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BAYFIELD COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
NUTRITION ADVISORY COUNCIL COMMITTEE
Taking place at the Port Wing Meal Site at 11:00
September 28, 2022
Committee Members Present:Richard Kemmer- in person, Karen Anderson-in person, Lynette
Benzschawel- in person, Francis Renn-Malcheski – in person, Sue
Aiken- in person
Committee Member Absent:Red Cliff Elder Program Representative, Madelaine Rekemeyer
Staff Present:Carolyn Novak
Call to Order and Introductions
Kemmer called the meeting to order at 11:00 a.m. Introductions were made with new members present.
Discussion and Possible Action-Review of August 30, 2022, Meeting Minutes
Motion by Anderson second by Benzschawel to approve the August 30, 2022, meeting minutes as presented. Motion
passed.
Review Goals and Objectives within the Aging Plan for Bayfield County
Novak summarized the development, purpose, and scope of the current aging plan.
Besides the focus area Nutrition/Equity/Community Engagement, several other focus areas were
identified and their purposes as they relate to the ENP were explained by Novak (Advocacy, Enhanced
Transportation and Social Isolation and Loneliness).
Progress has been made according to the timeline outlined in the plan for the ENP. The Council agreed
that creating pop up dining experiences in areas of the county next year that don’t have congregate
meal sites will not only provide additional service to seniors, but also help determine where additional
permanent sites may be needed.
The Social Isolation and Loneliness focus area was discussed at length by the Council. Meal sites were
seen as important community gathering places for seniors for socialization and education. More
discussion is expected at future NAC meetings.
Program Reports:
A.Congregate Meals
o Barnes Meal Site Update – Novak summarized the recent listening session comments for the
Council. The Council confirmed their decision to reduce the number of days open from 4 to 1
(will only be open on Thursdays).
B.Home Delivered Meals – numbers of HDM participants are expected to increase as we go into winter.
Staffing Updates - nothing to report.
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Other (Informational Items) -nothing to report
Future Meetings:
A.October 21, 2022, at St. Louis Meal Site St. Louis School Gym, 713 Washington Ave, Washburn, WI
54891 Located right next to the St. Louis Church
B.Discussion of 2023 Meetings – Council would like to have the first meeting of 2023 before the Aging
and Disability Services Advisory Committee in the courthouse because of the potential for bad weather
and because many of the members are on both committees. Second, third and fourth quarter
meetings will be conducted at the meal sites (Iron River and Barnes for sure). Dates to be discussed
and confirmed at the October 21, 2022, NAC meeting.
Adjournment
Motion by Anderson, second by Aiken to adjourn meeting.
Meeting adjourned at 12:10 p.m.
Minutes respectfully submitted by Carolyn Novak, Aging Services Coordinator