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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil on Aging and Disabilities 10-19-2000 ST. CROIX COUNTY NOTICE OF COMMITTEE MEETING TO: Thomas Dorsey, Chairman I� St. Croix County Board FROM: Richard Peterson, Chairman COMMITTEE TITLE: Council on Aging DATE: Thursday, October 19,2000 TIME: 8:30 a.m LOCATION: County Board Room, Government Center CALL TO ORDER AND INTRODUCTIONS OF NEW MEMBERS ROLL CALL ADOPTION OF AGENDA DATE OF NEXT MEETING: November 16, 2000 ACTION ON PREVIOUS MINUTES INTRODUCTIONS UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Budget Update NEW BUSINESS: Operating Rules Conference Report 85.21 DOT Grant Review 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: October 5, 2000 COPIES TO: COUNTY BOARD OFFICE COUNTY CLERK NEWS MEDIA/NOTICE BOARD COMMITTEE MEMBERS **Nutrition Program Manager Training - October 19" 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. Computer Services Room - Government Center �I x COUNCIL ON AGING MEETING October 19,2000 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, John Mortensen, Mary Lou -Smith, Margaret Wolske, Glenn Hoberg, Marguerite Sumner, and Rhoda Wood. Carolyn Weisenburger, Ralph Bader, Florence Patrick and Doris Teigen were excused. Also present were: Barb Blaisdell, Sandy Gehrmann, Shirley Marlette, Jolayne Mehr, Janice Thompson, Cindy Ahrens, Betty Jordahl, Pat Otto, Gladys and Ernie Ellefson, Donna Lamson, and Esther Rapp. Introductions were made. ADOPTION OF AGENDA: A motion was made by Margaret Wolske, and seconded by Marguerite Sumner to adopt the agenda as printed; motion carried. DATE OF NEXT MEETING: The next meeting will be Thursday, November 16, 2000 at 8:30 a.m. at the Government Center. ACTION OF PREVIOUS MINUTES: A motion was made by 'I John Mortensen and seconded by Rhoda Wood to approve the minutes as printed; motion carried. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Budget Update: 2001 Department on Aging Budget in the amount of $122,800, was approved as submitted. NEW BUSINESS: Operating Rules: Changes in membership and meeting time were discussed. Next month the first reading of the amendments will take place. Conference Report: Cindy Ahrens and Pat Otto attended Senior Center Conference in Wisconsin Dells and gave excellent presentations. The Keynoter was a motivational, dynamic speaker. The theme was: "Know Your Market". Other sessions were on activity planning, public relations. volunteer management, special events, fundraising and how to work with Boards. Discussion followed. 85.21 DOT Grant Review: Barb Blaisdell explained the 85.21 DOT Grant for 2001. Dr. Hobart made motion, seconded by Marguerite Sumner to approve the grant request. Motion carried. Staff Re orfs: Sandy: Nash Finch sent a check for $1900.00 for our Home- Delivered meal Program. The Croixview Satellite opened on October 16'. It is doing well, serving between 7 and 18 per day. The Blood Sugar Screening and Tetanus Shot Schedule was handed out. People are asked to schedule appointments ahead of time and should not eat for 8 hours prior to testing. Sandy presented information on Wisconsin's labor shortage. It will be a long-term problem for the State. Ultimately, St. Croix County may fare better than other counties because it has a higher percentage of younger workers who have more years to be in the job market. Barbs Report: Special transportation requests were discussed. In regards to Insurability, A Motion was made by Margaret Wolske and seconded by John Mortensen to have Barb study this issue. Deerfield may- still use through October. Motion was made by John Mortensen and seconded by Margaret Wolske to freeze usage to those without certificates of insurance. SITE/CENTER REPORTS: DEER PARK: Enjoyed Leadership Training. Enjoyed Fogie Follies, train ride to Osceola. Eight people are participating in the computer classes. Discussion followed on the Veteran's Evening meal to take place on Veterans Day. GLENWOOD CITY: All enjoyed the Leadership Training. Many new people from Downing and Connorsville are enjoying meals at the site. BALDWIN: Trip to Cady Cheese Factory participants are planning a van trip to Branson next week. A Halloween Dance and costume party will take place tomorrow night. Martha Mabis will do a presentation in October. HAMMOND/ROBERTS: Participants enjoyed the Fogie Follies. The Senior Center will have an Open House on November 29thfrom 1 :00-3:00 p.m. HUDSON: Willow River picnic was discussed. Gentleman's coffee group meets 8:00-10:00 a.m. daily. Massage Therapy provided on Monday mornings. On November 14' the Recognition Dinner will be held. NEW RICHMOND: Discussion included the Kitchen Band, trip to Menomonie, upcoming Halloween Party. Many enjoyed the Leadership Training. SOMERSET: Packer/Viking sweatshirt day is coming soon to Somerset. Reported on gourd decoration, how many marshmallows are in the jar and the fact that they need a cleaning person. RIVER FALLS: The cards are overflowing. Foot care was successful. An organ was donated. Bake sale was successful. Christmas party will be at West wind. WOODVILLE: Attended Quilters Play in New Richmond. Leadership Training--was -enjoyed. Cards and bingo _are going well. Fogie Follies also enjoyed. A motion was made by Dr. Hobert and seconded by Margaret Wolske to adjourn meeting at 11:00 a.m. : motion carried. Meeting at 11:00 to adjourn meeting.