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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil on Aging-Disabilities 11-21-02X ST. CROIX COUNTY NOTICE OF CO MMITTEE MEETING TO: Clarence (Buck) Malick, Chairman St. Croix County Board FROM: Richard Peterson, Chairman COMMITTEE TITLE: Council on Aging DATE: Thursday November 21, 2002 TIME: 8:30 a.m. LOCATION: County Board Room CALL TO ORDER AND INTRODUCTIONS OF NEW MEMBERS ROLL CALL ADOPTION OF AGENDA DATE OF NEXT MEETING: December 19, 2002 ACTION ON PREVIOUS MINUTES INTRODUCTIONS UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Vehicle Usage Policy NEW BUSINESS: 9:00 Dan Arnold, Homestead Senior Care 9:30 Public Hearing DOT 85.21 Transportation Grant 10:30 Community Health Partnership (Video) Ron Lockwood SCAN Proposals Staff Reports Dining Site /Senior Center Updates ANNOUNCEMENTS & CORRESPONDENCE POSSIBLE AGENDA ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING: ADJOURNMENT (Agenda not necessarily presented in this order) SUBMITTED BY: Sandy Gehrmann DATE: November 6, 2002 COPIES TO: COUNTY BOARD OFFICE COUNTY CLERK NEWS MEDIA /NOTICE BOARD COMMITTEE MEMBERS COUNCIL ON AGING MEETING November 21, 2002 St. Croix County Government Center CALL TO ORDER Chairman, Rich Peterson, called the meeting to order at 8:30 a.m. ROLL CALL Members present were: Dr. Glenn Hoberg, Irene Burch, Marguerite Sumner, Carolyn Weisenburger, Ralph Bader, Richard (Buzz) Marzolf, Alice Mullan, Gerald Peterson, Bette Norman, Lorretta Cassellius, Rich Peterson, and Mary Lou Smith. Also present were: Sandy Gehrmann, Tracy Davis, Renea Aeschliman, Sylvia Heller, Janice Thompson, Gladys Ellefson, Donna Lamson, Diana Fern, Cindy Ahrens, Shirley Marlette, Karen Wells, Jeannette O'Connell, and Lorraine Jacobs. Introductions were made. ADOPTION OF AGENDA A motion was made by Gerald Peterson, and seconded by Marguerite Sumner to adopt the agenda as printed; motion carried. DATE OF NEXT MEETING The next meeting will be held on Thursday December 19, 2002. ACTION OF PREVIOUS MINUTES A motion was made by Ralph Bader and seconded by Dr. Glen Hoberg to approve the minutes as printed; motion carried. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Council on Aging Page 1 01/28/03 Vehicle Usage: The transportation committee met on Oct. 30 and reviewed the present use of the vans. Tracy Davis reported that the committee decided to no longer allow outside agencies /organizations that are for profit to use the site vans. Vans would be available for usage by non - profit organizations and for special occasions planned by the Office on Aging with approval by the Council. Drivers must be trained volunteers or employees of the Office on Aging. NEW BUSINESS: Dan Arnold, HomeInstead: HomeInstead is a non - medical home health company whose goal is to keep seniors in their own homes as long as possible. The program is a paid service program with paid staff. Public Hearing DOT 85.21 Transportation Grant: Called to order at 9:45 a.m. by Tracy Davis. Handed out copies of grant information. Two projects are being applied for - van /mini bus project and ride share taxi in River Falls (contracted services) . Need to purchase newer vans. Approved by Dr. Glen Hoberg and seconded by Ralph Bader. Motion carried. SCAN Proposals: Letters of intent were read from New Richmond News, Woodville Leader, and Bob & Barb Gardner. Duane DeYoung, Woodville Leader, was present to answer questions regarding his proposal. Gerald Peterson made a motion that the Woodville Leader should publish the SCAN starting with the December issue and it was seconded by Richard Marzolf. Motion carried. Council on Aging Page 2 01/28/03 Community Health Partnership (video), Ron Lockwood & Barb Sours: Handout and brochure was given to the Council. Community Health Partnership is a fully integrated care management corporation that serves frail elderly and physically disabled. CHP is hoping to move into St. Croix County. A motion was made to write a letter of support for the program by Marguerite Sumner and seconded by Gerald Peterson. Motion carried. STAFF REPORTS Sandy's Report: Metro Meals on Wheels has been fundraising again in the county and John Coughlin wrote a letter to them from the United Way, to stop soliciting in St. Croix County. Buzz Marzolf was going to write a letter to editor in regards to the fundraising. Please send letters and call them to let them know you do not believe it is right for them to be soliciting in St. Croix County. Fortis has donated sweaters and sweatshirts for Secret Santa. Items for donation need to be in the office by Friday, Dec. 13". Please call the office with recipient names. Sue Kramer and Sandy met with the North Hudson Police Department regarding safety issues for seniors in the North Hudson area. There will be 3 sessions for seniors to be held at Mama Maria's 3 consecutive weeks. Caregiver Support programs will be doing a bulk mailing fundraisers to businesses. Sites must have area nursing homes take turns, if they are having nursing homes come in and check blood pressure, volunteer Council on Aging Page 3 01/28/03 nurses are an option. We will be purchasing wrist blood pressure monitors. Tracy's Report: Van inspections were held on Friday, November I 5 at the Hammond Highway Department. All of the 9 vans passed, 5 with minor defects. Thank you to all the drivers. Site budget sheets for the site treasurers were given out in preparation for 2003 budgets and 2002 budget tax forms. Hudson van is expected to arrive on Nov. 25 VIOP has received donations from area Lions Clubs for the purchase of a tape- duplicating machine. SITE /CENTER REPORTS: BALDWIN Evelyn played her keyboard and sang old time songs. Participants took part in working crosswords. Evelyn presented a programon barns and showed pictures. All activities are going well. DEER PARK Centerboard obtained new members. Grannies entertained for Legion Party. GLENWOOD CITY: Cards and bingo are going well. Had a foot Clinic this month. Thanksgiving and appreciation dinner held on Tuesday, November 26 th . HAMMOND /ROBERTS All activities are going well. Held a bakeless bake sale, which went well. Planning a van trip to the Wilson Place Museum on December 10". HUDSON All activities are going well. Halloween party went well with bingo and a candy hunt. Fridays are game day. Council on Aging Page 4 01/28/03 Volunteer Appreciation Dinner was held with the Grannies entertaining. NEW RICHMOND 55 Alive went well. Had Bring A Friend to Lunch day. Three participants brought friends with one coming on a regular basis and the others are coming occasionally. Activities are going well. Christmas party is planned for the 16' of December. RIVER FALLS: Foot clinic will be held on December 18 Christmas party to be held on December 2nd at the West Wind with music by the Cardell's. SOMERSET Christmas party on December 18 with Bob Mastel playing the accordion. Planning on doing a $3.00 gift exchange. Caregiver meal is going good and the site received a thank you from the family. Trying to set up massage therapy for the site. WOODVILLE Halloween party went well - some participants dressed up. Planning Thanksgiving Appreciation Dinner for Tuesday, November 20 Had a bakeless bake sale and did well. Cards and bingo are going well. A motion was made by Ralph Bader, seconded by Richard (Buzz) Marzolf, to approve van trips; motion carried. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND CORRESPONDENCE POSSIBLE AGENDA ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING: A motion was made by Ralph Bader and seconded by Bette Norman to adjourn the meeting; motion carried. Council on Aging Page 5 01/28/03