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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-31-2021 Nutrition Advisory Council Minutes MEETINGMINUTES NUTRITION ADVISORY COUNCIL March 31, 2021 10:00 AM St. Croix County Services Center 1752 Dorset Lane New Richmond, 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 Char Croes Deer Park Council Member Remote Marge Quale Glenwood City Council Member Remote Carol McConaughey Hudson Council Member Remote Marie Deja River Falls Council Member Absent Maureen Brunner New Richmond Chair present Jean Peterson Roberts Council Member Absent Marilyn Wegge Somerset Council Member Absent Gloria Bunnel Woodville Council Member Remote Others present were Brandy Zeuli, Aging and Disability Resource Center Outreach Coordinator. Those who attended remotely Brad Beckman, Aging and Disability Resource Center Administrator; Randi Hanson, Aging and Disability Resource Center Preventative/Nutrition Program Coordinator; Amy Roemhild, Lead Community Services Coordinator; Bob Rohert, HHS Director; Teresa Babich, Public Health Nutrition Manager; Alternates: Bonnie Richert, Hudson; Ruth Severson, Deer Park. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Nutrition Advisory Council Regular Meeting December 16, 2020 meeting. Chair The Council members reviewed the minutes from the December 16, 2020 Brunner asked if there were any changes, additions or corrections. A motion was made to accept the minutes by Council member Quale; seconded by Council member McConaughey; motion carried. RESULT: APPROVED PUBLIC COMMENT Chair Brunner opened the floor for public comment. There was no public comment presented. BUSINESS ITEMS 1. Home-Delivered Meal Program Statistics and Trends by Brandy Zeuli, Outreach Coordinator Outreach Coordinator Zeuli informed the NAC that there are currently between 225-250 participants on the Home-Delivered Meal Program (HDM). There has been an increase in a few different communities. Zeuli mentioned she is doing good with the number of volunteers in New Richmond, Hudson and River Falls. Zeuli mentioned the Love Bags with fresh fruit was delivered a little late this year. RESULT: DISCUSSED 2. Elderly Nutrition Program Menu Suggestions and Recommendations Hanson reviewed the second quarter menus for 2021 and some new items that will be on the menu rotation. A variety of comments were shared regarding the meals from the last menu cycle. RESULT: DISCUSSED 3. 2019-2020 Year to Date Home-Delivered and Congregate Meal Statistics The Council received information regarding program statistics and comparison. RESULT: DISCUSSED 4. Glenwood City and Hudson Senior Center Updates Hanson informed the NAC members that the Aging team along with the Hudson Senior Center Board met with Christian Community Home (CCH) staff. The agreement between CCH and the Hudson Senior Center Board has been dissolved and the contract with the ADRC Nutrition Program will remain until the end of the year. The Aging team met and created a posting to be sent out to the Hudson Chamber, municipalities in Hudson area, a press release, and a posting on the St. Croix County Facebook page. Renea Aeschliman, Program Support Associate, informed the NAC that there had been issues with the contract with the temporary location for the Glenwood City Nutrition Site. Everything was resolved late yesterday afternoon and the site will be moving to St. John Catholic Church on Thursday, April 8 with the site ready to roll on Monday, April 12. RESULT:DISCUSSED REQUEST FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Reopening guidelines ANNOUNCEMENTS & CORRESPONDENCE ended and Martha Mabis will be the new Council member. There is another opening for someone that fits the target group of Mental Health. ADJOURN Council Chair Brunner adjourned the meeting at 11 a.m. DATE OF NEXT MEETING The date of the next meeting will be Wednesday, June 9, 2021 at 10 a.m. at the St. Croix County Ag Center in Baldwin.