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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAging & Disability Advisory Committee - Minutes - 8/26/2025 K:\Agendas and Minutes\A&D Advisory Committee\ADAC Minutes\2025 Minutes\2025-08-26 ADAC Meeting - DRAFT.docx BAYFIELD COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES AGING AND DISABILITY SERVICES ADVISORY COMMITTEE Conf A and Remote via Teams August 26, 2025 3:00 p.m. Committee Members Present: *Bill Bland, Alice Evenson BRICK Representative (left at 3:30), Timothy Whelan (left at 3:30), Dee Sweet *In Person Committee Member Absent: Mary Dougherty, Tracey Snyder 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 May 20, 2025, ADAC Meeting Minutes Program Reports: Personnel Changes in Human Services and A&D Section  Watters-Moffitt stated that the A&D Section is very busy. She mentioned that Elizabeth Skulan retired in May and Tom Croteau was hired as her replacement. At the current time, there is only one open position to be filled in DHS, which is the position left vacant when Croteau became director.  Watters-Moffitt announced that A&D has been fully staffed since June 16, 2025. Michele Reiswig transferred to a new role as APS Case Manager. Alex Erickson was hired as an APS Case Manager in June. Madi Mackin was hired in June as a Social Work Aide. There has been a lot of cross- training and helping the new hires learn their positions. ADRC  Watters-Moffitt announced that each of the five counties in the ARDC-N will be receiving a funding increase of $11,500. She is checking to see where that extra money can best be spent.  Jamie Mackin, the Disability Benefit Specialist, had his annual review with the State of Wisconsin. Watters-Moffitt commented that he continues to do remarkable work. He is currently covering all five of the ADRC-N counties and has a caseload of over 120. Price County has recently hired someone for the role in their county, and they will be taking some of the cases from Mackin. Adult Protective Services  APS has been very busy with emergency protective placements.  UW-Green Bay, in conjunction with the State of Wisconsin, is providing online APS training to ensure best practice is being used to properly support clients. Watters-Moffitt, Reiswig and Erickson will be taking part.  Watters-Moffitt announced that Bayfield County has been invited to attend a fourth round table event by Red Cliff in Black River Falls on September 23. Red Cliff is interested in starting an APS The May 20, 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\2025-08-26 ADAC Meeting - DRAFT.docx program. Watters-Moffitt stated she is looking forward to collaborating with them and assisting them in their efforts.  Watters-Moffitt will be meeting with representatives from GWAAR to make sure the funding is being properly utilized. They will also go over the Bayfield County Aging Plan, make sure Bayfield County is on track with their goals and to make any necessary tweaks. Elder Nutrition Program  Watters-Moffitt reported the Bayfield County Kitchen has been preparing the home delivered meals since the closure of Chartwells, and it is going very well. Recipients have commented positively on the quality of the food, and there are many referrals and new sign-ups happening on a regular basis (12 new ones in the last week!).  The Bayfield County Kitchen has also been helping Ashland County with their home delivered meal preparation. The kitchen is putting out approximately 200 meals a day for both counties. There are around 120 meals delivered daily to people in Bayfield County.  Bayfield County’s Home Delivered Meals Program is one of three nominees for “100 Who Care Ashland & Bayfield Counties Social Services Category” sponsored by Northlakes Community Clinic. They will be given five minutes to present the program and discuss how the money will be used at an event held at the Wild Rice Retreat. The top prize is $11,000. Watters-Moffitt spoke about some ideas for how the money could be used, including preparing emergency meal kits in case the deliveries need to be canceled due to weather and providing warmth kits to those who might have trouble paying for their heating during the colder months. Typically, these would be covered by governmental organizations, but without proper funding, there might not be money available for it. Specialized Transportation  Watters-Moffitt stated BART is still waiting for the electric bus. Pat Daoust from BART has been having trouble contacting the manufacturer. If he does not hear from them soon, he will attempt to contact a different manufacturer to see if they can help.  Madi Mackin has been working with Watters-Moffitt to find more drivers for the volunteer driver program. She might also reach out to other counties to see if they are doing something that might work for Bayfield County. Watters-Moffitt mentioned she might work on starting a Find Your Own Driver Program once she is more familiar with her role. Health Promotion & Disease Prevention-Evidence Based Programs  Watters-Moffitt provided handouts about the current programs provided by Bayfield County and answered questions about them from committee members. Other (Informational Items)  Bland announced that CORE has opened a durable medical lending library. 2025 Meeting Dates ADAC  December 9, 2025 Bland adjourned the meeting at 3:28 pm. Minutes respectfully submitted by Christopher O’Dell, Clerk III