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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil on Aging-Disabilities 07-16-01x f ST. CROIX COUNTY NOTICE OF COMMITTEE MEETING TO: Thomas Dorsey, Chairman St. Croix County Board FROM: Richard Peterson, Chairman COMMITTEE TITLE: Council on Aging DATE: Monday July 16, 2001 TIME: 8:30 a.m. LOCATION: County Board Room CALL TO ORDER AND INTRODUCTIONS OF NEW MEMBERS ROLL CALL ADOPTION OF AGENDA DATE OF NEXT MEETING: July 19, 2001 ACTION ON PREVIOUS MINUTES INTRODUCTIONS UNFINISHED BUSINESS: NEW BUSINESS: Cancer Transportation Capital Outlay Plan Prescription Drug Prices Bureau for the Blind Request Staff Reports Site /Center Updates ANNOUNCEMENTS & CORRESPONDENCE POSSIBLE AGENDA ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING: ADJOURNMENT (Agenda not necessarily presented in this order) SUBMITTED BY: Sandy Gehrmann DATE: June 28, 2001 COPIES TO: COUNTY BOARD OFFICE COUNTY CLERK NEWS MEDIA/NOTICE BOARD COMMITTEE MEMBERS ATTN: 8:00 Operations Committee Meeting COUNCIL ON AGING MEETING 0 July 16th,2001 St. Croix County Government Center CALL TO ORDER Chairman, Rich Peterson, called the meeting to order at 8:30 a.m. ROLL CALL Members present were: Richard Peterson, Margaret Wolske, John Mortensen, Mary Lou Smith, Ralph Bader, Florence Patrick, Glenn Hoberg, Marguerite Sumner, Doris Teigen. Carolyn Weisenburger, Rhoda Wood, and Irene Burch were excused. Also present were: Barb Blaisdell, Sandy Gehrmann, Tracy Davis, Sylvia Heller, Janice Thompson, Betty Jordahl, Gladys Ellefson, Donna Lamson, Donna Hauser, Roberta Moe, Pat Otto, Faye Kangas, and Lorraine Jacobs Introductions were made. Special guest Art Christiansen, from AARP, explained the 55 Alive Driving Program. The two day, eight hour course will be offered at the Hudson Senior Center later this year. Anyone else interested in scheduling the course should contact him. Total cost to participants is $10.00. ADOPTION OF AGENDA A motion was made by John Mortensen, and seconded by Marguerite Sumner to adopt the agenda as printed; motion carried. DATE OF NEXT MEETING The next meeting will be held on Thursday August 16th, 2001. ACTION OF PREVIOUS ES : A motion was made by Ralph Bader and seconded by John Mortensen to approve the sa V f Y minutes as printed; motion carried. NEW BUSINESS Cancer Transportation: This issue to be discussed at the upcoming Regional Meetings of Aging Directors. Thursday The Department plans to have an American Cancer Society representative available at a future Council meeting. A copy of The American Cancer Society Midwest Division Community Report was passed for review. Capital Outlay Plan: This plan outlined projected capital outlay over a five year period for the three Department on Aging trust accounts. Plans for the Nutrition Trust include replacement of kitchen equipment and computers at the sites and upgrading - or replacement of office equipment for the Department. Funds to date in the Nutrition Trust will see the plan partially through the year 2004. This year the Department has received three payroll deduction designations for the Somerset Home Delk Meal Program. the DayAway Clubs, and the Benefit Specialist Program. A motion was made by Marguerite Sumner and seconded by Florence Patrick to approve the five -year capital outlay plan as presented; motion carried. Barb distributed a handout outlining the five -year capital outlay plan involving the two transportation trust funds. Projection of need totals approximately $200,000.00, and includes the replacement of three vehicles and two lift vans. A motion was made by Mary Lou Smith and seconded by 1 Marge Wolske to approve the five -year transportation capital 1 outlay plan as presented; motion carried. Prescription Drug Prices The Medicare Prescription nru2 Discount Card proposed by President Bush was diseu55rU. The card would provide a 10 -25 % discount to seniors. Further details have yet to be revealed. A report regarding CEO salaries of the leading drug companies was read and discussed. The Alliance for Retired Americans report containing factual statistics regarding prescription drug prices, drug company profits and the effect on seniors was read and discussed. A handout outlining the drug distribution chain was distributed and discussed. The report will be available for further review. Bureau for the Blind Request: Al Thompson Rehab Specialist from the Bureau for the Blind has contacted the Department with a request for financial support in supplying St. Croix County seniors with visual aids. A motion was made by Mary Lou Smith and seconded by Florence Patrick to support the Bureau for the Blind request by acting as a referral source to link needs to agencies with available funding, but offer no direct funding at this time; motion carried Staff Reports Barb's Report: The Operations Committee met this morning to set up general guidelines for the innovative techniques used by sites for marketing and outreach. A standard format with appropriate language was developed for complimentary meals offered by Center Boards. Sandy's Report: Sandy shared an article published in an Aging Newsletter from Massachusetts that reported on a group of entertainers non other than the "Happy Grannies". County Fair site projects at this time include: Food Bingo during Glenwood City's scheduled time, cake decorating demonstration by Marge Wolske during Hammond's scheduled time. The video, Food Safety for Seniors-,. will be shown at a future Council meeting. At some point, each site should receive a copy. Pro Bono Attorney Consultations will resume in August. Each site will receive a copy of the August through January schedule. It will also appear in next month's SCAN. Hammond Days sales continue. to be returned by August 3rd Stubs, unsold tickets and money SITE/CENTER REPORTS BALDWIN Four will be in attendance at the fair during Baldwin's scheduled time. A trip to the potato chip factory was taken' on July 13'. Card party will be held this coming Wednesday. A van trip is planned to the Rock Elm Pie and Ice Cream social on July 26` DEER PARK Janice was excused early. GLENWOOD CITY: Fair is the main topic of conversation these days. The Food Bingo Game is all set up. Players will be senior citizens with winner's names to go into a drawing for a Panda bear telephone donated by the site. A doll collection displayed recently was enjoyed by all. Soup and sandwich fundraiser luncheon is being planned for October 5'. HAMMOND /ROBERTS Several participants are on vacation. F b 1 Bingo and cards continue. At the last Center Board meeting it was decided to hold chair massage once a month. Namond Jacobson has returned. Elinor Nelson visited recently. A van trip to the Minnesota State Fair is being planned. HUDSON Chair exercises are going well. Computer classes and cards held on Tuesdays. Bingo is now held on Thursday. One day a week all are entertained by a local resident who plays the piano. A poster.has been made for the fair. NEW RICHMOND All construction now completed. A shopping trip to Stillwater is being planned for the 20'. On July 26 an evening meal is planned. Amery has been invited. Disability Coalition to tentatively use the van on the 28` August 17 , 18 and 19'. Deerfield to use the van on Tuesdays and Fridays. Pat Otto announced that she would be retiring August 9'. Pat was thanked for her effort. Options for the New Richmond congregate programs will be addressed in the future. RIVER FALLS: Rhoda Wood excused. SOMERSET Somerset has several entries for the fair. The Center Board purchased fried chicken, potato salad and cole slaw for a Fourth of July party that was enjoyed by all. A collection for the Siren Senior Center was taken and $83.00 was raised. The Center Board voted to match that. Plans are to travel to Siren in the future to deliver the check. Camilla Langness who guessed all entries correctly won the "Name the Baby Contest". WOODVILLE Cards and Bingo continue to go well. A trip to the Amish area in Augusta is planned for the 27'. The Green Thumb worker is out for an indefinite time due to surgery. A bakeless bake sale fundraiser will be held. A motion was made by John Mortensen, seconded by Ralph Bader to approve van trips; motion carried. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND CORRESPONDENCE A reminder to return cook's surveys was given. r 1 St. Croix County Farm City Days to be held at the Goodrich Farm on Saturday August 11 Some present have previously voiced interest in attending the 1:00 p.m. matinee performance of "We Still Love Lucy" on Friday, November 2n Approximately, 40+ attendees are needed to make it worth while to secure bus transportation. Cost for the day is $20.00. A motion was made by Marge Wolske, seconded by Marguerite Sumner to adjourn the meeting; motion carried. POSSIBLE AGENDA ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING.- Itciiis for future meetings were solicited. A motion was made by Marge Wolske and seconded by Marguerite Sumner to adjourn the meeting; motion carried.