Commission on Aging Committee

Date: Wednesday, June 14, 2006
Place:
West Square Building, 505 Broadway, Room 213, Baraboo

ATTENDANCE:

Members present: S. Alexander, B. Durst, D. Hill, D. McCluskey, L. Puttkamer, R. Soeldner, J. Wheeler, R.White

Others Present: T. Vandre, L. Roundy, D. Harvey

Absent: C. Horenberger

CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order by J. Wheeler at 8:32 a.m. and was certified in compliance with the Open Meeting Law.

AGENDA: Motion by R. White, second by L. Puttkamer, to adopt the agenda.
Motion carried.

ADOPT MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING: Motion by S. Alexander, second by B. Durst, to approve the May meeting minutes.
Motion carried.

PUBLIC COMMENT:

D. Hill inquired the status of a particular Home: Safe & Sound Project to be performed for a citizen. L. Roundy replied that there are currently five projects outstanding, however, the three dedicated volunteers that perform the projects have been absent for varied reasons. L. Roundy stated that the Home: Safe & Sound program was at a point where it may be necessary to subcontract the older projects to skilled tradesmen on a pro rata basis, to ensure that these projects are completed.

COMMUNICATIONS:

T. Vandre read aloud a letter taken from the Reedsburg Independent newspaper, "Letter to the Editor" section, written by Ms. Betty Heidrich. The letter shows her appreciation for the weekly shopping buses, taking seniors to medical appointments, and the Miles of Smiles fun trips.

DEPARTMENTAL UPDATES:

1. Staff Report: Debra Harvey, Benefit Specialist, presented the types of current issues Benefit Specialists are facing. D. Harvey gave an example of her current case load, and some challenges that Sauk County older adults have.
2. Financial Report:
   1. Monthly Financial Report: L. Roundy presented the financial statement.
   2. Approval of Vouchers: Motion by S. Alexander, second by D. McCluskey, to approve vouchers in the amount of $44,799.61.
      Motion carried.
   3. Approval of Training Requests: T. Vandre gave a report as to the County's options for approving staff training requests. R. White made a motion to give the Department Head, T. Vandre, authorization to approve routine staff training that is within the approved budget, second by R. Soeldner, D. Hill abstained. Motion carried.
3. Director's Report: T. Vandre distributed the June 14, 2006 Department Update and discussed the May 2006 activities and highlights.

BUSINESS ITEMS:

1. Consider County Board Resolution Acknowledging WI Benefit Specialist' Month: T. Vandre stated that Wisconsin Governor James Doyle had proclaimed June 2006, "Wisconsin Benefit Specialist' Month." T. Vandre inquired if the Commission would consider issuing a Sauk County Resolution designating the same. S. Alexander made a motion to issue a Resolution to the Sauk County Board, recognizing Governor Doyle's Proclamation, second by B. Durst. Motion carried.
2. 2007 Budget Preparation: L. Puttkamer made a motion to approve the 2007 Goals as listed on the 2007 Budget, Form 1, Goals section, second by D. McCluskey. Motion carried.

CONTINUUM OF CARE COMMITTEE REPORT:

T. Vandre gave an update from the Continuum of Care Committee.

AGEADVANTAGE BOARD REPORT:

A. Recommendation for Appointment of Delegate: L. Puttkamer informed the Commission that her AAA term had expired, and therefrom made a motion to appoint B. Durst as the AgeAdvantAge Delegate, second by S. Alexander.
Motion carried.

NEXT MEETING:

Motion by R. White, second by B. Durst, to adjourn with the next regular meeting to be held Wednesday, July 12, 2006, at 8:30 a.m., at Highpointe Commons Dining Center in Baraboo.
Motion carried.

Signed by: D. McCluskey, Secretary