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Home My WebLink About04-15-2016 Council on Aging and Disabilities Minutes MEETING MINUTES COUNCIL ON AGING ANDDISABILITIES April 15, 2016 8:30 AM St. Croix County Services Center St. Croix County Services Center -1752 Dorset Lane, New Richmond, Wisconsin CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL Attendee NameOrganizationTitleStatusArrived Jerry AdamsSt. Croix CountyCouncil MemberAbsent Dave OstnessSt. Croix CountyChairPresent Ron KieslerSt. Croix CountySupervisorPresent Paulette AndersonSt. Croix CountySupervisorPresent Mary Ellen BrueSt. Croix CountyCouncil MemberPresent Virginia DrathSt. Croix CountyCouncil MemberPresent Patricia JonasSt. Croix CountyCouncil MemberPresent Laurie PelnarSt. Croix CountyCouncil MemberPresent AlfredSchrankSt. Croix CountyCouncil MemberPresent James SchreiberSt. Croix CountyVice ChairExcused George ZaskeSt. Croix CountyCouncil MemberPresent Brad, fred, marian, randi, renea APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1.Council on Aging and Disabilities Regular Meeting March 18, 20168:30 AM RESULT:ACCEPTED PUBLIC COMMENT BUSINESS ITEMS 1.ADRC Preventative/Nutrition Program Coordinator presentation Randi Hanson, Preventative/Nutrition Program Coordinator, discussed the nutrition program and reviewed a Nutrition Program survey completed by the state. Hanson prepares the menus for the two cooking kitchens, working with the registered dietitian in Public Health. There has been a bit of turn over at the Senior Nutrition Centers, but there are still lots of things happening at the sites. Since the closer of the Hammond Senior Center, the assisted living facility in Hammond has hosted a meal once a month with the use of the Hammond Senior Center Board monies. Currently, the monies are dwindling and the groupwill begin to charge for the meal starting in May. It was discussed to review the idea of reopening the Hammond Senior Nutrition Site when looking at the 2017 budget. RESULT: DISCUSSED 2. Integration of Income Maintenance Consortia and Aging and Disability Resource Center position paper Beckman pointed out some key points in the Income Maintenance consortia concept paper. He pointed out that the state's recommendation was not to structurally integrate Income Maintenance consortia and ADRCs. RESULT: DISCUSSED 3. Family Care and IRIS (I Respect I Self Direct) 2.0 Concept Paper Council members received copies of the concept paper and a quick glance pointing out the changes. There is a concern on the number of zones and the roll out of the new system regarding enrollment/transitioning of consumers. Once the paper is approved by the Joint Finance Committee, the Department of Health Services can submit a waiver application to the Center for Medicaid Services (CMS). Prior to submission to CMS a required public notice and comment period will take place. If CMS approves the waiver, an RFP be released to select integrated health agencies (IHA) that will provide Family Care/IRIS 2.0. Once the IHA are determined a phase enrollment of members in IHAs and a phased approach to implement Family Care/IRIS 2.0 one zone at a time over several months. More information will be shared with the Council members when it is known. RESULT: DISCUSSED 4. Aging and Disability Resource Center Aiming for Excellence Change Team project survey results Marian Mottaz, ADRC Disability Benefit Specialist, explained the Aiming for Excellence project that ADRCs are required by contract to conduct. It is a quick change process. The ADRC has done numerous projects over the years - welcome packet, resources in waiting room, phone rolling in the beginning, and finally the follow up survey. The results of the current project - Follow Up Survey - were shared with the Council members. Overall, the results were positive. RESULT: DISCUSSED 5. New Richmond Senior Center - relocation update Beckman meet with the Solid Rock Church board members regarding relocating to the basement level of the church. We were given notice that the Community Commons will be closing down on July 1st. When more information is known it will be shared with the Council. RESULT: DISCUSSED 6. Information and Assistance Specialist/Options Counselor Update Sheet Council members received the March 2016 Information and Assistance Specialist report. There were five enrollments into ContinuUs and three disenrollments; there were six enrollments into IRIS and zero disenrollments. RESULT: DISCUSSED 7. Out of County and Weekend Senior Center Transportation Requests There were a few out-of-county or beyond hours of operation requests related to the utilization of the ADRC/Aging fleet vehicles. April 29 - Deer Park to Stillwater June 4 - Glenwood City to Dunn County A motion to accept the trips was made by Council member Schrank and seconded by Supervisor Anderson; motion carried. RESULT: APPROVED \[UNANIMOUS\] MOVER: Alfred Schrank, Council Member SECONDER: Paulette Anderson, Supervisor AYES: Dave Ostness, Ron Kiesler, Paulette Anderson, Mary Ellen Brue, Virginia Drath, Patricia Jonas, Laurie Pelnar, Alfred Schrank, George Zaske ABSENT: Jerry Adams EXCUSED: James Schreiber 8. Aging and Disability Resource Center Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon Council members were reminded to RSVP. The event will be held on Friday, April 22 at Ready Randy's with doors opening at 11. RESULT: DISCUSSED 9. St. Croix County Outstanding Older Adult Award Nomination Information Council members were provided with a nomination form to nominate someone that they may see as an Outstanding Older Adult in St. Croix County. Nominations will be accepted until June 17 and folks will be recognized at the 2016 St. Croix County Fair. RESULT: DISCUSSED 10. 2016 Annual St. Croix County Senior Citizen's Picnic Council members received a flyer for the upcoming Countywide Senior Picnic to be held on Friday, June 17 at the Roberts Senior Center. Entertainment will be a gentleman who plays blue grass music and picnic style food will be served. RESULT: DISCUSSED REQUEST FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS New Richmond Ride Share Taxi service - Laurie is wondering if there is anything that the Council could do to help . They need more time to provide the services to the elderly and disabled - need more funding. There will be a reoccuring agenda item - Transit Committee Election of Officers - Chair and Vice-Chair; meeting dates Presentation by Care Wisconsin, Managed Care Organization. Provide any updates on Family Care/IRIS 2.0. Dementia Friendly Community Forum will be held on June 9 in conjunction with St. Croix Valley Foundation. ANNOUNCEMENTS & CORRESPONDENCE Denise Gillen will be the new full time Disability Benefit Specialist replacing Marian Mottaz. ADJOURN DATE OF NEXT MEETING Friday, May 20, 2016