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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil on Aging 09-16-4 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, September 16, 2004 TIME: 8:30 a.m. LOCATION: County Board Room CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL ADOPTION OF AGENDA DATE OF NEXT MEETING: Thursday, October 21" ACTION ON PREVIOUS MINUTES INTRODUCTIONS UNFINISHED BUSINESS: 2005 Aging Budget NEW BUSINESS: Aging & Disability Resource Center Application* Fall Caregiver Conference Staff Reports Site /Center Updates ANNOUNCEMENTS & CORRESPONDENCE POSSIBLE AGENDA ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING: ADJOURNMENT (Agenda not necessarily presented in this order) SUBMITTED BY: Sandy Gehrmann DATE: Thursday, September 2, 2004 COPIES TO: COUNTY BOARD OFFICE COUNTY CLERK NEWS MEDIA/NOTICE BOARD COMMITTEE MEMBERS *Senior Center Board Coalition Members COUNCIL ON AGING MEETING September 16, 2004 St. Croix County Government Center CALL TO ORDER Council Chairman Ralph Bader, called the meeting to order at 8:30 a.m. ROLL CALL Members present were: Gerald Peterson, Richard Peterson, Irene Burch, Marguerite Sumner, John Mortensen, Alice Mullan, Carolyn Weisenburger, Ralph Bader, Richard (Buzz) Marzolf and Jeanette O'Connell. Also present were: Sandy Gehrmann, Tracy Davis, Renea Aeschliman, Gladys Ellefson, Sylvia Heller, Janice Thompson, Shirley Marlette, Esther Koosman, Julie Hillstead, Diana Fern, Phyllis Chapin and Donna Lamson. Excused were Bette Norman & Dan Hansen. ADOPTION OF AGENDA A motion was made by Gerald Peterson and seconded by Rich Peterson to adopt the agenda as printed; motion carried. DATE OF NEXT MEETING The next meeting will be held on Thursday, October 21, 2004. ACTION OF PREVIOUS MINUTES A motion was made by John Mortensen and seconded by Marguerite Sumner to approve the minutes; motion carried. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 2005 Aging Budget: Sandy handed out the revisions for the 2005 Budget. Richard Marzolf made a motion to accept the revised budget figures as listed on the handout. The motion was seconded by Alice Mullan. Motion carried unanimously. The budget review in front of Finance will be held on Thursday, September 23 at 2:30. NEW BUSINESS: Council on Aging Page 1 11/08/04 Aging & Disability Resource Center Application: Sandy informed the Council that Aging and Disability Resource Center grants will be available for 2005. The Resource Center would be a one stop shop for information on Senior programs in St. Croix County. The Center would house a Disability Benefit Specialist, Long Term Support workers, and a director to oversee the information and referral staff members. The Resource Center's governing board could either be the Senior Center Board Coalition or the Council on Aging. Currently Sandy and Ron Lockwood, Long Term Support Supervisor, are awaiting the actual RFP. Sandy asked the Council if she should pursue the Resource Center grant. A motion was made by Gerald Peterson to continue and was seconded by Irene Burch. Motion carried. Fall Caregiver Conference: A caregiver conference will be held on Wednesday, November 10 It will be held at St. Paul's Episcopal Church on County Road UU in Hudson from 9:00 — 12:00. There will be lunch afterwards that can either be enjoyed at the church or taken home. Respite will be provided for care receivers that are in need of it. Connie Goldman and a private company called Life Quilt will be presenters for the day. STAFF REPORTS Sandy's Report: Sandy handed out a flyer on an informative Town Hall meeting on health related issues including tobacco control. Sandy is also pursuing a grant for $25,000 to Enhance Elder Choice & Access to Community -Based Care. A motion was made by Irene Burch and seconded by Marguerite Sumner to apply for the grant which is due October 1 St. Motion carried. Tracy's Report: The 4 th Annual Health Expo will be held in Menomonie on September 17 between 9:00 — 12 noon. Council on Aging Page 2 11/08/04 1 Connie Goldman will be at the Sacred Heart Hospital on Thursday, September 30 Diane Rhein's Report: Diane handed out 2004 Resource Guide of Services for Older Adults. The Senior Statesman Alumni will be having a reunion at an apple orchard in Pierce County. They will be focusing on `The Power of One: Reaping the Fruits of Effective Advocacy.' SITE /CENTER REPORTS BALDWIN Bingo is played twice a week and foot care will be taking place sometime in the month. A Baked Potato Supper Fundraiser will be held on October 8 The flu shots will be offered on October 20 Fuel Assistance will be held sometime in the month. DEER PARK Flu Clinic will be held in October. A nice amount of garden produce has been coming in from the Share the Bounty program. Fire & preparedness session went well. An evening meal is being planned for Thursday, November 11 with entertainment. GLENWOOD CITY: Flu Clinic will be held in October as well as Fuel Assistance. Everything is going great with bingo twice a week. Working on putting together an exercise program. Police Department came and informed the participants in fire safety and presented lots of information. Planning the Volunteer dinner and Thanksgiving dinners the same day. HAMMOND: All activities going well. Volunteer appreciation picnic was on September 15 with the lunch catered in by Eggens in Baldwin. September 14 fire drill was changed to September 28 Eleven participants went to Austin, MN for the Hormel museum tour. Plums have been coming in from the Share the Bounty program. ROBERTS Julie Hillstead just started as the new site manager for Roberts and has been enjoying the different personalities. Council on Aging Page 3 11/08/04 Cards are played every Monday — currently there is only a small group. A trip is being planned to Paradise Valley Farm in Dunn County. HUDSON Visited 2 former participants in the nursing home in River Falls. Panhandlers entertained at the birthday parry last Friday. Bingo, foot care and blood pressure are going well. Massage is being held twice a week. Started a walking program around the Wintergreen complex. NEW RICHMOND Polka bash/Birthday Party was held in August in the Star Prairie Park. Blood Pressure checks will be held on the last Wednesday of every month. The Happy Grannies will be performing. A boat trip is being planned for October 8 th to Taylors Falls. RIVER FALLS: SOMERSET Bingo and exercise have been going well. WOODVILLE Salad Bar luncheon will be held tomorrow from 11:00 — 1:00. Margaret Mitchell will be entertaining sometime in October. Need more card players. The fire drill was held on September 9th VAN TRIPS: New Richmond to Taylors Falls — October 8th Roberts to Menomonie — October A motion to approve the van trips was made by John Mortensen and seconded by Rich Peterson; motion carried. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND CORRESPONDENCE POSSIBLE AGENDA ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING: A motion to adjourn was made by John Mortensen and seconded by Richard Marzolf; motion carried. Council on Aging Page 4 11/08/04