BOARD OF HEALTH
Regular MeetingMilwaukee, WI · October 8, 2019
Minutes
200 E. Wells Street
City of Milwaukee Milwaukee, Wisconsin
53202
Meeting Minutes
BOARD OF HEALTH
Ruthie Burch-Weatherly, Caroline Gomez-Tom, Bria Grant,
Ald. Chantia Lewis, Julia Means, LaNelle Ramey, Dr. Marylyn
Ranta, Ericka Sinclair, and Wujie Zhang
Tuesday, October 8, 2019 5:00 PM Zeidler Municipal Building
841 N Broadway, Rm 102
1. Roll Call
Present: Lyn Ranta, Caroline Gomez-Tom, Ruthie Burich-Weatherly, Bria
Grant, LaNelle Ramey, Wujie Zhang, Ericka Sinclair (arrived at 5:30pm);
Alderwomen Chantia Lewis (arrived at 6:30pm).
Excused: Julia Means
2. City Attorney Opinion re: Establishing a Board of Health | Tom Miller, Assistant City Attorney
Assistant City Attorney Tom Miller reviewed the City Attorney's Opinion
regarding establishing a Board of Health. Specifically, Assistant Attorney Miller
reviewed the powers granted to the board through State Statute.
3. Review and Approve Board of Health Rules and Regulations
Board of Health members reviewed and revised their proposed Rules and
Regulations.
A motion was made by Alderwomen Lewis and seconded by Board Member
Grant to approve the proposed Rules and Regulations. This motion prevailed
with the following vote:
Aye: 8 (Ranta, Gomez-Tom, Burich-Weatherly, Grant, Lewis, Ramey, Sinclair,
Zhang)
No: 0
Aye: 8 (Ranta, Gomez-Tom, Burich-Weatherly, Grant, Lewis, Ramey, Sinclair,
Zhang)
No: 0
4. MKE Elevate Overview and Next Steps | Darryl Davidson, Public Health Strategist
Darryl Davidson, Public Health Strategist, provided an overview of the City of
Milwaukee Health Department's Community Health Improvement Plan, MKE
Elevate. Mr. Davidson also presented a brief overview of strategies to
reengage partners in the plan's implementation.
5. Board Elections
The Board selected Dr. Lyn Ranta to serve as President.
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The Board selected Caroline Gomez-Tom to serve as Vice-President.
6. Adjournment
A motion was made by Board Member Gomez-Tom and seconded by Board
Member Ramey to adjourn the meeting. The meeting was adjourned at
8:01pm.
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.
Limited parking for persons attending meetings in City Hall is available at reduced rates (5 hour limit)
at the Milwaukee Center on the southwest corner of East Kilbourn and North Water Street. Parking
tickets must be validated in the first floor Information Booth in City Hall.
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Agenda
200 E. Wells Street
City of Milwaukee Milwaukee, Wisconsin
53202
Meeting Agenda
BOARD OF HEALTH
Tuesday, October 8, 2019 5:00 PM Zeidler Municipal Building
841 N Broadway, Rm 102
1. Roll Call
2. City Attorney Opinion re: Establishing a Board of Health | Tom Miller, Assistant City Attorney
3. Review and Approve Board of Health Rules and Regulations
4. MKE Elevate Overview and Next Steps | Darryl Davidson, Public Health Strategist
5. Board Elections
6. Adjournment
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.
Limited parking for persons attending meetings in City Hall is available at reduced rates (5 hour limit) at the
Milwaukee Center on the southwest corner of East Kilbourn and North Water Street. Parking tickets must be
validated in the first floor Information Booth in City Hall.
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