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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10 16 2015 COA and D Minutes MEETING MINUTES COUNCIL ON AGING AND DISABILITIES October 16, 2015 8:30 AM St. Croix County Services Center St. Croix County Services Center - 1752 Dorset Lane, New Richmond, Wisconsin CALL TO ORDER The October 16, 2015 meeting of the Council on Aging & Disabilities was called to order by Chair Dave Ostness at approximately 8:30 a.m. ROLL CALL Attendee Name Organization Title Status Arrived Jerry Adams St. Croix County Present Dave Ostness St. Croix County Chair Present Ron Kiesler St. Croix County Supervisor Present Paulette Anderson St. Croix County Supervisor Present Mary Ellen Brue St. Croix County Present Virginia Drath St. Croix County Present Patricia Jonas St. Croix County Present Laurie Pelnar St. Croix County Present Alfred Schrank St. Croix County Absent James Schreiber St. Croix County Vice Chair Present George Zaske St. Croix County Board Member Present Others in Attendance: Health and Human Services Director Fred Johnson, Fiscal Manager Beata Haug, ADRC Administrator Brad Beckman, County Board Chair Roger Larson, Community Services Coordinator Tracy Davis, and Program Support Specialist Renea Aeschliman. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Council Chair Ostness asked the Council if there were any changes, corrections, or additions to the September 18, 2015 meeting minutes. With none noted, Chair Ostness approved the minutes. 1. Council on Aging and Disabilities – Regular Meeting – September 18, 2015 8:30 AM RESULT: ACCEPTED PUBLIC COMMENT No public comments were presented. BUSINESS ITEMS 1. 2016 - 2018 Aging Unit Plan Draft - presentation Davis noted that the presentation was noted as the public hearing for the 2016-2018 Aging Plan Final. Davis presented a power point presentation to the COAD summarizing the 2016-2018 Aging Unit Plan Final. The entire draft plan was provided to the COAD members at the September 18, 2015 meeting and approved. There were a few revisions that were requested to be made once reviewed by GWAAR. The plan context must answer the following questions: - Who are the current and future older persons? - What needs have been identified? - How is the long-term care system organized to support older persons in the county? - What is the role of the aging unit with ADRC? - What is the role of the aging unit in long-term care? - What are the critical issues/challenges/resources & partnerships? There were 4 listening sessions held throughout the county and a public notice was printed in the official county paper - New Richmond News and the October issue of the ADRC News. The goals for the plan period relate to Involvement of Older People in Aging-Related Program Development and Planning; Elder Nutrition Program; Healthy Aging; Services in Support of Caregivers; and Services for People with Dementia. Each county is also allowed to choose a local goal and the ADRC choose Improving Transportation Services in St. Croix County. The complete 2016-2018 Aging Unit Plan is on the ADRC web page and can be available for viewing at the ADRC. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Laurie Pelnar SECONDER: Jerry Adams AYES: Jerry Adams, Dave Ostness, Ron Kiesler, Paulette Anderson, Mary Ellen Brue, Virginia Drath, Patricia Jonas, Laurie Pelnar, James Schreiber, George Zaske ABSENT: Alfred Schrank 2. Financial Reports The Council received Financial reports for August 2015. There are no variations or concerns at this time. RESULT: DISCUSSED 3. 2016 Budget Detail Department Worksheets HHS Director Johnson reviewed the budget worksheets in the packet. There was discussion pertaining to the Fund Balance for Aging and ADRC. There was a concern that the fund balance dollars not go back to the general fund. It was mentioned that there is one position request for the ADRC for a part-time Disability Benefit Specialist. RESULT: DISCUSSED 4. Information & Assistance Update Sheet Council members were provided a handout regarding the activities in September. There were five enrollments into ContinuUs and three disenrollments; there was one IRIS enrollment and two disenrollments. There was discussion on the number of enrollments into Family Care and whether St. Croix County is trending the same as other counties within the State. There was a suggestion to see if a representative from IRIS would be willing to present information to the COAD. The state is conducting a satisfaction survey to individuals who have received assistance through the ADRC Information & Assistance Specialists. RESULT: DISCUSSED 5. ADRC Community Services Coordinator Senior Centers/Transportation Programs Presentation Tracy Davis, Community Services Coordinator, presented her job duties. She works closely with the Senior Center Boards, oversees the Transportation programs such as the Specialized Transportation Program and the Volunteer Medical Transportation Program. She writes the Aging Unit Plan, 85.21 Specialized Transportation Grant, and assist with writing grants with the Senior Center Board Program. She works a lot in the community and plans the big events hosted by the ADRC. RESULT: DISCUSSED 6. Nutrition Stats - 3rd qrtr of 2015 COAD members were provided with the 3rd quarter stats comparing 2014 and 2015 numbers. Overall the numbers are staying steady. RESULT: DISCUSSED 7. New Richmond Senior Center - relocation update The COAD was updated regarding the New Richmond Senior Center. The current lease will be ending June 30, 2016 and the Senior Center will need to find a new location. A few locations have been toured - nice spaces, but there are down falls. The New Richmond VFW presented their future building plans near Hatfield Park. The plans include the Senior Center, but it may not be complete before the lease ends. Other locations will still be toured. The Senior Center Board members have been working hard to find a new location. RESULT: DISCUSSED 8. Letter to Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) COAD members reviewed the letter that was sent to CMS regarding the Public Comment for IRIS 2.0. If comments are received, they will be shared with the COAD members. RESULT: DISCUSSED 9. Transportation Requests (Out of County/Weekend) The following out of county requests were presented to the Council for approval: Sunday, November 29: River Falls to Bloomington, MN for Day Trippers Theatre; October 24: Deer Park to Elk Mound. A motion was made by Supervisor Anderson and seconded by Council member Pelnar; motion carried. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Paulette Anderson, Supervisor SECONDER: Laurie Pelnar AYES: Jerry Adams, Dave Ostness, Ron Kiesler, Paulette Anderson, Mary Ellen Brue, Virginia Drath, Patricia Jonas, Laurie Pelnar, James Schreiber, George Zaske ABSENT: Alfred Schrank 10. Monster Mash Bash The Monster Mash Bash will be held on Friday, October 30 at the Community Commons in New Richmond. All have been invited to attend. RESULT: DISCUSSED 11. 9th Annual Caregiver Conference - update Chair Ostness expressed that the day was very nice and well attended. It is a very well recognized conference throughout the county and the five surrounding communities. The committee is working on the 10th Annual conference for 2016. RESULT: DISCUSSED 12. Medicare Part D Open Enrollment COAD members received a flyer showing when the Benefit Specialists will be presenting information on open enrollment at the local hospitals. Open enrollment began on October 15 and runs until December 7. The Benefit Specialists have been busy meeting with individuals seeking assistance. RESULT: DISCUSSED REQUEST FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Member of the Alzheimer's Association regarding funding. ANNOUNCEMENTS & CORRESPONDENCE Chair Ostness spoke about Voss and the Alzheimer's Association and the Task force regarding dementia. He spoke with Secretary Kitty Rhoades regarding the funding for the DCS program in 2016. She provided written correspondence that the program will be funded through 2016. Council members were provided with a handout from the Alzheimer's Association listing Education Sessions throughout Wisconsin. The Remember Project has begun and is going well. The next IRIS 2.0 public hearing will be on October 29 in Madison with intended audience of providers, payers and organizations interested in becoming integrated health agencies. The hearings are available via web cast for those unable to attend. Beckman mentioned a couple of thank yous regarding assistance provided by the Information & Assistance Specialist and another by the Disability Benefit Specialist. ADJOURN Meeting was adjourned at 10 a.m. DATE OF NEXT MEETING The date of the next meeting will be Friday, November 20th at 8:30 a.m.