HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-26-2014 Council on Aging & Disabilities Minutes MINUTES
COUNCIL ON AGING AND DISABILITIES
September 26, 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 Board Member Present
Patricia Jonas St. Croix County Board Member Present
Sharon Norton-Bauman St. Croix County Board Member Excused
Laurie Pelnar St. Croix County Board Member Present
Alfred Schrank St. Croix County Board Member Present
James Schreiber St. Croix County Vice Chair Present
George Zaske St. Croix County Board Member Present
Others present: Brad Beckman, ADRC Administrator; Fred Johnson, HHS Director; Tabatha
Hanson, Finance Director; Beata Haug, HHS Finance Manager; Roger Larson, County Board
Chair; Renea Aeschliman, ADRC Program Support Specialist; and Tara Murdzek, Caregiver
Support Coordinator.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. August 22, 2014 9:00 AM
RESULT: ACCEPTED
PUBLIC COMMENT*
BUSINESS ITEMS
1. Caregiver Support Coordinator Introduction
Tara Murdzek introduced herself to the Council. She worked at the ADRC prior as the
DayAway Manager. Murdzek has experience in working in nursing home settings and is
excited to return to the ADRC. She will be working with caregivers, coordinating
support groups, and the Healthy Aging classes.
RESULT: DISCUSSED
2. Financial Reports
The Council received copies or Actual & Projected Financial report for the month of July
2014. The ADRC for the month looks overspent due to the State payment. The end of
the year projections for both the ADRC and Aging look good.
RESULT: DISCUSSED
3. 2015 Budget
Council members received copies of the 2015 Budget for the Aging and ADRC. There
was discussion on where some of the variances from 2014 to 2015 in both Aging and
ADRC. There was a review on where the revenue streams come from and where the
dollars are spent. Council members requested a visual on revenue streams regarding the
2015 budget. There are rules pertaining to how dollars can be spent and where the
dollars can be spent. Council would like to know what can be done with dollars and what
can not.
RESULT: DISCUSSED
4. 2nd Quarter and 6 mth Nutrition Statistics
Council members received the revised copy of 6 month nutrition statistics. The revised
report shows meals that are provided to the Hammond residents on Tuesdays and
Thursdays since the closure of the Hammond Senior Center.
RESULT: DISCUSSED
5. Curb Cut Discussion
Beckman informed the Council he had spoke with the City of Hudson City Engineer and
Public Works Department. He mentioned that he is waiting to hear back from those two
groups after providing them with information regarding the locations of concern. The
Center for Independent of Western Wisconsin will also be looking a the locations of
concern. Chair Ostness spoke with Tim Ramberg, St. Croix County Highway
Department. Council members were provided with additional handouts in their packet to
give background information regarding curb ramps and pedestrian crossings. It was
determined to wait until information from those have been contacted prior to pursuing
additional action. The Chair asked that the item be placed on the agenda as an ongoing
discussion item.
RESULT: DISCUSSED
6. Information & Assistance Update Sheet
Council members received a handout with the numbers for August 2014. In August,
there were three disenrollments from ContinuUs; eight enrollments into ContinuUs; three
IRIS enrollments; and one disenrollments.
RESULT: DISCUSSED
7. Transportation Requests (Out of County/Weekend)
The Hudson Senior Center will be going to Leinicugals Brewery tour on October 3rd;
Hudson and Somerset Senior Center will be going to Stillwater on October 12th for a
boat cruise on the St. Croix River.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Leon Berenschot, Board Member
SECONDER: Laurie Pelnar, Board Member
AYES: Dave Ostness, Paulette Anderson, Leon Berenschot, Virginia
Drath, Patricia Jonas, Laurie Pelnar, Alfred Schrank, George Zaske
ABSENT: Ron Kiesler, James Schreiber
EXCUSED: Sharon Norton-Bauman
8. Recognition of Leon Bernschot
Beckman presented Leon with a Certificate of Appreciation for his years of service with
the Council on Aging & Disabilities and Health and Human Services Board.
RESULT: DISCUSSED
9. 2014 Wisconsin Aging Network Conference
Beckman provided the Council with an overview of the Aging conference held
September 10 - 12 in Wisconsin Dells.
RESULT: DISCUSSED
10. 2014 Walk to End Alzheimer's - Pierce/St. Croix
Beckman informed the Council that the Walk to End Alzheimer's was held on Saturday,
September 20 at the Deerfield raised over $40,000. The monies raised stays in Wisconsin
and it utilized to help fund the 24/7 Helpline and research.
RESULT: DISCUSSED
11. 8th Annual Caregiver Conference
The Caregiver Conference was held on Friday, September 19 at WITC in New
Richmond. The conference had a record number of attendees and vendors. The speaking
sessions were interesting and well attended.
RESULT: DISCUSSED
ANNOUNCEMENTS & CORRESPONDENCE
Free Clinic for Pierce/St. Croix is held a the River Falls and continues to provide assistance to
individuals who are low income and need medical care. The Free Clinic will hosting a
fundraiser in November, more information will be provided at next month's meeting.
Open enrollment for Medicare Part D will be starting on October 15 and ending December 7.
Cindy Ahrens will be returning to the ADRC to run Medicare Part D plans for both the Disability
and Elder Benefit Specialists.
ADJOURN
Meeting was adjourned at 11 a.m.
DATE OF NEXT MEETING
Friday, October 24, 2014