Commission on Aging Committee

DATE: Wednesday, January 4, 2006
Place:
Room 213
West Sq. Bldg.

ATTENDANCE:

Members present: S. Alexander, B. Bethke, B. Durst, L. Puttkamer, J. Stoeckmann, J. Wheeler, R.White

Others Present: T. Vandre, L. Roundy, B. Fox

Absent: D. Hill, M.P. Heyn

CALL TO ORDER:

The meeting was called to order by S. Alexander at 8:30 a.m. and certified compliance with the Open Meeting Law.

AGENDA:

Motion by L. Puttkamer, second by J. Wheeler, to adopt the agenda.
Motion carried.

MINUTES:

Motion by J. Puttkamer, second by B. Bethke to approve the December 2005, minutes.
Motion carried.

PUBLIC COMMENT:

No public comment made or offered at the meeting.

COMMUNICATIONS:

Letter from Hen Marks, Elder Law Center, commending Medicare Part D efforts. Gayle Schwiersenska, BADR, supporting preventive programming efforts at Dining Centers.

DEPARTMENTAL UPDATES:

MONTHLY REPORT:

Short term goals and objectives for 2006 presented by T. Vandre given and handouts passed to all members.

  1. Plans for Living Well Library explained. New furniture has been delivered to be located in resource room. R. White suggested constructing a doorway from current waiting room into Library. T. Vandre reported that she has requested a doorway, but maintenance will not approve. Library continues to be a work in progress. Open House Celebration is scheduled for February 15, 2006.
  2. Need to expand programs to use carry forward funds in 2006. Plans will be presented at next meeting.
  3. 28 pair of Yaktrax were sold at subsidized rate. 10 pair were provided by Age Advantage. 150 pair of Yaktrax were delivered to volunteer drivers.
  4. Last month's poinsettia promotion successful. There was an increase in attendance during this promotion activity.
  5. Approval of Vouchers: L. Roundy presented the nutrition site statistics comparing December 2004 to December 2005. L. Roundy also distributed the financial statement and list of invoicesto be paid. Motion by J. Stoeckmann to approve, second by B. Durst.
    Motion carried.

BUSINESS ITEMS:

  1. Home Safe and Sound Program Development: $2000 available from grant for 2006 because 7 households served in 2005. Example of projects are: grab bars installed, railings repaired, ramps built. First ramp to be built when weather improves. Materials for ramps are purchased. More volunteers need to be recruited. J. Stoeckmann suggested Frank Hubert of the Southwest Community Action Council could help with referrals for households to be served.
  2. County Needs Assessment: Handouts given to members including demographic information showing Sauk County's population growth. Baby boomers as seniors will peak 9 years from now. Wisconsin Department of Administration estimates that by the year 2030 there will be 3500 people reaching the age of 100 in Wisconsin.

    Sauk County one of ten fastest growing counties with a total population growth rate of 27.1%.

    Merrimac showing 30% growth rate. They are interested in a dining center for their community. T. Vandre will discuss this with village officials and interested parties.

  3. County Needs Assessment: Committee began a County Needs Assessment to establish goals and priorities for 2007 budget. Members brainstormed to create initial input.

    Committee members will hold Town Hall meetings in each of their districts, cities, towns or villages to hear from the public regarding needs and opinions of available services. This would be a good outreach to those who may not know of services. Members will suggest dates and T. Vandre will facilitate and arrange the town hall meetings. Usually a 10 AM or 2 PM meeting time is best attended.

  4. Members begin work on a Form 1 of the 2007 budget including the mission, vision, outputs and outcomes.

    Motion by B. Bethke, second by  J. Stoeckmann  to adjourn with the next regular meeting to be held Wednesday, February 8, 2005, at 8:30 a.m.
    Motion carried.

Meeting adjourned.

Respectfully submitted: B. Fox

Signed by: Rose White, Secretary