COMMISSION ON AGING MEETING
JANUARY
10, 2008
Approve Agenda: Nielsen moved and Rollmann seconded the motion to approve the Agenda as mailed, which order may be changed at the discretion of the Chair. Carried.
Approve Minutes: Nielsen moved and Gussick seconded the motion to approve the Minutes of the regular Commission Meeting held on December 12, 2007. Carried.
Agenda Item #4 Northern Area Agency on
Aging: Nielsen stated that the Northern Area Agency on Aging is now being
called Greater Wisconsin Agency on Aging and Disability Resources. Keeter stated that it was a
goal to have one department serve all other counties beside Milwaukee
and Dane Counties. Discussion was held
on News Release of Social Security/COLA Protection Act that was attached on
back of Report.
Agenda Item 5 Program and Committee Reports
Directors Report: Schiek discussed
the following:
*Chase Check received by Nielsen’s mom was
distributed to all. This is legal but
somewhat deceptive. Ana Davis stated
there was a warning in the news magazine regarding this.
*The State wants a more permanent resolution
for the Wisconsin Benefit Specialists program.
The legal proposal was distributed and everyone was asked to contact
their local legislator to push the State for more money into this program. It was asked to be put on the Agenda for next
month to give members a chance to review the proposal.
*The new site in Boulder Junction has opened.
There was a Press Release in the paper reporting the new site. Richmond stated they have already increased
their numbers and the food is reported to be excellent.
*It was mentioned that Social Services
requests their “re-occuring, non-overnight travel” in
January for the year and that way we would not have to visit it every
month. Richmond stated that she could
type something up for them next month listing the mandatory travels for
Director and Benefit Specialists.
*Schiek stated that at the ADRC Ad Hoc Meeting
it was decided that the Aging Unit will remain a separate department and the
Personnel Committee will forward a Resolution to the full County Board to hire
a new Director. The ADRC Committee will
still be in existence for the future.
They will not schedule another meeting until a new Director is hired and
that person can work with Schiek to discuss ADRC’s.
Radtke stated that he feels we do need an ADRC
and we should continue to discuss it in our Committee. There are many disabled and those that fall
through the cracks. In April when the
new Supervisors are appointed to our Committee we can present it again. Radtke stated that he would like to approach
the Tribe to join with the Commission on Aging with regards to the ADRC.
Gussick stated that the ADRC is an entry point
for everyone-whether they end up in Commission on Aging or in Social
Services. But it is still a separate entity.
Favorite also agreed that if we partner with
anyone, it would be nice to partner with the Tribe. Schiek reminded everyone that with an ADRC,
no one would have to travel too far. The
people could go to another county if they live on a border.
Friendly Visitors/Family Caregiver Support: Barron submitted a report for both November and December. In November there were 6 visitors that visited 10 people. There were 6 nursing home visits with a total of 19 hours and 148 miles for the month. In December, there were 4 visitors that visited 6 people. There were 5 nursing home visits with a total of 14.25 hours and 130 miles. Barron reported that her and LaFata held a reunion for all the Living Well with Chronic Conditions alumnae. This is a very good class and they have had good feedback. Barron toured Hospice House in Woodruff with the Palliative Care Group.
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren: Richmond stated that they are planning a swimming event at the Days Inn on January 27, 2008. We will be doing a potluck with everyone bringing a dish/snack to pass and the Commission on Aging will provide the drinks.
Chore: Fourteen households received reimbursement for more than 122 hours of service at a cost of $2,474.88 for the month. There were no Handyman expenses reimbursed, leaving a budget balance of $1,946.91. There are three households on the waiting list. Discussion was held on the balance of this program. Richmond stated that these funds were county dollars and they would go into our segregated account.
Alzheimer=s: Five households received reimbursement in the amount of $928.00 for the month. The balance of the budget is $413.73. There are no households on the waiting list. Richmond stated that the balance of this program is Title IIIB funds and we are allowed to carryover 10% of these funds for next year.
Escort: Twenty-eight clients were driven more than 2569 miles at a cost of $2612.97 for the month. Volunteers donated 181.5 hours of service. The donations total $5,951.28 year to date. Richmond stated that the $4,938.03 balance in Acct #968 will go into our DOT Trust Account. Our donations totaled $5,951.28 and we had only planned about $3,500.00 so we will be able to start 2008 in a good place.
Nutrition: There were 1947 meals served in December, at a cost of $21,874.55. Donations totaled $6,567.82. Richmond stated that the new site in Boulder Junction is doing very well. She has had many calls to say that the food is excellent and their numbers are increasing.
Benefit Specialists
Gengle reported that she assisted 81 clients
this month and had 98 issues addressed.
Total impact for the month was $218,495.98 and the year to date impact
is $1,489,697.65.
It was stated again what a great service this is.
CWAG Report: Radtke reported
that the next District Meeting will be held in Antigo on March 31. He encouraged anyone wanting to attend that
they should attend.
Agenda Item #6 Old Business
Monthly Expense Report: $53,105.13 as the total monthly expenditure, with a year to date total of $473,886.50, which is approximately 78% of the total budget.
Agenda Item #7
Resolution for Commission on Aging Director: Radtke explained the new process for Resolutions that came from Corporation Counsel. Radtke stated that since the Personnel Committee is sending a Resolution that we probably don’t need to send the Resolution from our Committee. Nielsen asked if we could request to have the Commission on Aging Board Supervisors to sit in on the interview process. Keeter stated someone from their Department would be willing to sit in and help with the hiring process. Black questioned why the ADRC and Directors position were clumped together. Schiek stated that he felt the two should have remained separate all along.
Agenda Item #8 New Business
Travel Requests: It was decided that Richmond will have a list of mandatory trainings/meetings for the Benefit Specialists and for the Director at the next meeting. No other travel was requested at this time.
Specialized Transportation Application: There was a motion by Nielsen with a second by Favorite to approve the 85.21 Specialized Transportation Application and to forward the Application onto the State. Motion Carried.
Review of Standing Rules: Copies of the Commission on Aging Standing Rules were distributed. Favorite mentioned he has brought up a few issues of general policies with Corporation Counsel. Radtke mentioned after the new members are appointed in April, maybe we can go over the rules again. Schiek mentioned that we should probably take note of the #8 – Closed Session for Personnel problems and that only the County Board Supervisors are to be in closed session.
Nielsen questioned the #1 regarding members serving no more than 2 consecutive 3 year terms. He was questioning the fact that the Supervisors that are elected only serve 2 years and then could be removed from this Committee. The Committee members would like that clarified as to non-elected members.
There was a motion by Favorite with a second by Wise to have the wording on the 3rd line to add non-elected Commission members. Motion Carried.
Agenda Item #9 Business of Members/Letters and Correspondence: Gussick distributed some handout information from CWAG on how to detect fraud on medicare. Gussick said if we wanted to have Elizabeth Conrad to come around and speak to us or she could speak to our senior groups.
Nielsen had a name of a person who comes around and does work on nails. Her name is Christine Hayes. She comes to the Senior Housing in St. Germain.
Radtke mentioned the Snowflake Dance is Saturday, January 12, 2008, from 7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. There will be refreshments and dancing at the St. Germain Community Center.
Agenda Item #10: There was a motion by Favorite with a second by Nielsen to approve the payment of the December bills. Carried.
Future Meeting Date: FEBRUARY
13, 2008, AT VILAS COUNTY COURTHOUSE, CONFERENCE ROOM #2, AT 9:00 A.M.
A
reminder that the County Board will be meeting on January 15, 2008, where the
Director’s Resolution will be brought to the table.
Adjournment: There was a
motion by Rollmann with a second by Favorite to adjourn at 11:45 a.m. Carried.
Minutes reflect the recorders notations and are subject to approval by
the appropriate board or committee.
Submitted by: Approved by:
Susan Richmond Greg Schiek
Administrative Secretary Interim Director