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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-15-2021 Nutrition Advisory Council Minutes MEETINGMINUTES NUTRITION ADVISORY COUNCIL December 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 Excused Gloria Bunnel Woodville Council Member Remote Others present were Brandy Zeuli, Aging and Disability Resource Center Outreach Coordinator; Amy Roemhild, ADRC Community Services Coordinator; Randi Hanson, Aging and Disability Resource Center Preventative/Nutrition Program Coordinator; Teresa Babich, Public Health Nutrition Manager; Alternates: Liz Kreibich, River Falls. Other present virtually was Bob Rohret, HHS Director. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Nutrition Advisory Council Regular Meeting September 15, 2021 meeting. Chair The Council members reviewed the minutes from the September 15, 2021 Brunner 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 Quale; motion carried. RESULT: APPROVED PUBLIC COMMENT Chair Brunner opened the floor for public comment. There was nopublic 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 170 participants on the Home-Delivered Meal Program (HDM). She informed the NAC members RESULT: DISCUSSED 2. Elderly Nutrition Program Menu Suggestions and Recommendations Hanson reviewed the first quarter menus for 2022. A variety of comments were shared regarding the meals from the last menu cycle. RESULT: DISCUSSED 3. Senior Nutrition Site Updates Hanson informed the NAC members that they have been talking with the food vendor regarding the complaints that have been received from participants. They are looking to revise the menu in 2022. Hanson informed the NAC members that the food vendor in River Falls has been having some staffing issues, so the meal preparation has been transitioned to Family Fresh Deli. However, that will be ending on December 30, so meal preparation will go back to the regular vendor with decreased days on a rotating schedule. The Somerset Senior Nutrition site will be closed until December 27 there will be no Grab-n-Go or Congregate dining. The group working on the plans for new New Richmond Library contacted the ADRC regarding including the New Richmond Senior Nutrition Site in the plan. They are looking to break ground in the Fall of 2022. Hanson mentioned to the NAC members discussions with community members in the Hammond and Roberts have started regarding transition to a restaurant model for the Hammond/Roberts Senior Nutrition Site. The new Community Center in Glenwood City is complete and beautiful. The Glenwood th City Senior Nutrition Site is planning to move into the building on Thursday, January 6. The plan is start with just Grab-n-Go and Home-Delivered Meals the first week and then th open for Congregate Dining on the 18. RESULT: DISCUSSED REQUEST FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ANNOUNCEMENTS & CORRESPONDENCE Teresa Babich, Public Health Dietician, introduced the Stepping Up Your Nutrition Program that will be held in the upcoming year. HHS Director Bob Rohret announced the new ADRC Administrator will be Kristin Newton. She was a supervisor in the St. Croix County Behavioral Health Unit and will be starting on January th 9 in her new role. ADJOURN Council Chair Brunner adjourned the meeting at 11 a.m. DATE OF NEXT MEETING The date of the next meeting will be Wednesday, March 30, 2022 at 10 a.m. at the St. Croix County Agriculture Services and Education Center in Baldwin.