Committee approves two LTE assistants to run Home Energy Assistance program

Human Services Director Beth Hoerchler told the committee the county wants to shift administration of the Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance (Fuel) Program from Economic Support to a Timber Drive location overseen by Financial Services Supervisor Heidi Chavez. Hoerchler said the department is seeking two LTE assistant positions to staff the program, and that the LTE positions would be funded through the state.

On a motion by Dan Hess and a second from Ted Cushing, the committee approved the request to create the two LTE positions with state funding. The motion carried with all members voting "Aye." The committee did not detail candidate timelines or an exact effective date for the staffing change during the meeting.