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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil on Aging-Disabilities 07-14-05 ST. CROIX COUNTY NOTICE OF COMMITTEE MEETING TO: Clarence (Buck) Malick, Chairman St. Croix County Board FROM: Ralph Bader, Chairman COMMITTEE TITLE: Council on Aging DATE: Thursday, July 14, 2005 TIME: 8:30 a.m. LOCATION: County Board Room CALL TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL ADOPTION OF AGENDA DATE OF NEXT MEETING: Thursday, August 18, 2005 ACTION ON PREVIOUS MINUTES INTRODUCTIONS UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Transportation Forum NEW BUSINESS: Upcoming Events Nutrition Program Special Menus and Programming Volunteer Report Staff Reports Site /Center Updates ANNOUNCEMENTS & CORRESPONDENCE POSSIBLE AGENDA ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING: ADJOURNMENT (Agenda not necessarily presented in this order) SUBMITTED BY: Kjersti L.O. Duncan DATE: Tuesday, July 5, 2005 COPIES TO: COUNTY BOARD OFFICE COUNTY CLERK NEWS MEDIA/NOTICE BOARD COMMITTEE MEMBERS SENIOR CENTER BOARD COALITION MEMBERS COUNCIL ON AGING MEETING July 14, 2005 St. Croix County Government Center CALL TO ORDER Council Chairman Ralph Bader called the meeting to order at 8:30 a.m. Pledge of Allegiance was said. ROLL CALL Members present were: Gerald Peterson, Irene Burch, Art Feyeriesen, Richard (Buzz) Marzolf, John Mortensen, Alice Mullan, Carolyn Weisenburger, Ralph Bader, Rich Peterson, and Jeanette O'Connell. Also present were: Kj ersti L.O. Duncan, Tracy Davis, Renea Aeschliman, Sylvia Heller, Julie Hillstead, Vivian Kemling, Jan Thompson, Donna Lamson, Lorraine Jacobson, Meghan Gehr, and Dianne Rhein. Excused was Esther Koosman. ADOPTION OF AGENDA A motion was made by John Mortensen and seconded by Gerald Peterson to adopt the agenda as printed; motion carried. DATE OF NEXT MEETING The next meeting will be held on Thursday, September 8, 2005. ACTION OF PREVIOUS MINUTES A motion was made by Richard Marzolf and seconded by Irene Burch to approve the minutes; motion carried. UNFINISHED BUSINESS St. Croix County Fair: We received a lot of feedback that this year's fair was very fun. There was a good turn-out in the Senior Building. We celebrated aging by rewarding everyone 60 years or older with a prize for each "senior" decade. The goal was to emphasize the positive aspects of aging. The awarding system for this year's Senior Class exhibits changed from prior years. Following the "Danish System," everyone received a ribbon: either blue or red. Although this Council on Aging Page 1 10/05/05 t® resulted in recognition for all participants, it did cause some confusion. NEW BUSINESS: Introductions: Dianne Rhein, of AgeAdvantAge was very complimentary of the variety and quality of services offered by the St. Croix County Department on Aging. Upcoming Events: The Annual Caregiver Conference will be held on Thursday, September 22n at Faith Community Church in Hudson. Meghan handed out posters and brochures for the Nutrition Program Managers and Council members to hand -out, as well as post at the Senior Centers and other places in town. Everyone was encouraged to personally invite potential participants to this event. Vendor registrations are still coming in. Respite, at DayAway, will be made available the day of the conference. The Nutrition Program Managers were invited to attend regional training on Thursday, September 29 in Rice Lake. Kj ersti put together an agenda /information brochure for the Nutrition Program Managers. Transportation will be provided from pick -ups at two locations — Baldwin Senior Center and the Crossroads Restaurant at Four Corners. Further information regarding pick -up times will be shared at next month's council meeting. An informative meeting regarding the "round - abouts" off of Hanley Road will be held on Monday, August 22 in the Community Room of the Government Center at 1:30 p.m. The Department on Aging has been asked to offer assistance educating the public regarding how to drive on round - abouts. On September 30 a Van Driver's training /meeting on evacuation procedures will be held. More information will follow at next month's council. Budget: Kj ersti provided a PowerPoint presentation to the Council on Aging Page 2 10/05/05 Council on the 2006 Department on Aging's budget request. In 2005 the total budget was $781,644. For 2006, Kjersti made a request of $795,897. For this next budgetary year, the Department on Aging will request increased funding from the county for the Benefit Specialist position, Congregate Nutrition Programs, and Service Management. Additional funding will also be required by the Department of Transportation; an increase in the DOT grant results in an increased expectation for the county match. At the time of this meeting, final figures were not made available from finance for staff salaries and benefits, as well as liability costs. The Department on Aging's total request from the county levy will need to be adjusted at that time. Along with budgetary information for each program, Kjersti also outlined department goals and objectives The Council of Aging unanimously passed the budget as presented. Volunteer Report: The Visually Impaired Outreach Program is in need of readers in the Glenwood City and Hammond Area for local newspapers on tape. The DayAway Club in Hudson is in need of volunteers on Mondays and Thursdays. STAFF REPORTS Kiersti's Report: Kjersti informed the Council that the state has set the goal that in four years every county in Wisconsin will have an Aging and Disability Resource Center. This information was passed along to all Aging Directors at the last AgeAdvantAge /PSA meeting in Tomah. In order to prepare for this transition, the recommendation was for Aging Units to emphasize the following three programs: Information & Assistance, .Preventative Health and the Caregiver Program. Council on Aging Page 3 10/05/05 Kjersti also thanked Meghan for her various contributions to the Department on Aging. Meghan did a great job as the Department's summer intern. Tracy's Report: Kjersti and Tracy met with the St. Croix County Libraries Group. Kjersti and Tracy will be writing a grant to purchase CVTVs to be placed in the local libraries. CVTVs assist those with visual impairments to independently read books, letters, and other written materials. Meghan's Report: Meghan presented her intergenerational project to the New Richmond, Glenwood City, and Baldwin/Woodville School Districts. The New Richmond School District would like to focus on Seniors greeting middle school students in the early morning hours. Baldwin/Woodville would like more concrete ideas. Glenwood City will look to the National Honor Society or Student Council groups to assist and guide the program. Upon completion of Meghan's summer internship, Tracy will continue to work on this project. SITE /CENTER REPORTS BALDWIN Sallie was not present for meeting. DEER PARK Planning to start cards once a week. Larry Lee Phillipson, from the Rockabilly Hall -of -Fame, has been entertaining at the center once a week with his guitar. The new menu's Copper Penny Salad was a hit! Planning a trip to St. Croix Falls on September 2nd GLENWOOD CITY: Bingo and cards are enjoyed. The suggestion was made to switch the Thanksgiving Dinner from Wednesday to Tuesday in November, to avoid two "big" meals in a row. The site will miss their student volunteer who is heading back to school; she's been a lot of fun at the Senior Center, she's called bingo and offered other help. HAMMOND: On Tuesday the Roberts Ribbon Reapers served lunch to the participants. Blood Pressure is taken on Thursdays Council on Aging Page 4 10/05/05 • e thanks to the volunteer nurse. Produce has been shared. On August 26 they will be going to the New Richmond Theatre. Martha Mabis will also visit in August. Senior Center participant, Vince Tubman, was the recipient of the Heart of Hammond Award. ROBERTS For their annual fundraiser, members of the Senior Center will be serve lunch at the upcoming town craft sale. The next Senior Nite Out will be at Julie's house in Wilson. HUDSON The participants really enjoy bingo. The Center Board will be selling cookies and other baked goods at the Pepper Fest in North Hudson. Some produce has been brought in to be shared. On Friday the members are entertained by an accordion player. New linoleum flooring will be laid on Friday, August 26 so the site will be closed. NEW RICHMOND Activities are going well at the site. Planning on attending the Utilities Picnic for residents of New Richmond in August. On September 7 the Potluck Polka Picnic will be in Star Prairie. On September 17 a trip is planned to go to the Fall Festival in Amery. RIVER FALLS: Foot Clinic was on Wednesday, August 17 with a large turn out. Everyone is having a great time at the site. Currently they are looking for a volunteer organist, because Iry leaves the area for the winter. SOMERSET Everything is the same in Somerset. They're having lots of fun. There is some talk of taking a trip. Orville R. is still laid up and is missed at the site. WOODVILLE Gladys has been gone from the site due to hospitalization and Julie has filled in. The annual fire drill was on Tuesday, August 16 It went very well. The annual Woodville Senior Center fundraiser, a Salad bar luncheon, is planned for September 16 from 11:00 a.m. — 1:00 p.m. For the upcoming Wizard of Oz Day, they are planning to watch part of the movie and do other activities. Council on Aging Page 5 10/05/05 K « t VAN TRIPS: Deer Park to St. Croix Falls — September 2nd Nutrition Program Managers to Rice Lake — September 29 New Richmond to Amery — September 17 New Richmond to Osceola — October 4 d ' Roberts to Como Park — October 7 d ' A motion was made by Richard Peterson and seconded by Jeanette O'Connell; motion carried. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND CORRESPONDENCE POSSIBLE AGENDA ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING: A motion to adjourn was made by Art Feyereisen and seconded by Jeanette O'Connell; motion carried. Council on Aging Page 6 10/05/05