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MEETING MINUTES
COUNCIL ON AGING AND DISABILITIES
August 13, 2021 8:30 AM
St. Croix County Service Center
1752 Dorset Lane, New Richmond, Wisconsin
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
Attendee NameOrganizationTitleStatusArrived
Cathy LeafSt. Croix CountySupervisorExcused
Bob FeidlerSt. Croix CountySupervisorPresent
Dave OstnessSt. Croix CountySupervisorPresent
Maureen BrunnerSt. Croix CountyCouncil MemberPresent
Amy SchneiderSt. Croix CountyCouncil MemberPresent
Bonnie RichertSt. Croix CountyCouncil MemberPresent
Nancy HableSt. Croix CountyCouncil MemberPresent
Nancy E. MeyerSt. Croix CountyCouncil MemberRemote
Lois BurriSt. Croix CountyCouncil MemberPresent
Roxanne M. WakeenSt. Croix CountyCouncil MemberExcused
Martha MabisSt. Croix CountyCouncil MemberPresent
Others present were Brad Beckman, ADRC Administrator; Bob Rohret, HHS Director; Fay
Strenke, HHSFiscal Manager; Tyler Harrison, ADRC Elder Benefit Specialist; Ellie Weber,
Deer Park Nutrition Program Manager; Melissa Wright, Hudson Nutrition Program
Manager; Patty Shatswell, New Richmond Nutrition Program Manager. Others present
remotely were Adam Kastonek, St. Croix County Public Information Officer.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1.Council on Aging and Disabilities Regular Meeting June 11, 20218:30 AM
Council Chair Ostness asked if there were any corrections, additions, or deletions to the
minutes. Chair Ostness approved the minutes as written.
RESULT: ACCEPTED
PUBLIC COMMENT
Council Chair Ostness opened the floor for public comment. Seeing none he proceeded with
the meeting.
BUSINESS ITEMS
1. Election of Council on Aging and Disabilities Vice Chair
Council Chair Ostness opened the floor for nomination for a Vice Chair. Council member
Burri nominated Council member Maureen Brunner. Chair Ostness asked if there were
any other nominations. The nomination was seconded by Supervisor Feidler; motion
carried.
RESULT: APPROVED \[UNANIMOUS\]
MOVER: Lois Burri, Council Member
SECONDER: Bob Feidler, Supervisor
AYES: Bob Feidler, Dave Ostness, Maureen Brunner, Amy Schneider, Bonnie
Richert, Nancy Hable, Nancy E. Meyer, Lois Burri, Martha Mabis
EXCUSED: Cathy Leaf, Roxanne M. Wakeen
2. Introduction of the New Elder Benefit Specialist
Brad Beckman, ADRC Administrator, introduced the new Elder Benefit Specialist, Tyler
Harrison. Harrison provided the Council with background on her work history and that
she is looking forward to helping consumers in St. Croix County.
RESULT: DISCUSSED
3. Deer Park, Hudson, New Richmond Nutrition Program Presentations
Ellie Weber, Deer Park Nutrition Program Manager; Melissa Wright, Hudson Nutrition
Program Manager; and Patty Shatswell, New Richmond Program Manager presented
information regarding activities held at the site and the nutrition program. Discussion
followed.
RESULT: DISCUSSED
4. COVID-19 Update
HHS Director Rohret presented a COVID update to the Council members and the
dashboard that can be found on the County website. Adam Kastonek, St. Croix County
Public Information Officer reviewed the current mask advisory. Discussion followed.
RESULT: DISCUSSED
5. Aging and Disability Resource Center Financial Reports
Fay Strenke, HHS Fiscal Manager, reviewed the July 2021 Financial Report with the
Council. She mentioned that the donation amount is currently running higher than
budgeted. Discussion followed.
RESULT: DISCUSSED
6. Hudson Senior Center Relocation
Administrator Beckman presented the Dining Center Relocation Approval Form
regarding the relocation of the Hudson Senior Center. Council member Hable made a
motion to approval the relocation; Council member Richert seconded the motion;
motion carried.
RESULT: APPROVED \[UNANIMOUS\]
MOVER: Nancy Hable, Council Member
SECONDER: Bonnie Richert, Council Member
AYES: Bob Feidler, Dave Ostness, Maureen Brunner, Amy Schneider, Bonnie
Richert, Nancy Hable, Nancy E. Meyer, Lois Burri, Martha Mabis
ABSENT: Roxanne M. Wakeen
EXCUSED: Cathy Leaf
REQUEST FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Administrator Beckman suggested having Peter Kilde from WestCAP and Sandy Hackenmueller,
St. Croix County Health Center present at the September Council meeting.
ANNOUNCEMENTS & CORRESPONDENCE
Supervisor Feidler informed the Council the Elder Abuse Conference will be held on Tuesday,
September 14th at Faith Community Church from 8 am - 12 pm. The even will be open to the
public.
Health and Human Services Director Rohret announced that the next Health and Human
Services Board meeting will be held on Wednesday, August 18th in Hudson in the County
Board Room of the Government Center starting at 5 pm.
ADJOURN
The Council meeting was adjourned at 9:55 am
DATE OF NEXT MEETING
The date of the next Council meeting will be Friday, September 10, 2021 at 8:30 am at the St.
Croix County Services Center.