HomeMy WebLinkAboutLong Term Support Planning Committee 03-18-1999ST. CROIX COUNTY
NOTICE OF COMMITTEE MEETING
TO: Tom Dorsey, Chairman
St. Croix County Board
FROM Ron Lockwood, SW Supervisor
Long Term Support Unit
DATE: March 8, 1999
COMMITTEE TITLE: Long Term Support Planning Committee
MEETING DATE: THURSDAY. MARCH 18, 1999
MEETING TIME: 1:30 p.m.
MEETING LOCATION • Health & Human Services Complex, Board Room
New Richmond, WI 54017
CALL TO ORDER:
ROLL CALL:
ADOPTION OF AGENDA:
ACTION ON PREVIOUS MINUTES:
DATE/LOCATION OF NEXT MEETING:
AGENDA: (Agenda not necessarily presented in this order)
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
1) Dianne Rhein will discuss the purpose and function of Age Advantage, Inc. which
is the local Area Agency on Aging.
NEW BUSINESS:
1) Financial Report
2) Variance & Purchase Requests
3) Family Care Districts as a local governing mechanism -for Long Term Care Redesign
4) Lifespan Respite Care
5) State 99-01 Biennial Budget Issues
ANNOUNCEMENTS & CORRESPONDENCE:
POSSIBLE AGENDA ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING:
ADJOURNMENT:
Copies to: County Clerk's Office
Committee Members /lts-com/notice
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Alcohol / Drug Abuse
246-8209
Child Protection
246-8285
Economic Support
246-8257
Family & Children's
Services
246-8285
Home Health
246-8279
Long -Term Clinical
Services / CSP
246-8400
Long -Term Support
Early Intervention
246-8250
Mental Health
246-8287
Nursing Home
246-6991
Public Health
Family Planning
WIC
246-8263
St. Croix Industries
246-8299
FAX
246-8225
246-8220
Information
Other Departments
715/246-6991
TDD
246-8325
ST. CROIX COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
AND HUMAN SERVICES / HEALTH CENTER
1445 N. Fourth Street
New Richmond, Wisconsin 54017 - 1063
LONG TERM SUPPORT PLANNING COMMITTEE
MEETING MINUTES
March 18, 1999
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Bruce Bayer, Robert Boche, Keith Gregerson, Fern Johnson, Ray
Mealey, John Mortensen, Robert Palewicz, Marguerite Sumner,
Wanda Viellieux, and Glenda Zielski.
MEMBERS EXCUSED: James Craig
MEMBERS ABSENT: Lee Kellaher and Francis Schaffner
Staff: Ron Lockwood, Social Work Supervisor
Meeting called to order by Chair Ray Mealey at 1:35 p.m.
Motion to approve minutes, John Mortensen noted misspelling of
his name in two places. He also wanted to know what CBRF
meant (Community Based Residential Facility). Motion was made
by John Mortensen to approve the minutes as amended. Second
by Keith Gregerson. Motion carried.
Motion to approve agenda with addition of 1999 COP Update
Report and Aging Unit Report by Keith Gregerson. Second by
John Mortensen. Motion carried.
DATE OF NEXT MEETING: MAY 6, 1999 at 1:30 P.M. in the board
room of the Human Services Complex in New Richmond.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
Diane Rhein, Age AdvantAge, Madison. Diane handed out map of
AAA's in Wisconsin. She also described the various functions
of Area Agencies on Aging. Diane will. provide AgeAdvantAge ' s
budget to Ron prior to the next meeting.
NEW BUSINESS•
1. Annual Report --Discussion evolved around the issue of elder
abuse and referrals, self-determination, competency, and
prevention Sandy told about the competitive elder abuse
grant the Aging Department received in 1: 99.
Ron explained what volunteer guardians do and their
qualifications. Adult protection has somewhat decreased. COP
is stable. Equipment purchased with MA funds belong to the
client. Most long term support programs are underfunded
except for the waiver program.
2. Family Care: Discussion on Resource Centers, CMO's and
Districts(Family.Care Districts).
3. State Biennial Budget: Glenda Zielski made a motion to separate
Family Care from the State Biennial budget --to be further studied
and redefined. Motion seconded by Marguerite Sumner. Motion
carried unanimously.
Keith Gregerson moved that State should provide at least $70./day,
for CIP IB Waiver Programs. Seconded by Fern Johnson. Motion
carried.
Glenda reported that 4 out of 5 nursing homes have an average of 7
current job vacancies. Glenda advocated for an increase in
reimbursement for nursing homes that would be targeted to providing
wage increases to direct service staff(Pass through Proposal).
Diane Rhein noted the need for MA to pay at about $14 or 15 per
hour for Personal Care so that competent providers can be recruited
and maintained.
Chair Ray Mealey directed that the next meeting will include legal
issues related to elder abuse/neglect and adult protection as.well
as Badger Care.
4. Aging Report: Sandy
a. Nutrition --Served 10,000 more meals in 198 than in 196 with no
additional funding.
b. Senior Celebration --May 13th Faith Community Church in Hudson.
c. D.O.A. received a grant for $9,200 for Elder Abuse Prevention.
d. Golf Tournament --Troy Burne, August 31st, $150/golfer, $150
sponsor. Committee headed by U. of M. Golf Coach.
1999 COP PLAN UPDATE: Motion to accept and approve COP Plan Update
for 1999 by Bob Boche, seconded by Bob Palewitz. Motion carried.
Motion made and seconded to adjourn at 3:13 p.m. Motion carried.
Minutes submitted by: Sandy Gehrmann, Department of Aging Director