BOARD OF HEALTH
Regular MeetingMilwaukee, WI · March 3, 2022
Minutes
200 E. Wells Street
City of Milwaukee Milwaukee, Wisconsin
53202
Meeting Minutes
BOARD OF HEALTH
Ruthie Burich-Weatherly, Caroline Gomez-Tom, Bria Grant,
Ald. Chantia Lewis, Dr. Ian Martin, Julia Means, Ericka
Sinclair, Domonique Weathers, and Wujie Zhang
Thursday, March 3, 2022 5:30 PM VIRTUAL
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1. Call to Order
Board member President Burich-Weatherly called the meeting to order at 5:34 pm.
2. Roll Call
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Present: Ruthie Burich-Weatherly (Chair), Ericka Sinclair (Vice Chair), Caroline Gomez-Tom, Bria
Grant, Ald. Chantia Lewis, Julia Means, Dr. Ian Martin, Dr. Domonique Weathers and Wujie Zhang
Absent: none
Excused: none
3. Approval of January 6, 2022 Board meeting minutes
Board member Dr. Ian Martin motioned to approve, Board member Wuje Zhang seconded, the
motion passed with all in favor and none opposed.
4. Communication from MHD Commissioner, Kirsten Johnson.
a. Presentation
b. Questions
In the absence of Commissioner Johnson, Medical Director Dr. Paradis and Chief of Staff Myra
Edwards presented the Communication from MHD.
Medical Director Dr. Heather Paradis presented an update on COVID-19 Pandemic, including the
CDC’s transition to new metrics, and vaccinations, and antigen test. Chief of Staff Myra Edwards
shared advocacy opportunities and WAHLDAB membership.
211824 Communication relating to those documents submitted to the Board of
Health for its meetings in 2022.
5. Wisconsin Policy Forum Report, “Be Prepared: An overview of public health services in
Milwaukee County and options for structural change” presented by Rob Henken, WPF
President
a. Report Analysis and Recommendations
b. Questions
Rob Henken, WPF President presented an overview of public health services of 11 Milwaukee
counties and their options for structural change/consolidation, including public health progression
towards public health 3.0, jurisdictions, FTEs, per capital expenditures, revenues, services provided,
observations from key informants (PHOs and Municipal elected officials), other models and insights
(Madison, Dane County and City of Racine) overall observations, and policy options.
6. Initial findings of the Community Health Assessment (CHA) presented by MHD Data &
Evaluation Director, Dr. Mike Totoraitis.
a. Data Collection and Community Feedback Findings
b. Questions
Dr. Totoraitis presented an update on the CHA, including the mobilizing for action plan and
partnership (MAPP) work plan and an overview of traditional health indicators.
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Standing Agenda Items:
7. DHS 140 certification
a. Questions
8. Lead Program
a. Public Health Foundation 2022 Audit Report, presented by MHD Deputy Commissioner,
Tyler Weber
b. Questions
Deputy Commissioner Weber presented the Public Health Foundation 2022 Audit Report, including
the scope and methodology, PHFs sample, status of four of the 2020 findings and MHD actions, and
partnership expansion.
9. Strategic Planning
a. Questions
10. MHD Branch Collaboration Updates
a. Presentation and discussion from BOH members on branch collaborations
11. Future agenda items
a. Next board meeting, May 5th 2022
12. Adjournment
Board member President Burich-Weatherly motioned to adjourn, Board member Dr. Martin
seconded and the motion passed, with all in favor, adjourning the meeting at 7:37 pm.
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Agenda
200 E. Wells Street
City of Milwaukee Milwaukee, Wisconsin
53202
Meeting Agenda
BOARD OF HEALTH
Ruthie Burich-Weatherly, Caroline Gomez-Tom, Bria Grant, Ald.
Chantia Lewis, Dr. Ian Martin, Julia Means, Ericka Sinclair,
Domonique Weathers, and Wujie Zhang
Thursday, March 3, 2022 5:30 PM VIRTUAL
This is a virtual meeting. Please join from your computer, tablet or smartphone using the link
provided below or by calling the number provided.
https://zoom.us/j/99209923533?pwd=OEJ1MXRyWVk5eWtUUDBteTllYlZLZz09
Meeting ID: 992 0992 3533
Passcode: 337213
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Meeting ID: 992 0992 3533
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1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Approval of January 6, 2022 Board meeting minutes
4. Communication from Commissioner Kirsten Johnson
a. Presentation
b. Questions
5. Wisconsin Policy Forum Report, “Be Prepared: An overview of public health services in
Milwaukee County and options for structural change” presented by Rob Henken, WPF
President
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a. Report Analysis and Recommendations
b. Questions
6. Initial findings of the Community Health Assessment (CHA) presented by MHD Data &
Evaluation Director, Dr. Mike Totoraitis.
a. Data Collection and Community Feedback Findings
b. Questions
Standing Agenda Items:
7. DHS 140 certification
a. Questions
8. Lead Program
a. Public Health Foundation 2022 Audit Report, presented by MHD Deputy
Commissioner, Tyler Weber
b. Questions
9. Strategic Planning
a. Questions
10. MHD Branch Collaboration Updates
a. Presentation and discussion from BOH members on branch collaborations
11. Future agenda items
a. Next board meeting, May 5th 2022
12. Adjournment
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.
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
ADA Coordinator at 414-286-3475, (FAX)286-3456, (TDD)286-2025 or by writing to the Coordinator at
Room 205, City Hall, 200 E. Wells Street, Milwaukee, WI 53202.
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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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