Lincoln County Opioid Task Force August 14 Meeting Summary
LINCOLN COUNTY – The Lincoln County Opioid Task Force met on Wednesday, August 14.
County Administrative Coordinator Renee Krueger shared that Lincoln County has received about $450K in opioid settlement funds. YTD no money from those funds have been spent. Funds received through the American Rescue Plan Act bulk public health dollars were used to cover wages, and also for the purchase of a TruNarc analyzer for the Sheriff’s Department. County Health Department Director Shelley Hersil shared she has $10,000 in ARPA Public Health funds could be put towards assessment and analysis regarding moving forward with the Impact Community Planning Group. Jessi Rumsey from County Social Services motioned to approve the proposal as is using the $10,000 ARPA Public Health funds to help with the cost. The motion was carried with a unanimous vote.
Final approval for moving forward with the assessment and analysis will go to the County Board in September. The Opioid Task Force will meet again on Wednesday, September 11.
