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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-09-2022 Council on Aging and Disabilities Minutes MEETING MINUTES COUNCIL ON AGING AND DISABILITIES September 9, 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 CountySupervisorExcused 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 MemberExcused Lois BurriSt. Croix CountyCouncil MemberPresent Roxanne M. WakeenSt. Croix CountyCouncil MemberExcused Martha MabisSt. Croix CountyCouncil MemberExcused Others present were Kristin Newton, ADRC Administrator; Bob Rohret, HHS Director; Jennie Bowers,Elder Benefit Specialist; Fay Strenke, HHS Fiscal Manager and Matt Stepaniak, Limitless Cycling. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1.Council on Aging and Disabilities Regular Meeting August 12, 20228:30 AM Council Chair Ostness asked if there were any corrections, additions, or deletions to the minutes. Council Chair Ostness approved the minutes as written. RESULT: ACCEPTED PUBLIC COMMENT Council Chair Ostness opened the floor for public comments. Hearing none, he proceeded with the meeting. BUSINESS ITEMS 1. Aging and Disability Resource Center Financial Reports ADRC Administrator Newton presented the August 2022 financial report. Newton pointed out the state payment of $376,005 has been moved to the ADRC budget. This amount is part of the Long Term Care Reform when the ADRC was formed in St. Croix County in 2008. Discussion followed. RESULT: DISCUSSED 2. Introduction of the New Elder Benefit Specialist Administrator Newton introduced Jennie Bowers as the new Elder Benefit Specialist. Jennie provided a brief introduction of herself and that she is excited to start in her new role. RESULT: DISCUSSED 3. Presentation on Limitless Cycling by Matt Stepaniak Matt Stepaniak introduced himself to the Council members and provided a power point presentation regarding Limitless Cycling. Limitless Cycling is a non-profit that brings adaptive bicycles to veterans, seniors, and people disabilities to promote movement, social interaction, and appreciation for the outdoors with the Minnesota & Wisconsin St. Croix River Valley. He provided the Council details on the variety of bikes utilized in the program. Council members were able to go outside and look at the bikes. Discussion followed. RESULT: DISCUSSED 4. 2022-2024 Aging Unit Plan Review and Update Administrator Newton explained to the Council that Angie Sullivan, Older American Act Consultant with Greater Wisconsin Agency on Aging Resources, reviewed the plan and provided feedback regarding the plan. The comments were reviewed and overall well. The Aging Team had to modify a couple of goals and will continue to meet to review progress on the goals. Discussion followed. RESULT: DISCUSSED 5. Communicable Disease Update Kelli Engen, Public Health Administrator/Health Officer, provided the Council with an update on COVID and the dashboard located on the County website. She also reviewed detail on Monkeypox. St. Croix County has one case and currently in Wisconsin there are 63 cases. She mentioned Influenza season typically starts in October and there are clinics scheduled for public to receive vaccines. Discussion followed. RESULT: DISCUSSED REQUEST FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Council Chair Ostness asked if there were any requests for future agenda items. Newton is hoping to have Division of Vocational Rehab in October. She reminded Council members that they can reach out at any time if they have requests. ANNOUNCEMENTS & CORRESPONDENCE HHS Director Rohert announced that the Wisconsin Counties Association Conference will be held later in September at Wisconsin Dells. The HHS Board meeting will be held on September 21 - reviewing Mandated vs Non-Mandated services. Newton - announced that Tara Fick will be the new APS worker taking Jennie Bowers position. There will also be a retirement of another APS worker who has been with the county for 30 plus years. An offer has been made to fill that position so the new staff can be trained before the end of the year. Newton reminded the Council that the Caregiver Conference will be held on Friday, September 23. Newton mentioned that the Center for Independent Living New Freedom Transportation program is looking for volunteers. Volunteers through the program transport individuals who longer drive or have difficulty driving to medical appointments, social outings or to go shopping. Newton also mentioned that volunteers are needed in the nutrition programs offered by the ADRC. The Walk to End Alzheimer's will be held on Saturday, September 17 at the New Richmond High School. The ADRC has a Team and information was provided to Council on how to join the team or donate. ADJOURN Council Chair adjourned the meeting at 10:37 am DATE OF NEXT MEETING The date of the next meeting will be Friday, October 14, 2022 in New Richmond at the St. Croix County Services Center.