COUNTY COMMISSION ON AGING

TUESDAY, 4-1-08

COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE BUILDING – ROOM 3212

1:30 PM – 3:45 PM

 

MEMBERS PRESENT:  Charles Spiker, Chairman, Sharon Hampson, Robert Machotka, Dr. Edward Miner, Brad Pfaff, Dorothy Wetterlin

 

MEMBERS EXCUSED: Shirley Holman

 

OTHERS PRESENT:    Noreen Kuroski, Director, County Aging Unit

                                     

CALL TO ORDER

Charles Spiker, Committee Chair, called the meeting to order at 1:30 PM.

 

APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF 3-4-08

MOTION: Motion by Robert Machotka and seconded by Dr. Miner to approve the Minutes of 3-4-08 with the following correction under “Representative from Commission on Aging for Age Advantage”: Dr. Edward Miner reported that the Finance Committee met by telephone conference on 3-3-08. A board meeting will be at Warrens on Friday, 3-14-08. There are 10 applications for the director positions of the new combined Area Agency on Aging, naming a new executive director is the next step for the new organization. Pass unanimously.

 

PUBLIC COMMENT

None

 

DIRECTOR’S REPORT

PLANNING FOR AGING FRIENDLY COMMUNITIES – APRIL 10TH MEETING

Noreen Kuroski reported that the initiative, led by the County Aging Unit and UW-L Gerontology Certificate Program will have their first monthly meeting from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm on Thursday, 4-10-08 in the UW-L Cleary Alumni and Friends Center.

 

NEW NAME – COUNTY AGING UNIT

A list of suggested name changes for the County Aging Unit was discussed and reviewed with the Commission Board members.  After considerable discussion the Commission Board members stated that “Senior Services” would be a good name change and also directed Noreen Kuroski to meet with Steve O’Malley with the suggested name for the County Aging Unit and what procedures are needed for this change. MOTION: Moved by Sharon Hampson and seconded by Brad Pfaff that “Senior Services” would be the appropriate name change but to check with Steve O’Malley regarding name change and procedures needed for this change. Pass unanimously. 

 

DIRECTOR’S REPORT CON’T

PROCLAMATION VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION WEEK

A Proclamation for Volunteer Recognition Week from April 27th through May 3, 2008 requesting that the residents of the County be given recognition to volunteers for their contributions will be presented to the County Board for their approval.  MOTION:  Moved by Dr. Miner and seconded by Robert Machotka to proclaim Volunteer Recognition Week from April 27th through May 3, 2008 to the residents of the County by giving recognition to volunteers for their contributions.  Pass unanimously.

 

MAY IS PROCLAMATION OLDER AMERICANS MONTH

A Proclamation proclaiming the month of May, 2008 as Older Americans Month in La Crosse County and further proclaim that May 20, 2008 as Older Americans Day in La Crosse County will be presented to the County Board for their approval.  MOTION:  Moved by Dr. Miner and seconded by Robert Machotka proclaiming the month of May, 2008 as Older Americans Month in La Crosse County and further proclaim that May 20, 2008 as Older Americans Day in La Crosse County. Pass unanimously.

 

SENIOR STATESMAN – DOROTHY WETTERLIN

A hand-out was provided to the Commission Board members showing that Dorothy Wetterlin completed the Senior Statesmanship Program through the Coalition of Wisconsin Aging groups in March, 2008. The four-day training offers a platform where seniors can learn and actively participate in the legislative process through first-hand contact with their state representatives.  Dorothy Wetterlin gave an informational report on her activities at this four day training.

 

SENIOR FUN DAY

Noreen Kuroski reported a Senior Fun Day sponsored by the City Recreation Department and co-sponsored by the La Crosse County Aging Unit for seniors 60 years and older will be held at Copeland Park on Thursday, 6-12-08 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM.  Games, contests, activities, picnic lunch and socializing will be provided.

 

ANNUAL REPORT

Noreen Kuroski reviewed and discussed the 2007 Annual Report.  MOTION:  Moved by Dorothy Wetterlin and seconded by Dr. Miner to accept the 2007 Annual Report. Pass unanimously.

 

MINI BUS

An Analysis of Rides for the Year 2007 was provided to the Commission Board members.

 

REPRESENTATIVE FROM COMMISSION ON AGING FOR AGE ADANTAGE

Dr. Miner discussed the Hmong Project Update, caregivers program and SAMS software.

 

FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

 

THANK YOU

Chairman Spiker thanked the private citizens as well as the county board supervisors who serve on this Commission Board for their dedication to the seniors of La Crosse County.  Chairman Spiker stated it has been a privilege to serve on this Commission Board as a participant as well as Chairman of this Commission. Chairman Spiker stressed the importance of keeping the new and present county board supervisors aware of our programs and services with as much written information as possible.

 

Dorothy Wetterlin expressed her appreciation in serving on this Commission Board and wishes the Commission Board members great success in the future.

          

ADJOURNMENT

MOTION: Moved by Sharon Hampson and seconded by Brad Pfaff to adjourn.

There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 3:45 PM.

 

Minutes may be approved, amended, or corrected at the next Committee meeting. 

 

Ruth Hafner, Recorder