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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPrairie Lakes Community Health Board - Minutes - 01/07/2026 MEETING MINUTES PRAIRIE LAKES COMMUNITY HEALTH BOARD MEETING MINUTES OTTER TAIL LAKE ROOM, OTTER TAIL COUNTY OR VIRTUAL VIA TEAMS WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 7, 2026 | 3:00–4:30 PM Attendance Otter Tail Wilkin Other Jody Lien Maggie Wiertzema (V) Dr. Kristina England Kristi Goos Dennis Larson Joanna Chua Melissa Duenow Rick Busko Wayne Johnson (Chair) Dave Saylor Dan Bucholz Lynne Penke-Valdes Chris LeClair Sandy King Kathy Simpson CALL TO ORDER AND WELCOME The Prairie Lakes Community Health Board Joint Powers meeting convened at 3:30 pm Wednesday, January 7th, 2026. Quorum established; Introductions made. Election of Officers Chair CHS-Administrator Jody Lien Opened the meeting and requested nominations for the Prairie Lakes Community Health Board Chair for 2026. A nomination for Wayne Johnson was offered by Rick Busko, seconded by Dennis Larson. No other nominations were received. A Roll Call Vote was held and Wayne Johnson was unanimously recognized as Chair for 2026. Vice Chair Chair Wayne Johnson requested nominations for the Community Health Board Vice Chair for 2026. A Nomination was made for Rick Busko was offered by Dan Bucholz, seconded by Dave Saylor. No other nominations were made, and Rick Busko was unanimously recognized as Vice Chair. Secretary Chair Wayne Johnson requested nominations for the Community Health Board Secretary for 2026. A Nomination was made for Dan Bucholz was offered by Rick Busko, seconded by Dennis Larson. No other nominations were made, and Dan Bucholz was unanimously recognized as Board Secretary. Approval of Agenda Chair Wayne Johnson called for approval of the Board Agenda. Motion by Dave Saylor, seconded by Dennis Larson and unanimously carried to approve the Board Agenda for January 7th, 2026. Approval of Minutes Motion made by Dan Bucholz, seconded by Dennis Larson and unanimously carried to approve the Board Minutes from December 4th, 2025. MEETING MINUTES Approval of Consent Agenda Motion by Dennis Larson, seconded by Rick Busko and unanimously carried to approve the consent agenda items. GOVERNANCE AND BOARD DEVELOPMENT Board Appointments Motion by Rick Busko, seconded by Dan Bucholz and unanimously carried to approve resolution 2026-1 naming Jody Lien the CHS Administrator, Dr. Kristina England as the Medical Consultant, and to use Otter Tail County for Legal services. Motion by Dennis Larson, seconded by Rick Busko and unanimously carried to name Dave Saylor as the State Community Health Services Advisory Committee (SCHAC) Representative. Motion by Rick Busko, seconded by Dan Bucholz and unanimously carried to name Dennis Larson as the SCHAC Alternate. At-Large Community Member Motion by Rick Busko, seconded by Dan Bucholz and unanimously carried to ask Renee Frauendienst to consider taking the Community At-Large member of the Prairie Lakes Community Health Board. Review of Bylaws and Operating Procedures The Board determined that this was strictly informational as the By-Laws and Operating Procedures were reviewed at planning meetings leading up to this year. An annual review will be done at the first meeting of every year. Review of Public Health Statute 145A & Foundational Public Health Responsibilities Reviewed handout as presented in the packet name Minnesota Local Public Health Act, Summary of Minn. Stat. 145A. PUBLIC HEALTH ADMINISTRATION CHS Administrator’s Report Meeting Dates & Locations: Board indicated support for alternating between Otter Tail and Wilkin; virtual option available. MCIT Insurance: Coverage estimate $5,489; Resolution 2026-2 (Workers’ Comp) and 2026-3 (MCIT Participation) Motion by Dave Saylor, seconded by Dennis Larson and unanimously carried to approve Resolution 2026-2 regarding workers’ compensation coverage for elected or appointed officials. Motion by Dan Bucholz, seconded by Rick Busko and unanimously carried to approve Resolution 2026-3 regarding participation as a member of the Minnesota Counties Intergovernmental Trust. Community Member Stipend & Mileage Policy Motion by Rick Busko, seconded by Dennis Larson and unanimously carried to update the language to include a $75 stipend for events attended by the community member; including milage that follows the IRS mileage rate. Updates to the policy will be brought to the February meeting to include events covered by the stipend. Financial Reports: Draft budget reviewed; indirect fund use and shared costs discussion noted. MEETING MINUTES FOUNDATIONAL PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICES & PROGRAMS Environmental Health Motion by Rick Busko, seconded by Dan Bucholz and unanimously carried to sign the Provisional Delegation Agreement and Addendum. Discussion was held regarding the interim coverage MOA completed with Horizon Public Health if necessary and hiring status for vacant positions. COLLABORATION AND PARTNERSHIP UPDATES SCHSAC meeting updates from 12/11/2025 shared. UPCOMING MEETING AND EVENTS Next CHB Meeting February 5th, In person; Wilkin County Recycling Center or Virtual with Teams included in the Calendar Invite. AMC Legislative Conference March 3rd Meeting Adjourned at 4:33 pm.