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BAYFIELD COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
AGING AND DISABILITY SERVICES ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Courthouse Conference Room A
March 20, 2017
4:00 p.m.
Committee Members Present: Richard Compton, Grace Livingston, Martha Oie, Jeremy
Oswald, Betty Schell
Committee Members Excused: Patricia Carver, Kathryn Grafsgaard, Kenneth Jardine
Committee Member Absent: None
Staff Present: Carrie Linder, Jane Cook
Call to Order and Introductions
Compton called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. and introductions were made.
Review of the January 16, 2017 Minutes
Motion by Oswald to approve the minutes, second by Schell. Motion carried.
Discussion and Possible Action regarding Aging Unit Self-Assessment for 2016
Linder reviewed the Aging Unit Self-Assessment for 2016. Discussions were had on information
presented. Oswald presented an idea on partnering with AARP or Washburn Historical Civic Center
Foundation. Schell noted that the Senior Center in Ashland has recently changed the dynamics of
their site to multi-generational activities. Linder briefly reviewed the Aging-In-Place Remodeling
Checklist created for use in the Zoning Department mentioned in the Self-Assessment Focus Area 6-
A, Progress Notes. Also mentioned World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on Thursday, June 15, 2017
relating to Focus Area 6-F, Progress Notes.
Motion by Oie to adopt Aging Unit Self-Assessment for 2016, second by Oswald. Motion carried.
Review 2017 Goals and Objectives
Linder reviewed 2017 goals and objectives.
Nutrition Program Updates
A. Examine findings from committee member congregate meal site reviews. Linder requested
this item be tabled until the May 15, 2017 ADAC meeting. Awaiting further data from
congregate meal site reviews.
Motion made by Oie to table item until May 15, 2017 meeting, second by Schell. Motion carried.
B. Standardized Meal Cost Tool for Nutrition Program. Brief discussion on meal cost information
presented about nutrition program. Linder was presented with a suggestion to bring HDM
donation statement to next meeting.
ADRC Updates
A. Addition of LGBT resources. Linder briefly discussed the LGBT Mental Health and Crisis Calls
Resource information added to the ADRC recently added to the Resource Directory.
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Advocacy Updates
A. Dementia Care Specialist Program. Linder discussed the information from the Wisconsin
Aging Advocacy Network focusing on the Dementia Care Specialist (DCS) Program. Funding
for the DCS positions is scheduled to end December 31, 2017. The current 2017-2019 state
budget does not fund the current positions beyond this date.
A JFC Hearing has been scheduled for Tuesday, April 18, 2017.
Other (Informational Items)
A. Living Well Newsletter provided. Additional copies provided to Oie, Oswald and Livingston.
Future Meeting Date(s)
Next meeting: May 15, 2017 at 4:00 p.m.
Adjournment
Compton adjourned meeting at 5:30 p.m.
Minutes respectfully submitted by Jane M. Cook, Clerk III
03/21/2017