DATE: November 21, 2006
MEMBERS PRESENT: Paul Endres, Joan Fordham, Al Dippel, Judith Stoeckmann, Lowell Haugen, Linda Borleske
ABSENT: Scott Alexander
OTHERS PRESENT: Kathy Schauf, Jeanne Leeck, Trish Vandre, Bill Orth, Marty Krueger
Meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Paul Endres. The open meeting law requirements were met.
Motion by Borleske, second by Haugen, to adopt the agenda.
Motion carried.
Endres requested further clarification of minute changes from the October 10th meeting. Clarification will be made to the October 24th meeting minutes.
Motion by Fordham, second by Borleske to approve the minutes of the previous
meeting with the change.
Motion carried.
None.
Schauf distributed an article regarding Home Health Care restructuring from WAHSA. Also sent a compilation of information received by Leeck regarding changes people would make if they were to build another nursing home. Endres explained the request from the HCC Committee regarding the possibility of selling NH beds. Leeck continues to work on the project. Will have more information at the next HCC Committee meeting.
Scheduled for November 30 with visits to Columbia and Richland counties. Any additional questions should be directed to Schauf before the visit. Plan to leave the WSB at 9:30 a.m.
ADRC; Orth indicated that the group has not met since the last meeting of this committee. Endres clarified that the ADRC is a "clearinghouse" of information. Information is provided and screenings take place at the ADRC while services are performed by other entities. A Resolution came before the board giving this committee the policy oversight function for the ADRC and extending the timeline to December 2007.
Krueger asked this committee to discuss when they would "hand off" the responsibility of overseeing the building phase to the HCC/Building Committee. They could then focus more on the development of the ADRC. This committee's charge was to identify gaps in services and to hire an architectural firm to make preliminary recommendations regarding the building/services needed. The RFP for design services will include discussions with committees and employees to gather information, and after that process it may be appropriate to give the responsibility to another committee. This would also give the Board of Trustees time to adjust. Timeline of Market Analysis/Feasibility was discussed. Currently due date for RFP would be January of 2007 with the contract awarded in March of 2007.
Nothing significantly new from the State or the regional coalitions. Discussion of the Counties Association Forum in the Dells. Felt some information was not that helpful. Fordham questioned where the money to provide all of the services will come from. Orth felt that many questions haven't been worked out yet and it can be frustrating. Endres felt positive about the fact that the state is admitting that there will always be a need for Nursing Homes. Objective is to keep the elderly in their homes as long as possible through the provision of appropriate, affordable and expanded services. Development of the ADRC will mean information will be easier for the elderly to obtain in one central location. Will eliminate the need to travel from agency to agency for services.
Have not updated the goals list since it was presented to the full board.
Both meetings on December 5th will be at the Brown Theater at the UW-Baraboo Campus. Amended agendas are being sent out.
Schauf will add "transitional" piece to timeline.
Next meeting date will be Tuesday, December 5, at 4:00 p.m. with WIPFLi and 6:00 p.m. for the full board meeting. December 12 at 6:00 p.m. for next regular meeting.
Motion by Haugen, second by Borleske to adjourn.
Motion carried.
Respectfully submitted: Joan Fordham, Secretary, Continuum of Care Planning Committee