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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil on Aging 09-17-98ST. CROIX COUNTY NOTICE OF COMMITTEE MEETING TO: Thomas Dorsey, Chairman St. Croix County Board FROM: Herb Geise, Chairman COMMITTEE TITLE: Council on Aging DATE: 9/17/98 TIME: 9:00 a.m. LOCATION: County Board Room, Government Center CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL ADOPTION OF AGENDA DATE OF NEXT MEETING: October 15, 1998 ACTION ON PREVIOUS MINUTES UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1999 County Plan Long Term Care Redesign Silent Auction/Meatball Dinner NEW BUSINESS: Fifty + Fest 10:00 Open Vehicle Bids Staff Reports Senior Center Updates ANNOUNCEMENTS & CORRESPONDENCE POSSIBLE AGENDA ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING: ADJOURNMENT (Agenda not necessarily presented in this order) SUBMITTED BY: Sandy Gehrmann COPIES TO: County Clerk, News Committee Members *Cancel 8:30 a.m. Senior Center Media/Notice Board, Coalition Meeting COUNCIL ON AGING MEETING September 17,1998 Government Center CALL TO ORDER: Chairman, Herb Giese, called the meeting to order at 9:05 a.m. ROLL CALL: Members present were Herb Giese, Andy Germain, Phil Hammer, Jean Schroeder, Rhoda Wood, Larry Weisenburger, Lois Burri, and Mary Lou Smith. John Mortensen, Ann Healy, and Roberta Moe Were excused. Also present were Sandy Gehrmann, Cindy Icard, Barb Blaisdell, Shirley Marlette, Elma Liberty, Donna Zacharias, Gladys Ellefson, Janice Thompson, and Joanne Matysik. ADOPTION OF AGENDA: A motion was made by Andy Germain and seconded by Rhoda Wood to adopt the agenda; motion carried. DATE OF NEXT MEETING: The next meeting will be Thursday, October 15, 1998 at 9:00 a.m. ACTION ON PREVIOUS MINUTES: A motion was made by Andy Germain and seconded by Jean Schroeder to approve the August minutes as printed; motion carried. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: 1999 County Plan/Budget: 1999 County Plan amendments were as follows: (1) develop a WEB page for the Department on aging; (2) develop a resource room with videos, brochures, books, etc. (3) develop a Mobil Resource Center to go throughout the County, equipped with brochures, videos, etc. The Mobil Resource Center could also be used for the centers to take in local parades, be available throughout Festivals, etc. A motion was made by Rhoda Wood and seconded by Ralph Bader to approve the 1999 County Plan/Budget amendments; motion carried. Silent Auction/Meatball Dinner: The DayAway Program made $787.00 on the Meatball Dinner and the Faith In Action Program made $3,984.30 on the Silent Auction, including cash donations. Some responses about the event were: "The packets were excellent but not read or kept by businesses." "The Meatball Dinner was outstanding. " NEW BUSINESS: 50+ Fest: The 50 + Fest could either be held at the Baldwin or Hudson Hockey Arenas. Options discussed were: Baldwin Hockey Arena Hudson Hockey Arena $500/day rental $500/day rental Use their concession stand Have our own concession stand The size of floor is huge. Size of floor is 17,000 square feet. Available in August or Available in August or September September We would need to get four (4) big sponsors at $2,000- $4,000 each. Need to contract out for a booth person to setup, do electrical work, and take down. Cost could be $800.00. Admission could be $1.00/person (adult) in conjunction with the door prizes. We could charge anywhere from $100-$200 for the rental of the booths. Discussion followed. Andy suggested that Somerset and New Richmond Hockey arenas be contacted, too. New Richmond Armory was also suggested. 10:00 Open Vehicle Bids: The bids were as follows: ' 89 Maxi Van: $255, $4259 $2, 610; ' 86 Blue Van: $355, $400; and the ' 86 Green Van: $213, $400. A motion was made by Larry Weisenburger and seconded by Andy Germain to accept the $2, 610, $400, and $400 bids and to receive cashiers checks for each; motion carried. Staff Reports: The next Senior Celebration is scheduled for Thursday, May 13, 1999. The Department on Aging received a call from someone on oxygen that would like transportation to medical appointments. The past policy has been not to transport oxygen patients. The Council said they would consider transportation if (1) person can handle oxygen on their own (2) have a companion to help with oxygen (3) have only trained volunteer drivers to transport, and (4) drivers would not be required to drive if they do not feel comfortable in transporting the oxygen. A motion was made by Ralph Bader and seconded by Jean Schroeder to accept the above considerations; motion carried. A motion was made by Larry Weisenburger and seconded by Andy Germain to get a VISA card without an annual fee for Department on Aging; motion carried. A motion was made by Ralph Bader and seconded by Larry Weisenburger to sell the ' 85 GMC vehicle by October 13'; motion carried. SITEXENTER REPORTS: DEER PARK: A van trip has been scheduled for Friday, September 25' to go to the Mall of America. Blood pressure will be given today. New participants are now coming from Amery. The site will consider starting breakfasts on Friday or Saturday mornings. GLENWOOD CITY: Fruit BINGO is going well on Wednesdays. Fruit is donated by Ormson's . BALDWIN: They play cards on Mondays and BINGO on Tuesdays. A card party is scheduled for Wednesday. Participants would like to go to the Potato Chip factory in Menomonie. The Center is going to purchase a computer. The Bi-laws have been amended. HTJDSON: Lamb Children played at the Birthday Party. A retirement party has been scheduled for Myrtle Dahm on October 15'. Dick Potratz, driver, passed away over the weekend. There are 15 people playing bridge now. NEW RICHMOND: Participants are going to Forest on September 25h for lunch. The Garage Sale cleared $330. The Raffle winners were business people and one community person. RIVER PALLS: An Ice Cream Social is being planned. Share the Bounty Program is going well. The card parties are flourishing. SOMERSET: Participants went to the Minnesota State Fair. They had a potluck on Friday. Planned a van trip to the Rustic Hut for lunch and Western Day for next Friday. The coffee clutch is still going well. WOODVILLE: A van trip to the Shell Lake Carving Museum is scheduled for tomorrow. The Happy Grannies are going to perform next week. Participants would like to schedule a leaf trip. The United Way budget is being prepared. A motion was made by Andy Germain and seconded by Larry Weisenburger to approve all projected van trips out of County; motion carried. A motion was made by Larry Weisenburger and seconded by Andy Germain to adjourn the meeting at 11: 30 a.m. ; motion carried.