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MEETING MINUTES
COUNCIL ON AGING AND DISABILITIES
November 11, 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 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 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 Fiscal Manager; Tara Murdzek, ADRC Caregiver Support Coordinator; and
Amy Roemhild, ADRC Community Services Coordinator.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1.Council on Aging and Disabilities Regular Meeting October 14, 20228:30 AM
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. Hearing none, he proceeded with
the meeting.
BUSINESS ITEMS
1. Aging and Disability Resource Center Financial Reports
HHS Fiscal Manager Strenke reviewed the October 2022 fiscal report. She mentioned
that the ADRC grant dollars have been received based on the current claims, however
the grant dollars for the Aging programs is a bit behind. Discussion followed.
RESULT: DISCUSSED
2. 85.21 Specialized Transportation Assistance 2023 Grant Application
Amy Roemhild, ADRC Community Services Coordinator, reviewed a power point
presentation regarding 85.21 Specialized Transportation Assistance 2023 Grant
Application. Roemhild reviewed the projects that will be funded through the grant
dollars. Discussion followed. A motion to approve the 2023 Grant Application was made
by Supervisor Leaf; seconded by Council member Hable; motion carried.
RESULT: APPROVED \[UNANIMOUS\]
MOVER: Cathy Leaf, Supervisor
SECONDER: Nancy Hable, Council Member
AYES: Paul Adams, Cathy Leaf, Dave Ostness, Maureen Brunner, Amy
Schneider, Bonnie Richert, Nancy Hable, Nancy E. Meyer, Lois Burri, Roxanne M.
Wakeen, Martha Mabis
3. Aging and Disability Resource Center Caregiver Support Program Presentation
ADRC Caregiver Support Coordinator provided the Council members with an overview of
the caregiver programs she oversees and her job responsibilities. She explained that she
works closely with and collaborates with the Dementia Care Specialist. She reviewed the
grant programs available to caregivers. Discussion followed.
RESULT: DISCUSSED
REQUEST FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Council Chair asked if there were any requests for future agenda items. There were no
suggestions voiced at the time, so Chair Ostness informed the Council they could reach out to
ADRC Administrator Newton or himself at any time.
ANNOUNCEMENTS & CORRESPONDENCE
Kristin Newton, ADRC Administrator, provided the Council with a flyer regarding the Community
Conversation events regarding the 2024-2028 State Dementia Plan. Newton announced the
Hudson Senior Nutrition Site will be moving to Agave 2 GoGo on December 5 for meals and
activities.
Bob Rohert, HHS Director, thanked the Veterans - Supervisor Adams. He informed the
Council that the 2023 Budget was approved. Rohert mentioned that Newton will be
providing an orientation to the County Board in December regarding the ADRC and
programs.
ADJOURN
Council Chair Ostness adjourned the meeting at 9:53 am.
DATE OF NEXT MEETING
The date of the next meeting will be Friday, December 9, 2022 in New Richmond at the St. Croix
County Services Center.