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Committee approves environmental‑health form and recreational‑water policy; WIC eligibility changes flagged
Summary
The committee approved minor revisions to the environmental complaint form and the recreational‑water (beach) closure policy. Staff also flagged state WIC/FoodShare/Medicaid eligibility changes that could affect local program enrollment.
Staff presented two routine environmental‑health policy updates and the committee approved both by voice vote. The environmental complaint form was amended to make consultation with counsel discretionary for orders of abatement when the health officer or designee believes consultation is warranted. The recreational water restricted‑use/closure policy was updated to clarify who may act in the health officer's absence when beach closures are necessary for public‑health protection.
Separately, staff reported that the Wisconsin Department of Health Services will implement FoodShare eligibility rule changes July 1 and Medicaid eligibility restrictions beginning Oct. 1; DHS estimated roughly 7,200 people statewide could lose access to one or both programs. Staff said local impacts to WIC are unknown and offered to invite the WIC director to a future meeting for more detail.
