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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil on Aging 04-24-97I ST. CROIX COUNTY TO: Robert Boche, Chairman St. Croix County Board FROM: Herb Giese, Chairman COA�IlVIITTEE TITLE: Council on Aging DATE: Thursday, April 24, 1997 TIlVli;: 9:00 a.m. LOCATION: Room 1281, Government Center CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL ADOPTION OF AGENDA DATE OF NEXT MEETING: May 15, 1997 ACTION ON PREVIOUS MINUTES UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Long Term Care Redesign OAA Reauthorization NEW BUSINESS: 1998 Aging Plan/Review Review Donation Policy Staff Reports Center Board Updates Mission Statement ANNOUNCEMENTS &CORRESPONDENCE POSSIBLE AGENDA ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING: ADJOURNMENT (Agenda not necessarily presented in this order) SUBMITTED BY: Sandy Gehrmann DATE: April 10, 1997 COPIES TO: COUNTY BOARD OFFICE COUNTY CLERK NEWS MEDIA/NOTICE BOARD COMMITTEE MEMBERS COUNCIL ON AGING MEETING APRIL 249 1997 GOVERNMENT CENTER CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at )4.00 a.m. by Chairman, Herb Giese, ROLL CALL: Members present were Herb Giese, Phil Hammer, Roberta Moe, Delores Loock, Ethel Peterson, Irene Inlow, John Mortensen, Andy Germain, Mary Lou Smith, Lee Kellaher, and Larry Weisenburger. Also present were Sandy Gehrmann, Cindy Icard, Jonna Pedie, Barb Blaisdell, Virginia Peterson, Shirley Marlette, Lorraine Jacobs, Janice Thompson, Peggy Patterson, Donna Zacharias, Kathryn Grootenhuis, and Bonnie Brande. A motion was made by John Mortensen and seconded by Andy Germain to adopt the agenda; motion carried. May 15, 1997 at 9 : 00 a . m . The next meeting will be A motion was made by Larry Weisenburger and seconded by Andy Germain to approve the March 20th minutes as printed; motion carried . Long Term Care Redesign: A memo from Joe Leanne was read and discussion followed. Older Americans Act Reauthorization: Four national organizations have gone together to send a letter to Congress in regard to the Older Americans Act. �W BUSINESS: 1998 Aging Plan/Review Mission Statement: The current aging mission statement was distributed and discussed. Emphasis, per Donna McDowell, needs to be Information and Assistance. The Mission Statement was read with changes as follows: The Aging Resource Center's mission is to encourage older adults to participate in community life and to enhance their social, physical, emotional, and economic well-being through caring, respect, support, information, and referral to available services, A motion was made by John Mortensen and seconded by Andy Germain to incorporate changes into the 1998 Mission Statement; motion carried. Review Donation Policv: There was discussion concerning the donations at the site. The Council decided that a suggested donation should be posted. There was a roll call vote on the dollar amount as follows.* Mary Lou Smith, $2.50; Phil Hammer, $3.009 John Mortensen, $3.00; Andy Germain, $3.00; Lee Kellaher, $2.75; Ethel Peterson, $3.00; Irene Inlow, $2.75 0 Delores Loock, $2.50 Larry Weisenburger, $3.00, Herb Giese, $2.75; and Roberta Moe, $2.75. Per the roll call vote the amount to be posted is $3.00 per meal. Staff Reports: Barb Blaisdell showed a video on a 14 passenger van. a company from New York received the Wisconsin State bid. This vehicle meets all new State specifications and driver does not need a CDL. Lee Kellaher, John Mortensen, and Phil Hammer (who are on the Transportation Committee) gave their input on the options that are available. A motion was made by Larry Weisenburger and seconded by Andy Germain to purchase this vehicle and have the Transportation Committee meet separately to discuss options and order it next week; motion � carried. There will be a 120 day wait until delivery, Joan Richie is the new Outreach Worker in the Office. A new Nutrition Site Daily Log form for the Delivered Meal Meal Program was discussed. A letter was read from a Home -Delivered participant who was grateful to receive the meals, Center Board Card Tournament standings were reviewed. Sandy read a memo from the State explaining why nutrition sites should not have private businesses come to the sites to promote their products and/or services . The Volunteer Recognition was a great success. Herb Giese thanked the staff for a job well done. On June 10th there will be an Alzheimer's Training from 2:30 - 430 p.m. for caregivers and professionals and 7 : 00 - 8 : 00 p.m. for volunteers. Discussion on SCAN printing problem. The newsletter will be discussed at the May 15th meeting. Larry Weisenburger reported that the Center Board Coalition received $7,100.00 from United Way. ►J11 L� / l;.Ll�l l Li K K�YVK 1 J: DEER PARK: Had Card Tournament yesterday. Participants enjoyed the Volunteer Recognition, GLENWOOD CITY: Participants are getting ready for a May Day Party. The City and Center Board are still working on getting air conditioning in building. Bingo is going well and participants enjoy Video Day. BALDWIN: The Chicken Fry at the Baldwin Legion raised over $1, 900 for the new Community Center. The new building will be ready the middle of June. A Thrift Sale is being planned for June 6 and 7. ffUDSON: The participants are enjoying the Card Tournament. Had a Blood Drive at the Center. Martha Mabis did a presentation. NEW R,ICHMOND: Participants are playing cards and Bingo. There will be Blood Pressure next Tuesday. The Center plans on working at the Food Stand at More 4 again in July. SOMERSET: The Center has been painted. Participants are enjoying the Card Tournament. Spring cleaning has started. WOODVILLE: Participants did SCAN labels. The city put in new light fixtures in the kitchen. The Center will be the host at the Card Tournament next week. Syttende Mai activities and an Apple Blossom van trip in May are being planned. A motion was made by Larry Weisenburger and seconded by Phil Hammer to adjourn meeting at 11: 50 a.m. ; motion carried .