AGING AND LONG TERM CARE COMMITTEE
Monday, May 5, 2008
Administrative Center – Room 3220
9:00 a.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Roger Plesha, Ann Fisher (exc @10:18), Audrey Kader, Brad Pfaff (arr @9:06), Margaret Wood (arr @9:06)
MEMBERS EXCUSED: John Medinger and Andrea Richmond
MEMBERS ABSENT: Jerry Sebranek
GUESTS & STAFF: Pam Semb, Pete Eide, Noreen Kuroski, Steve O’Malley, Jim Speropulos, Tom Poellinger (Shelby Youth Baseball), Jeff Moorhouse (Paragon & Assoc.), Jeff Brudos (Town of Shelby), Tara Johnson, Cheryl Stephen
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
Roger Plesha, Committee Chair, called the meeting to order at 9:07 a.m.
APPOINTMENT OF VICE CHAIR
Committee Chair Plesha noted his appointment of Audrey Kader. MOTION by Fisher/Wood to support the appointment of Audrey Kader as Vice Chair of the committee. Motion carried unanimously; Medinger and Richmond excused; Sebranek absent.
DETERMINE FUTURE MEETING DATE AND TIME
Committee Chair Plesha noted Supervisor Medinger has 9:00 Monday morning conflict, but can make a 10:00 meeting. Committee Chair Plesha asked for input. It was pointed out that the Legislative Committee would have to move its meeting time also as there are 3 members from this committee that serve on that committee. General agreement by committee members to move future meetings to 10:00 a.m. on Mondays during committee meeting week.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
MOTION by Fisher/Plesha to approve minutes of February 11, 2008. Motion carried unanimously; Medinger and Richmond excused; Sebranek absent.
CONSENT AGENDA
MOTION by Wood/Kader to accept the following consent agenda items:
· Commission on Aging minutes of February 5, March 4, and April 1, 2008
· Transportation Coordinating Committee & Transit Coordinating Council minutes of January 11, 2008
· Long Term Care Council minutes of March 7, 2008
· Introductions - Lori Lawrence, Director of Nursing, and Kelly Kramer, Assistant Administrator
· Ripples & Waves – Lakeview Newsletter (handed out)
Motion carried unanimously; Medinger and Richmond excused; Sebranek absent.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None requested.
AGING UNIT DIRECTOR’S REPORT
· Easter Seals Mobility Planning Institute - Noreen requested referral to next month’s meeting.
· Find a Ride – Noreen distributed copies of flyers promoting the program; it’s a ride referral service; costs are covered by the STRAP grant.
· Expansion of Shared Ride Taxi to Town of Holland and Villages of Bangor & Rockland – Noreen noted that Shared Ride has expanded into these areas and the program is being used.
· Nutrition Program Coordinator Position – Noreen noted the County Aging Dept. is in final stages of hiring this position.
DISCUSSION ON PROPOSAL TO CHANGE NAME OF THE COUNTY AGING UNIT
Noreen noted there is confusion regarding the Aging Unit and the Aging & Disability Resource Center. Since they are unable to change their name due to state requirements, the Commission on Aging has agreed that the Aging Unit should change their name to "Senior Services". It was pointed out that such name change may reflect services for high school seniors. Supervisor Kader suggested referral for a month for further discussion and review. Noreen said she would also share suggested name change information at the next meeting.
STATE ONLY SURVEY AND ADULT FAMILY HOME SURVEY RESULTS
Pam Semb briefly noted Lakeview’s services and its types of State required licenses; due to recent openings of Ravenwood and MacIntosh Manor; recently had surveys at both of these two sites and both were “deficiency free.”
SHELBY YOUTH BASEBALL REQUEST
Referred matter from previous committee meeting(s). Tom Poellinger, Jeff Moorhouse and Jeff Brudos were present to review the request and answer questions. The Town of Shelby leases the area from the County which includes three (3) ball fields, parking, etc., and also maintains this area. The Shelby Youth Baseball group subleases from the Town. For the one ball field located at the north end, the Shelby Youth Baseball group would like to extend the fence located at the left out field to 285 feet and center and right fields at 300 feet; this would accommodate ages 13-14 as they have the capability of hitting the ball over the current fence. Large blueprint drawings were used to show the layout of the one ball field with the proposed change; Jeff also noted the 3:1 slope will be maintained for mowing purposes and same as other areas around the ball fields. Supervisor Kader noted possibility of realignment of Ward Avenue that’s being discussed at the City; and hopefully someday there will also be better access in and out of Hillview. (The committee went to view the site in question and returned back to the meeting room.)
Supervisor Johnson, as a Town of Shelby resident, spoke in support of the Shelby Youth Baseball proposal; it’s a great community asset and an example of local governments working together for the benefit of youth.
MOTION by Kader/Fisher to approve the proposal as presented by Shelby Youth Baseball, contingent upon them and County staff to work out the details. Discussion continued. Committee Chair Plesha noted the County has not yet determined future needs for Hillview and Carroll Heights. Pete Eide noted such a fence could possibility affect future change to the street/entrance into Hillview; would also like to keep the existing hill as green space; and also noted safety concerns. Jim Speropulos noted the County has the right to reclaim all of that leased property; though politically, may be difficult because of the amount of investment dollars that the Town and Baseball group have invested in it. Supervisor Pfaff suggested shrubbery be placed at the top of the hill, as a buffer, to help alleviate residents from falling down the hill in case they stroll into the area accidentally. Committee Chair Plesha noted that he is not in favor of the proposal; he is concerned with future needs of the Hillview campus, and that is why the Master Plan and Feasibility of Assisted Living is on today’s agenda. Question asked where the older youth are now playing ball. Tom Poellinger noted currently this age group uses Central or Aquinas ball field facilities, but they are larger fields with 90’ bases so it’s difficult for the 13-14 year olds to transition.
MOTION by Wood/Pfaff to table the request of moving the fence at the north ball field as presented by Shelby Youth Baseball. General agreement that more information is needed, in particular relating to Hillview’s future campus needs. Motion carried unanimously; Medinger and Richmond excused; Sebranek absent.
DISCUSSION OF MASTER PLANS FOR HILLVIEW & LAKEVIEW
Held over to a future meeting(s).
FEASIBILITY OF ASSISTED LIVING FOR HILLVIEW
Held over to future meeting(s).
ITEMS FOR FUTURE AGENDAS
· Feasibility of Assisted Living at Hillview
· Master Plans for Hillview & Lakeview
· Nutrition Sites
Monday, June 9 at 10:00 a.m.; maybe hold the July meeting at Lakeview.
TOUR OF HILLVIEW (Optional)
This was optional; not sure if any members participated. (Two members needed to attend a 10:30 meeting at the Admin Center and 3 others were excused/absent, so there was no quorum present during the tour.)
ADJOURNMENT
Due to Supervisor Fisher being excused at 10:18 a.m., a quorum no longer existed.
Disclaimer: The above minutes may be approved, amended or corrected at the next committee meeting.
Cheryl Stephen, Recorder