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| | | | Chair Dr. Wujie Zhang called the meeting to order at 5:02 pm. | | | |
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| | 3. | | Approval of Meeting Minutes from August 6, 2025 | | | |
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| | | | Vice Chair Tahira Malik motioned to approve, Board Member Dr. Ian Martin seconded, and the motion passed with all in favor and none opposed. | | | |
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| | 4. | | Election of Board Officers | | | |
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| | | | Chair: Board Member Dr. Wujie Zhang self-nominated for Chair and Board Member Dr. Ian Martin seconded the motion. The vote passed with all in favor and none opposed.
Vice Chair: Chair Dr. Wujie Zhang nominated Board Member Tahira Malik for Vice Chair. Board Member Ruthie Burich-Weatherly seconded the motion. Board Member Tahira Malik accepted the nomination, and the vote passed with all in favor and none opposed.
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| | | | a. Recognition of Ruthie Burich-Weatherly for her service on the Board
Commissioner Totoraitis presented a proclamation from Mayor Johnson’s Office to Board Member Ruthie Burich-Weatherly. Commissioner Totoraitis thanked Ruthie for her dedication to civic service as well as her mentorship to the board and MHD over the years.
Board Member Ruthie Burich-Weatherly thanked her fellow board members for their shared service and affirmed the incredible value of the Board to the health department and community.
b. Recognition of Alder Zamarripa
Chair Dr. Wujie Zhang recognized and thanked Board Member Alder JoCasta Zamarripa upon her exit from the Board of Health.
c. Future Board Letters
Commissioner Totoraitis followed up with the Board on the publication of their community letter. Commissioner Totoraitis notified the Board that the City has since joined an additional lawsuit. Commissioner Totoraitis welcomes additional letters from the Board as they see fit.
Board Member Ruthie Burich-Weatherly noted that the Board serves as a connection between the community and the h | | | |
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| | 6. | | Communication from Health Commissioner Dr. Mike Totoraitis | | | |
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| | | | a. Flood Response
Commissioner Totoraitis reported on flood response updates, including: (1) the role of public health in response and recovery, such as education, investigating related health hazards, coordinating resource distribution, and cleaning data from the response portal; (2) assisting in damage assessments; (3) the City is awaiting a presidential disaster declaration; (4) and remaining unmet need for basement cleanup.
Board Member Caroline Gomez-Tom asked about the response timeline for federal disaster declarations. Commissioner Totoraitis responded that it varies.
Board Member Dr. Ian Martin asked if those who had already invested in repairs might be reimbursed in the event of a federal disaster declaration. Commissioner Totoraitis confirmed.
b. Process for Releasing Board Communications
Commissioner Totoraitis said the Board’s letters will be sent to the Mayor’s Office; clarification of this process will allow for future communications to be published faster.
Board Member Ruthie Burich-Weatherly said it was important for the Board to clarify who they w | | | |
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| | 7. | | Overview of Opioid Settlement Fund Framework with Senior Health Strategist Anna Narvey | | | |
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| | | | Senior Health Strategist Anna Narvey introduced the City’s strategy for investing Opioid Settlement Funds (OSF). Anna presented on (1) the background of OSF, (2) vision for OSF use, (3) the Continuum of Care framework (including its categories of promotion, prevention, treatment, and maintenance with examples of activities), (4) survivorship as a promising area for focusing upcoming efforts, and (5) an update on the creation of a collaborative, cross-departmental working group. Next steps include convening the action team, applying the continuum of care to a five -year Strategic Plan, and implementation of activities.
Board Member Caroline Gomez-Tom asked about collaboration between Milwaukee County and the City. Anna responded that the City and County share membership in a lot of community strategic groups that allow the two entities to stay up to date on efforts. Anna mentioned that there is also some division between the city’s and county’s scope of work that helps to prevent duplication. Commissioner Totoraitis also said Anna had been a key part of the Public Health Collabora | | | |
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| | 8. | | Branch Collaboration Updates | | | |
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| | | | (a) Clinical Branch Presentation in October
(b) Improving Branch Collaborations
(c) Built Environment MKE Elevate
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| | | | Chair Dr. Wujie Zhang motioned to adjourn, Board Member Ruthie Burich-Weatherly seconded the motion, and it passed with all in favor. The meeting was adjourned at 6:02 pm. | | | |
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