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MEETINGMINUTES
NUTRITION ADVISORY COUNCIL
December 6, 202210:00 AM
Deer Park Senior Center
121 Front St
Deer Park, Wisconsin
CALL TO ORDER
The Nutrition Advisory Council Chair Maureen Brunner called the meeting to order at 10 am
ROLL CALL
Attendee Name Organization Title Status Arrived
Laura Bishop Baldwin Council Member Excused
Renee Boe Deer Park Council Member Remote
Marge Quale Glenwood City Council Member Present
Carol McConaughey Hudson Council Member Virtual
Marie Deja River Falls Council Member Excused
Maureen Brunner New Richmond Chair Present
Roberts Council Member Vacant
Marilyn Wegge Somerset Council Member Present
Gloria Bunnell Woodville Council Member Present
Others present were Kristin Newton, ADRC Administrator; Brandy Zeuli, Aging and Disability
Resource Center Outreach Coordinator; Amy Roemhild, Community Services Coordinator;
Alternates: Ruth Severson, Deer Park. Other present virtually were Teresa Babich, Public Health
Nutrition Manager.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Nutrition Advisory Council Regular Meeting September 7, 2022
meeting. Chair
The Council members reviewed the minutes from the September 7, 2022
Brunner asked if there were any changes, additions or corrections. Minutes were approved
at written.
RESULT: APPROVED
PUBLIC COMMENT
Chair Brunner opened the floor for public comment.
There was no public comment presented.
BUSINESSITEMS
1.Senior Nutrition Site Updates
Kristin Newton, ADRC Administrator, informed the NACthat the Hudson Senior Center
just transitioned to Agave 2 GoGo on December 5.
She mentioned that there will be a change in Glenwood City. The City of Glenwood is
requesting for rent for space. Working with the City to determine amount and process.
Newton mentioned they are continuing to look at the Woodville Nutrition program since
the transition in June. Discussion followed.
RESULT:DISCUSSED
2.
Home-Delivered Meal Program Statistics and Trends
Outreach Coordinator Zeuli informed the NAC that there are currently 186 participants
with 50 in Hudson. There are currently five routes in Hudson and Zeuli is actively seeking
additional volunteers.
Zeuli informed the NAC that emergency meal kits were provided to Home-Delivered Meal
participants who signed up. The kits contain non-perishable items to use when the sites
are closed due to weather.
Zeuli shared some comments from participants.
RESULT:DISCUSSED
3.
Elderly Nutrition Program Menu Suggestions and Recommendations
The NAC members shared a variety of comments from congregate program participants.
Discussion followed.
RESULT:DISCUSSED
4.Meal Cost Tool and 2023 Donation Suggestion
ADRC Administrator Kristin Newton presented a funding analysis to the NAC members.
They reviewed the average cost per meals for both Congregate Nutrition and Home-
Delivered Meals, 5-year comparison of attendance and average donation. Newton
informed the NAC that, with the increase of food and supplies, it would be beneficial to
review the current suggested contribution amount for Congregate Nutrition and Home-
Delivered meal programs. Discussion followed. After discussion, it was determined to
table to recommendation until the next meeting. NAC members want to review the what
the average cost might be for 2022.
RESULT: DISCUSSED; TABLED
REQUEST FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
2023 Donation Suggestion
ANNOUNCEMENTS & CORRESPONDENCE
Amy Roemhild announced that the nomination for Secret Santa program closes on Friday.
ADJOURN
Council Chair Brunner adjourned the meeting at 11:19 am
DATE OF NEXT MEETING
The date of the next meeting will be Wednesday, March 29, 2023 at the Woodville Senior
Nutrition Site. Please call the Woodville Senior Nutrition Site at 715-698-2152 to reserve a
meal.