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Aging & Disability Resource Center-Grant County Board Meeting
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
The meeting was called to order by Vice Chair, Dale Hood at 9:00 a.m. in the Conference Room of
the ADRC in Lancaster, Wisconsin.
Attendance: Mary Lou Bausch John Beinborn Dale Hood Dick Kilian
Carol Beals David Fritz Carrie Bell Linda Adrian Hans Kostrau
Excused: Linda Connely, Mary Yager
Others Present: Gayle Mason, John Patcle, Marsha Gore, Rita Harmon
Beinborn/Adrian: Motion that the meeting was published via online, via our website, radio,
newspaper and posted at the Grant County Administration Building. Motion carried.
Kilian/Adrian: Additions – Motion to approved Agenda. Motion carried.
Adrian/Beinborn: Motion to approve the minutes as mailed. Motion carried.
Public Comments:
The committee held a moment of silence for Clinton Orton, a former board member who recently
passed away.
Report by Beals/Beinborn – County board review of duties and expectations for board members.
They stated the board will place an advisory referendum on the April 2011 Ballot concerning the
number of County Board Members. They also stated that due to the new 2010 Census, redistri cting
would also be considered. The “Advisory Referendum” would cost the county $2500 - $3000.
In addition to their duties and responsibilities Gayle asked the board to review our current
organization structure at the February Board Meeting.
Elderly Benefit Specialist Marsha Gore provided a brief summary of Medicare Part D open
enrollment. She expressed her deep appreciation of the volunteers and for staff. She also reviewed
the complexity of the open enrollment. She stated it was confusing for curre nt enrollees due to the
cancellation and changes by usual companies and agencies. She also stated that 357 Grant County
Seniors were forced to sign up for new Medicare Part D Drug Plans. Dale H. asked “what was the
reasons for coverage and changes to the plans?” Marsha stated she was not sure why the coverage
was dropped. Marsha gave information on client and case load during Part D Season. She stated a
change in 2011 Open Enrollment. It will start in October of 2011. Gayle stated seniors were not
happy with the changes in Part D and the way we handled the open enrollment period. Several
seniors expressed concerns that Marsha and Gayle will review before the 2011 enrollment is set to
start. Volunteer training will take place earlier in 2011.
Dick Kilian reported on his State Advisory Meeting which was held in December. The nine member
advisory committee will meet quarterly. The members of the advisory committee will discuss issues
related to older adults.
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Reports:
ADRC Managers Report –
Community Transportation Survey completed in Mineral Point and Cassville – Rita H. reviewed
the results. Mineral Point indicated a taxi service two 1/3 days/week. Cassville is requesting
Bus Transportation to either Dubuque or Prairie du Chien. DOT–Students to school (Vo-Tech)
Shuttle–is on hold until the fall of 2011.
GWAAR Advocacy – Gayle provided information about programs and services which might be
cut or reduced from the Governors Budget. She stated that a committee is completing talking
points. She will distribute the talking points as soon as they are complete. She encoura ged
the board to contact local and state elected officials and promote maintain funding in the up
coming budget cycle.
Gayle also reviewed the board size and term limits. She stated 4 members terms are up in
April. Gayle will review the application and ad for new board members and distribute the ad in
March.
GWAAR – was not successful in obtaining the Americorp Grant. Gayle stated they will re -
submit the grant in July of 2011.
Senior Statesman- no schedule date set yet. Gayle recommended sending a board member
to an advocacy training hosted by GWAAR later in 2011.
The Elder Abuse Grant managed by DSS provided case management reimbursement for staff
time spent in 2010. The reimbursement will be used to cover hours for a senior relocation due
to her mental health issues. Ruth Rotramel provided long term case management. Ruth is
also working with Jayne Mullins and DSS Social Workers to develop a Memorandum Of
Understanding (MOU). The I-Team will review the MOU mid-February.
Action Items
Approval of Vouchers – No discussion or questions
Kostrau/Beinborn: Motion to approve the vouchers as presented. Motion carried.
Adrian/Kilian -There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 11:30 a.m. Next meeting
is Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Respectfully submitted,
Mary Lou Bausch, Secretary
cc Gayle L. Mason