HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-18-15 Council on Aging and Disabilities Mintues MEETING MINUTES
COUNCIL ON AGING AND DISABILITIES
September 18, 2015 8:30 AM
St. Croix County Services Center
St. Croix County Services Center - 1752 Dorset Lane, New Richmond, Wisconsin
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
Attendee Name Organization Title Status Arrived Departed
Jerry Adams St. Croix County Present 9:00 AM 11:00 AM
Dave Ostness St. Croix County Chair Excused
Ron Kiesler St. Croix County Supervisor Present 9:00 AM 11:00 AM
Paulette Anderson St. Croix County Supervisor Present 9:00 AM 11:00 AM
Mary Ellen Brue St. Croix County Present 9:00 AM 11:00 AM
Virginia Drath St. Croix County Present 9:00 AM 11:00 AM
Patricia Jonas St. Croix County Present 9:00 AM 11:00 AM
Laurie Pelnar St. Croix County Present 9:00 AM 11:00 AM
Alfred Schrank St. Croix County Present 9:00 AM 11:00 AM
James Schreiber St. Croix County Vice Chair Present 9:00 AM 11:00 AM
George Zaske St. Croix County Board Member Present 9:00 AM 10:43 AM
Others present were: Brad Beckman, ADRC Adminstrator; Tracy Davis, Lead
Community Services Coordinator; Jo Ann Freidell, APS Social Worker; Beata Haug,
HHS Financial Manager; Renea Aeschliman, ADRC Program Support Associate.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1.Council on Aging and Disabilities – Regular Meeting – August 21, 2015 8:30 AM
Council on Aging & Disabilities Vice Chair Schrieber asked if there were any additions,
deletions, or corrections to the August 21, 2015 COAD minutes. With none noted Vice
Chair Schrieber stated the minutes are approved as printed.
RESULT:ACCEPTED
PUBLIC COMMENT
BUSINESS ITEMS
1.Adult Protective Services
Jo Anne Friedell, APS Social Worker, presented information regarding the Adult
Protection Service (APS) program. Friedell and Bonnie Edlund make up the Adult
Protection Unit within Behavioral Health. The two population groups that the APS
workers work with are those that are considered vulnerable adults and the elderly. They
are required to respond to inquiries or referrals regarding allegations of abuse (physical,
emotional, or financial), neglect or self neglect within some degree within 24 hours. The
APS unit is also required to review all the Protective Placements through St. Croix
County regardless of where the person is placed in the state. They work closely with
Corporation Counselor for legal consultation. Since 2011, the number of referrals have
increased from 163 to 333 in 2014. As of August, there were 350 referrals. Friedell
provided some case examples that they have worked on over the year.
RESULT:DISCUSSED
2.Council on Aging and Disabilities Review of the 2016 Budget Request
Beata Haug, HHS Financial Manager, presented the submitted draft budget for 2016 to
the Council for review. Council members received a folder with all the information that
will be provided to the County Board for approval.
A motion was made to approve the draft budget by Supervisor Anderson and seconded by
Council Pelnar; motion carried.
RESULT:APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:Paulette Anderson, Supervisor
SECONDER:Laurie Pelnar
AYES:Jerry Adams, Ron Kiesler, Paulette Anderson, Mary Ellen Brue, Virginia
Drath, Patricia Jonas, Laurie Pelnar, Alfred Schrank, James Schreiber, George Zaske
EXCUSED:Dave Ostness
3.Financial Reports
Beata reviewed the July revenue and expense.
RESULT:DISCUSSED
4.2016-2018 Aging Unit Plan Draft
Tracy Davis, Lead Community Services Coordinator, presented information regarding
the 2016 -2018 Aging Unit Plan. The required goals were discussed. The focus areas are
set forth by the state and as an Aging Unit we are expected to create goals to cover those
focus areas. Look at more social media like Facebook and more information in the
Service Directory. The ADRC News should be placed in more locations. The formal
public hearing will be in October and the final plan will need to be approved after the
recommendations have been made by Greater Wisconsin Agency on Aging Resources,
Inc (GWAAR).
A motion to approve the 2016-2018 Aging Unit Plan draft was made by Council member
Kiesler ; seconded by Council member Pelnar; motion carried.
RESULT:APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:Ron Kiesler, Supervisor
SECONDER:Laurie Pelnar
AYES:Jerry Adams, Ron Kiesler, Paulette Anderson, Mary Ellen Brue, Virginia
Drath, Patricia Jonas, Laurie Pelnar, Alfred Schrank, James Schreiber, George Zaske
EXCUSED:Dave Ostness
5.Department of Health Services public hearings on what the state's new Long Term Care
system should look like
There were public hearings scheduled. The closest one will be in Hayward on Monday,
September 21 at 6 p.m. The state is required to receive public comment regarding the
redesign of IRIS and Family Care system. Individuals can email, mail or testify at the
public hearings. There was discussion to submit a letter to CMS and for public comment
similar to the Milwaukee County letter. The COAD directed Chair Ostness and ADRC
Administrator create a letter and have Council members Zaske and Schreiber review the
letter prior to submitting.
RESULT:DISCUSSED
6.Information & Assistance Update Sheet
Council members reviewed the Information & Assistance report as of August 2015.
There were ten enrollments into ContinuUs with four disenrollment. There were no
enrollments into IRIS with four disenrollments.
RESULT:DISCUSSED
7.Transportation Requests (Out of County/Weekend)
The following out of county requests were presented to the Council for approval:
Sunday, Oct. 11 - Somerset: cruise on St. Croix River; Thursday, Oct. 15 - Baldwin: 2
vans to Cady Cheese/Maple Leaf Apple Orchard trip.
A motion was made by Council member Pelnar and seconded by Council member Drath;
motion carried.
RESULT:APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:Laurie Pelnar
SECONDER:Virginia Drath
AYES:Jerry Adams, Ron Kiesler, Paulette Anderson, Mary Ellen Brue, Virginia
Drath, Patricia Jonas, Laurie Pelnar, Alfred Schrank, James Schreiber, George Zaske
EXCUSED:Dave Ostness
8.Medicare Part D Open Enrollment
The Annual Enrollment Period for Medicare Part D will begin on October 15 and end on
December 7. The Benefit Specialists will be providing Medicare Open Enrollment
sessions in the next couple of months. Information regarding Medicare Part D will be in
the October issue of the ADRC News and individuals are encouraged to review their
plans.
RESULT:DISCUSSED
9.9th Annual Caregiver Conference
Beckman reminder the Council members that registration is still open for those interested
in attending the Caregiver Conference on Friday, September 25. The conference is a five
county initiative with many vendors and break out sessions.
RESULT:DISCUSSED
REQUEST FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Final 2016-2018 Unit Plan presentation
Tara Murdzek, Caregiver Support Coordinator
ANNOUNCEMENTS & CORRESPONDENCE
Liza Gibson, Elder Benefit Specialist received kudoos in the Benefit Specialist newsletter.
The Walk to End Alzheimer's will be held on Saturday, September 19 at the Deerfield in New
Richmond.
The Remember project has started. Schedules are available at the ADRC or in the newsletter.
The Resolution presented last month at the Council was passed by the County Board.
ADJOURN
Meeting adjourned at 11:05 a.m.
DATE OF NEXT MEETING
October 16