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BAYFIELD COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
AGING AND DISABILITY SERVICES ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Courthouse Conference Room A, via Phone Conference
September 21, 2020
3:00 p.m.
Committee Members Present
via Conference Call: Lynette Benzschawel, Martha Oie, Sam Ray, Betty Schell,
David Zepczyk
Committee Member Excused: Karen Anderson
Committee Member Absent: Richard Kemmer, Red Cliff Representative
Staff Present
via Conference Call: Carrie Linder, Jane Cook, Elizabeth Skulan
Call to Order and Introductions
Linder called the meeting to order at 3:13 p.m. No introductions made. Roll call taken.
Discussion and Possible Action-Review of the July 27, 2020 Meeting Minutes
Motion by Oie to approve the July 27, 2020 Minutes, second by Schell. Motion carried.
Discussion and Possible Action-Election of Chairman
Linder asked for nominations. Martha Oie declined. Betty Schell declined. Lynette Benzschawel
declined. Betty Schell nominated Richard Kemmer. As Mr. Kemmer was not present,
recommendation to table this item to the next meeting in December.
Discussion and Possible Action-Election of Vice Chairman
Recommendation to table this item to the next meeting in December.
Advocacy and Legislative Issues
Linder reviewed absentee voting information provided to members. Page 2 notes how and when to
request an absentee ballot. Discussion took place regarding the barriers in place if an older person
living alone wants to submit an absentee ballot.
ADRC Report
A. Living Well Newsletter – Over 5,000 copies went out to households within Bayfield County the first
week in September. This was determined to be a way to reach residents who do not have access
to computers or are not technologically savvy. The newsletter contains information on a variety of
services, supports and resources.
B. Dementia and Caregiver Network Activities – Ashland and Bayfield counties have worked together
for several years to provide caregiver outreach. Each year education has been provided.
Collaboration has expanded to include NWWI counties and WITC, which has further streamlined
the content and outreach to make comprehensive virtual education available. This will be
occurring over the next several months.
C. Options Counseling Project – All county information and assistance staff participated in training
earlier in the year to streamline and ensure fidelity of this service. This is moving forward with
peer and supervisor review, which will be carried out prior to the end of 2020.
D. New Option to be offered through IRIS – This will occur in October. Waiting for further
information. Currently there is one MCO through Family Care and one option through IRIS.
DRAFT: Subject to change
at the December meeting.
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E. Database – Currently using Nightingale Notes for the ADRC for the encounter reporting. The
ADRC is transitioning to WellSky and data from the current system will be transferred to a PDF or
Excel workbook. Training will occur over the next several weeks for the new system. This is the
same platform as we are using for the Aging program, called SAMS.
Other (Program updates and informational items)
A. Medicare Open Enrollment – Begins October 15th and runs through December 7th. Marianne
Johnson, Elder Benefit Specialist has been busy problem solving how to help, as face-to-face
appointments are not encouraged. She developed a plan to do this remotely with those requiring
assistance. Letters are going out to those who have had previous assistance; it will include forms
necessary for her to help. Outreach included Town Municipalities this year and that has been well
received. Most have their own Facebook pages and they are sharing our information.
Future Meeting Dates 2020
Next meeting: December 7, 2020. ADAC will begin at 3:00 p.m. with the NAC meeting to follow
immediately.
Adjournment
Motion by Benzschawel, second by Zepczyk to adjourn at 3:44 p.m., motion carried.
Minutes respectfully submitted by Jane M. Cook, Clerk III
09/22/2020