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Home My WebLink About04-10-2017 Nutrition Advisory Council Minutes MEETING MINUTES NUTRITION ADVISORY COUNCIL April 10, 2017 10:30 AM Roberts Senior Center 312 N Park St. Roberts, Wisconsin CALL TO ORDER The Nutrition Advisory Council Convener, ADRC Administrator Beckman, called the meeting to order at 10:30 a.m. ROLL CALL Attendee Name Organization Title Status Arrived Laura Bishop Baldwin Council Member Present Pat Shilts Deer Park Council Member Present Marge Quale Glenwood City Council Member Present Carol McConaughey Hudson Committee Member Excused Marie Deja River Falls Committee Member Present Maureen Brunner New Richmond Chair Present Jean Peterson Michschl Roberts Vice-Chair Present Marilyn Wegge Somerset Committee Member Present Darlene Peterson Woodville Committee Member Present Others present were Brad Beckman, Aging and Disability Resource Center Administrator; Fred Johnson, Health and Human Services Director; Randi Hanson, Aging and Disability Resource Center Preventative/Nutrition Program Coordinator; Brandy Zeuli, Aging and Disability Resource Center Outreach Coordinator; Teresa Kvam, Public Health; Alternates: Ruth Ball, New Richmond; Barb Brunkhorst, Woodville; Delores Vrieze, Baldwin; Charlotte Croes, Deer Park. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Nutrition Advisory Council Regular Meeting November 16, 2016 at 10:30 AM meeting. There were The Council members reviewed the minutes from the November 16, 2016 none noted. A motion to approve the minutes was made by Council Alternate Ruth Ball; seconded by Council member Marie Deja; motion carried. RESULT: APPROVED PUBLIC COMMENT There was not public comment. BUSINESS ITEMS 1. Election of Nutrition Advisory Council Chair Nutrition Advisory Council Convener, ADRC Administrator Beckman, asked for nominations for NAC Chair. Council Member Shilts nominated Maureen Brunner. No other nominations were made and voice vote was taken. The election of Maureen Brunner as NAC Chair was approved. RESULT: APPROVED MOVER: Pat Shilts, Council Member AYES: Laura Bishop, Pat Shilts, Marge Quale, Marie Deja, Jean Peterson Michschl, Marilyn Wegge, Darlene Peterson. EXCUSED: Carol McConaughey 2. Election of Nutrition Advisory Council Vice Chair Nutrition Advisory Council Convener, ADRC Administrator Beckman, asked for nominations for NAC Vice-Chair. Council Member Peterson-Michshcl nominated herself. No other nominations were made and voice vote was taken. The election of Jean Peterson-Michshl as NAC Vice-Chair was approved. RESULT: APPROVED MOVER: Pat Shilts, Council Member AYES: Laura Bishop, Pat Shilts, Marge Quale, Marie Deja, Jean Peterson Michschl, Marilyn Wegge, Darlene Peterson. EXCUSED: Carol McConaughey 3. Nutrition Education Presentation by Teresa Kvam, Public Health Teresa Kvam, Public Health Nutritionist, spoke on the most recent nutrition education seminars she held at the Senior Nutrition Sites. She stated that 86 individuals have attended the seminars with one Senior Nutrition Site remaining. There was discussion on the positive response of the seminars. Kvam told the Council members if they had additional feedback, to let her know. RESULT: DISCUSSED nd 4. Senior Nutrition Program Menu Suggestions and Recommendations for 2 Quarter nd Hanson reviewed the menus for the 2 quarter with the Council members. She opened the floor for any suggestions or comments pertaining to the menus. There was discussion on the frequency of soup and sandwich days and the high number of tomato based soups served. There was also discussion regarding fruit canned, fresh or frozen. It was stated that fresh is typically more expensive especially when the product is not in season. Kvam, explained that one of nutritional requirements is providing a source of Vitamin A every other day on the menu. There was discussion on the pork that is used at the Deer Park kitchen and it was explained they are trying to find a good and cost effective product from the vendor. Council members mentioned concerns of certain menu combinations on certain dates. Those concerns will be kept in mind when playing the quarters menus. RESULT: DISCUSSED 5. Research and Evaluate Options for the Elderly Nutrition Program Hanson explained to the NAC, that research has begun regarding the long term planning of the Elderly Nutrition Program. Options being reviewed are contracted service, one cooking kitchen, restaurant model (use of local restaurants) or remaining the same. There was discussion on whether the current kitchens can be upgraded or expanded. At the current locations, there is no additional space for expansion and the equipment is upgraded or replaced when needed. A question was asked if the cost would go down if the program was moved to a catered program. That has not been determined at this time and research is still being done to determine the meal cost. When discussing the restaurant model, it was mentioned that there would be set times and participants would have the ability to choose. Currently, Pierce County has instituted this at some of their locations and has noticed an increase in participation. With the restaurant there would be no activities like there are now. It was mentioned that the individually prepared is nice, but the current Senior Center model is great. NAC members were informed that everything is just in the beginning stages of research. There are many parts that still need to be completed before a decision can be made. The possibility of piloting an alternative at a Senior Nutrition Site with lower numbers was discussed. NAC members were asked to take information back to the Senior Nutrition Site they represent and bring back suggestions to the June meeting. RESULT: DISCCUSSED 6. St. Croix County Volunteer Process and Procedure NAC members were given copies of the St. Croix County Volunteer Packet. It was explained that all volunteers with the ADRC Programs nutrition, transportation, DayAway, etc. Some volunteers have expressed concerns of the length of the packet and the duplication. It was explained that there packet is being reviewed by Human Resources and Administration. RESULT: DISCUSSED 7. Home-Delivered Meal Program Presentation by Brandy Zeuli, Outreach Coordinator Zeuli, informed the NAC she had to find a new Home-Delivered Meal Program representative since the former one had discontinued the program. She was able to find Sheryl Tuenge of New Richmond to take the position. She stated that during her home visits, overall the comments good. Currently, there are 132 participants receiving Home-Delivered Meals. There has been an increase in the New Richmond, River Falls and Woodville. The number of Home-Delivered Meal volunteers in Hudson is at a good level, while New Richmond is in need of more. In February, the Home-Delivered Meal participants received Love Bags. The Love Bags were filled with fruit and were provided through a donation from the United Way. Zeuli reported that the collaboration with Five Loaves in New Richmond has increased to delivering of items to twice a week to the Home-Delivered Meal participants who have signed up. Zeuli informed the NAC members that new Home-Delivered Meal carriers will be purchased for all the Nutrition Senior Sites thanks to a donation from Health Partners and the FEMA grant. The carriers will be the same as the ones used at the New Richmond and Hudson Senior Nutrition Sites. RESULT: DISCUSSED REQUEST FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS There were none noted. ANNOUNCEMENTS & CORRESPONDENCE Beckman informed the NAC members that the AARP Tax Assistance Program will be wrapping up today. hmond. The Health and Human Services Club through WITC-New Richmond will be hosting a spring fling at the New Richmond Senior Center on April 20. The Annual Countywide Card Tournaments have started. ADJOURN Council Chair Brunner adjourned the meeting at 11:46 a.m. DATE OF NEXT MEETING The date of the next June 14, 2017 at 10:30 a.m. at the Woodville Senior Center