Members Present: Art Carlson, Trish Vandre, Betty Irwin, William Orth, Alice Moyer, Patricia Rego, Susan Tucker, Lisa Karau, Shell Lea Hainz, Theron Hill, Gina Thill
Members Absent: Bert Vaillancourt, Carie Pieper, Catherine Horenberger, Sue Hebel
Call to Order and Certification of the Open Meeting Law: Carlson called the meeting to order and certified compliance with the open meeting law.
Irwin moved to approve agenda, seconded by Vandre; passed by unanimous vote.
Irwin moved to approve minutes, seconded by Vandre; passed by unanimous vote.
Thill presented COP exceptional expense request for a 36 year old developmentally disabled gentleman to receive funding to remodel his bathroom and kitchen. The remodel would allow for increased independence. Total project estimate $4,025. The exceptional expense request is for approximately 40% the total amount of $1610. Prior to the meeting, Chairperson Art Carlson, provided verbal approval via telephone on November 14, 2006. Rego moved to approve, seconded by Moyer; passed by unanimous vote.
Thill presented policy information and recommended increasing the CBRF funding percentage cap from 35% to 45 % to include relocation/life lease CBRF dollars into total percentage per policy requirements. Vandre moved to approve increase to 45%, seconded by Rego; passed by unanimous vote.
Orth presented information to the committee about Long Term Care Redesign in Wisconsin and Sauk County's involvement in this process.
The next meeting will be held on Wednesday, February 7, 2007, for the committee's review and approval of 2007 COP Plan Update. Vandre will also present information regarding the Aging and Disability Resource Center that is being developed as part of Long Term Care Redesign in Wisconsin.
Adjournment: Rego moved to adjourn meeting, seconded by Irwin; passed by unanimous vote.
Submitted by: Gina Thill, COP Coordinator