Commission on Aging Committee

Date: Wednesday, July 12, 2006
Place:
Highpointe Commons
Dining Center
Baraboo, Wisconsin

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, J. Bodette

Absent: C. Horenberger

CALL TO ORDER:

The meeting was called to order by J. Wheeler at 8:34 a.m. and was certified to be in compliance with the Open Meeting Law.

AGENDA:

Motion by L. Puttkamer, second by B. Durst, to adopt the agenda.
Motion carried.

ADOPT MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING:

Motion by R. White, second by S. Alexander, to approve the June meeting minutes.
Motion carried.

PUBLIC COMMENT:

D. Hill thanked the members who were responsible for passing a resolution to allow paper checks to be issued for member reimbursements, versus reimbursements being issued through direct deposit.

COMMUNICATIONS:

T. Vandre read aloud a letter written by a home delivered meal volunteer driver, Charles Moritz. The motivational letter showed his enthusiasm for being able to provide lunches in LaValle for the past eight years.

T. Vandre provided an update to Resolution 60-06, that recognized the, "Governor's Proclamation of June, 2006 as Wisconsin Benefit Specialist Month." T. Vandre stated that a card shower was held and over 300 cards of appreciation were received in recogition of the work consistently performed by the Benefit Specialists, as well as the Commission as a whole. Debra Harvey, Edie Udulutch, and Ann Sheridan, Sauk County Benefit Specialists, took a basket of treats with them for their clients through the month of June. The Commission agreed that T. Vandre should provide a small presentation of the appreciation shown by Sauk County's older adults at the County Board of Supervisors Meeting on July 25, 2006.

DEPARTMENTAL UPDATES:

  1. Financial Report:
    1. Monthly Financial Report: L. Roundy presented the 2005 Carryforward Report, and the current Balance Sheet and Committee Reports.
    2. Approval of Vouchers: Motion by D. Hill, second by R. Soeldner, to approve the monthly vouchers in the amount of $84,955.12. Motion carried.
  2. Staff Report: L. Roundy presented the Transportation Services Report. Jacklyn Bodette, Transportation/Volunteer Coordinator, presented the current Transportation trends, and what transportation needs Sauk County older adults have.
    C. Director's Report: T. Vandre distributed the July 12, 2006 Department Update and discussed the June 2006 activities and highlights.

BUSINESS ITEMS:

  1. 2007 Budget Update: T. Vandre provided the 2007 budget timeline; draft budget numbers will be reviewed at the August Commission Meeting.
  2. Consider County Board Resolution Recognizing Buddy Bethke's Service to the Commission: The Commission agreed that T. Vandre should provide a small presentation recognizing Buddy Bethke's dedicated service at the County Board of Supervisors Meeting on July 25, 2006. L. Puttkamer made a motion to issue a Resolution to the Sauk County Board, recognizing Buddy Bethke's Service to the Commission, second by R. Soeldner.
    Motion carried.
  3. Consider Chore Service Program and Services: T. Vandre presented the definitions and functions of both the Chore and Homemaker programs, according to the Administration on Aging [AOA]. T. Vandre stated that the Commission currently refers clients to independent providers for, what AOA defines as, Chore service. T. Vandre stated that the Homemaker program contains some of the services that the Commission provides, however, is locally called Chore service. L. Puttkamer made a motion to align the program with the AOA guidelines, including renaming the program "Homemaker," and expanding the areas of service to that of the AOA guidelines, second by D. McCluskey.
    Motion carried.

CONTINUUM OF CARE COMMITTEE REPORT:

S. Alexander stated that the Committee had not yet met in July.

AGEADVANTAGE BOARD REPORT:

A. Recommendation for Appointment of an Alternate Delegate: S. Alexander made a motion to appoint R. Soeldner as the AgeAdvantAge Alternate Delegate, second by L. Puttkamer.
Motion carried.

NEXT MEETING:

Motion by R. White, second by S. Alexander, to adjourn with the next regular meeting to be held Wednesday, August 9, 2006, at 8:30 a.m., at the West Square Building, Room 213, in Baraboo.
Motion carried.

Signed by: D. McCluskey, Secretary