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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil on Aging 11-21-1996COUNCIL ON AGING MEETING NOVEMBER 21, 1996 GOVERNMENT CENTER CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 9:02 a.m. by Chairman, Herb Giese. ROLL CALL: Members present were Larry Weisenburger, Herb Giese, Phil Hammer, Roberta Moe, Mary Lou Smith, John Mortensen, Delores Loock, Lee Kellaher, Ethel Peterson, and Irene Inlow. Andy Germain was excused. Also present were Cindy Icard, Sandy Gehrmann, Jonna Fedie, Barb Blaisdell, Donna Zacharias, Peggy Patterson, Elma Liberty, Virginia Peterson, Janice Thompson, and Vivian Plourde. ADOPTION OF AGENDA: A motion was made by Lee Kellaher and seconded by John Mortensen to adopt the agenda; motion carried. DATE OF NEXT MEETING: The next meeting will be Tuesday, January 7, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. ACTION ON PREVIOUS MINUTES: A motion was made by John Mortensen and seconded by Larry Weisenburger to accept the October 17th minutes with the corrections: the word date should be data and there should be a period after 100%; motion carried. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: 1997 Older Americans Act Budget Extension: Budget summary sheet distributed and discussed. Long Term Care Redesign: A draft handout was given from the State of Wisconsin on "Functions of the Aging Resource Centers". The functions and time line for implementation were discussed. A motion was made by Larry Weisenburger and seconded by Roberta Moe that -the Department on Aging should be the access point for the Aging Resource Center; motion carried. NEW BUSINESS: Heartland Hospice: Mary Jane Manion from Heartland Hospice did a presentation of their programs with handouts. Conference Reports: Sue Kramer discussed welfare reform, health insurance, senior benefits, and divestments. At the Aging Network Training, went to informative sessions. Since Sandy Gehrmann moderated a panel on Volunteer Recruitment, most of her expenses were paid by the State. Staff Reports: Elder Abuse Statistics and Quarterly Reports discussed. The Hudson Public Access is still looking for someone to do a Senior Update Show. A letter from the Village of Hammond Board was read regarding the future Hammond Community Center. Correspondence was read. We have four new sub -drivers. The Human Service Vehicle Inspection was completed and went well. A motion was made by Mary Lou Smith and seconded by Delores Loock to favor the WestCap Resolution of new Housing in St. Croix County; motion carried. A motion was made by Mary Lou Smith and seconded by Ethel Peterson for staff to talk to Ralph Robole in regard to a display rack outside our office to store fundraisers; motion carried. SITE/CENTER REPORTS: A motion was made by Larry Weisenburger and seconded by Phil Hammer to dispose of the Site/Center Reports for this meeting; motion carried. A motion was made by Larry Weisenburger and seconded by Phil Hammer to adjourn meeting at 12:05 p.m.; motion carried.