior‑dining directory work, and complete the second round of pool inspections for the season.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Board of Health Meeting 8-11-2025 - 7 PM","oneSentenceSummary","The Health Department reported recent measles cases in Wisconsin linked to out‑of‑state travel and reiterated MMR vaccination recommendations. Staff also outlined upcoming community programs: an adult health and wellness fair with flu clinic on Oct. 2, a community cookbook, senior dining directory work, and fall prevention classes.","taxTitle","Franklin City, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin","taxId",55414,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},5975925,"Board recommends updated Franklin Health Department director job description be forwarded to personnel",207,429000,636000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5834540-e638ecde969c131ff71a3e37fc2e2d65&start=429&end=636","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5834540-e638ecde969c131ff71a3e37fc2e2d65/thumbnail_429000.jpg","/articles/5975925/Franklin-City/Milwaukee-County/Wisconsin/Board-recommends-updated-Franklin-Health-Department-director-job-description-be-forwarded-to-personnel","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/5975925-17609fe805a5ee6e61603c325e795703/orig.mp4?Expires=1771190365&Signature=K17R2nMz3Sa9sQOAcEPJvh0LMPcKR-GPQxJ4fPtJRicAhLzYwTS9wE6ct9eqSB2Yni7OBHgl50e3~knStySgdKCmwDK8w91GgGScBY5XdrW20YB4U~i6uo-uoV544sIu4W7lVd4~F6SsnPDHnrv5y41UUulUDN8vmk5dl3-NVa2gaLGPa9w2L1HMg7oJDQJE8nPf6lKAHanR5GkZ8UAs6mWyD72BvOjG2lGYklr~-Kn~-eeM2KgKOLvdGwc7a5Q97R9zmiyCEdHmGXHBoE91Ncotr~lF6sLoS9KNfanPZnCjsTLMtl8XKP770K1mxVTrAMurqK16-qVeIt~RLCXxIQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Franklin Health Department staff presented an updated job description for the director position and asked the Board of Health to recommend the update to the city's personnel department. The director emphasized she is not leaving and said the update brings the position description in line with current duties and Level 3 expectations.

Board members discussed whether personnel could make minor technical edits without returning the document to the Board and agreed that minor technical changes were acceptable but that any major changes should come back for Board review. The Board voted to recommend forwarding the updated job description to personnel, with the caveat that substantial changes would be returned to the Board for input. The motion passed unanimously as recorded in the meeting.

Why this matters: The job description update clarifies fiscal responsibilities, emergency preparedness duties, and other modernized functions of the director role, aligning the position with the department’s new Level 3 designation.

Supporting details: The packet contained the former job description and the proposed language. Staff said prior position descriptions had fallen out of date after staffing turnover, and the update reflects responsibilities the director now performs, including communicable disease response, fiscal oversight, and emergency preparedness coordination.

Next steps: Staff will forward the recommended job description to the personnel department and ask that minor technical edits not require return to the Board; any major substantive changes would be brought back for Board review.","The Board of Health reviewed and recommended forwarding an updated Health Department director job description to city personnel, pending minor technical edits. The update reflects Level 3 responsibilities, increased fiscal duties, and emergency preparedness tasks.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},5975930,"Franklin moves closer to opening warming/cooling center at Southbrook under MOU with faith partner",69,245000,314000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5834540-e638ecde969c131ff71a3e37fc2e2d65&start=245&end=314","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5834540-e638ecde969c131ff71a3e37fc2e2d65/thumbnail_245000.jpg","/articles/5975930/Franklin-City/Milwaukee-County/Wisconsin/Franklin-moves-closer-to-opening-warmingcooling-center-at-Southbrook-under-MOU-with-faith-partner","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/5975930-ebd70a2cc94809e28965e6d24ae80db9/orig.mp4?Expires=1771190365&Signature=ZFW-ViQ4BxtG3jx9yEpPM8-5XuzAm9p0wk1R2U4TA66c-SRwyxJqoUwZvPo6XlGV6sJUYNQHyA8NkhCFJdexa7uaco8IwfJ0OFrYjHpaD4NLJA-IK~ei5~rosnquv3quWtlJ8WXSJwISkE4wiwBQJBbhgO30s0NSt9p61Uo7HUu6BrMC4z~PSgvHUreo3Z-iUqCIsnqqoe3o2ShchA4rvo4BnS7Lg9tsyWwlzQKq-rEMvW9EdUKxwzbgeNlduEnR7OQgVMWnp5em8OuUmK9RYGHXGNr7ggXsgRX3dTVUl57SRPcrZH0Lp3pr3btvLE9-19tx9okcTgFVacQp0T~Zlw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Franklin Health Department staff told the Board of Health that the city is close to signing a memorandum of understanding with a faith partner at Southbrook to operate a daytime warming and cooling center during severe weather events.

The department said the facility would be run by the faith partner with departmental support for messaging and coordination; it would not provide overnight sleeping accommodations. “There will not be [overnight sleeping], so that's the difference between the shelter and then the cooling and warming center,” a health department staff member said. The library will remain an alternate cooling/warming site during daytime hours, staff said.

Why this matters: Warming and cooling centers give residents a designated place to go when extreme heat, storms, or power outages create health risks for people without climate control. Health staff said the arrangement with Southbrook has been reviewed by the city legal team and, if finalized, would be available for the coming winter season.

Supporting details: Staff said logistical responsibilities will rest with the facility while the department will handle messaging, outreach and coordination with county and regional partners. When asked about capacity, a staff member said she did not have an exact number at the meeting and offered a rough estimate: “I would guesstimate a couple 100.” The staff member clarified that the number was an estimate; final capacity will depend on the facility’s agreed‑upon setup and logistical plans.

Next steps: Staff will finalize the MOU and work through facility and legal details; if the MOU is signed, the Health Department will coordinate notice and agenda placement for council communications when appropriate.","The Franklin Health Department said an MOU with a faith partner at Southbrook is close to final, which would establish a daytime warming/cooling center for residents during severe weather events. The center would not provide overnight stays but would serve as a daytime landing and coordination point with Red Cross and other shelters.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},5975935,"Franklin Health Department awarded state Level 3 designation; Board will place certificate on file",223,53000,276000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5834540-e638ecde969c131ff71a3e37fc2e2d65&start=53&end=276","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5834540-e638ecde969c131ff71a3e37fc2e2d65/thumbnail_53000.jpg","/articles/5975935/Franklin-City/Milwaukee-County/Wisconsin/Franklin-Health-Department-awarded-state-Level-3-designation-Board-will-place-certificate-on-file","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/5975935-9cd55f43e2fcdd1866d4439fcbe3d215/orig.mp4?Expires=1771190365&Signature=n2t8zwGaRKrwQlyz5H-PWu0KaOrAX1-JOhJoiJhfIWj-s3bdcb~tj1AHunc8hVY83Wld1DaFPsxK-HoCMhEwx-Y1KrNRP-NqxnMHHVxuuMJ0Ti7d2OAaVs6q88EABN9e4IjU7pCDBNmsQ3NUcdjmoZctdT3nIv8bJBtPkrUYxOO6322cU63hOv1xNHHNmayM3CmU--nHfBj14MFZ3M0DAa94d-qyL8q9EPSFFdly7UUk5AAJclUEcWH5biM8HpM6xdeTWfIihubZPSpZgfVy8GtKrf-Lma1ah70WDumnc8AyW51nVsxpiQu5Po1dU8r7tuxogFD41blRVshWjymV2Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Franklin Health Department staff told the Board of Health that the department achieved a state Level 3 designation after a state review in May. Staff requested that the Board recommend the Common Council place the certificate on file and present the designation at the next council meeting.

The board approved a recommendation to place the Level 3 designation on file and to ask that the certificate be presented to the Common Council at its next meeting. The motion was seconded and the chair called the vote; the outcome was recorded as unanimous. The Board did not record a roll‑call of individual votes in the meeting transcript.

Why this matters: Level 3 designation recognizes departmental capacity and can increase eligibility for certain state grants. Staff told the Board the designation reflects that the department meets state statute requirements for a Level 3 department, including having a health officer with a master’s degree and a robust environmental health program.

Supporting details: Staff said the state provided a press‑release template and the department prepared a draft release and will include a quote from Board member Henry. Staff recommended taking the press release and certificate to the Common Council next Tuesday and asked the Board to place the certificate on file. The Board recommended placement and directed staff to forward the certificate for council agenda placement.

Next steps: The Health Department will bring the certificate and press release to the Common Council for placement on the council agenda. Staff also said Level 3 status will be noted in updated job descriptions and department materials.","The Franklin Board of Health recommended that the Common Council place on file the Franklin Health Department's newly awarded state Level 3 designation and will present the certificate at the next council meeting. The designation may increase state grant allocations.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},5975940,"Franklin health officials urge local limits on unregulated Delta‑8 THC products",1268,1114000,2382000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5834540-e638ecde969c131ff71a3e37fc2e2d65&start=1114&end=2382","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5834540-e638ecde969c131ff71a3e37fc2e2d65/thumbnail_1114000.jpg","/articles/5975940/Franklin-City/Milwaukee-County/Wisconsin/Franklin-health-officials-urge-local-limits-on-unregulated-Delta8-THC-products","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/5975940-febd6c8b696e9fcd51abe063e938c56c/orig.mp4?Expires=1771190365&Signature=lCCKg7uU1F7GDOaZ2~SKfWR27Dyn90lHRjMcLFH4rN3-z~CLRAyj032wW2nVL1yxuI967o8GhuvnqTIhfXayvqanCep~qScyNn2Zsm033z4pa9ft~ZiMG~0ANkEwywHIVrbnOp1vbUJh7GctWhE2OkaNGE3l~ByUMcJ9zTDAI8xp~TzYK9AVWBVj8yHjR9-CAzjhUr~cq~XP7-Q8xFies4MGEL4RotLua-6xV183D99q9aB5wU56k5Q5XkdId1VPgY48MHmNu0jhnRHqPQSm46hYywYq7sMsIht23vzsJxqSVgt23So1-vYtSkoH10AjicSj0oMLRmu4SY0glyYQZA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Megan Conway, a public health staff member with the Franklin Health Department, told the Board of Health that Delta‑8 THC products sold in Franklin are packaged like candy, are unregulated under current Wisconsin law, and have contributed to accidental poisonings in nearby communities.

Conway said the department has done store scans and outreach using Volition funds, surveyed parents at National Night Out and found broad support for restricting sales to adults, and noted that other Wisconsin jurisdictions have moved by ordinance. “Actually, these are all THC products, and they're all available right here locally in Franklin,” Conway said while showing examples of packaging that resembled mainstream candy.

Board members discussed options to respond at the local level. Conway offered to draft a reference or ordinance language and return it to the Board: “I can draft a reference and bring it back to the next Board of Health meeting,” she said. No formal ordinance was adopted at the meeting; the discussion produced direction to continue data collection and to prepare draft language for future consideration by the Board and, if recommended, by the Common Council.

Why this matters: Delta‑8 products are psychoactive compounds derived from hemp that, because of federal farm‑bill language, are sold in many states where they are not otherwise regulated like marijuana. Health staff and board members said the products’ candy‑like packaging and lack of serving‑size labeling raise the risk that children will ingest them accidentally. The Board noted recent incidents in the region—public reporting shows cases where children were hospitalized after ingestion—and cited the City of Milwaukee and some Wisconsin counties that have pursued local ordinances to restrict sales.

Supporting details: The department reported the results of initial community surveys and environmental scans: at a recent outreach event 33 parents completed a short survey; 19 identified as Franklin residents, 26 said they did not know where Delta‑8 products could be purchased, 24 said they were unaware there were no statewide age restrictions on these products, and all 33 said they would favor restricting sales locally to those 21 and older. Conway said she and staff visited three Franklin vape shops and observed that clerks did not check IDs during purchases in those visits, though store staff later told the health team they claimed to check IDs.

Board members discussed enforcement and legal limits. Health staff advised that local ordinances can be used to restrict sales where state law does not already preempt local action; the Board did not claim any new state authority. Staff also said some stores had agreed to distribute free medication lock boxes to customers who requested safe storage.

Next steps: Health department staff will continue environmental scans and key‑informant interviews with police, schools, and EMS, expand community surveys, and prepare draft ordinance language or a reference to present to the Board of Health. If the Board recommends an ordinance, staff said they would work with Common Council members to carry it forward for council consideration.","Franklin public health staff warned the Board of Health that brightly packaged, unregulated Delta‑8 THC products are widely available in Franklin, resemble candy, and have led to accidental poisonings elsewhere. Staff reported local outreach and survey results and offered to draft a proposed local restriction for board and council consideration.","actionData","errors"]

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