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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAging & Disability Advisory Committee - Minutes - 5/20/2025 K:\Agendas and Minutes\A&D Advisory Committee\ADAC Minutes\2025 Minutes\2025-05-20 ADAC Meeting - DRAFT.docx BAYFIELD COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES AGING AND DISABILITY SERVICES ADVISORY COMMITTEE Conf A and Remote via Teams May 20, 2025 3:00 p.m. Committee Members Present: *Bill Bland, * Mary Dougherty, Alice Evenson BRICK Representative, Timothy Whelan, *Tracey Snyder *In Person Committee Member Absent: Dee Sweet Others Present: Brynna Watters-Moffitt, Christopher O’Dell Call to Order and Introductions Bill Bland called the meeting to order at 3:05 p.m. and introductions were made. Discussion and Possible Action-Review of February 25, 2025, ADAC Meeting Minutes Program Reports: Personnel Changes in Human Services and A&D Section  Brynna Watters-Moffitt introduced herself as the new Aging & Disability Services Manager. Watters-Moffitt replaced Carrie Linder when she retired. Watters-Moffitt informed the committee that her vacated position was filled by Michele Reiswig.  Watters-Moffitt announced that Karen Bodin has resigned her position and two new staff members had been hired to fill Bodin’s and Reiswig’s vacancies: Alex Erickson and Madi Mackin, respectively. With these hirings the A&D section will be fully staffed on June 16, 2025. ADRC  There have been no changes with the ADRC since the last meeting. The employees are busy with referrals and learning how to properly utilize Peer Place. Adult Protective Services  As previously noted, Michele Reiswig has been in the APS Case Manager position since April 10. She has been busy with the tasks involved but has worked as a case manager before and is quickly getting back up to speed.  With the current employment vacancies, Watters-Moffitt has been helping with cases when needed. Elder Nutrition Program  Watters-Moffitt has completed the required training to be the Aging Unit Director and Nutrition Director.  Chartwells is closing on May 29. We have entered into an agreement with Bayfield County Jail Kitchen to take over the meals previously provided by Chartwells. They will start on June 2, 2025. The February 25, 2025, meeting minutes were presented to the Committee. The Committee accepted them and approved them to be placed on file. K:\Agendas and Minutes\A&D Advisory Committee\ADAC Minutes\2025 Minutes\2025-05-20 ADAC Meeting - DRAFT.docx  The Barnes congregate site is on pause until a new site manager can be found. The previous manager retired. The position has been posted, but no viable candidates have been found. In the interim, we are exploring our options.  Tracey Snyder asked how many congregate meal sites there were in Bayfield County. Watters- Moffitt responded there were seven.  Watters-Moffitt stated the county had been receiving monies for emergency food and shelter from the Department of Homeland Security and Federal Emergency Management Agency. That funding has been paused indefinitely. She further stated she was made aware of a charitable contribution that was made by Norvado. She completed that application and was told we would be receiving $1,500 from them.  Marianne Johnson has been receiving vouchers for the Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program. Specialized Transportation  Bay Area Rural Transit (BART) order an electric vehicle (EV) transit van in 2023 and received it on April 11. It is to be used for Bayfield County Door-to-Door. However, there are concerns that with it being an electric vehicle it might not be able to do the amount of traveling needed. BART might have to switch things around to accommodate the new vehicle. Caregiver Support Programs  National Family Caregiver Program  Alzheimer’s Family & Caregiver Support Program  Watters-Moffitt explained that Reiswig was working with these two programs. There is plenty of funding for this, but there has been difficulty finding people to assist the families that are in need. Watters-Moffitt stated now that her training has been completed, she will start to focus on these.  Mary Dougherty shared information from UW-Extension about a caregiver cooperative group. They are looking for people who want to be involved. Dougherty stated she will be presenting this to the Human Services Board at the June meeting. Health Promotion & Disease Prevention-Evidence Based Programs  Watters-Moffitt reported that all these programs are doing well.  Snyder stated she was not familiar with the Mind Over Matter Program. Watters- Moffitt will send out information to the committee about this program.  Bland asked for information to be sent about all the Health Promotion and Disease Prevention-Evidence Based Programs. Other (Informational Items)  Dougherty asked if we could find out which senior citizens have received WHEAP benefits in the past and what their living situation is so we can get ahead of any funding cuts that might occur. It is unknown if it will be cut, but we should not wait to find out.  There was discussion about the Find Your Own Driver Program. This program was approved to start, but with the changes in the department, there has been no movement on getting it implemented. Watters-Moffitt stated it was difficult to find drivers due to riders needing to travel longer distances than most drivers are willing to take them. Snyder questioned if addressing this was a priority. Watters-Moffitt stated that with her unfamiliarity with the programs, incoming employees and uncertainty K:\Agendas and Minutes\A&D Advisory Committee\ADAC Minutes\2025 Minutes\2025-05-20 ADAC Meeting - DRAFT.docx about funding, it would be wise to stick with what Carrie Linder was working on and build on those things once we are on solid ground.  Timothy Whelan introduced himself to the committee and discussed his background and interest in working on the committee. He stated he would like to talk to someone about the Caregiver Support Programs. 2025 Meeting Dates ADAC  August 26, 2025  December 9, 2025 Bland adjourned the meeting at 3:27 pm. Minutes respectfully submitted by Christopher O’Dell, Clerk II K:\Agendas and Minutes\A&D Advisory Committee\ADAC Minutes\2025 Minutes\2025-05-20 ADAC Meeting - DRAFT.docx