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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02 Board Meeting Minutes-February 2021-APPROVEDAging & Disability Resource Center of Grant County Board Minutes February 17, 2021 The meeting was called to order by Vice-Chair Dale Hood at 9:00 a.m. via a Zoom meeting. Attendance: Dale Hood, Lester Jantzen, Gary Kjos, Pat Reynolds, Rob Bell, Arnold Rawson, Robert Keeney, Lori Reid, Carolyn VanDeWiel Others Present: Courtney Brookhart, Garry Pluemer, Amanda Degenhardt, Tonya White, Shane Drinkwater, Larry Kalina Compliance with Open Meeting Law: It was noted the meeting is in compliance with the open meeting act. (Published via website, radio, newspaper and posted at the Grant County Administration Building). Agenda Approval: Jantzen/Kjos: Motion to approve the agenda. Motion carried. Approval of Minutes: December 16, 2020 Bell/Kjos: Motion to approve December 16, 2020 minutes. Motion carried. Public Comment/Communication:  Larry Kalina, Potosi volunteer, stated that things are going well and that the participants are very appreciative to be able to receive meals.  Building Update: Reid discussed her communication with Sheriff Dreckman and Fred Natz about opening the lobby doors of the CSB building. Reid stated the Sheriff will be unlocking the doors next Monday. Reid asked that there be signage requiring the public to wear masks in the building and directing the public how to access the department they are looking for. The ADRC office will remain closed to the public until activity levels decrease and everyone has the opportunity to be vaccinated. Advocacy Reports or Activities:  ADRC Regional Board Meeting Report – VanDeWiel stated that there was not a meeting last month.  Disability Advocacy Day of Action – Zoom - March 23, 2021 10-2 pm - A flyer with the event details was mailed out to board members. Reid plans to attend the event.  Aging Advocacy Day - TBD - Reid stated she received the date after board packets were sent. Aging Advocacy Day will be held virtually on May 11, 2021. When the time and details are available, Reid will share them with the board. Facility Storage Reid shared that she met with Keeney, Pluemer, and Rachel Zimmer, structural engineer, about the plans for a storage facility. They are reviewing plans at this time. Pluemer stated that at this time, they are looking at a steel structure. Aging Survey Reid reviewed the Aging Survey that will be distributed in the upcoming weeks. Reid plans to go to some of the Health Department’s second-dose vaccination clinics to disburse the surveys. MIPPA outreach packets will also be handed out that include hand sanitizer, tissues, and some Medicare/Medicaid prevention information. Approval of Vouchers Hood asked a couple questions about Pink invoices. Reynolds/Kjos: Motion to approve vouchers. Motion carried. Financial Report: Reid reviewed the 2020 financial reports, pointing out the FFCRA and CARES funding and how it was distributed. Reid stated that there may be additional funding in 2021 for the Nutrition program but it is not certain at this time. Reynolds/Hood: Motion to approve financial report. Motion carried. Reports ADRC Grant County Director’s Report  Reid stated that staff has been busy.  Reid has been reviewing some transportation software; the current system of tracking and billing is outdated and we would like something more sufficient.  Reid and Brookhart assembled emergency food bags. 80 participants received three days’ worth of shelf stable foods with donations from Dairyland Diamonds 4-H club, Clare Bank, and the Platteville Elks Lodge.  Reid has been reviewing Aging Plan outcomes and new training materials.  A webinar regarding identity theft and scams will be provided in May by Jeff Kersten from the Bureau for Consumer Protection. ADRC – Program Reports Reid reviewed the final program numbers for 2020. Rawson/Kjos: Motion to adjourn. Motion carried. Next meeting: March 17, 2021 at 9:00 a.m.