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MEETING MINUTES
COUNCIL ON AGING AND DISABILITIES
January 20, 2017 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 Name Organization Title Status Arrived
Jerry Adams St. Croix County Council Member Absent
Dave Ostness St. Croix County Chair Present
Ron Kiesler St. Croix County Supervisor Present
Paulette Anderson St. Croix County Supervisor Present
Mary Ellen Brue St. Croix County Council Member Absent
Virginia Drath St. Croix County Council Member Present
Patricia Jonas St. Croix County Council Member Present
Laurie Pelnar St. Croix County Council Member Late 9:15 AM
Alfred Schrank St. Croix County Council Member Present
James Schreiber St. Croix County Vice Chair Excused
George Zaske St. Croix County Council Member Excused
Others present for the meeting were: Brad Beckman, Aging and Disability Administrator.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Council on Aging and Disabilities Regular Meeting December 16, 2016 8:30 AM
alfie and paulette
RESULT: ACCEPTED
PUBLIC COMMENT
There was no public comment
BUSINESS ITEMS
1. Hudson Nutrition Program Presentation
The Hudson Nutrition Program Manager Melissa Wright was not able to attend the
meeting this month so a written report was provided by Administrator Beckman on her
behalf. The report included details on the monthly activities over the past year and
upcoming events.
RESULT: DISCUSSED
2. Financial Reports
Dr. Haug was not present, but provided a summary report to be read. When looking at the
ADRC, the revenue is lower than prior year due to change in Dementia Care Specialist
federal match. The Aging is in line with prior year with the revenue and the expenses are
increased due to wages.
RESULT: DISCUSSED
3. Information and Assistance Specialist/Options Counselor Update Sheet
Council members reviewed the December 2016 Information & Assistance Update Sheet.
There were two enrollments into ContinuUs and three disenrollments; there were nine
enrollments into Care Wisconsin and no disenrollments; there were two enrollments into
IRIS and one disenrollment.
The Information & Assistance Specialists have been working closely with the staff of
The Lutheran Home to assist with relocating residents either to other nursing homes or
assisted living/community based residential facilities.
RESULT: DISCUSSED
4. Home Delivered and Congregate Meal Year to Date Statistics for 2016
Council Members received statistics regarding the number of meals provided in 2016
compared to 2015. Overall, the numbers are higher than 2015, but the onsite congregate
dining is lower than the prior year.
RESULT: DISCUSSED
5. Out of County and Weekend Senior Center Transportation Requests
There were some out of county or beyond hours of operation requests related to the
utilization of the ADRC/Aging fleet vehicles.
February 2: Glenwood City to Maiden Rock
February 18: Glenwood City to Red Wing
March 26: River Falls to Spring Valley
A motion was by Supervisor Anderson and seconded by Supervisor Kiesler; motion
carried
RESULT: APPROVED \[UNANIMOUS\]
MOVER: Paulette Anderson, Supervisor
SECONDER: Ron Kiesler, Supervisor
AYES: Dave Ostness, Ron Kiesler, Paulette Anderson, Virginia Drath, Patricia
Jonas, Laurie Pelnar, Alfred Schrank
ABSENT: Jerry Adams, Mary Ellen Brue
EXCUSED: James Schreiber, George Zaske
6. Aging and Disability Resource Center Aiming for Excellence Change Team Project
Survey Results
Council members were given a copy of the Aiming for Excellence Survey Project Results
for 2016. The survey provides input on how we can improve the services through the
ADRC. It will continue to be part of the ADRC Welcome packets.
RESULT: DISCUSSED
7. American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) Tax Assistance Schedule for 2017
Council members received a copy of the AARP Tax Assistance schedule for 2017. The
first date of assistance will be Monday, February 6 at the St. Croix County Government
Center in Hudson.
RESULT: DISCUSSED
8. 2017 St. Croix County Senior Center Card Tournament
Council members received a copy of the 2017 Annual Countywide Card Tournament. If
Council members would like to play, they should contact the Senior Center in their town.
RESULT: DISCUSSED
REQUEST FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Transit Committee update
Public Health and the water quality in St. Croix County
ANNOUNCEMENTS & CORRESPONDENCE
Administrator Beckman read a thank you from a consumer for the Caregiver Program. He also
read a kuddos to the foot care provider for Woodville Nutrition Site regarding the health
concerns of a consumer.
Beckman also share the Hudson Senior Center received a grant from Anderson Foundation. The
ADRC has been at meetings with the New Richmond VFW regarding a new location for not just
the VFW but the New Richmond Senior Center.
ADJOURN
Meeting was adjourned at 9:51 a.m.
DATE OF NEXT MEETING
Friday, March 17, 2017 at 8:30 a.m.