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Bayfield County DHS board approves May minutes; staff outline 2027 budget timeline and program updates
Summary
The Human Services Board unanimously approved May 28 minutes, reviewed financial and program reports across sections (Support Services, Aging & Disability, Economic Support, Family Services), and was told a draft 2027 DHS budget will be presented in August.
The Bayfield County Human Services Board unanimously approved the May 28, 2026 meeting minutes and received routine monthly reports and program updates across support, aging, economic and family services on June 25.
Jeff Holte moved to approve the May minutes as amended to note Jeremy Oswald’s April 23 absence as excused; Sue Rosa seconded and the board voted unanimously in favor. Christopher O’Dell recorded the draft minutes for the record.
Support Services director Stephanie Eder said she is preparing the 2027 budget in a more collaborative process with managers and expects to present a draft to the DHS Board at its August meeting; she noted the Wisconsin Medicaid Cost Report is due July 13 and the DHS financial audit begins the week of July 6. Eder also praised the new bookkeeper, Heather Gilbertson.
Aging and Disability Services manager Brynna Watters‑Moffitt reported the Senior Empowerment Day on June 18 drew about 80 attendees, served 65 congregate meals, and featured presentations by public health and EMS; she said ADRC plans some position restructuring paid for with grant funding and confirmed three new home‑delivered meal vehicles for the county’s Elder Nutrition Program.
Economic Support supervisor Jeanine Spuhler said two staff reclassifications are underway, summer EBT benefits ($120 per eligible school‑aged child) were issued in early June, and staff are preparing outreach about BadgerCare+ work requirements. Spuhler also noted a packet item: letter templates from the Wisconsin Counties Association urging senators to delay SNAP administrative and benefit cost shifts; she advised sending individualized letters promptly.
Family Services manager Hayley Weyers highlighted a team retreat, the addition of a full‑time CLTS case manager starting June 29, a strong CLTS record‑review compliance rate (92.1%), and ongoing child‑welfare casework. Weyers said one half‑time social work aide vacancy remains and that Behavioral Health staff continue to provide cross‑sectional support.
The board reviewed financial reports and had no training items to consider. Chair Marty Milanowski closed public comment and adjourned the meeting at 5:27 p.m.
