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Board Minutes
January 18, 2023
The meeting was called to order by Committee Chair Gary Kjos at 9:00 a.m.
Attendance: Robert Keeney, Diane Nelson, Kathy Kopp, Vicki Hirsch, Rob Bell, Gary Kjos, Arnold Rawson,
Pat Reynolds, Lori Reid
Others Present: Courtney Brookhart, Shane Drinkwater, Ben Biddick, Robert Lowe, Allyssa Shanahan, Jill
Goffinet
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 and CSB).
Agenda Approval:
Bell/Nelson: Motion to approve the agenda. Motion carried.
Approval of Minutes: November 16, 2022
Rawson/Nelson: Motion to approve the November 16, 2022 minutes. Motion carried.
Public Comment/ADRC Communication:
• Advocacy: Reid shared information.
• ADRC Regional Board Meeting Report: Bell, Nelson, and Reid reported that the meeting was
regular business.
• Public Hearing for 85.21 Grant: Reid stated that no comments were received and no one
attended the hearing.
Introduce Ben Biddick and Discuss State Dementia Plan
Reid introduced Ben Biddick to the committee. Biddick is the newest Dementia Care Specialist in the
region and he is housed in our office. He reviewed the state’s Dementia Plan and how they are trying to
reach communities and help families and caregiver’s locally.
Platteville Meal Site Relocation – Possible Use of Carryover Dollars or any other action
Reid reviewed the situation with the Platteville Meal Site. While the Senior Center is moving into
Platteville’s City Hall building, it does not seem feasible to fit in a one-room area for the meal site. Reid
and Brookhart have looked at a couple other locations. The congregate service may be suspended until a
more permanent place is established; Reid’s main focus is making sure there is a space to continue
home-delivered meals in the meantime. Reid has reached out to a Platteville restaurant for the
possibility of looking into a voucher program. Reid stated the initial carryover request was for the
potential of remodeling in the Platteville City Hall building, but as that is no longer a reasonable solution,
there is no need for a motion this month.
Approval of Vouchers
Bell/Reynolds: Motion to approve the vouchers. Motion carried.
Financial Report:
Reid shared a handout of the projected revenue and expenses budgets for 2022.
Bell/Kopp: Motion to approve financial report. Motion carried.
Reports
ADRC Grant County Director’s Report
• The wheelchair van out of commission. Reid is looking at replacing the vehicle.
• Reid met with GWAAR to discuss the Aging Plan and it was approved.
• Reid reviewed data from last five years for Information & Assistance encounter contacts,
meals served, and transportation programs.
• AARP will be offering free tax filing again. They are scheduled from February to March/April.
ADRC – Program Reports
• Brookhart shared an uplifting message from a home-delivered participant.
Hirsch/Nelson: Motion to adjourn. Motion carried.
Next meeting: February 15, 2023 at 9:00 a.m.