HomeMy WebLinkAboutAging & Disability Advisory Committee - Minutes - 1/28/2013
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BAYFIELD COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
AGING AND DISABILITY SERVICES ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Courthouse Conference Room B
January 28, 2013
3:00 p.m.
Committee Members Present: Pat Carver, Richard Compton, Jim Crandall, Verne Gilles,
Clarence Henkel, Ken Jardine
Committee Members Absent: Martha Oie (Excused), Sue Sederholm, Red Cliff Elderly
Program Representative
Staff Present: Carrie Linder, Jane Cook
Others Present: Mary Willett, Regional Representative for Congressman
Sean Duffy, 7th District, Wisconsin
Call to Order and Introductions
Henkel called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m.
Adoption of the November 26, 2012 Minutes
Motion made by Gilles to approve the November 26, 2012 minutes, second by Jardine. Motion
carried.
Review & Consideration for Approval – 2013 AFCSP Application
Linder presented the 2013 Alzheimer’s Family Caregiver Support Program (AFCSP) Application for
review and approval. The 2013 allocation is $5,375 which increased slightly from $5,367 in 2012.
Motion made by Jardine to approve the AFCSP 2013 Application. Seconded by Jardine, motion
carried.
This will be forwarded to the DHS board as a recommendation for consideration and approval.
Review & Consideration for Approval – 2013 COP Plan Update
Linder presented the 2013 COP Plan Update for review and approval. Linder indicated that the case
management rate remains the same at $99.00. Discussion and review followed.
Motion made by Gilles to approve the 2013 COP Plan Update. Seconded by Jardine, motion carried.
This will be forwarded to the DHS board as a recommendation for their approval.
Review & Consideration for Approval – Staff and Volunteer Meal Contribution Policy
Linder distributed information regarding volunteers and staff persons under age 60 working in the
Elderly Nutrition Program (ENP). A meal can be offered on a voluntary contribution basis to
individuals under age 60 who provide volunteer services to the nutrition program during meal hours.
Volunteers under age 60 who perform nutrition program related duties as part of their job description
may be offered a meal only if doing so will not deprive an older individual of a meal.
There is no written local policy for meals provided to volunteers or to volunteers or staff under age 60.
Linder presented options for the committee to consider including: offer meals on a donation basis;
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request a meal payment equal to the suggested donation; or request payment equal to the full cost of
the meal. Discussion followed.
Motion made by Compton to charge the suggested donation to staff and volunteers under age 60 who
are provided a meal at the mealsite. Seconded by Crandall, motion carried.
Linder will be draft and present a written policy at the next meeting.
Willett arrived at 3:15 p.m.
Nutrition Program Updates
A. Review 2013 ENP Units Per Site & Providers
Linder provided a three year analysis of the Congregate Nutrition Program meal costs by
vendor. The information included the average donation per meal by congregate meal site for
2010-2012. Linder provided a brief overview of how funding has decreased as a result of the
national 2010 Census and how it is likely to decrease again with sequestration. Discussion
followed.
B. Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Meal Delivery Vehicle
Linder discussed the CNG vehicle that is being used for meal delivery. Gary Sarver uses this
vehicle for his meal deliveries on the northern route. Bayfield County received a grant from the
Department of Administration to modify the vehicle to use compressed natural gas. Although
initially there were some issues, the vehicle is working well and should provide a significant
savings in the cost of fuel.
C. Meal Site Activity Calendar
Linder presented a meal site activity calendar. Educational programs will be presented at each
meal site once each month by Northern Lights Health Care staff.
ADRC Updates
A. Dementia Specialist Grant
The Aging and Disability Resource Center of the North (ADRC-N) was awarded one of seven
grants to hire a Dementia Care Specialist position. Interviews took place in December and
Misty Mogensen was hired. She lives in the Cable area and will work from her home. This
position is being hired through a contract with the Alzheimer’s Organization.
B. Discussion On Outreach Activities
Linder asked committee members for suggestions on outreach activities that can be used for
ADRC presentations.
Informational Items
A. Linder distributed an article regarding a study conducted by Brown University on home
delivered meals. The article explains that the meal has added value since by providing the
meal can aid delaying the need for more costly long term care services.
B. Non-emergency medical transportation and the state’s contract with LogistiCare was
discussed. LogistiCare has provided the State of Wisconsin with a 90 day notice to terminate
the contract. The contract ends February 17, 2013, but LogistiCare will continue to provide
services until a new contractor can take over. The State will issue a Request for Proposal to
solicit bids to identify a new transportation provider.
C. Linder provided a Stepping On Workshop update.
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Review Future Meeting Date(s) for 2013
Future meeting dates: March 25, 2013; May 20, 2013
Adjournment
Motion made by Henkel to adjourn at 4:15 p.m.
Submitted by Jane M. Cook, Clerk III