Get AI Briefings, Transcripts & Alerts on Local & National Government Meetings — Forever.
Health department names REHA program manager, outlines well‑testing rollout and staffing plan
Loading...
Summary
The Marquette County Health Department announced Jessica Jungenberg will be REHA Program Manager starting June 2; license and revenue reviews will guide fee-setting for a Transient Non‑Community (TNC) well‑testing program and the department expects to hire a third inspector this fall if revenues support it.
The Marquette County Health Department told the Board of Health on May 6 that it is moving forward with staffing and program steps to expand environmental health services.
Health Officer/Director Jayme Sopha said Jessica Jungenberg has accepted the position of REHA Program Manager with a start date of June 2, 2025. Sopha said the department is recruiting for a replacement position that is expected to begin in July.
Sopha described next steps for the Transient Non‑Community (TNC) Well Testing Program: license renewals run through July 1 and, once license fees are collected and revenue estimates are evaluated, the department will propose a fee schedule to the board. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) provided guidance on program mandates and anticipated revenue; the board must approve fees before the department purchases equipment and begins a soft rollout of the testing program.
On inspections and workload, Sopha reported routine inspection counts for March and April and said the department anticipates hiring a third inspector this fall if revenue and program audits support the position. She also said an Agent MOU has completed the county's administrative and legal review and was sent to Green Lake County for their consideration.
The board did not take an immediate vote on staffing or fee changes at the May 6 meeting; these operational steps were presented as administrative updates and items to return to the board for approval when details are finalized.