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BAYFIELD COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
JOINT MEETING OF THE AGING AND DISABILITY SERVICES ADVISORY COMMITTEE
AND THE NUTRITION ADVISORY COUNCIL
EOC and Remote via Teams
February 27, 2024
3:00 p.m.
Committee Members Present: *Bill Bland (ADAC), *Karen Anderson (ADAC & NAC), *Tracy Snyder
(ADAC) left at 4:00, Lynette Benzschawel (ADAC & NAC), *Francis Renn-
Malcheski (NAC), Mary Dougherty (ADAC), *Sue Aiken (NAC), *Dee
Sweet (ADAC),
*In Person
Committee Member Absent: Madelaine Rekemeyer (NAC), Alice Evenson BRICK Representative (ADAC)
Others Present: Carrie Linder, Carolyn Novak, Heather Gilbertson, Elizabeth Skulan in
person at 3:28.
Call to Order and Introductions
Bland called the meeting to order at 3:01 p.m. and introductions were made.
Discussion and Possible Action-Review of the November 28, 2023, ADAC Meeting Minutes
Discussion and Possible Action-Review of the October 11, 2023, NAC Meeting Minutes
2025-2027 Aging Plan Development Overview
The Older American Act mandates that an Aging Unit develop and implement a plan to receive
federal funding. The Aging Plan is developed from feedback collected from service providers,
Bayfield County residents and/or anyone who has a stake in what the Aging unit should be
working on in the aging plan.
Four focus areas for the plan are: Supportive Services, Nutrition Program, Health Promotion &
Caregiver Support.
Two methods of collecting information must be used for the Plan. Linder stated they will conduct
a survey that will be available at Congregate Meal Sites, Home Delivered Meal Sites, Food
Pantries, or obtained with a QR code. Linder also stated they will collect information in person by
way of presentation and tagging on to public listening sessions and other community events.
The Current Aging Plan is located on the Bayfield County website.
Motion by Renn-Malcheski, seconded by Aiken to approve the October 11, 2023, meeting minutes.
Motion passed.
Motion by Snyder, seconded by Anderson to approve the November 28, 2023, meeting minutes.
Motion passed.
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Elder Nutrition Program Survey Results:
Congregate Meal Sites takeaways:
Overall, the feedback was very good. Port Wing was not happy with the food, which brought
down the survey percentage, however, the number of participants in Port Wing went up. Novak
will be looking at the Port Wing menu in the future to determine what can be done to improve
the meals.
Transportation: 1% of people said they were unable to attend due to not having transportation.
Participants love the staff and volunteers.
Participants tend to fall into two categories: Younger Elders and Older Elders. Each category has a
very different style of eating which makes the food request hard to manage. Novak tries to honor
the preferences if requested, but it can be hard due to the meal components that must be served
per a dietician’s requirements.
Novak would like to utilize more fresh local produce at these centers. Fresh berries were
requested, but they are out of our price range. Possible partnerships are being looked at for this.
Participation is slowly increasing at meal sites. We are not quite at Pre Covid participation, but we
have been able to add new meals sites as residents are wanting to get out and socialize more.
Home Delivered Meals
Home delivered meals can address food security for individuals. This one meal for some
participants can provide over half of their nutritional requirements per day.
Novak stated that we are always working on satisfaction for the participants.
40% of participants heard about HDM through the ADRC.
Participants love the drivers who deliver the meals.
Program Reports:
ADRC
The ADRC of the North received an additional $174,000 in its annual allocation. It was decided
funding will go toward additional staff coverage for the regional phone system. The five counties
are working on how the phones will be staffed.
Congregate Meals
A new congregate meal site was opened in Cable and is a success.
The Iron River site utilizes a food vendor that would like to retire. Due to difficulty in finding
another vendor, the current vendor is willing to consider sub-contracting the food preparation,
serving, and clean up. March will be the transition period for all parties involved.
Participation at the Congregate Meal sites varies from site to site:
o Iron River - 55-60 participants.
o Cornucopia - 25-30 participants.
o Barnes - 20 participants.
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Home Delivered Meals
Lower participation has been seen for Home Delivered Meals.
Notice was received that the supplemental weekly meal provided by CORE will be ending. CORE is
restructuring and trying to figure out services post covid.
Supplemental food boxes are still being received on the 3rd Tuesday and Wednesday each month
for those who meet income eligibility criteria.
Specialized Transportation
Linder stated that they are working on how to implement the “Find Your Own Driver Program”.
BART has a mobility manager on staff who helps to connect people with all different types of
transportation services in our area. Linder is working with BART to see how the mobility manager
can be further utilized to become a one-point source to connect residents to for help with their
transportation needs.
Adult Protective Services
Adult Protective Services encompass guardianship, protective placements, neglect, exploitation,
and abuse of the older adults and adults at risk.
The Interdisciplinary Team meets quarterly to discuss local cases that pertain to Adult Protection.
2024 will be focused on educating residents to become aware of scams and not become victims.
National Family Caregiver Program
Bayfield County provides services to 4-8 residents a year. Linder is seeing a trend that that
residents want to continue receiving support from year to year, however, the program is not
meant to be long term.
Evidence Based Programs
Tai Ji Quan classes are offered in 6 different communities twice a year, Cable, Drummond, Barnes,
Iron River, Washburn and Herbster.
Linder is working with UW- Extension to train community leaders to provide the Strong Bodies
program in Port Wing.
Discussion and Possible Action-Review the Cable Site Opening Request Form
The Cable Social Isolation group requested to start a Congregate Meal Site in Cable.
The Cable site is open on the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month. The meal is prepared by
Lakewood’s who transports the food to the site and staffs the kitchen. Two additional volunteers
are at the site to help with the set up and clean-up.
The Cable meal site has been seeing 34 -35 residents participate each meal.
Motion by Aiken, seconded by Anderson to approve the Cable Site Opening. Motion passed.
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Other (Informational Items)
The dining time for the Cable Congregate Meal will change from 12:30 to 12:00.
Dee Sweet has been accepted as a member of the Regional GWAAR Advisory Council.
2024 Meeting Dates
ADAC NAC
June 25, 2024 May 16, 2024, at 11:00 Barnes Meal Site
September 24, 2024 August 21, 2024, at 11:00 Port Wing Meal Site
November 19, 2024 October 21, 2023, at 10:45 Cable Meal site
Bland adjourned the meeting at 4:32
Minutes respectfully submitted by Heather Gilbertson, Clerk III