Commission on Aging Committee Minutes
Date: Tuesday, October 23, 2007
Time: 8:30 a.m.
Place: Conference Room 213, Second Floor, West Square Building, 505 Broadway, Baraboo, Wisconsin
REGULAR MEETING
ATTENDANCE:
Members present: J. Wheeler, Chair, Scott Alexander, R. Cassity, B. Durst, P. Johnson, D. McCluskey, D. Nelson, R. Soeldner, R. White
Others Present: Trish Vandre, Director Commission on Aging, Ashley Nedeau-Owen STRAP Planning Grant Project Manager Commission on Aging
Absent: None
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 D. McCluskey to adopt the Agenda, second by R. Soeldner. Motion carried.
ADOPT MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING: Motion by R. Cassity to approve the September Meeting Minutes, as amended - to reflect the absence of Scott Alexander and change the date of the Continuum of Care Committee meeting from August 28th to September 25th, second by P. Johnson. Motion carried.
PUBLIC COMMENT: Supervisor Cassity shared his thoughts regarding the process through which agendas are prepared and the notation on the agenda indicating that a member of the staff prepared the agenda. The Chair explained that she does review an advance copy of the agenda prior to its mailing and all members of the Committee are welcome to contact the Chair or Ms. Vandre with agenda items.
Supervisor White offered an explanation of her vote on the Nutrition and Prevention Specialist position at the previous Board of Supervisors meeting and shared her feelings about the Supervisor's right to voice public comment at the Board meeting.
COMMUNICATIONS: T. Vandre read a thank you note from a client which accompanied a contribution to the Benefit Specialist Program acknowledging Edie Udulutch's "dedication, knowledge and determination".
DEPARTMENTAL UPDATES:
A. Director's Report:
T. Vandre highlighted events and statistics from the September/October Director's Report.
B. Financial Report:
1. Monthly Financial Statements: T. Vandre entertained any questions regarding the current Balance Sheet and Committee Budget Report.
2. Approval of Vouchers: Motion by S. Alexander to approve the September monthly vouchers in the amount of $33,863.06, second by D. Nelson. Motion carried.
*C. Staff Report:
A. Nedeau-Owen, STRAP Planning Grant Project Manager, gave a presentation on possible components of a coordinated transportation system.
BUSINESS ITEMS:
A. Election of Vice-Chair of Commission: S. Alexander excepted the nomination and election held at the September Regular Meeting on September 11, 2007.
B. Review and Consider Approval of 2008 Aging Unit Plan Amendment: Motion by S. Alexander to approve and submit the Amendment, as drafted, second by B. Durst. Motion carried.
C. Consider Approval of Transportation Coordination Software Purchase: Motion by R. White to approve the purchase of one (1) seat of TransitWare pending contract review and approval by Sauk County Corporation Counsel, second by R. Soeldner. Motion carried.
* AGEADVANTAGE BOARD REPORT: B. Durst gave a report on the October 5, 2007 Meeting regarding AAA structure modernization.
ADVOCACY: No materials were distributed.
NEXT MEETING: The next Regular meeting will be held Tuesday, November 27, 2007 at 8:30 a.m. at the West Square Building, Room 213.
ADJOURNMENT: Motion by D. McCluskey to adjourn, second by B. Durst. Motion carried.
Signed by: D. McCluskey, Secretary