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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-22-2014 Council on Aging & Disabilities Minutes MINUTES COUNCIL ON AGING AND DISABILITIES August 22, 2014 9:00 AM County Board Room - Government Center 1101 Carmichael Road, Hudson, Wisconsin CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL Attendee Name Organization Title Status Arrived Dave Ostness St. Croix County Chair Present Ron Kiesler St. Croix County Supervisor Present Paulette Anderson St. Croix County Supervisor Present Leon Berenschot St. Croix County Board Member Present Virginia Drath St. Croix County Present Patricia Jonas St. Croix County Present Sharon Norton-Bauman St. Croix County Present Laurie Pelnar St. Croix County Present Alfred Schrank St. Croix County Excused James Schreiber St. Croix County Vice Chair Present George Zaske St. Croix County Board Member Excused APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. June 27, 2014 9:00 AM RESULT: ACCEPTED PUBLIC COMMENT* BUSINESS ITEMS 1. COAD Meeting Date changes The Chair brought up dates in November and December that conflicted with Holidays. The Council decided to change the meeting dates in November to Thursday, November 20 at 8:30 a.m. and December to Thursday, December 18 at 8:30 a.m. The meetings will still be held in the County Board Room of the St. Croix County Government Center. RESULT: DISCUSSED 2. Financial Reports Council members received copies of Actual & Projected Financial report for the month of June 2014. The current report shows Fund 230 ADRC over spent which is due to the state buy down payment being submitted to the state in May. When looking at Fund 205 Aging, the revenue is ahead due to the levy being applied and the expenses do not reflect all the bills from May or a payroll. RESULT: DISCUSSED 3. 2nd Quarter and 6 mth Nutrition Statistics Council reviewed the 2nd quarter and 6 month nutrition statistics. There was discussion regarding the home-delivered meals provided to the residents of Hammond since the closure of the Hammond Senior Center. The meals are still being provided by the Baldwin Senior Center and the report will be modified to reflect that. RESULT: DISCUSSED 4. 2015 Budget Planning Review Council members received information regarding the 2015 Budget guidelines, instructions, and time lines. The projected budget includes dollars for the Caregiver Support Coordinator and additional hours for the Nutrition Program Managers. The Council will review the projected budget in September. RESULT: DISCUSSED 5. 8th Annual Caregiver Conference The 8th Annual Caregiver Conference will be held on Friday, September 19 at the WITC-New Richmond Campus. Registration forms were provided to the Council members in their packets. Council members were asked to send their completed registrations to the ADRC so they can be submitted to WITC and covered by the ADRC. RESULT: DISCUSSED 6. Information & Assistance Update Sheet Council member received a handout with the numbers for August 2014. In August there were three disenrollments from ContinuUs; thirteen enrollments into ContinuUs; eight IRIS enrollment and six IRIS disenrollments. RESULT: DISCUSSED 7. Estate Recovery Liza Gibson, Elder Benefit Specialist, presented information to the Council regarding the changes in Estate Recovery Program that took effect August 1, 2014. Gibson provided the Council with handouts regarding Estate Recovery and some of the changes. There was discussion on some of the changes and questions were asked. Gibson informed the Council, that if they had additional questions or concerns, to call the ADRC and ask for an Elder Benefit Specialist. RESULT: DISCUSSED 8. Transportation Requests (Out of County/Weekend) The Transportation request presented were: Baldwin to St. Paul in September; Deer Park to Oakwood/Maplewood in September. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Laurie Pelnar SECONDER: James Schreiber, Vice Chair AYES: Dave Ostness, Ron Kiesler, Paulette Anderson, Leon Berenschot, Virginia Drath, Patricia Jonas, Sharon Norton-Bauman, Laurie Pelnar, James Schreiber EXCUSED: Alfred Schrank, George Zaske 9. Curb Cut concern in Hudson and throughout St. Croix County Council member Pelnar presented a concern that she has regarding the curb cuts in Hudson. There was discussion on what she had done to bring her concerns to the attention of the City of Hudson. There was discussion on whether the curb cuts are up to code and what the county could do to urge the cities, villages and towns in St. Croix County. It was suggested that a resolution to urge cities, town, and villages to examine curb cuts to make sure they are up to code, safe and passable. A motion to have a resolution drafted was presented by Pelnar; seconded by Kiesler; motion passed. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Laurie Pelnar SECONDER: Ron Kiesler, Supervisor AYES: Dave Ostness, Ron Kiesler, Paulette Anderson, Leon Berenschot, Virginia Drath, Patricia Jonas, Sharon Norton-Bauman, Laurie Pelnar, James Schreiber EXCUSED: Alfred Schrank, George Zaske 10. 2014 Walk to End Alzheimer's Council members were informed the event will be held on Saturday, September 20 at The Deerfield in New Richmond. The ADRC will have a team walking again this year. RESULT: DISCUSSED 11. 2014 St. Croix County Fair - wrap up Beckman thanked those that volunteered at the Senior Citizens building during the 2104 St. Croix County. The Senior Center Board Coalition raised over $500 in sales from popcorn, water and juice. The Senior Centers collectively raised over $1,000 in silent auction. Sharon Ammerman of Somerset and Rolland Thompson of Deer Park were recognized as the Outstanding Older Adults for St. Croix County. RESULT: DISCUSSED ANNOUNCEMENTS & CORRESPONDENCE Council member Berenschot announced that he would be stepping down from the Council on Aging and Disabilities after the September 26th meeting. The COAD will advertise for person over the age of 60 to fill his position on the Council. Beckman read a thank you from the CP group who received transportation through the ADRC to camp in July. Council members were informed of an upcoming fundraiser for the Woodville Senior Center at Culver's in Baldwin. A variety of newspaper articles were passed around pertaining to the ADRC. ADJOURN Meeting was adjourned at 11 a.m. DATE OF NEXT MEETING Friday, September 26 at 9 a.m.