Commission on Aging Committee

Date: Wednesday, October 11, 2006
Place:
Conference Room 213, Second Floor
West Square Building
505 Broadway
Baraboo, Wisconsin

PUBLIC HEARING:

At 8:15 a.m. a Public Hearing was held on the proposed 2007-2008 County Aging Unit Plan. T. Vandre stated that the notice for the Public Hearing was given at least 20 days in advance, through the, "Check the Facts" newsletter as well as the Baraboo News Republic newspaper. T. Vandre distributed and outlined the Plan to the Commission on Aging Committee members. The Committee will review the Plan and will return any comments at the November 8, 2006 regular meeting. The Public Hearing was closed at 8:29 a.m.

ATTENDANCE:

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

Others Present: T. Vandre, L. Roundy, K. Schauf, M. Krueger, S. Kriegl

Absent: C. Horenberger, R.White

CALL TO ORDER:

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

AGENDA:

Motion by S. Alexander to adopt the Agenda, second by D. McCluskey.
Motion carried.

ADOPT MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING:

Motion by D. Hill to approve the September Meeting Minutes, second by L. Puttkamer.
Motion carried.

PUBLIC COMMENT:

None registered.

COMMUNICATIONS:

A. M. Krueger and K. Schauf distributed and discussed the Sauk County Code of Ordinance, Chapter 13, Sections 14 and 15, Non-Represented Employee Grievance Procedure. K. Schauf distributed Board Development Policy Documents and explained the procedure for drafting and submitting resolutions to the County Board of Supervisors.

B. T. Vandre shared a letter of thanks from a participant of the Home: Safe & Sound project.

DEPARTMENTAL UPDATES:

  1. Staff Report: S. Kriegl, Outreach/Home Services Coordinator, distributed brochures and identified solutions to issues that face Sauk County older adults.
  2. Director's Report: T. Vandre distributed the October 2006 Department Update and discussed the September 2006 activities and highlights.
  3. Financial Report:
    1. Monthly Financial Report: L. Roundy presented the current Balance Sheet and Committee Report.
    2. Approval of Vouchers: Motion by S. Alexander to approve the monthly vouchers in the amount of $35,037.25, second by D. McCluskey.
      Motion carried.

BUSINESS ITEMS:

  1. Open Catering Contract Proposals: T. Vandre opened the sole Proposal, Feil's Catering, and led a discussion on its contents. Motion by L. Puttkamer to recommend the Proposal, as written, to the County Board for the 2007 Nutrition Program, second by D. McCluskey.
    Motion carried.
  2. ADRC Development Update: T. Vandre introduced a DVD of Josefina Carbonell, Assistant Secretary for Aging in the U.S. Administration on Aging, who spoke of the need and purpose of establishing ADRCs. T. Vandre distributed a transcript of the DVD presentation as well as materials pertinent to the local development of an ADRC.

CONTINUUM OF CARE COMMITTEE REPORT:

T. Vandre and S. Alexander provided an update from the recent meeting.

AGEADVANTAGE BOARD REPORT:

B. Durst provided an update from the September 15, 2006 AgeAdvantAge Board meeting.

NEXT MEETING:

Motion by D. McCluskey to adjourn with the next regular meeting to be held Wednesday, November 8, 2006, at 8:30 a.m., at the West Square Building, Conference Room 213, in Baraboo, second by R. Soeldner.
Motion carried.

Signed by: D. McCluskey, Secretary