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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-15-2021 Nutrition Advisory Council Minutes MEETINGMINUTES NUTRITION ADVISORY COUNCIL September 15, 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 Present Maureen Brunner New Richmond Chair Present Roberts Council Member vacant Marilyn Wegge Somerset Council Member Present Gloria Bunnel Woodville Council Member Remote Others present were Brandy Zeuli, Aging and Disability Resource Center Outreach Coordinator; Brad Beckman, Aging and Disability Resource Center Administrator; Randi Hanson, Aging and Disability Resource Center Preventative/Nutrition Program Coordinator; Bob Rohret, HHS Director; Teresa Babich, Public Health Nutrition Manager; Alternates: Bonnie Richert, Hudson; Liz Kreibich, River Falls. Other present virtually was Amy Roemhild, ADRC Community Services Coordinator. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Nutrition Advisory Council Regular Meeting June 6, 2021 meeting. Chair Brunner The Council members reviewed the minutes from the June 6, 2021 asked if there were any changes, additions or corrections. A motion was made to accept the minutes by Council member Deja; seconded by Council member Wegge; 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 230 participants on the Home-Delivered Meal Program (HDM). There has been an increase in a few different communities such as Roberts, Hudson and New Richmond. Zeuli mentioned she is doing good with the number of volunteers in Hudson and River Falls. Volunteers were recruited to help at the Roberts site to deliver on Tuesdays and Thursday. Zeuli mentioned she is in need of more volunteers in New Richmond area. RESULT: DISCUSSED 2. Elderly Nutrition Program Menu Suggestions and Recommendations Hanson reviewed the fourth quarter menus for 2021. A variety of comments were shared regarding the meals from the last menu cycle. Hanson mentioned she is looking to revamp the menus for 2022. RESULT: DISCUSSED 3. Senior Nutrition Site Updates Hanson informed the NAC members that the Senior Nutrition Sites closed on Monday, September 13 due to positive cases at a couple of sites. Grab-n-Go meals are available and Home-Delivered meals are provided to those who qualify. The closure is temporary and we will pivot back as soon as we can. Hanson informed the NAC members that the cook in Deer Park had been on vacation Somerset and New Richmond. Hanson had completed interviews for sub cooks prior to the staff going on vacation, so one of the interviewees will start as the new cook on th Tuesday, October 5 th Monday, October 4. The new building in Glenwood City is coming along quickly and looks great. The Hudson Senior Center transition went well. RESULT: DISCUSSED REQUEST FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Teresa Babich, St. Croix County Public Health Dietitian, suggested an introduction to a new program called Stepping Up Your Nutrition she will be adding to her Nutrition Education visits. ANNOUNCEMENTS & CORRESPONDENCE Beckman informed that NAC members the DayAway program has remained open during this time and transportation requests are still being provided. rd The Nutrition Program staff will be participating in a training on November 3. Beckman informed the NAC members of an Elder Abuse conference that was held on Tuesday, th September 14 in Hudson. The conference was recorded and will replay on Hudson Public Access Channel. Beckman informed the NAC members there will be two public hearings for the 2022-2024 Aging Unit Plan for folks to provide feedback and suggestions to the goals within the plan. ADJOURN Council Chair Brunner adjourned the meeting at 10:59 a.m. DATE OF NEXT MEETING The date of the next meeting will be Wednesday, December 15, 2021 at 10 a.m. at the St. Croix County Services Center in New Richmond.