HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-14-2020 Council on Aging and Disabilities Minutes
MEETING MINUTES
COUNCIL ON AGING AND DISABILITIES
August 14, 2020 8:30 AM
St. Croix County Services Center - Rm 171 & 172
St. Croix County Service Center - 1752 Dorset Lane, New
Richmond, Wisconsin
NOTICE
Due to Coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic, Council on Aging and Disabilities members are
encouraged to attend the meeting via the use of technology utilizing the Zoom platform.
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
Attendee Name Organization Title Status Arrived
Cathy Leaf St. Croix County Supervisor Remote
Bob Feidler St. Croix County Supervisor Present
Dave Ostness St. Croix County Supervisor Present
Mary Ellen Brue St. Croix County Council Member Remote
Maureen Brunner St. Croix County Council Member Present
Natalie Rivard St. Croix County Council Member Remote
Bonnie Richert St. Croix County Council Member Present
Nancy Hable St. Croix County Council Member Remote
Nancy E. Meyer St. Croix County Council Member Present
Lois Burri St. Croix County Council Member Present
Roxanne M. Wakeen St. Croix County Council Member Present
Others present were Brad Beckman, ADRC Administrator; Bob Rohret, HHS Director; Kim
Bauer, ADRC Dementia Care Specialist; Amy Roemhild, ADRC Community Services
Coordinator; Karl Anderson, St. Croix County District Attorney Office; other present
remotely were Deb Lindeman, retired Public Health Officer; Fay Strenke, HHS Fiscal
Manager; Patrick Thompson, County Administrator
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Council on Aging and Disabilities Regular Meeting June 12, 2020 8:30 AM
Council on Aging and Disabilities Chair Ostness asked if there were any corrections,
additions or deletions to the minutes.
RESULT: ACCEPTED
PUBLIC COMMENT
Council on Aging and Disabilities Chair Ostness opened the floor for public comment. There
was one public comment received via email from Celeste Koeberl, Hudson, regarding Public
Health Protections Against COVID-19 Exposures and Spread Risks. Council members reviewed
the email. No other public comment was presented.
BUSINESS ITEMS
1. COVID-19 Presentation
Deb Lindeman, St. Croix County Public Health, provided the Council with an update
regarding COVID-19.
RESULT: DISCUSSED
2. Elder Abuse Conference Presentation
Karl Anderson, St. Croix County Assistant District Attorney (ADA), was introduced the
Supervisor Bob Feidler. Supervisor Feidler explained that ADA Anderson along with
other local agencies is working on a Elder Abuse Conference to be held in September.
ADA Anderson discussed the reasoning behind the creation of the conference.
RESULT: DISCUSSED
3. Aging and Disability Resource Center Dementia Care Specialist Program Presentation
Kim Bauer, ADRC Dementia Care Specialist, discussed the Dementia Care Specialist
program through ADRC.
RESULT: DISCUSSED
4. Aging and Disability Resource Center Community Services Coordinator Presentation
Amy Roemhild, ADRC Community Services Coordinator, provided Council with
information regarding the programs she works with and oversees. Roemhild oversees
the ADRC Transportation programs, works closely with the Senior Center Boards at each
of the Senior Nutrition Sites, assist with grant writing, works with other ADRC staff to
coordinate special events, collaborates with AARP Tax Assistance on scheduling, and a
variety of other things.
RESULT: DISCUSSED
5. Aging and Disability Resource Center Financial Reports
Council members reviewed the July 2020 Financial Report.
RESULT: DISCUSSED
6. Information and Assistance Specialist/Options Counselor Update Sheet
Council members received the June and July Information and Assistance reports. During
those months, there were 12 enrollments into Inclusa; theres was one disenrollment;
there were no enrollments and one disenrollment for Care WI; there were four
enrollments and one disenrollment into the IRIS programs.
RESULT: DISCUSSED
7. 2020 Aging Unit Plan Med-Year Self-Assessment
Council members reviewed the 2019-2021 Aging Unit Plan. The Aging team meet with
Jane Mahoney, Greater Wisconsin Area on Agency Resources Consultant, and reviewed
the 2020 goals and discussed any modifications that may need to be done due to
COVID-19.
RESULT: DISCUSSED
8. Home Delivered and Congregate Meal Six Month Statistics for 2020
The Council members reviewed the 6th month statistics for the Nutrition Program. Due
to COVID-19, the number of Congregate meals is significantly low and the Home-
delivered meals has increased.
RESULT: DISCUSSED
REQUEST FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Council Chair Ostness asked if anyone had any future agenda items. The Elder Benefit
Specialists and Disability Benefit Specialist will provide an overview of their programs.
ANNOUNCEMENTS & CORRESPONDENCE
ADRC Administrator Beckman presented County Administrator Patrick Thompson with a
certificate of appreciation thanking him for his advocacy over the years.
ADJOURN
The meeting was adjourned at 10:30 am
DATE OF NEXT MEETING
Friday, September 11, 2020 at the St. Croix County Services Center in New Richmond