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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil on Aging & Disabilities 04-21-11 NOTICE OF MEETING AND AGENDA ST. CROIX COUNTY COUNCIL ON AGING AND DISABILITIES Thursday, April 21, 2011 at 9:00 am Lower Level Community Room, Hudson, WI 54016 CALL TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL REVIEW OF AGENDA CONSENT OF AGENDA APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING — Thursday, March 17, 2011 DATE OF NEXT MEETING: Thursday, May 19, 2011 at St. Croix Health Center, New Richmond OLD AND NEW BUSINESS 1. Monthly Financial report a. Revenue Consolidations 2. Consideration of claims and vouchers by Lee and appoint member to review vouchers at next meeting 3. ADRC State Budget — update 4. Senior Care — update 5. Aging Updates a. Senior Center/Nutrition Program i. Nutrition Program Managers' reports ii. Pie Fundraiser — update iii. Annual Countywide Card Tournament — update iv. Equipment Replacement — stove Glenwood City b. Caregiver Program i. Interfaith Volunteer Needs handout ii. DayAway Adult Day Respite program update c. Transportation Program i. Transportation Requests 6. ADRC Updates a. Information & Assistance Specialist — update b. Adult Protection and Benefit Specialist Contract Position — Miranda Hotter c. 3' Annual Health & Wellness Expo — wrap up d. Upcoming Events i. Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon 8. Correspondence 9. Possible Agenda Items for next meeting 10. Adjourn NOTE: A quorum of the St. Croix County Board of Supervisors (County Board) may be present at this meeting. Therefore, this notice also serves as notice of a meeting of the County Board for the purpose of obtaining information relating to subjects listed above for use at future County Board meetings. (Items may be taken in different order) * *Additions/Changes/Corrections SUBMITTED BY Brad Beckman, ADRC Manager COPIES TO County Board Office, County Clerk, News Media/ Notice Board, Committee Members Items for County Board approval must be submitted to the County Clerk's office by Wednesday morning preceding a County Board meeting. 04/07/2011 1:20 PM "Official" COUNCIL ON AGING AND DISABILTIES MEETING April 21, 2011 County Board Room, Hudson, WI CALL TO ORDER: Council Chair Nelson called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. Pledge of Allegiance was said. ROLL CALL: Supervisors: Al Schrank, Buzz Marzolf, Esther Wentz, and Sharon Norton- Bauman; Council members: Michelle Chevalier, Sue Nelson, Deb Brennan, Judy Harrison- Belisle Vera Grant, Ramsey Lee, and Lois Burri. Also present ADRC Manager Brad Beckman; HHS Director Fred Johnson; Information & Assistance Specialist Kelly Weber; Administrative Assistant Renea Aeschliman; Caregiver Support Coordinator Nancy Abrahamson and Nutrition Program Managers Gina Evenson, Jan Thompson, Velma Crosby, Amy Hueg, Di Johnson, Vivian Kemling, Faye Simone, Joyce Schwartz, and Lyn Larson. ACTION OF PREVIOUS MINUTES: A motion to approve the minutes as corrected was made by Supervisor Schrank; seconded by Supervisor Marzolf; motion carried. DATE OF NEXT MEETING: Thursday, May 19 at the Board Room of Health & Human Services St. Croix County in New Richmond. 1. Monthly Financial Report: Johnson announced HHS Fiscal Manager Tonya Kusmirek resigned and some of the fiscal transition planning may be put on hold or slowed. Council members received financial information for the ADRC and the Aging programs for March. Johnson pointed out that all levy dollars are reflected on the revenue side for the Aging program. Johnson also mentioned the reports will be modified to reflect actual and projected revenue and expense. Revenue Consolidations: Johnson informed the Council the process of consolidating revenue line items started prior to the resignation of Kusmirek. The line items descriptions will correlate with program and fiscal to ensure proper recording. Additional steps will be up to the incoming HHS Financial Manager. At this time the following steps are being taking to ensure fiscal responsibilities are still being fulfilled — create workgroups to work with fiscal on completing projects, determine which staff will be assigned to complete and submit monthly reports to the state, and contract with Kusmirek to assist with training on monthly reporting and revenue adjustment work. 2. Consideration of Claims & Vouchers: Council member Lee reviewed the vouchers. A motion to accept the vouchers as presented was made by Council member Lee and seconded by Supervisor Marzolf; motion carried. Please see page 4 for a list of vouchers reviewed by Lee. Supervisor Marzolf will review next month's vouchers. 3. ADRC State Budget - update: Beckman provided the Council members with a handout from the Greater Wisconsin Agency on Aging Resources, Inc (GWAAR). The handout provides some information on what the state budget bill may impact. Beckman informed the Council the expansion of ADRCs will continue. With Family Care as of July 1 St no additional consumers can be brought on. He also pointed out there were no cuts or increases to the transportation or aging programs at the state level, however there is still a possibility of funding cuts at the federal or local levels. 4. Senior Care — update: Beckman informed the Council it still unknown as to what will happen to Senior Care. It looks as though it will remain in the budget, but in what manner is still unknown. 5. Aging Updates: Council on Aging & Disabilities Page 1 06/03/11 • Senior Center/Nutrition Program Beckman informed the Council of a memorial given to the Home - Delivered Meal Program by a former participant's family. He also mentioned a grant that was received by the New Richmond Collaboration, the group working with the New Richmond Senior Center on the middle school project, from the Bremer Foundation to assist in remodeling the building and to purchase needed equipment in the kitchen. o Nutrition Program Managers • River Falls — Nutrition Program Manager Faye Simone informed the Council everything is going well at the River Falls Nutrition Senior Center. Activities include blood pressure clinics twice a month, foot care once a month, bingo twice a month, 500 & Euchre weekly, and pool daily. The participants were able to go on a couple of trips and are planning to go to Como Park Conservatory and Pioneer Days in Bay City when the weather warms up. The Holiday Pie Fundraiser was a success for the Senior Center. The next fundraiser will be a breakfast/brunch held at the Moose Lodge in the fall. • Woodville — Nutrition Program Manager Lyn Larson told the Council the Senior Center received new floors due to the flooding last fall. The children from the 4K program through Parkview visited in the fall and will return in the spring to sing for the participants. The annual card tournament was held at the Senior Center last week. Activities include bingo twice a week, Wii bowling, foot care once a month, entertainment and other special events. The participants are looking forward to Syttnede Mai in May, trip to Russian Orthodox Church in Clayton in June or July, to see the Church Basement Ladies in August and a bingo bash with lunch catered in. The Holiday Pie Fundraiser was a success and the next fundraiser will be a Soup /Salad Luncheon in August. • Somerset — Nutrition Program Manager Joyce Schwartz informed the Council some of the activities at the Senior Center are bingo, trivia, and reminisce daily, monthly blood pressure checks, birthday party celebrations, weekly shopping trips, different speakers, and seasonal celebrations with entertainment. Schwartz stated the fall and spring Holiday Pie Fundraisers were a success for the Senior Center. The transition students from the Somerset High School come in weekly to assist with dishes or to socialize. The St. Anne's kids also visit monthly and make tray favors for the hospital. • New Richmond — Nutrition Program Manager Vivian Kemling announced they are seeking more participants to dine and enjoy activities at the Senior Center. The Holiday Pie fundraiser went really well. Upcoming activities include Father's Day Picnic, Polka Pot Luck Picnic, and trips to Baldwin A &W and Cady Cheese Factory. Participants are able to go shopping every other week in New Richmond using the van. She mentioned the process for moving to the old New Richmond Middle School will be starting soon. • Hudson — Nutrition Program Manager Di Johnson informed the Council the participants continue to visit their favorite spots on Mondays. The Monday picnics will start up mid May at Ferry's Landing in North Hudson. The Special Education students from the Hudson High School visit the Senior Center throughout the winter season. Some of the activities held during the month are blood pressure checks once a month, foot care twice a month, and birthday celebration once a month with entertainment. Johnson is looking into the railroad program outside of River Falls for a tour. The Holiday Pie fundraiser went really well. They are looking forward to hosting the Annual Card Tournament mid May. • Hammond & Roberts — Nutrition Program Manager Amy Hueg informed the Council the Annual Card Tournament & Holiday Pie fundraiser went really well. The Walk Across St. Croix County has finished up with an weekly average of 20,000 the first week and 25,000 the last week. The Roberts Senior Center celebrated 10 Anniversary and sweethearts on Valentine's Day as an open house. Some of the regular activities include cards, bingo, Mexican train dominoes, Wii bowling, Council on Aging & Disabilities Page 2 06/03/11 blood pressure checks, exercise, and a variety of presenters. • Glenwood City — Nutrition Program Manager Velma Crosby informed the Council the Senior Center also took part in the Holiday Pie Fundraiser and hosted a Beef Stew fundraiser in the fall. Throughout the year, seasonally activities were held with entertainment. The Senior Center Board wanted to focus on Health Promotion throughout the year, so a variety of speakers on health related issues spoke. Trips to the Ellsworth Cheese Factory and the Best Maid Cookie Factory were taken and enjoyed by all. Upcoming travel plans include trips to Polk County nursery, Best Maid Cookie Factory, and one of the St. Croix County Parks. The Annual Countywide Card Tournament was held last month and went really well. • Deer Park — Nutrition Program Manager Jan Thompson informed the Council they hosted a holiday brunch to thank all those that help support the Senior Center. Shopping trips, monthly birthday celebrations, anniversary parties, and holiday parties take place throughout the year. The Senior Center received a new flat screen TV, DVD player, and defibrillator. Thompson thanked all those involved in the purchase of the new stove. She also thanked the Cylon and Deer Park Boards for the new lighting and countertops in the kitchen. The money raised from the Holiday Pie Fundraiser will be used to help with the 25 Anniversary celebration on May 19''. • Baldwin — Nutrition Program Manager Gina Evenson informed the Council the first part of the year has been difficult at the Senior Center with passing of two influential folks. The Senior Center is open on Fridays to allow for individuals to come in and play games. Some of the regular activities include dominoes and bingo. The Table of Knowledge, which is a group of men, and The Table of Wisdom, which is a group of women, meets daily. A variety of activities, trips, entertainment, and speakers were held throughout the year. Recently received a grant from the Baldwin Community Fund and an anonymous donation that will be used to purchase a variety of items for the Senior Center and assist is offsetting the cost of the trips. They are looking forwarding to hosting the Annual Countywide Card Tournament, attending a St. Paul Saints game, and a fashion show with Fashion Bug in Hudson, with the participants as models, Wii Bowling Tournament against other Senior Centers throughout the United States. • Pie Fundraiser — update Beckman informed the Council the Holiday Pie Fundraiser was very successful for the Senior Centers. In the future the fundraiser may only be held in the fall. • Annual Countywide Card Tournament — update Beckman reported the Card Tournaments are going really well with around 75 — 80 players. There have been more new players this year then in the past. Baldwin is currently in the lead with Deer Park in second after three weeks of play. • Equipment Replacement — stove Glenwood City Beckman informed the Council the stove in Glenwood City needs to be replaced. The City of Glenwood City has agreed to pay half of the cost of the stove. He is seeking bids for both electric and gas stoves. Currently there is an electric stove on site, but we are looking into whether a gas stove can be installed. There is gas coming into the building, but not the kitchen so there would need to be some work done to supply gas to the kitchen. The Nutrition Trust Account will cover all the cost pertaining to the stove. • Caregiver Program Caregiver Support Coordinator Abrahamson provided the Council members with a draft for the upcoming Caregiver Conference. They are still waiting from confirmation from a couple of the speakers. Abrahamson updated the Council regarding the Living Well with Chronic Conditions grant. She was not able to attend the training and she will be meeting with two other lay leaders later in the day. They are hoping to hold a couple of the classes throughout the St. Croix County and the Senior Centers as well. • Interfaith Volunteer Needs Handout The Council received the most recent volunteer needs list in their monthly packet. • DayAway Adult Respite Program Update Abrahamson informed the Council the DayAway program in New Richmond is booming. The Hudson location on Mondays has declined. Council on Aging & Disabilities Page 3 06/03/11 • Transportation Program Beckman informed the Council the vehicles purchased using the 53.10 Grant will be arriving in July. Beckman briefly informed the Council regarding the transition to Logistic Care Solutions, the company brokered by the State of Wisconsin to oversee all Medicaid Transportation in Wisconsin, is on a fast track. The Volunteer Medical Transportation Program through the ADRC will not contract with Logistic Care as a provider. As of July 1, 2011 the ADRC will no longer transport individuals on Medicaid, they will need to go through Logistic Care for transportation. • Transportation Requests Beckman presented transportation requests for Glenwood City to Polk County on May 10 and Hudson to Ellsworth Cheese Factory. A motion to accept the transportation request was made by Council member Lee; seconded by Supervisor Marzolf; motion carried. 6. ADRC updates: • Information & Assistance Specialist — Update Information & Assistance Specialist Kelly Weber reported between March 17, 2011 to April 20, 2011, one referral was made to Community Health Partnership — Partnership Plan; 15 referrals were made to Community Health Partnership — Family Care Plan; 3 individuals disenrolled from CHP. Four clients have been referred to IRIS with seven enrolled and no disenrollments. There were six nursing home relocation referrals. There were 36 PAC referrals with 16 of them requesting information on the ADRC. The total number of assessments for the month was twenty- three. One hundred forty -eight individuals are currently on the waiting list. Weber informed the Council waitlist letters went out the first of April. So far, forty -five responses have been received from individuals wanting to stay on the waiting list. Those who do not respond by the end of April will be removed from the waiting list. • Adult Protection & Benefit Specialist Contract Position — Miranda Hotter Beckman informed the Council Miranda will be introduced at next month's meeting. • 3 rd Annual Health & Wellness Expo — wrap up: Abrahamson informed the Council the Expo for this year was a huge success. Most of the attendees heard about the Expo through the ads in River Towns News and the ADRC Newsletter. The vendors and participants found the event to be well organized and enjoyed the screenings and bingo. Next year, the Expo will start at 8:30 am and end at 11:30 with the possibility of mini demonstrations. • Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon: Beckman reminded the Council members to RSVP for the Luncheon on Friday, April 29 at The Orchard in Baldwin. 7. Correspondence Beckman read a thank you from the SOURCE. 8. Possible Agenda Items for Next Meeting: CHIP information; CASTLE update; Adult Protection & Benefit Specialist Contract Position — Miranda Hotter. A motion to adjourn was made by Supervisor Wentz and seconded by Council member Grant; motion carried. Renea Aeschliman, Administrative Assistant Lois Burri, Secretary Council on Aging & Disabilities Page 4 06/03/11 Date Amount March 3, 2011 $ 3,653.97 Fund March 10, 2011 $ 22,658.16 205 March 17, 2011 $ 1,167.30 Aging March 31, 2011 $ 1,161.54 Total $ 28,640.97 Date Amount Fund March 3, 2011 $ 314.94 230 March 10, 2011 $ 1,723.92 March 17, 2011 $ 355.50 ADRC March 31, 2011 $ 1,239.69 Totall $ 3,63 Council on Aging & Disabilities Page 5 06/03/11