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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-10-2022 Council on Aging and Disabilities Minutes MEETING MINUTES COUNCIL ON AGING AND DISABILITIES June 10, 2022 8:30 AM St. Croix County Service Center-Rm 171 & 172 1752 Dorset Lane, New Richmond, Wisconsin NOTICE Some members may be participating remotely via Teams CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL Attendee NameOrganizationTitleStatusArrived Paul AdamsSt. Croix CountySupervisorPresent Cathy LeafSt. Croix CountySupervisorPresent Dave OstnessSt. Croix CountySupervisorPresent Maureen BrunnerSt. Croix CountyCouncil MemberPresent Amy SchneiderSt. Croix CountyCouncil MemberRemote Bonnie RichertSt. Croix CountyCouncil MemberPresent Nancy HableSt. Croix CountyCouncil MemberRemote Nancy E. MeyerSt. Croix CountyCouncil MemberPresent Lois BurriSt. Croix CountyCouncil MemberPresent Roxanne M. WakeenSt. Croix CountyCouncil MemberPresent Martha MabisSt. Croix CountyCouncil MemberRemote Others present were Kristin Newton, ADRC Administrator; Bob Rohret, HHS Director; Fay Strenke, HHS Fiscal Manager; Ken House and Scott Counter with the New Richmond VFW. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1.Council on Aging and Disabilities Regular Meeting May 13, 20228:30 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 Chair Ostness opened the floor for public comment, hearing none, he proceeded with the meeting. BUSINESS ITEMS 1. Aging and Disability Resource Center Financial Reports Fay Strenke, HHS Fiscal Manager, reviewed the financial report from May 2022. She noted the state grant funds are starting to come in now, but are still at least a month behind. The revenue and operation costs are in line with the projected budget. Discussion followed. RESULT: DISCUSSED 2. Presentation on Freedom Park Center by Ken House, VFW Ken House, VFW, provided the Council members with handouts regarding the Freedom Park Center project. Discussed project time lines and resources that will be available at Freedom Park Center for Veterans and the community as a whole. Discussion followed. RESULT: DISCUSSED 3. Presentation of the 2021 Health and Human Services Annual Report HHS Director Rohret reviewed the 2021 Health and Human Services Annual Report. Rohret pointed out information specific to the ADRC and discussed the narrative and statistical data included in the report. Discussion followed. RESULT: DISCUSSED 4. COVID-19 Presentation Rohret reviewed the changes to the COVID-19 dashboard that can be found on the County website. Currently St. Croix County is currently at a medium level. Vaccinations and testing are still being provided at the St. Croix County Services Center through Public Health. RESULT: DISCUSSED REQUEST FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Council Chair Ostness asked if there were any requests for future agenda items. Some suggestions were a presentation by Department of Vocational Rehabilitation and the program on Order of Service; presentation by WestCAP and a presentation by Family Resource Center. ANNOUNCEMENTS & CORRESPONDENCE HHS Director Rohret informed the Council there will be a luncheon on June 24 with Family Resource Center and families working with Children's Services. There will be childcare available and a meal available for families with children under the age of 5. HHS Director Rohret mentioned the Mental Health Symposium that was held on Wednesday, June 8 at Northwood College was well attended. HHS Director Rohret mentioned that virtual options will no longer be available after this month, so attendance will need to be in person. ADRC Administrator Newton informed the Council that Wednesday, June 15 is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day and on Friday, June 17 will be the Community wide Annual Senior Picnic. Newton also mentioned that the Roberts Senior Nutrition Program will be transitioning to a restaurant model on July 5th with days of service changing to Tuesday and Thursday. The Woodville Senior Nutrition Program transitioned to a catered option along with Glenwood City and Baldwin. ADJOURN Chair Ostness adjourned the meeting at 9:56 am DATE OF NEXT MEETING The date of the next meeting will be Friday, August 12, 2022 in New Richmond at the St. Croix County Services Center.