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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-19-2013 Council on Aging & Disabilities Minutes MINUTES COUNCIL ON AGING AND DISABILITIES December 19, 2013 9:00 AM County Board Room - Government Center 1101 Carmichael Road, Hudson, Wisconsin CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL Attendee Name Organization Title Status Arrived Roger Larson St. Croix County Supervisor Present Ron Kiesler St. Croix County Supervisor Present Dave Ostness St. Croix County Supervisor Present Leon Berenschot St. Croix County Board Member Present Vera Grant St. Croix County Vice Chair Present Sharon Norton-Bauman St. Croix County Absent Debbie Brennan St. Croix County Absent Laurie Pelnar St. Croix County Present Lois Burri St. Croix County Secretary Present Jennifer Soderlund St. Croix County Absent Sue Nelson St. Croix County Chair Present APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. November 21, 2013 9:00 AM RESULT: ACCEPTED PUBLIC COMMENT* BUSINESS ITEMS Community Services Coordinator Tracy Davis presented the 2014 Grant Application to the Council members. The power point presentation reviewed what the 85.21 is and the projects administered with grant dollars. There was discussion on the priority areas, budget and the purchase of a new vehicle. A motion was made to approve the grant application by Council member Burri; seconded by Council member Ostness; motion carried. 1. Financial Reports Council members received copies of the Projected Financial Report through October 2013. The revenue for Aging is slightly higher than budgeted and the expenses are slightly over, due to expenses billed to the Trust accounts and salary. The ADRC overage in expense is due to the implementation of ROWE and carry over dollars from 2012 are being used to cover the overage. A letter was submitted to the state to utilize any carry over dollars from 2013 for the upcoming move to New Richmond. 2. Information & Assistance Update Sheet Council members received a handout with recent numbers. There has been one disenrollment from ContinuUs; seven enrollments into ContinuUs; five IRIS enrollments; five IRIS disenrollment. 3. 85.21 Specialized Transportation Annual Report Community Services Coordinator Tracy Davis presented the 2014 Grant Application to the Council members. The power point presentation reviewed what the 85.21 is and the projects administered with grant dollars. There was discussion on the priority areas, budget and the purchase of a new vehicle. A motion was made to approve the grant application by Council member Burri; seconded by Council member Ostness; motion carried. 4. Vehicle Purchase The Council was informed that the vehicle located at the Baldwin Senior Center is in need of replacement. Davis has been assessing the usage and needs for the Baldwin area as well as the Hudson area. The new vehicle will be purchased using the Trust dollars and will be a 14 passenger with 2 wheelchair bays. The ADRC will piggy back on the state bid for vehicles with the cost around $50,000. 5. Secret Santa Program - update Council members were informed the Secret Santa program through the ADRC was combined with the program offered by HomeInstead Senior Care in Stillwater, MN. Folks who were on the program last year were contacted regarding the program and were able to submit requests as to what they would like to receive for Christmas. The requests were then placed on an ornament to be hung on a tree for the public to retrieve and purchase the item requested. Approximately, 70 folks received presents through the program which were delivered by ADRC staff prior to Christmas. 6. Medicare Part D open enrollment - wrap up Council members were informed that 317 individuals received assistance during Medicare Part D open enrollment by the Disability and Elder Benefit Specialists. Even though open enrollment has ended, the Benefit Specialists continue to assist individuals who are new to Medicare and seeking a Medicare Part D plan. 7. Transportation Requests (Out of County/Weekend) There were no requests for the December meeting. ANNOUNCEMENTS & CORRESPONDENCE Council was informed George Zaske submitted an application for the vacant position on the Council on Aging and Disabilities which has been passed onto the County Administration for appointment. Majority of the Senior Centers are hosting their Christmas parties on Thursday, December 19. An article regarding the Somerset Senior Center and Nutrition Program Manager, Shelley Wallander, was shared. Beckman informed the Council that a substantial donation was giving to the Aging programs and the Somerset Senior Center from the spouse of a former employee, in her memory. ADJOURN Meeting was adjourned at 10:00 a.m. DATE OF NEXT MEETING January 16, 2014