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BAYFIELD COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
AGING AND DISABILITY SERVICES ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Courthouse Conference Room B
May 23, 2011
3:00 p.m.
Committee Members Present: Verne Gilles, Brigette Gokee, Tom Gordon, Dee Kittleson,
John Nedden-Durst, Sue Sederholm
Staff Present: Carrie Linder, Jane Cook
Call to Order and Introductions
Kittleson called the meeting to order at 3:02 p.m. Introductions were made.
Approval of the March 28, 2011 Minutes
Motion made by Gordon to approve the March 28, 2011 minutes. Seconded by Nedden-Durst,
motion carried.
Transportation Brokerage Project-Project Overview
Linder discussed the new process for Medicaid recipients who are in need of non-emergent medical
transportation, which takes effect July 1, 2011. Bayfield County will no longer administer this program
which includes authorizing trips and processing reimbursements to drivers. The State of Wisconsin
will begin providing statewide non-emergency medical transportation authorization, coordination and
reimbursement through a transportation broker called Logisticare. Logisticare is a Georgia based
company, which will maintain a site in Madison and will have a 24-7 call center. They will begin
taking the calls and authorizing trips effective June 17 and will provide transportation services to non-
emergency medical appointments effective July 1.
Prioritizing Specialized Transportation Policy-Review and Consideration for Approval
Linder distributed the Prioritizing Transportation Services Policy. Discussion followed with a question
and answer session.
Motion made by Gordon to approve the Prioritizing Transportation Services Policy. Seconded by
Sederholm, motion carried.
Gokee arrived at 3:25 p.m.
Committee Member Status-Review and Recommend
Linder presented Certificates of Appreciation to Tom Gordon and Dee Kittleson whose terms will be
expiring in May of 2011. Candidates presented for replacement of Gordon and Kittleson include
Clarence Henkel and Dick Compton.
Motion made to recommend the candidates presented for the retiring positions. Seconded by
Nedden-Durst, motion carried.
The term for Nedden-Durst will expire in July, 2011 and the term for Elliker will expire in September,
2012. Possible candidate names were also discussed to cover these terms.
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COP Exceptional Expenditures-Consideration for Approval
None presented at this time.
Nutrition Program Updates
A. Budgetary Impact on Nutrition Program
Linder noted that the state funding for Aging Programs appears to be secure at present. The only
impact is a statewide $49,000 revenue decrease from gaming funds that will no longer be available
for the home delivered meals program.
ADRC Updates
A. Review of July 1, 2011 Changes to be Implemented
Linder distributed two informational sheets containing advocacy information related to the cap on
Family Care. Members were encouraged to advocate for Family Care by calling members of the
Joint Finance Committee to express their opinions and concerns.
Informational Items
A. Staffing Changes
Karen Guski, Adult Protective Services Social Worker retired on May 16. 2011. Due to restructuring
that was delayed until there was natural attrition, this position will not be filled with a certified social
worker. A new position, Aging Services Specialist, was posted then advertised with an application
deadline of May 22. The Aging Services Specialist will perform duties associated with nutrition,
transportation, some case management and information and assistance.
Jan Bergst has given notice that she will be retiring October 17, 2011. Her position will be posted and
we hope to hire a certified social worker prior to Jan’s retirement date.
B. CWAG District 8 Meeting-Sue Sederholm
Sue Sederholm reviewed items presented at the CWAG District 8 Meeting she attended in April.
One item of interest presented was called Project Lifesaver. The task of searching for wandering or
lost individuals with Alzheimer's, Autism, and Down’s syndrome, Dementia or other cognitive
disorders is a growing and serious responsibility. Project Lifesaver combines radio technology with
rescue teams from the local community, including law enforcement and public safety officials, to build
an effective life-saving system.
Those who are part of the Project Lifesaver Program wear a personalized wristband that emits a
tracking signal. When caregivers notify law enforcement officials that the person is missing, a search
and rescue team responds to the wanderer's area and starts searching with the mobile locator
tracking system. Search times have been reduced from hours and days to only minutes. The
average cost of a Project Lifesaver wristband is $300.
Review Future Meeting Date(s) for 2011
Future meeting dates: July 25, 2011; September 26, 2011 (DK excused absence); November 28,
2011.
Adjournment
Motion made by Gordon to adjourn at 4:18 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by
Jane M. Cook, Clerk III
5/24/2011