BOARD OF HEALTH

Agenda

1. Chair Caroline Gomez-Tom called the meeting to order at 5:32 p.m.
2. Chair Caroline Gomez-Tom motioned to approve, Board Member Dr. Ian Martin seconded, and the motion passed with all in favor and none opposed
3. All eight board members introduced themselves and their backgrounds. Staff members Shadonna Vickers (Administrative Assistant), Bethany Kasprzyk (Research & Policy Coordinator), and Commissioner Mike Totoraitis also introduced themselves. Commissioner Mike Totoraitis said candidates were being evaluated for the last remaining board seat, which is reserved for a public health nurse.
4. Collie’s presentation included an overview of the public health system (what public health is, history, structure), Wisconsin Public Health Authorities (the three levels of local health departments, DHS 140, and functions of the public health officer), and Board of Health elements (functions, responsibilities, and resources for support). During the presentation, Chair Gomez-Tom highlighted the Board’s role as connectors to the community. Chair Gomez-Tom also spoke to the Board’s role in communication to the community and her desire to work in tandem with the Milwaukee Health Department to facilitate information-sharing with the community on critical issues. Board Member Ericka Sinclair said she agreed with Chair Gomez-Tom's comments on communication.
5. Assistant City Attorney Peter Block said he would cover the topic of open meetings during this session and reserved the presentation of public records law/ethics for the next meeting. Regarding open meetings law, Assistant City Attorney Peter Block presented on the fundamentals of open meeting law (including the key elements of meeting, government body, notice, and reasonable accessibility), exceptions to quorum rules (including agenda-setting and social events), what constitutes a meeting, and open/closed sessions. Board Member Ericka Sinclair asked about when it is necessary to obtain signed affidavits to affirm no business was discussed during a non-work event. Assistant City Attorney Peter Block said affidavits are only necessary in response to a complaint and advised that a notice of quorum announcement can be released to let the public know members will be at a social event.
6. Discussion of Branch Collaboration Assignments was held to the next meeting
7. • Upcoming Board leadership election in September • Chair Caroline Gomez-Tom said the Board may find virtual time to meet before the September meeting in order to complete the remaining agenda items.
8. Adjournment
9. Chair Gomez-Tom motioned to adjourn. The meeting was adjourned at 7:36 pm.
10. This meeting will be in-person with a virtual option. Please join from your computer, tablet or smartphone using the link provided below or by calling the number provided. Join Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/99209923533?pwd=OEJ1MXRyWVk5eWtUUDBteTllYlZLZz09 Meeting ID: 992 0992 3533 Passcode: 337213 One tap mobile +13017158592,,99209923533#,,,,*337213# US (Washington DC) +13126266799,,99209923533#,,,,*337213# US (Chicago)
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12. Call to Order
13. Roll Call
14. Approval of Meeting Minutes from April 11, 2024
15. Board Member and Staff Introductions
16. Presentation on Wisconsin Administrative Code DHS 140 by Matthew Collie, Wisconsin Department of Health Services Southeastern Region Director
17. Presentation on Ethics and Open Meetings by Assistant City Attorney Peter Block
18. Branch Collaborations Discussion & Assignment
19. Future agenda items [Next board meeting: Thursday, September 5, 2024 @ 5:30pm]
20. 231422 Communication relating to those documents submitted to the Board of Health for its meetings in 2024.
    Communication
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22. In the event that Common Council members who are not members of this committee attend this meeting, this meeting may also simultaneously constitute a meeting of the Common Council or any of the following committees: Community and Economic Development, Finance and Personnel, Judiciary and Legislation, Licenses, Public Safety and Health, Public Works, Zoning, Neighborhoods & Development, and/or Steering and Rules. Whether a simultaneous meeting is occurring depends on whether the presence of one or more of the Common Council member results in a quorum of the Common Council or any of the above committees, and, if there is a quorum of another committee, whether any agenda items listed above involve matters within that committee’s realm of authority. In the event that a simultaneous meeting is occurring, no action other than information gathering will be taken at the simultaneous meeting.
23. Upon reasonable notice, efforts will be made to accommodate the needs of persons with disabilities through sign language interpreters or auxiliary aids. For additional information or to request this service, contact the City Clerk's Office ADA Coordinator at 286-2998, (FAX)286-3456, (TDD)286-2025 or by writing to the Coordinator at Room 205, City Hall, 200 E. Wells Street, Milwaukee, WI 53202.
24. City Hall and the Zeidler Municipal Building are accessible by "The Hop" City Hall Stations, the MCTS Green Line, Connect 1, 14, 15, 18, 19, 30, 33, and 57 bus routes. Visit https://www.ridemcts.com/ for more information. Bike racks are available on Water Street, Market Street, and Broadway, and a Bublr Bike Share station is located on the northeast corner of Kilbourn Avenue and Water Street. Limited parking for persons attending meetings during normal business hours is available at reduced rates (5 hour limit) at the Milwaukee Center on the southwest corner of Kilbourn Avenue and Water Street. You must present a copy of the meeting notice to the parking cashier.
25. Persons engaged in lobbying as defined in s. 305-43-4 of the Milwaukee Code of Ordinances are required to register with the City Clerk's Office License Division. Registered lobbyists appearing before a Common Council committee are required to identify themselves as such. More information is available at http://city.milwaukee.gov/Lobbying.
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