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BAYFIELD COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
AGING AND DISABILITY SERVICES ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Conference Room A remote via phone access
January 25, 2021
3:00 p.m.
Committee Members Present
via Conference Call: Karen Anderson, Lynette Benzschawel, Richard Kemmer, Sam
Ray, David Zepczyk
Committee Member Excused:
Committee Member Absent: Red Cliff Elder Program Representative
Staff Present
via Conference Call: Carrie Linder, Jane Cook
Call to Order and Introductions
Kemmer called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m. and roll call was taken.
Discussion and Possible Action-Review of the December 7, 2020 Meeting Minutes
Motion by Anderson to approve the December 7, 2020 Minutes, second by Ray. Motion carried.
Discussion and Possible Action-Bayfield County 2021 Elder Abuse Application
Linder briefly reviewed the 2021 Elder Abuse Application (EADS). This is an annual application.
Total funding amount for Bayfield County is $9,900. Funding for each service category includes:
Service coordination-$3,000, In-home services-$2,700, Adaptive equipment-$2,000, Housing-$400,
Respite/adult day care-$900, Training-$900. Application information also includes department
contact information, agency elder abuse program staff listing, Interdisciplinary Team (I-Team) Goals,
Interdisciplinary Team contact information.
Motion by Zepczyk to approve the 2021 Elder Abuse Application as presented by Linder, second by
Ray. Motion carried.
2020 Elder Nutrition Program End of Year Review
Every year GWAAR completes a nutrition assessment for the year. Linder highlighted some of the
review items.
Benzschawel joined at 3:15 p.m.
Home Delivered Meal Routing Project
Linder noted that survey was completed by 70 participants; 60 individuals answered consistently.
Twenty-five people noted that they would like their meal delivered between 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.
Another question response noted that 46 of 60 participants felt the personal contact was important
and 31 of 60 noted that this is the only daily contact they get. Another question response asked was
if the number of meal deliveries per week was reduced, would a hot meal and a cold meal to reheat
the next day be acceptable; 37 agreed and 10 disagreed.
Currently Southwestern Route has 47 stops and about 61 consumers receive meals. On the
Northern Route there are 35 stops and about 41 consumers receive meals. Both routes are about
200 miles/day.
FINAL: Approved at May 17,
2021 ADAC Meeting.
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Advocacy Updates
Linder briefly discussed vaccinations for older adults. Vaccinations for older adults is open for pre-
registration and she is working with the Health Department to identify vulnerable individuals who may
not be able to sign up online or received this announcement electronically. This includes home
delivered meal participants and other older adults with whom there is a working relationship within the
Aging and Disability Services Unit.
Other (Program Updates and Informational Items)
A. ADRC Updates – Linder noted staff are preparing for the long-term care functional screen
certification. This is done every 2 years. This will be conducted on-line this year due to
COVID-19.
B. Outreach activities – Virtual Caregiver Conference 2020-2021 Series.
AARP Tax Aide 2020 Tax Season – the year of COVID-19 has required a significant change to
the way free tax preparation will be offered. The Tax Aide Program will not be a walk-in site.
Appointments are required and people will receive an appointment upon following contacting
the AARP representative. Taxpayers can pick up the required envelope at various locations
beginning February 1st.
C. Staffing Update – One HDM driver ended employment and moved on to another full-time job.
The position was filled by Robert Marx. Lucky to have a small group of substitute drivers who
took turns delivering meals for 5 weeks. Thanks to Rose Bitzer, Tom Moran, Michael Mertes
and Laurie Gucinski for their continued support.
Future Meeting Dates 2021
Next meeting: May 17, 2021
Adjournment
Motion by Ray to adjourn, second by Benzschawel. Motion carried.
Meeting adjourned at 3:56 p.m.
Minutes respectfully submitted by Jane M. Cook, Clerk III
01/26/2021