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Home My WebLink About06-14-2017 Nutrition Advisory Council Minutes MEETING MINUTES NUTRITION ADVISORY COUNCIL June 14, 2017 10:30 AM Woodville Senior Center 102 South Main St Woodville, Wisconsin CALL TO ORDER The Nutrition Advisory Council President Brunner called the meeting to order at 10:30 a.m. ROLL CALL Attendee Name Organization Title Status Arrived Laura Bishop Baldwin Council Member Present Charlotte Croes Deer Park Council Member Present Marge Quale Glenwood City Council Member Excused Carol McConaughey Hudson Committee Member Present 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; Randi Hanson, Aging and Disability Resource Center Preventative/Nutrition Program Coordinator; Brandy Zeuli, Aging and Disability Resource Center Outreach Coordinator; Teresa Babich, Public Health; Alternates: Delores Vrieze, Baldwin; Bonnie Richert, Hudson. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Nutrition Advisory Council Regular Meeting April 10, 2017 at 10:30 AM meeting. There were none The Council members reviewed the minutes from the April 10, 2017 noted. A motion to approve the minutes was made by Council Member Croes; seconded by Council member Deja; motion carried. RESULT: APPROVED PUBLIC COMMENT There was not public comment. BUSINESS ITEMS st 1. Home-Delivered and Congregate Meal 1 Quarter Statistics st NAC members reviewed the 1 Quarter Statistics. Preventative Nutrition Program Coordinator Hanson pointed out that there a decrease for both Congregate and Home- Delivered Meals. RESULT: DISCUSSED 2. Home-Delivered Meal Program Statistics and Trends by Brandy Zeuli, Outreach Coordinator Outreach Coordinator Zeuli informed the NAC that there are currently 128 participants on the Home-Delivered Meal Program (HDM). She stated that there has been an increase in Somerset and River Falls while Deer Park has seen a decrease. Hudson goes up and down every month. Zeuli discussed a couple of comments regarding the HDM program with NAC members. RESULT: DISCUSSED rd 3. Senior Nutrition Program Menu Suggestions and Recommendations for 3 Quarter NAC members received menus for July through September. Hanson reminded the NAC members that the menus are on an annual rotation. It was asked if there are alternates for items that HDM what is on the menu. It was explained that it is hard to provide substitutes for items that are not liked, however there is the ability to substitute desserts for those that are diabetic. Zeuli explained that participants are able to cancel the meal. NAC Chair Brunner started a suggestion box at the New Richmond Nutrition Site. She read the suggestions to the NAC more chef salads, more cold salads, the spinach salads are great, but smaller pieces would be nice, more cookies and chocolate pie. Peterson-Michschl mentioned a concern regarding canned spinach and tasted off. Public Health Nutritionist Babich reiterated why certain foods are on the menu. The desserts are typically general to allow the cooking kitchens choice and determine what fits in the prep schedule for the day. It was mentioned, that there are too many tomato based soups when there is a cooks choice soup day. Hanson informed the NAC there is a Cooks meeting schedule where they will discuss a variety of topics. They will also be recipe sharing which will hopefully make preparation of meals more consistent between the cooking kitchens. RESULT: DISCUSSED 4. Research and Evaluate Options for the Elderly Nutrition Program Hanson opened the floor for discussion on the following topics when looking at the future of the Elderly Nutrition Program: Keep as is, Contract the meals, Restaurant Style, Go to one cooking kitchen. (See attachment for table). RESULT: DISCUSSED 5. Automated External Defibrillator (AED) at Senior Centers Beckman informed the NAC members that all the Senior Center have had Automated External Defibrillators (AED) installed. The Senior Center Boards were instrumental in working with the Village/Cities/Townships or entities where the Senior Centers are located. Staff have been trained and the will be monitored. REQUEST FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS There were none noted. ANNOUNCEMENTS & CORRESPONDENCE Beckman informed the NAC members that the St. Croix County Volunteer Application has been revised; however, the full packet is stilling being reviewed. Beckman provided the NAC members with details on the current openings for sub cooks and cooks aids. NAC members were provided with Heart Health Flyer and information about the upcoming Nutrition Talks. They were also given applications for the Outstanding Older Adult Award. ADJOURN Council Chair Brunner adjourned the meeting at 11:58 a.m. DATE OF NEXT MEETING The date of the next September 13, 2017 at 10:30 a.m. at the Deer Park Senior Center Location big enoughLogistics for transporting foodsMore meals, quality may decrease Cons Control and continuityover menus/mealsOne vendor for supplies possible price breaksBetter storageSocialization remainsEasier to hire staff 1 KitchenPros in the th programs icipants t SustainabilityRaise pricesLack of restaurants in the areaLogistics beginningSocializationLoss of preventative healCard tourneyLoose participantsLoss of jobsParhave to choose what to eatSame foods to choose fromStorage for HDM supplies Cons Options/ChoiceNo reservations neededStaffingNo maintenance of equipment Restaurant StylePros 14/2017 6/ No control of menuLogistics of transporting foodSustainabilityQuestionable quality Cons s - Less staffing issuesCost reasonable?Delivery included?Different menu options varietySocialization remain Contract the mealsPros Locations are not County ownedStaffing Cons - decision Better AccessibilityRoomierHomecooking styleFriendly AtmosphereMore input in menusSocializationDietitian reviewing menusBetter nutrition No on what to eatDo not pay rent at current locations Research and Evaluate Options for the Elderly Nutrition Program Keep as isPros