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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-12-2022 Council on Aging and Disabilities Minutes MEETING MINUTES COUNCIL ON AGING AND DISABILITIES August 12, 2022 8:30 AM St. Croix County Service Center-Rm 171 & 172 1752 Dorset Lane, New Richmond, Wisconsin CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL Attendee NameOrganizationTitleStatusArrived Paul AdamsSt. Croix CountySupervisorPresent Cathy LeafSt. Croix CountySupervisorPresent Dave OstnessSt. Croix CountySupervisorExcused Maureen BrunnerSt. Croix CountyCouncil MemberPresent Amy SchneiderSt. Croix CountyCouncil MemberExcused Bonnie RichertSt. Croix CountyCouncil MemberPresent Nancy HableSt. Croix CountyCouncil MemberPresent Nancy E. MeyerSt. Croix CountyCouncil MemberPresent Lois BurriSt. Croix CountyCouncil MemberPresent Roxanne M. WakeenSt. Croix CountyCouncil MemberPresent Martha MabisSt. Croix CountyCouncil MemberPresent Others present were Kristin Newton, ADRC Administrator; Bob Rohret, HHS Director; Fay Strenke, HHS Finance Manager; and Jackie Gordon, Disabilities Advocate & Caregiver Wisconsin Council on Physical Disabilities. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1.Council on Aging and Disabilities Regular Meeting June 10, 20228:30 AM Council Vice-Chair Brunner asked if there were any corrections, additions, or deletions to the minutes. Council Vice-Chair Brunner approved the minutes as written. RESULT: ACCEPTED PUBLIC COMMENT Council Vice-Chair Brunner opened the floor for public comment, hearing none, she proceeded with the meeting. BUSINESS ITEMS 1. Aging and Disability Resource Center Financial Reports Fay Strenke, HHS Fiscal Manager, reviewed the financial report from July 2022. She mentioned all revenue and expense look in line. Discussion followed. RESULT: DISCUSSED 2. Presentation on Emergency Preparedness 'Go Bags' by Jackie Gordon, Wisconsin Council on Physical Disabilities Jackie Gordon with the Wisconsin Council on Physical Disabilities introduced herself to the Council. She explained the Wisconsin Council on Physical Disabilities focuses on items that will improve the quality of life for individuals with physical disabilities Gordon provided a presentation regarding emergency procedures for those with physical disabilities. Each Council member received a Go Bag. Discussion followed. RESULT: DISCUSSED 3. Introduction of the New Elder Benefit Specialist Administrator Newton informed the Council that Jennie Bowers has taken over the role of Elder Benefit Specialist. Jennie has been with the county for 9 years and was an Adult Protection Social Worker for prior to accepting the position as the Elder Benefit Specialist. RESULT: DISCUSSED 4. Home Delivered and Congregate Meal Six Month Statistics for 2022 Administrator Newton presented the six month statistics for Congregate and Home- delivered meals for 2021 and 2022. Discussion followed. RESULT: DISCUSSED 5. COVID-19 Update Director Rohert mentioned the County website has been redesigned and the COVID information has been relocated but has the same information. COVID has transitioned from a pandemic to an endemic. St. Croix County Public Health still provides vaccinations on Mondays from 2 pm to 4 pm by appointment. Testing is also available on Mondays and Wednesdays from 7:30 am - 11 am. Discussion followed. RESULT: DISCUSSED REQUEST FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Council Vice-Chair Brunner asked if there were any requests for future agenda items. Some suggestions were Limitless Cycling; Division of Vocational Rehabilitation; and Youth and Transition. ANNOUNCEMENTS & CORRESPONDENCE ADRC Administrator Newton announced that registration is open for the annual Caregiver Conference that will be held on September 23 at Northwood Tech in New Richmond. Director Rohret mentioned he has been working on 2023 budget which will hopefully be completed by end of August. The Health and Human Services Board meeting will be next week and each division will start presenting. ADJOURN Council Vice-Chair Brunner adjourned the meeting at 10:05 am DATE OF NEXT MEETING The date of the next meeting will be Friday, September 9, 2022 in New Richmond at the St. Croix County Services Center.