HomeMy WebLinkAboutAging & Disability Advisory Committee - Minutes - 7/21/2014
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BAYFIELD COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
AGING AND DISABILITY SERVICES ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Courthouse Conference Room A
July 21, 2014
3:00 p.m.
Committee Members Present: Richard Compton, Verne Gilles, Kenneth Jardine, Martha Oie
Committee Member Absent: Patricia Carver, Jim Crandall, Re Cliff Elderly Program Rep.,
Susan Sederholm, Betty Schell
Staff Present: Carrie Linder, Elizabeth Skulan, Jane Cook
Call to Order and Introductions
Gilles called the meeting to order at 3:03 p.m.
Adoption of the March 24, 2014 Minutes
Minutes tabled till next meeting.
Elect Char and Vice Chair
Elections tabled till next meeting.
Elderly Nutrition Program Assessment-Review Results
Linder reviewed the 2013-2015 Aging Unit Assessment for Elderly Nutrition Programs (ENP). She
and Pam VanKampen, GWAAR reviewed multiple compliance components of the program. Areas
targeted for improvement were discussed. Overall GWAAR is pleased with the ENP in Bayfield
County. Linder noted that she will receive a corrective action plan listing improvements to be made
with a timeline and comments on how those areas will be corrected.
2015 Budget Direction
Linder noted that County Administrator, Mark Abeles-Allison provided a memo to each department to
regarding direction for the 2015 budget. All input is welcome.
Nutrition Program Updates
A. A new meal site coordinator has been hired for the Barnes Meal Site. Dana Hodowanic began
her employment on June 30, 2014.
B. Local and regional staff training is being developed.
C. Senior hunger information was shared. Brief discussion followed.
ADRC Updates
A. Regional Information and Assistance position is being discussed. Bayfield County is
supportive of becoming the employer of record for either full time or part-time. The ADRC
Governing Board will make a final decision on this position.
B. ADRC video has been developed by the WIDHS highlighting ADRC services. With a grant
obtained from the stated, this video will be aired on local stations in Duluth for the next 12
months.
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Informational Items
A. Senior Expo aka 55+ Expo will be held on Wednesday, August 20, 2014. The organizers of
event are targeting younger individuals 55 and older.
Review Future Meeting Date(s) for 2014
Future meeting dates: September 15, 2014, December 8, 2014.
Adjournment
Gilles adjourned the meeting at 4:40 p.m.
Minutes respectfully submitted by Jane M. Cook, Clerk III
07/22/2014