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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-09-2021 Council on Aging and Disabilities Minutes MEETING MINUTES COUNCIL ON AGING AND DISABILITIES April 9, 2021 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 Absent Bob Feidler St. Croix County Supervisor Excused Dave Ostness St. Croix County Supervisor Present Mary Ellen Brue St. Croix County Council member Present 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 Excused Lois Burri St. Croix County Council member Remote Roxanne M. Wakeen St. Croix County Council member Present Others present remotely were Adam Kastonek, St. Croix County Public Information Officer; Elizabeth Klasen, St. Croix County Public Health Epidemiologist; Fay Strenke, Health and Human Services Fiscal Manager; Sheriff Knudson, St. Croix County Sheriff; Bob Rohert, Health and Human Services Director; Jane Mahoney, Older Americans Act Consultant/Caregiver Support Specialist through Greater Wisconsin Agency on Aging Resources, Inc; Others present in person were Brad Beckman, ADRC Administrator. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Council on Aging and Disabilities Regular Meeting March 12, 2021 8:30 AM COAD Chair Ostness asked if there were any corrections, additions, or deletions to the minutes. Chair Ostness approved the minutes as written. RESULT: ACCEPTED PUBLIC COMMENT COAD Chair Ostness opened the floor for public comment. Seeing none he proceeded with the meeting. BUSINESS ITEMS 1. Aging and Disability Resource Center Financial Reports HHS Fiscal Manager Strenke reviewed the March 2021 Financial Report. Strenke noted that the expenses and revenue are in line. RESULT: DISCUSSED 2. COVID-19 Presentation Public Health Epedemologist, Elizabeth Klasen, presented information to the Council regarding current numbers and vaccination amounts. Discussion followed. RESULT: DISCUSSED 3. St. Croix County Sheriff's Department Presentation Sheriff Knudson presented information regarding crimes impacting the community. He reviewed different scams that target those are 65 and over, why some crimes are not reported, and how to report a crime. Discussion followed. RESULT: DISCUSSED 4. Greater Wisconsin Agency on Aging Resources Aging Unit Plan Presentation Jane Mahoney provided a presentation to the Council regarding Older Americans Act, Greater Wisconsin Agency on Aging Resources, Inc and the required Three Year Aging Plans. Discussion followed. RESULT: DISCUSSED 5. Recognition of Outgoing Council on Aging and Disabilities Member - Mary Ellen Brue Brad Beckman, ADRC Administrator, presented Mary Ellen with a certificate on appreciation and read a brief narrative about Mary Ellen. RESULT: DISCUSSED REQUEST FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS COAD Chair Ostness asked if there were any suggestions for future agenda items. Beckman informed the Council that St. Croix County Judge Needham will be presenting. Beckman mentioned having Pam Steinmentz, ADRC Quality Assurance Specialist through Bureau for Aging and Disability Resources or Ronda Brown, St. Croix County Economic Support on how the ADRC and Economic Support work together. ANNOUNCEMENTS & CORRESPONDENCE Beckman updated the Council that we and the Hudson Senior Board are seeking a new home for the Hudson Senior Nutrition Program. A letter for partnership was sent to the Hudson Chamber and Hudson Churches. A press release was submitted to the Hudson paper and posted on the St. Croix County Facebook. Beckman mentioned that the Glenwood City Senior Nutrition Site was moved successfully yesterday to the temporary location at St. Johns Catholic Church. The site will be ready to roll on Monday, April 12. Beckman read a thank you email from a consumer regarding the assistance received by Tara Murdzek, Caregiver Support Coordinator. Beckman informed the Council that Natalie Rivard has turned in her resignation from the Council. We are currently seeking applications for a person who represents the target area of mental health. ADJOURN The meeting was adjourned at 10:30 am DATE OF NEXT MEETING The date of the next meeting will be Friday, May 14, 2021 at the St. Croix County Services Center.