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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil on Aging-Disabilities 06-20-02ST. CROIX COUNTY NOTICE OF COMMI MEETING TO: Clarence (Buck) Malick, Chairman St. Croix County Board FROM: Richard Peterson, Chairman COMMITTEE TITLE: Council on Aging DATE: Thursday June 20, 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: July 25, 2002 ACTION ON PREVIOUS MINUTES INTRODUCTIONS NEW BUSINESS: Nominating Committee Report Election of Officers 2003 County Plan Community Services Specialist Position Department Composition Position County Fair Congratulations to Marguerite Sumner 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: June 6, 2002 COPIES TO: COUNTY BOARD OFFICE COUNTY CLERK NEWS MEDIA /NOTICE BOARD COMMITTEE MEMBERS COUNCIL ON AGING MEETING June 20, 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: Clarence Malick, Dr. Glenn Hoberg, Gerald Peterson, Irene Burch, Marguerite Sumner, Carolyn Weisenburger, Mary Lou Smith, Florence Patrick, Loretta Cassellius and Ralph Bader. Also present were: Dianne Rhein, Sandy Gehrmann, Tracy Davis, Janice Thompson, Betty Jordahl, Gladys Ellefson, Donna Hauser, Shirley Marlette, Cindy Ahrens, Richard (Buzz) Marzolf, and Lorraine Jacobs. Doris Teigen, Bette Norman, Donna Lamson, & Karen Wells were excused. Introductions were made. A special welcome was given to visitors Loretta. Cassellius and Richard Marzolf. ADOPTION OF AGENDA A motion was made by Marguerite Sumner, and seconded by Florence Patrick to adopt the agenda as printed; motion carried. DATE OF NEXT MEETING The next meeting will be held on July 25th, 2002. ACTION ON PREVIOUS MINUTES A motion was made by Clarence Malick and seconded by Irene Burch to approve the minutes as printed; motion carried. Council on Aging Page 1 07/16/02 NEW BUSINESS: Nominating Committee Report: The Nominating Committee of Gerald Peterson, Marguerite Sumner, and Ralph Bader having met previously nominated Rich Peterson for Chairman and Irene Burch for Vice - Chairman. Election of Officers: A motion was made by Chairman Malick, seconded by Florence Patrick that the nominations close and a unanimous ballot be cast for the candidates; motion carried. Congratulations were given. 2003 County Plan: Section 1 of The County Aging Plan, the grant used to apply for Older American's Act Funding was reviewed. This included the Organization and Structure of the Aging Unit, and St. Croix County's mission statement. Chairman Malick suggested that the mission statement be changed to include text that reflects the implicit- mission of improving the quality of life by increasing the socialization of program participants. A motion was made by Gerald Peterson, seconded by Chairman Malick to change the mission statement to read: The St. Croix County Department on Aging's mission is to assist older adults to remain independent and in their own home as long as possible by providing supportive services which improve the quality of life and enable them to maintain their dignity in the least restrictive environment. Council on Aging Page 2 07/16/02 The statutory requirements for each of three options relating to the organization of Aging Units, their Council, and the Directorship position were detailed. The Glenwood City and Somerset Center Boards will be making recommendations or submitting names to fill upcoming openings in the Council. Community Services Specialist Position: The 30 -35 hour per week position has been advertised. Qualified applicants have applied but no interviews have been conducted. The job requirements and duties of the position were reviewed. The advantages and disadvantages of a 30 -hour per week position with a pro rated benefit package versus combining two part time positions were weighed. The funding of this position, and the two other positions in the Department were clarified. A motion was made by Chairman Malick, seconded by Florence Patrick, to approve the Community Services Specialist Position with the agreement that at the next meeting, the Council will adopt a report to the Administration Committee, showing that there is not a better alternative that could combine or reduce committees, departments or staff; motion carried. Department Composition: The Department on Aging has been a stand -alone unit for 25 years. The State and Area Agencies find this composition the best way to operate an aging unit. A position paper written by Robert Kellerman, Director of AgeAdvantAge, was distributed. Dianne Rhein stated that at this time there is presently no Council on Aging Page 3 07/16/02 planned expansion of Family Care funds that have assisted other counties when mergers between Long Term Support and Aging Units have occurred. Results of studies conducted by other local counties were discussed. All voted to maintain independent aging units as a result of the studies conducted. Chairman Malick requested to address the question posed by Irene Burch as to who or what was behind the merger of the Department on Aging with Health and Human Services. Gerald Peterson stated that we have a responsibility and charge to present in a positive light specifically what the Department on Aging does for people, and how those services would be met under a merger. Furthermore, he suggested that this body send forth a resolution to the Administration Committee on the position of the Council in regards to such a merger. Dianne Rhein explained that in other like mergers, Human Services Departments have taken an additional administrative cut from OAA funding, resulting in a reduction of direct service dollars. A state policy will be forthcoming addressing this issue and placing a cap on the amount of administrative dollars allowed to be taken from OAA funds when Aging is under an umbrella organization A motion was made by Chairman Malick, seconded by Irene Burch, to incorporate the AgeAdvantAge position paper into the report presented at next month's Council meeting; motion carried. Council on Aging Page 4 07/16/02 The Hudson site manager reported comments of program participants when they were informed of the possible merger of the Aging Department with Health and Human Services. All were negative. A motion was made by Marguerite Sumner, seconded by Irene Burch to poll the Council members on their opinion that the Department on Aging should remain as an independent unit; motion carried. After much discussion, all were in agreement that the members of the Council, in this motion, unanimously agreed that The Department on Aging should remain an independent unit. County Fair: The 2002 St. Croix County Fair will be held July 18 through the 21S The theme this year is "Picture the Fair". Copies of the Fair Schedule detailing hours that each site is to work was distributed. Entries this year will be taken on Wednesday evening between the hours of 4:00 and 8:00 p.m. and Thursday morning between the hours of 8:00 until 11:00 a.m. Once again each site will create a poster. Many items of Barb's cow collection will be included on the silent auction. Please take photos of this year's Fair for next year's poster. Congratulations to Marguerite Sumner: Earlier this month, the Department on Aging was notified that its nominee for a CWAG's Ageless Heroes Award, Marguerite Sumner, would be receiving the Ruth Paynter Award for service. Presentation of the award will be held at the Ageless Heroes Awards Banquet on Thursday July 11, 2002 at the Ramada Inn in Eau Claire during CWAG's annual convention. Marguerite thanked the Department for her nomination. Information on Council on Aging Page 5 07/16/02 • the convention was distributed. STAFF REPORTS Sandy's Report: Information on the new Senior Care Prescription Drug Program to begin in September 2002 was distributed. Registration will begin in July. A sheet of aging acronyms was distributed. The Department has just received notice that it will receive a $12,000.00 Community Links Grant. The new Nutrition Policy will be discussed at a later time. All counties in the state have been asked to start Elder Abuse I- teams with two main areas of focus. This includes individual case studies of difficult situations to identify possible solutions and the study of current systems of elder abuse referral and reporting. The I -Team is co- chaired by Sandy Gehrmann and Dena Ryttie of Long Term Support. Other I -Team members include Sheriff Dennis Hillstead, and professionals from the medical, legal, financial and religious communities. SITEXENTER REPORTS BALDWIN Bingo, cards and footcare continue. Martha Mabis visited recently. A trip to the Bison Ranch on Monday July 0, and a trip to Lake Pepin sometime in July are planned. An ethnic breakfast was held during Windmill Days. DEER PARK Martha Mabis visited the site last week. Flowers were planted around the flagpole at the site. Father's Day treats Council on Aging Page 6 07/16/02 were distributed. Patriotic table decorations for July 4 have been ordered. Two card parties will take planned. GLENWOOD CITY: Bingo and footcare continue to go well. All are busy preparing for the fair. A few individuals from the site will attend a performance at the Mable Tainter Theatre in Menomonie. HAMMOND /ROBERTS Martha Mabis visited recently. A shopping trip to Amery was enjoyed by all that participated. A physical therapist from the American Heritage Nursing Home provided an interesting presentation. HUDSON Massage therapy on Monday continues to go well. Music and bingo are enjoyed by many. On Tuesday June 18" a presentation on stroke prevention took place. Father's Day treats were distributed. Monthly birthday parties continue. A Fourth of July celebration is in the planning. A trip to the Red Barn is planned for July 10 th . NEW RICHMOND While Karen Wells has been vacationing in Spain, volunteers have filled in. RIVER FALLS: SOMERSET On July 3, 2002 the drawing for the wagon will take place. The wagon is on display at the office and raffle tickets are still for sale. Chair exercises are going well. Martha Mabis visited recently. WOODVILLE Trips to the Cardinal Glass Factory and the Potato Chip Factory in Menomonie were taken in June. Cards and bingo continue. A trip to Briana's Garden in Beldenville is planned for July. A motion was made by Ralph Bader, seconded by Florence Council on Aging Page 7 07/16/02 Patrick, to approve upcoming van trips; motion carried. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND CORRESPONDENCE Sandy announced that next month would be Betty Jordahl's last Council meeting. She will be moving to be near her daughter. There has been no response to the advertisement for the position. All were encouraged to spread the news of the vacancy by word of mouth. Many tapes are available at the department for check out including tapes on Windows 98. Ideas for future agenda items were solicited. POSSIBLE AGENDA ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING: A motion was made by Irene Burch and seconded by Florence Patrick to adjourn the meeting; motion carried. Council on Aging Page 8 07/16/02