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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, October 21, 2009
Call to order
David Fritz called to order the regular meeting of the ADRC – Grant County at
9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, October 21st. in the ADRC Board Room.
Compliance with the Open Meeting Law: Wolf/Kostrau
Approval of the Agenda: Hood/Killian
Signature of Attendees
The following persons were present: Carol Beals, Larry Wolf, Mary Lou Bausch, Dale
Hood, Mary Yager, Dan Dahlgren, Margaret Steinhart, Dick Kilian, Hans Kostrau
Excused: Julie Clark, John Patcle, Karla Witzig
Other Attendees: Gayle Mason
Approval of minutes from last meeting:
September 16, 2009 Beals/Wolf: Motion Carried
Open issues/Public Comment:
Congratulations to Dan Dahlgren for 50 years of marriage by Gayle, ADRC Board and
Staff
Reports:
Deanna Taylor – DSS – no report noted
Reported to the board the following topics:
Directors Report: Gayle Mason
Transportation Resolutions – 85.21 and 85.20 Grants – if approved will go before
the Grant County Board on Tuesday, November 10th.
o Motion to approve 85.20 – Kostrau/Dahlgren Motion Carried.
o Motion to approve 85.21 – Kostrau/Dahlgren Motion Carried.
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Aging and Disability Resource Center of Southwest WI – Grant County – Board Minutes
ADRC Management Update – Discussion concerning the Enrollment and
Disenrollment Policy, information and records shared by the regional body and a
letter sent to the state by the north governing board.
ADRC County Budget – Gayle explained the potential for additional budget
concerns. She provided the board with estimates and potential grant reductions in
2010 OAA Grants. The board reviewed the estimated 2010 grant reductions and
discussed options to fill the gap. Additional budget reductions included $3300.00
for computer purchases in 2010. She requested a motion to reduce the 2010
computer purchase by $3300.00. Motion: Beals/Wolf Motion Carried.
Family Caregiver Renewal Day – Thursday, November 5th in Darlington. This
event was planned by all 4 counties.
Highlights from the Aging and ADRC Directors Association –
o CWAG – has hired a new director and the new director has several goals
and responsibilities to achieve. The new goals include: updating web site,
hiring additional lobbyist, and Senior Statesman training April 19 & 20,
2010.
o GWAAR – Improve communications statewide and provide technical
assistance for ADRC and Aging Units.
o OAA – Aging Plan is due by mid November
Report by ADRC Regional Board Members:
Organized marketing plan is just about in place
IRIS – Self Directed Supports – Benefit for individuals willing to manage their
own care
ADRC Managers and the Alzheimer’s Association have developed a Dementia
Screening Tool
Reduction in use of Home Delivered Meals by SWFCA
Also expressed concern of the acronyms and abbreviations used by staff.
Requesting staff use words instead of acronyms when explain programs and
services.
Motion to approve Reports: Dahlgren/Killian
Other Reports: Gayle also noted she did not request county board approval for the
Caregiver Coalition Grant. Upon further review, the grant required a 20% match. She
felt the Grant County Board would not approve the grant due to the required match. No
further discussion.
Action Items
Approval of the Vouchers- Kostrau/Yager: Motion Carried
OAA Funding – reductions and use of carryover up to $117,808. If needed to balance the
2010 Budget– Kostrau/Yager 8 yes/2 no: Motion Carried
Approval to approve $10,000 out of ADRC Budget and into Senior Dining Budget if
necessary in 2010: Motion Dahlgren/Kostrau: Motion Carried
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Aging and Disability Resource Center of Southwest WI – Grant County – Board Minutes
Approval to approve Stipend: SWTC Intern – Medicare Part D –
Kostrau/Steinhart: Motion Carried (Stipend would be used from the SHIP Grant)
Other Topics:
Development of a policy for refusing transportation and services.
Larry Wolf also requested we consider working with SWFCA to provide transportation
for its clients. Gayle stated she and Rita are attending a Provider Meeting in early
November and she plans to submit a provider application with the Alliance.
Adjournment
David Fritz adjourned the meeting at 10:22a.m.
Minutes submitted by: Mary Lou Bausch
Minutes approved by: ADRC Board