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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil on Aging 04-20-95I ST. CROIX COUNTY TO: Robert Boche, Chairman St. Croix County Board FROM: Myrtle Mullns, Chairman COMMITTEE TITLE: Council on Aging DATE: Thursday, April 20, 1995 TIlVIE: 9:00 a.m. LOCATION: County Board Room, Government Center CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL ADOPTION OF AGENDA DATE OF NEXT MEETING: May 18, 1995 ACTION ON PREVIOUS MINUTES UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Legislative Update Upcoming Events NEW BUSINESS: Elder Abuse Video Elder Abuse Annual Report Quarterly Program Reports Center Board Updates Staff Reports ANNOUNCEMENTS &CORRESPONDENCE POSSIBLE AGENDA ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING: ADJOURNMENT (Agenda not necessarily presented in this order) SUBMITTED BY: Sandy Gehrmann DATE: April 6, 1995 MEDIA/NOTICENEWS BOARD 0 11 A wn v V�j ZM 9 I 9 I. COUNCIL ON AGING MEETING APRIL 209 1994 GOVERNMENT CENTER CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 9 : W a.m. by Chairman, Myrtle Munns . ROLL CALL: Members present were Larry Weisenburger, Myrtle Munns, Lee Kellaher, Clarence Malick, Herb Giese, Andy Germain, Jerry Neumann, Roberta Moe, Ralph ,Bader, Delores Loock, and Phil Hammer. Emma Joyce was excused. Also present were Cindy Icard, Sandy Gehrmann, Barb Blaisdell, Jonna Fedie, Elma Liberty, Carol Gorke, Janice Thompson, Sherry Crosby, Peggy Patterson, Helen Hagen and Kathryn Grootenhuis . ADOPTION OF AGENDA: A motion was made by Lee Kellaher and seconded by Clarence Malick to adopt the agenda; motion carried. A motion was made by Herb Giese and seconded by Phil Hammer to accept minutes as printed; motion carried. Legislative Update: Resolution to "Maintain the Americans Act" was tabled Discussion followed. Interfaith Grant discussed. Integrity by the Older County Board. USDA was cut $500.00. Upcoming Events: Upcoming events are: Appreciation Luncheon 4/27, Red Wing Senior Expo 5/4; Active Older Adult Health, Fitness Day 5/31; Lovely Liebowitz Sisters 8/23; Vinegar Tree 1015; and WITC has scheduled Computer Courses S I eniors starting next week. NEW BUSINESS: Elder Abuse Video: Elder Abuse video was shown. Elder Abuse Annual Rein: 1993 Data Sheet distributed. Elder Abuse has gone up in St. Croix County. Discussion on Law Enforcement's domestic abuse calls not showing up on the statistics. Lee Kellaher and Myrtle Munns will check with Long Term Support, D. A.'S Office, and the Sheriff's Department regarding the reporting system. The Elder Abuse Annual Report may not have all abuse cases computed on total due to difference in departmental reporting procedures, Nutrition and Transportation Statistic Comparison sheets distributed and discussed. Sandy reported on overall Program Reports, Committee Reports: Personnel: Director's evaluation was completed. Transportation: Lee Kellaher made a motion to purchase a 1989 15-passenger Dodge Maxi -Van for $3500. Motion was seconded by Jerry Neumann; motion carried. Not looking at purchasing a new van at this time. Operations: Planning a booklet for survivors. STAFF REPORTS: In an effort to better assess the needs of St. Croix County, a Survey of St. Croix County Nutrition Programs was distributed to Program Coordinators to disburse at A letter of resignation from Harold Satterlund was read. The Phillip Morris Grant was discussed. River Falls Medical Clinic is developing a Patient Advisory Council. Clarence Malick nominated Myrtle Munns to represent the Department on Aging. Larry Weisenburger seconded nomination; nomination carried. Best Press has hired an Ad person for SCAN. Operations Committee will discuss volunteer meal costs A sites . Aging & Handicapped Transportation, Inc . received $828.00 from Hudson Area United Way. �1`1'Li'/1;�1V`1'L�'K K�YUKla: DEER PARK: The Center purchased a popcorn machine. Participants are doing exercises before meals. Gave a $25.00 donation to the 4-H Easter Egg Hunt. A Senior Picnic in the Park is being planned for summer. Had 99 people attend card party. Evening meal on Tuesday. GLENWOOD CITY: Evening meal tonight. Had 89 for card party. On April 30th the weekend meals from Nursing Home will end. Had Easter Party. BALDWIN: The village may be building a new Community Building. Card party scheduled for April 26th. Card sales going well. HUDSON: Discussed Birthday Parties. Using real cups instead of paper products. Gave out Easter Baskets at party. Large print loan shelf will start. Card party went well. Electric organ was donated to center. NEW RICHMOND: The card tournament was great. Senator Alice Clausing was at nutrition site. The center will do a brat & pop fundraiser at More4. SOMERSET: The center is going to donate $25.00 to each school library in Somerset. Senator Alice Clausing will be coming to site next Tuesday. WOODVILLE: Had good time at card party. New participants are coming to the Nutrition Site. A motion was made by Herb ,Giese and seconded by Andy Germain to adjourn meeting at 12 : 00 p.m. ; motion carried .