HomeMy WebLinkAboutADRC Board November Minutes 091
Aging and Disability Resource Center of Southwest WI – Grant County – Board Minutes
Aging and Disability Resource Center of Southwest
Wisconsin South-Grant County
ADRC -Meeting Minutes
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Call to order
Karla Witzig called to order the regular meeting of the ADRC – Grant County at
9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 18th in the ADRC Board Room.
Compliance with the Open Meeting Law:Bausch/Beals
Approval of the Agenda: Kostrau/Kilian
Signature of Attendees
The following persons were present: Carol Beals, Larry Wolf, Mary Lou Bausch, Dale
Hood, Mary Yager, Karla Witzig, Margaret Steinhart
Excused: Julie Clark, John Patcle, Dan Dahlgren
Other Attendees: Gayle Mason
Approval of minutes from last meeting:
Approval of the October 21, 2009- Beals/Steinhart: Motion Carried
Open issues/Public Comment:
Larry apologized for miss information presented at the Grant County Board of
Supervisors.
Reports:
Directors Report: Gayle Mason
a. Gayle reviewed the error on the Transportation Resolutions presented and approved
last month.
b. The ADRC regional marketing materials were finalized last week at the joint
managers meeting. The ADRC-South will include only the 4 counties on the
brochures. The total market budget is $8916.00 for 2009. In addition to the printed
materials the web site will be selected soon. Amanda (ADRC – Regional) is working
on the web site, address.
c. Gayle reviewed the budget summary.
2
Aging and Disability Resource Center of Southwest WI – Grant County – Board Minutes
d. The first county survey was reviewed. Customer surveys will be distributed by the
regional ADRC Office and a summary of the results will be shared with the local
office. Mary Mezera will monitor the surveys for trends in service delivery and
customer satisfaction. BADR – ADRC Resource Development will distribute
mandated questions to each of the ADRCS in 2010. The board discussed the
importance of follow – up. They also noted a concern over liability.
e. The Cassville Meal Site is declining in attendance. Gayle plans to meet with the
participants and seniors on Tuesday, December 8th.
f. Gayle also reported on the success of the Caregiver Renewal Day. She stated Dr.
Mark Ruble presented the Keynote.
g. Transportation and MA billing was reviewed. The board suggested we review and
apply for MA status.
h. The OAA Budget Updates included no changes in funding levels. Gayle and Rita
submitted the budget to GWAAR.
i. I & A Staff are gearing to complete Options Counseling – Gayle stated the current
clients from both DSS and Unified will be provided to the ADRC by December 7th.
ADRC Staff plan to provide information to COP Clients.
j. Concern noted over the reduction in COP Meals She stated DSS has omitted meals
from several clients in Platteville. Current MA Regulations require MA
reimbursement at the full cost of the meal. Currently that cost is $7.87/meal.
k. The ADRC staff is receiving increase calls for Fuel Assistance. Staff is providing the
Social Service Number with extension. Medicare Part D calls are increasing.
Regional Board Updates: The next board meeting is Thursday, November 19th. The board will
review the Function Screen Policy and the Grievance and Appeals Policy.
Motion to approve Yager/Kilian: Motion Carried.
Action Items
Approval of the Vouchers- Fritz/Beals: Motion Carried
Approval to hold the December Meeting – Kilian/Yager
Comment: Hans Kostrau requests that Gayle convey to the staff the boards appreciate and
congratulations for a job well done. Motion Kostrau/Kilian
Adjournment
Karla Witzig adjourned the meeting at 10:16a.m.
Minutes submitted by: Mary Lou Bausch
Minutes approved by: ADRC Board