Motion to create a “Health Care and Public Health Workforce Subcommittee” subcommittee of the Health
and Human Needs Committee in accordance with Chapter 7.11(5)(a) of the Dane County Ordinances,
which states: “Standing Committees may create subcommittees composed entirely of their own members
or other supervisors or may call upon the assistance of non-supervisors in examining particular issues;”
the Subcommittee shall examine challenges facing Dane County’s health care and public health
workforce, including recruitment, retention, wellness, mental health, and community trauma; and the
Chair shall appoint up to 13 members to the subcommittee to include at least one County Board member
who serves on the Health and Human Needs (HHN) Committee, one board member who serves on the
Personnel and Finance Committee, one other member of the County Board, and members who represent
medical providers, long-term care providers, and health care and public health workforce development.
The Subcommittee shall a) be appointed by June 1, 2022; b) meet by June 20; c) hold a public hearing by
July 20, 2022; d) report its recommendations to the Health and Human Needs Committee at its August 11,
2022 meeting; e) receive staffing support from the Department of Human Services and Public Health
Madison Dane County for video-conferencing and drafting and posting of agendas and minutes and, as
capacity allows, from the County Board office in subcommittee planning and drafting recommendations;
and f) dissolve after delivering its report to HHN unless extended by future action of HHN or the County
Board.
A motion was made by CASTILLO, seconded by PALM, that the Subcommittee be
created. The motion carried by a voice vote 5-0 (1-0 YGP).
F. Presentations
None.
G. Reports to Committee
1. 2022 ARPA Project Spending for Human Services
2022 ARPA PROJECT SPENDING FOR HUMAN SERVICES
Financial Management Services Division Administrator Chad Lillethun provided a
PowerPoint report and answered Committee members' questions.
H. Future Meeting Items and Dates
Next meeting: Thursday, 9 June 2022, 5:30 p.m. via Zoom
I. Public Comment on Items not on the Agenda
None.
J. Such Other Business as Allowed by Law
None.
K. Adjournment
A motion was made by CASTILLO, seconded by PALM, to adjourn. The motion
carried by a voice vote 5-0 (1-0 YGP).
