COUNTY COMMISSION ON AGING
TUESDAY, 6-3-08
COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE BUILDING – ROOM 3212
1:30 PM – 2:45 PM
MEMBERS PRESENT: Audrey Kader, Chairperson, Sharon Hampson,
Shirley Holman, Robert Machotka, Dr. Edward Miner,
Brad Pfaff, Patricia Boge
MEMBERS EXCUSED: None
OTHERS PRESENT: Noreen Kuroski, Director, County Aging Unit
Peggy Herbeck, Supervisor, ADRC
Dawn Jorstad, Nutrition Program Coordinator
Jackie Juan, UW-Stout Intern
Serena Burke-Viterbo Intern
CALL TO ORDER
Audrey Kader, Committee Chair, called the meeting to order at 1:30 PM.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF 5-6-08
MOTION: Motion by Brad Pfaff and seconded by Dr. Edward Miner to approve the
Minutes of 5-6-08. Pass unanimously.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None
DIRECTOR’S REPORT
ADRC EXPANSION UPDATE – Peggy Herbeck
Peggy Herbeck gave an updated report on the transition to a county managed care organization (MCO) that will serve eligible adults with long-term care needs through the State’s Family Care program. Under Family Care, enrolled members will work with a case manager and a nurse to identify desired outcomes and create an individual service plan to achieve those objectives. The program will allow needs to be met in a more cost-effective manner by providing greater access to home-community based services. Enrollment in the regional Family Care Managed Care Organization will begin 10-1-08 in La Crosse County with continued enrollment on a county-by-county basis in subsequent months eliminating waiting lists by early 2011.
Jackson and La Crosse counties will merge their ADRC operations on 7-1-08. On 12-1-08, Jackson County adult residents will no longer receive long-term care services through the waiver programs currently administered by their county. Clients will have the opportunity to receive family care services through the Western Wisconsin Cares Managed Care Organization (MCO). There will be two Family Care Provider Education Sessions for Jackson County on Tuesday, 7-8-08 in Black River Falls to answer specific questions.
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DIRECTOR’S REPORT
ADRC EXPANSION UPDATE CON’T – Peggy Herbeck
Vernon County will merge their ADRC operations in 9/08. On 11-1-08, Vernon County adult residents will no longer receive long-term care services through the waiver programs currently administered by their county. Clients will have the opportunity to receive family care services through the Western Wisconsin Cares Managed Care (MCO). There will be two Family Care Provider Education Sessions for Vernon County on Thursday, 7-10-08 at the Western Technical College-Viroqua Campus to answer specific questions. Monroe County will merge their ADRC operations in 11/08. A planning session has not been scheduled at this time.
Peggy Herbeck reported the Western Wisconsin Cares Long-Term Care District has welcomed Tim Garrity as the new MCO Director on 5-27-08. Tim Garrity served as the Chief Operating Officer for the Family & Children’s Center in La Crosse for the past 18 years.
On Tuesday, 6-10-08 a joint meeting is scheduled with Human Services Department. Robert Machotka requested that Minutes of these meetings be provided to the Commission Board.
PURCHASE OF 2 VEHICLES – s.85.21 TRUST FUND
Noreen Kuroski reported in the s.85.21 transportation fund there are excess funds that need
to be spent as the reserve balance cannot exceed $80,000. Noreen Kuroski would like to purchase two 2009 Chevy Impalas vehicles that can be used to transport consumers with medical needs such as back problems who cannot ride buses. Vehicles will be available through First Transit and/or Running, Inc. Noreen Kuroski reported that based on the State contract/bid, each car would cost $18,096 including delivery in the amount of $36,912. MOTION: Moved by Patricia Boge and seconded by Robert Machotka to purchase two 2009 Chevy Impalas in the amount of $36,912 from the s.85.21 trust fund. Pass unanimously.
3 RIVERS BUS UPDATE
Noreen Kuroski stated 3 Rivers will be ending their bulk food delivery contract at the end of 6-30-08. First Transit, formerly Laidlaw, will help if we encounter problems. Derrick Burmeister, an employee of 3 Rivers is also interested in the contract. Riverfront was contacted and Noreen Kuroski will hear from them within a week. The present 2008 contract will be used. An RFP for the Year 2009 will be completed this summer. MOTION: Moved by Brad Pfaff and seconded by Sharon Hampson to check with Corporation Counsel regarding using the remaining contract for the Year 2008 for the bulk food delivery. Pass unanimously.
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VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION, BAUS HAUS, THURSDAY, 8-14-08
Noreen Kuroski reminded the Commission Board members that a Volunteer Recognition will be held at Baus Haus on Thursday, 8-14-08. Invitations will be sent to the Commission Board members.
INTRODUCE AGING UNIT INTERNS – JACKIE JUAN-UW STOUT &
SERENA BURKE-VITERBO
Noreen Kuroski stated that Jackie Juan, an intern from UW-Stout will be performing assessments and the delivery of home delivered meals and Serena Burke, an intern from Viterbo will update the “Prepare Now”, help deliver home-deliver meals and assessments. La Crosse County Aging Unit is a co-sponsor for Senior Fun Days being held on Thursday, 6-12-08 at the Copeland Park from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM and our interns will be assisting in the festivities.
INTRODUCE NUTRITION PROGRAM COORDINATOR – DAWN JORSTAD
Noreen Kuroski introduced Dawn Jorstad as the Nutrition Program Coordinator to the Commission Board members. Dawn worked for the La Crosse School District’s Nutrition Program for thirteen years and was in charge of our meal program.
AGING UNIT NAME CHANGE
A list of suggested names for the Aging Unit was reviewed and discussed. MOTION:
Moved by Paticia Boge and seconded by Robert Machtoka to change the department’s name to “Senior Services”. Pass unanimously.
MEAL SITES
OLDER AMERICANS DAY – WEDNESDAY, 5-21-08
Chairperson Kader along with Patricia Boge, Shirley Holman, Robert Machotka and
Dr. Edward Miner attended the Older Americans Day at various sites.
MINI BUS
Noreen Kuroski reported an ad for bids will be placed in the newspaper for a 1994 and 1997 bus.
REPRESENTATIVE FROM COMMISSION ON AGING FOR AGE ADANTAGE
Dr. Edward Miner stated the merger process is going forward. A finance meeting will be held on Monday, 6-9-08 and a Board meeting will be held on Friday, 6-13-08.
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FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
The next meeting will be held at a nutrition site.
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: Moved by Brad Pfaff and seconded by Robert Machotka to adjourn.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 2:45 PM.
Minutes may be approved, amended, or corrected at the next Committee meeting.
Ruth Hafner, Recorder