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Home My WebLink AboutCouncil on Aging & Disabilities 08-16-12 NOTICE OF MEETING AND AGENDA ST. CROIX COUNTY COUNCIL ON AGING AND DISABILITIES Thursday, Aug. 16, 2012 at 9:00 am County Board Room, St. Croix County Government Center, 1101 Carmichael Road, Hudson, WI 54016 CALL TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING - Thursday, June 21, 2012 DATE OF NEXT MEETING: Thursday, September 13, 2012 (note change) OLD AND NEW BUSINESS 1. Financial Report 2. 2013-2015 Aging Unit Plan - draft 3. Department of Health Services Public Hearing on Senior Care - update 4. Report on Transportation Services for Employment 5. CASTLE update 6. Aging Updates a. Senior Center/Nutrition Program i. 2nd Quarter Nutritional Stats ii. County Fair - wrap up b. Transportation Program i. Transportation Requests (out of county/weekend) 7. ADRC updates a. I&A Update sheet 8. Correspondence 9. Possible Agenda Items for next meeting 10. Adjourn NOTE: A quorum of the St. Croix County Board of Supervisors (County Board) may be present at this meeting. Therefore, this notice also serves as notice of a meeting of the County Board for the purpose of obtaining information relating to subjects listed above for use at future County Board meetings. (Items may be taken in different order) * * Additions/Changes/Corrections SUBMITTED BY Brad Beckman, ADRC Manager COPIES TO County Board Office, County Clerk, News Media/ Notice Board, Committee Members Items for County Board approval must be submitted to the County Clerk's office by Wednesday morning preceding a County Board meeting. 08/02/2012 8:50 AM Council on Aging & Disabilities August 16, 2012 The Council on Aging & Disabilities met on August 16, 2012 in the County Board Room of the St. Croix County Government Center. MEMBERS PRESENT: Vera Grant, Vice-Chair Leon Berenschot Roger Larson Sharon Norton-Bauman Lois Burri Michelle Chevalier MEMBERS EXCUSED: Sue Nelson Ron Kiesler Deb Brennan Dave Ostness Ramsey Lee STAFF PRESENT: Brad Beckman, Administrator Renea Aeschliman, Administrative Assistant Tracy Davis, Community Services Coordinator Liza Gibson, Elderly Benefit Specialist Nzia Vang, Contracted Benefit Specialist OTHERS PRESENT: Seth Kalhagen, St. Croix Hospice Vice-Chair Grant called the meeting to order at 9:00 AM. NEXT MEETING: The next Council on Aging & Disabilities meeting is scheduled for Thursday, September 13, 2012 at 9:00 a.m. at the Hudson Government Center. MINUTES: Motion: A motion was introduced by Bernschot, seconded by Norton-Bauman, and unanimously adopted: To approve the minutes of the 05/17/12 Council on Aging & Disabilities. FINANCIAL REPORT: Council members received copies of the June financial report. The revenue and expenses are in line for both the ADRC and Aging programs. The financial reports for the ADRC have yet to be submitted. The ADRC staff has to meet 38% in time attendance/federal match and at present they are. The raw food costs in the Aging Nutrition Programs have gone up due to increase in food cost and the increased number of meals served creating a tight budget in those programs. There were also unexpected repair costs in the Site Transportation Program that have strained the budget. Council on Aging & Disabilities Page 2 August 16, 2012 June 2012 A in & ADRC 2012 2012 YTD YTD % Annual Budget Budget Revenues Budget Actual Variance Variance Budget Balance Balance % Aging 427,126 417,531 9,594 98% 854,251 436,720 51% ADRC 1,091,632 1,139,535 47,903 104% 2,183,263 1,043,728 48% Totals Program 1,518,757 1,557,066 38,309 103% 3,037,514 1,480,448 49% Revenue Revenues Aging 427,126 448,271 21,145 105% 854,251 405,980 48% ADRC 1,091,632 1,069,423 22,209 98% 2,183,263 1,113840 51% Total Program 1,518,757 1,517,694 (1,063) 100% 3,037,514 1,519,820 50% Expenses Operating Margin Ain - 30,740 30,740 -7.20% - ADRC - 70,112 70,112 6.42% - Total Program - 39,372 39,372 2.59% - - Operating Margin 2013-2015 AGING UNIT PLAN - DRAFT: Council members viewed a power point presentation pertaining to the 2013-2015 Aging Unit Plan draft. Council members were informed of the goals set forth by the state and the local initiatives determined by the ADRC. After the presentation there was discussion as to what the ADRC could do to provide more educational opportunities for individuals regarding topics important to the target groups served by the ADRC and general public. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES PUBLIC HEARING ON SENIOR CARE - UPDATE: Council members were informed of the public hearing that took place in Hudson. The Wisconsin administration supports the SeniorCare waiver. There was discussion surrounding the creation of a resolution supporting SeniorCare. Motion: A motion was introduced by Norton-Bauman, seconded by Burri, unanimously adopted: To support a resolution, to be presented to the County Board, to continue Senior Care in the state of Wisconsin. REPORT ON TRANSPORTATION SERVICES FOR EMPLOYMENT: Council members were informed about the transportation programs utilized for employment services offered by St. Croix Industries, The Bridge and ProAct. Questions asked at the Council meeting were regarding loss of services for individuals on Community Health Partnership residing in group homes. St. Croix Industries lost 40 individuals on Community Health Partnership (CUP) from their transportation routes, but no one lost a day of programming. The Bridge for Youth with Disabilities lost some of their consumers on CUP to St. Croix Industries. ProAct also lost some CHP consumers to St. Croix Industries. All found the transition hectic at first, but they adjusted hours and staffing to meet the needs for the clients. Council on Aging & Disabilities Page 3 August 16, 2012 CASTLE UPDATE: Council members were informed that The CASTLE changed its hours during the summer and new folks from a variety of community agencies were part of the last meeting. Council member Chevalier was of the opinion that community should have been involved in the beginning. There will be another meeting in September. AGING UPDATES: NUTRITION PROGRAM UPDATES: • 2nd Quarter Nutritional Stats: Council members were provided with a handout detailing the number of meals provided through the Congregate and Home-delivered meals in each of the ten Senior Centers. The Congregate nutrition program has increased since 2011 while the Home-delivered meal program has decreased. There was discussion on why there is an increase in Congregate - activities offered at the Senior Centers, home-cooked meals, etc. • County Fair - wrap up: The County Fair was very successful this year. There were more silent auction items and more exhibits. The Senior Center Board Coalition received the monies from the juice, water and popcorn sales. The cookbook sales will be split between all the Senior Centers. On Friday, July 27th, Dave Durand from Somerset and Margaret Mitchell from Baldwin were recognized as the Outstanding Senior for 2012. TRANSPORTATION REQUESTS (OUT OF COUNTY): Davis presented a transportation request for use of the Deer Park mini-van on August 18 Stillwater. Motion: A motion was introduced by Norton-Bauman, seconded by Burri, unanimously adopted: To accept the transportation request. ADRC UPDATES: I&A UPDATE SHEET: Council members received a handout with the most recent numbers from the Information & Assistance Specialists. There have been four disenrollments from CHP; twelve enrollments into CHP-Family Care; seven IRIS referrals; ten IRIS enrollments; two IRIS disenrollment. CORRESPONDENCE: Beckman read Thank Yous from Comfort Keepers; The Bridge; a client and family for assisting with enrollment; and an individual who met with Brad. POSSIBLE AGENDA ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING: Grant asked if the Council members had any items they would like to discuss at the next meeting. The 2013 Budget will be presented to Council members. ADJOURN: A motion was introduced by Chevalier, seconded by Larson, unanimously adopted: To adjourn the meeting at 11 a.m. Chair: Attest: (Secretary) Council on Aging & Disabilities Page 4 August 16, 2012