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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-10-2019 Council on Aging and Disabilities Minutes MEETING MINUTES COUNCIL ON AGING AND DISABILITIES May 10, 2019 8:30 AM St. Croix County Services Center - Rm 171 & 172 St. Croix County Service Center - 1752 Dorset Lane, New Richmond, Wisconsin CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL Attendee Name Organization Title Status Arrived Tammy Moothedan St. Croix County Supervisor Present Bob Feidler St. Croix County Supervisor Present Paulette Anderson St. Croix County Chair Present Mary Ellen Brue St. Croix County Council member Present Maureen Brunner St. Croix County Council member Present Virginia Drath St. Croix County Council member Present Natalie Rivard St. Croix County Council member Excused Alfred Schrank St. Croix County Council member Present James Schreiber St. Croix County Vice Chair Present George Zaske St. Croix County Council member Excused Bonnie Richert St. Croix County Council member Present Others present were Brad Beckman, ADRC Administrator; Fred Johnson, HHS Director; Dr. Beata Haug, HHS Fiscal Manager; Nancy Abrahamson, ADRC Dementia Care Specialist; Morgan Levi, Student Intern Stout; Laurel Feldt, ADRC Disability Benefit Specialist; Carolyn Greunke, ADRC Disability Benefit Specialist; Roger Larson, County Board Chair; Dave Ostness, County Board Vice-Chair. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Council on Aging and Disabilities Regular Meeting April 5, 2019 8:30 AM Council on Aging and Disabilities Chair Anderson asked if there were any corrections, additions, or deletions for the minutes. A motion to approve the April 5, 2019 minutes was made by Council member Schrank; seconded by Council member Brunner; motion carried. RESULT: ACCEPTED PUBLIC COMMENT BUSINESS ITEMS 1. Aging and Disability Resource Center Dementia Care Specialist Program Presentation Beckman introduced the Dementia Care Specialist Nancy Abrahamson. She provided the Council with history of the program and where the program is within St. Croix County. She discussed the state initiatives as well as those in St. Croix County. Council members received the Wisconsin State Dementia Plan for 2019-2023, an outline regarding the Dementia Care program and upcoming activities. RESULT: DISCUSSED 2. Aging and Disability Resource Center Disability Benefit Specialist Program Presentation Beckman introduced the Disability Benefit Specialists Carolyn Greunke and Laurel Feldt. They reviewed their job duties and responsibilities. Of the ____176?? open cases, they have discussed with employment and benefits with 48 individuals. Clients are given information on Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) and Job Center in River Falls when looking at work benefit analysis. Since last meeting with the Council, Feldt and Greunke have attended different trainings surrounding employment, visited Social Security office and meet with agencies who specialize in employment benefits. Both Feldt and Greunke are overseen not only by Beckman, but an attorney through Disability Rights Wisconsin. Johnson recommended that the Disability Benefit Specialists return to the Council to provide additional information surrounding employment and benefits. RESULT: DISCUSSED 3. Presentation of the 2018 Health and Human Services Annual Report Johnson reviewed the 2018 Health and Human Services Annual Report with the Council. Beckman highlighted the ADRC statistics surrounding Senior Nutrition, Information and Assistance, and Transportation. RESULT: DISCUSSED 4. Aging and Disability Resource Center Financial Reports Dr. Huag reviewed the April 2019 Financial Report. Discussion was held. RESULT: DISCUSSED 5. 2018 Statewide Nutrition Program Satisfaction Survey Beckman reviewed the Senior Congregate Dining and Home-delivered meal surveys with the Council. Overall, the survey results were positive. The 2019 surveys for the Congregate Nutrition will be completed early summer and the Home-Delivered will be completed late fall/early winter. RESULT: DISCUSSED 6. Information and Assistance Specialist/Options Counselor Update Sheet Council members reviewed the April 2019 Information & Assistance report. Within the month of April, there were nine enrollments into Inclusa and no disenrollments; there was one enrollment into Care Wisconsin and no disenrollments; there were four enrollments into IRIS-TMG and no disenrollments; there were no enrollments or disenrollments into IRIS-Connections or IRIS-Consumer Direct. RESULT: DISCUSSED 7. Out of County and Weekend Senior Center Transportation Requests There were a couple Out of County/Weekend Transportation requests presented for approval: June 4: Woodville to Eau Claire June 7: Hudson to Bloomington A motion to approve the requests was made by Council member Schrank; seconded by Council member Brue; motion carried. RESULT: APPROVED \[UNANIMOUS\] MOVER: Alfred Schrank, Council member SECONDER: Mary Ellen Brue, Council member AYES: Tammy Moothedan, Bob Feidler, Paulette Anderson, Mary Ellen Brue, Maureen Brunner, Virginia Drath, Alfred Schrank, James Schreiber, Bonnie Richert EXCUSED: Natalie Rivard, George Zaske 8. Aging and Disability Resource Center Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon - Recap The Council members that attended the Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon voiced that they enjoyed the meal and entertainment. There were over 100 Volunteers from the ADRC who were honored on Friday, May 5 with entertainment by the New Richmond High School Orchestra and a sit down meal at Ready Randy's Banquet Hall in New Richmond. RESULT: DISCUSSED REQUEST FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Council Chair Anderson asked if anyone had any requests for future agenda items. A suggestion was to have Adult Protective Services provide information on services and program activities. ANNOUNCEMENTS & CORRESPONDENCE Council members received fliers with upcoming events sponsored by the ADRC. The Countywide Card Tournament wrapped up on Wednesday, May 8th in Hudson. The winners will be announced at the Countywide Senior Picnic on June 21 in Roberts. Beckman shared information regarding the Pierce St. Croix Free Clinic. Beckman announced nominations are being accepted for Outstanding Older Adults. All nominees will be honored on Friday, July 19 at the St. Croix County Fair. Beckman informed the Council, Natalie Rivard was appointed to the Council replacing Laurie Pelnar. She will start in June. ADJOURN The Council meeting was adjourned at 10:29 a.m. DATE OF NEXT MEETING The next meeting will be held on Wednesday, June 12 at 4 p.m. in at the Hudson Government Center. There will also be a joint meeting with Health and Human Services Board at 5 p.m. in the County Board Room at the Hudson Government Center.