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Aging & Disability Resource Center-Grant County Board Meeting
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
The meeting was called to order by Chair Mary Yager at 9:00 a.m. in the Conference Room of
the ADRC in Lancaster, Wisconsin.
Attendance: Mary Yager John Beinborn Dale Hood Dick Kilian Jan Lintvedt
Carol Beals Carrie Bell Shirley Pink Linda Adrian
Excused:
Others Present: Gayle Mason, John Patcle, Fred Naatz, Marsha Gore
Hood/Adrian: Motion that we are in compliance with the open meeting law. (Published via
online, our website, radio, newspaper and posted at the Grant County Administration Building)
Motion carried.
Hood/Kilian: Motion to approve agenda. Motion carried.
Lintvedt/Bell: Motion to approve July 20, 2011 Minutes. Motion carried.
Public Comment:
Gayle updated the board on transportation services provided to the member of
Southwest Family Care Alliance. She stated a meeting is set to discuss contract
concerns.
1. $12. Set up fee
2. For transportation in town the set up fee would be waived and a flat $6. fee would
be billed
3. The per mile rate reimbursement rate will be the IRS Federal per mile rate.
Gayle also discussed the problems with LogistiCare – MA transportation. She will
continue to update the board on problems and issues.
Report by Fred Naatz: Fred provided information about the multi-county consortium.
The counties included, Jefferson, Rock, Green, Grant, Iowa, Lafayette, and Crawford. All
calls for the 7 county consortium will be processed in a centralized call center and then
referred back to the county. He also stated that additional money would be required of
Grant County to join the consortium.
Fred expressed concerns if all IM Calls went to Milwaukee. He stated that the agency
handling Milwaukee calls had multiple errors. Fred also stated he will continue to update
ADRC Board next month.
Fred informed the board that applications for FoodShare will be handled locally. He
stated the Federal Agency responsible for the program will not allow centralization of
calls. He stated that over $6 million dollars is captured by Income Maintenance Staff in
the 7 counties.
Report By Marsha Gore: Marsha shared her success in recruiting volunteers for the
Medicare Part D season. The new enrollment period starts October 15th – December 7th.
Gayle reported: The purchase of new computers, printer and fax machine are set up for
the volunteers. In addition to the volunteers an LTE will be hired to help out during the
season.
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Social Security WI Partner in Service Award: Gayle asked Marsha to review the
award presented to the ADRC on August 11, 2011. Gayle stated she is proud of the
working relationship with the Social Security Office and asked the board to approve a
certificate of achievement be given to both Arica Wanezek and Marsha Gore at the
August 31st County Board of Supervisors Meeting. The board approved.
Advocacy:
Dick asked for topic suggestions for the next Aging Advisory Meeting. He expressed
concerns over the mission and effectiveness of the Aging Advisory.
Update on ADRC Budget:
ADRC Contract – additional money will be distributed from the regional budget to the four
counties for marketing, travel and training.
Older American’s Act Programs and Services are locked into the 2010 rate
Wisconsin DOT – Taxi – Both taxi drivers are now in a separate union and will be
contacted by the new union to discuss their options. Gayle stated it is still unclear if we
need to get further clarifications from a Labor Law Lawyer. She has spoken to WIS-DOT
and they have not given clear directions at this time.
Grant County Budget changes are set to allow for a 2% wage increase in 2012.
Grant County Employee Policy changes – includes overtime/Compensatory Time,
Retirement, Discretionary Days, Vacation, Sick Leave, Fleet Safety.
New computer purchase- Gayle stated she purchased 3 new computers to replace the
older models. The ADRC Contract will cover the purchase of the computers.
Food Van Vehicle Purchase- Request permission to ask Public Property for $10,000 for
the purchase of a new 2012 Food Van. The committee discussed requesting the county
committee for $19,255 to purchase the van.
Reports:
ADRC Managers Report –
Budget Update- 2011 MA extra revenue (Time Reporting) - $20,000 in the Piggy Bank.
Update on Family Care CAP – the attrition slots are rotated between the 4 counties and
currently Grant County is filling one attrition slot.
Eckstein Charitable Trust – Thank You letter sent for the 2012 contribution.
Montfort Meal site-evaluate reducing days of service in 2012 to omit Friday service. We
will continue to evaluate the site.
85.21 and 53.11 – Transportation Grants require board approval (Bus, TRIPS and Taxi)
Nutrition Program Review – Monday, August 22, 2011 at the Platteville Senior Center.-
Gayle and staff have completed the paperwork for the evaluation. The members of the
Nutrition Council, UW – Extension and Emergency Management plan to attend and
provide comment.
Update on Elderfest – currently over 36 paid vendors, 1 gold sponsor, 5 Silver sponsors
and 6 bronze sponsors. The final plans are underway for the Legislative Forum both
federal and state representatives staffers plan to be part of the panel. Mary Mezera,
ADRC Regional Manager will serve as the moderator of the e vent. Possible topics
suggested for discussion include SeniorCare, Medicare, and Social Security.
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Approval of Reports: Beinborn/Bell. Motion Carried
Advocacy: Dale reported on the listening session held in Dodgeville. He stated that
participants shared success and concerns with IRIS and Family Care. He felt there could
have been more representation from FamilyCare Members.
Action Items.
Approval of Vouchers—Hood/Killian: Motion Carried
Approval of Money—Request for the South Food Van from Public Property ($19, 255.) -
Kilian/Hood: Motion Carried
Comment: L. Adrian appreciated the improvement in the grounds around the building.
Beals/Beinborn: Motion to adjourn: Motion Carried.
Adjourned: There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 10:55 a.m. Next
meeting is October 19, 2011 at the ADRC Board Room.
Respectfully Submitted,
Shirley Pink, Secretary
cc Gayle Mason