December 18, 2000
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Present : |
Ervin Peiffer, Edward Adams, David Albert, Karen
Broman, Joan Groh, Marvin Huiras, Fredrick Kaul, Ruth Schwartz |
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Others Present: |
Sharon Gilman, Katie Smith, Jim Zwerlein, Kathy
McGuire, Carla Phillips |
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Absent: |
Miriam Patton |
Ervin Peiffer opened the meeting at 9:02 a.m.
Approval of Minutes
Karen Broman moved, with Marvin Huiras seconding, to
approve the November minutes as submitted. The motion carried.
Expenditures
Edward Adams moved, with Marvin Huiras seconding, to approve the
November expenditures as submitted. The motion carried.
Conference/Meeting Report Approval
David Albert moved, with Ruth Schwartz seconding, to approve the
Conference/ Meeting Report. The motion carried.
Update on Classification for Aging Services Positions
Sharon introduced Jim Zwerlein, the Ozaukee County
Personnel Director, to the Commission. Sharon gave the Commission a brief
update on the Aging Program Assistant, Information & Assistance
Specialist and her position reviews. Jim explained to the Commission the
current method of reevaluating position reclassifications and pay rate
issues and how the Personnel Committee and the union are in the process of
changing it. The revised process should be ready for presentation to the
Personnel Committee in January 2001. The Aging Program Assistant and
Director positions will be the first ones reviewed under the new process.
Discussion followed. Sharon, at Jim Zwerlein’s suggestion, will not fill
the additional Information & Assistance Specialist position until the
Aging Program Assistant position has been resolved. Jim was invited by the
Commission to attend the next Commission on Aging meeting and give an
update on the positions in question.
Contract with Eurest Dining Services
Sharon has not heard from Eurest regarding a rate
increase, currently there are no changes in the rates for 2001.
Program Reports
The Commission reviewed the November Congregate Meal
and the October Home Delivered Meal program reports. Both programs were
open during the snowstorm last Monday. The Aging Services Department makes
every effort to keep the meal sites open during bad weather because of the
Home Delivered Meal program.
There have been many favorable comments in regard to
switching the dining center from Logemann to Thiensville.
Dave Albert asked for a time study of the Information and Assistance
program for the month of December.
Write Off of Home Delivered Meals Debt
Sharon requested that the Commission waive the
collection of a past due account from a Home Delivered Meal participant.
The Corporation Counsel has determined that the account is un-collectible
due to the client’s financial situation. Kathy McGuire gave the
Commission more information on the individual’s situation.
Fredrick Kaul moved, with Karen Broman seconding, to write off the
$417.00 Home Delivered Meal debt. The motion carried.
Director’s Report
The Congress has approved the federal budget which
includes an allocation of $125 million for the Family Caregiver Support
Program. The Older Americans Act programs received an additional $45
million increase above last year, bringing the total OAA appropriation to
$1.103 billion for fiscal year 2001.
The Human Service Agencies in the County are working on
a Uniform Data Collection System. Sharon and Carla Phillips are part of
the project team that will be going to Outagamie County in January to
review their system.
Coalition of Wisconsin Aging Groups Report
Marion Patton was not present to give a report
Area Agency Board and Advisory Council Report
Karen Broman gave a report on the Area Agency Board.
Ruth Schwartz gave a report on the Advisory Council.
Any Other Business as Authorized by Law
There being no further business,
David
Albert moved, with Fredrick Kaul seconding, to adjourn the meeting at
10:20 a.m. The motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Carla Phillips
Secretary
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November 20, 2000
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Present : |
Ervin Peiffer, Edward Adams, Karen Broman, Joan Groh, Marvin
Huiras, Fredrick Kaul, Miriam Patton, Ruth Schwartz |
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Others Present: |
Sharon Gilman, Carla Phillips |
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Absent: |
David Albert |
Sharon welcomed the commission members to the Thiensville Dining Center
and introduced Marianne Sass, the dining center manager
.
Ervin Peiffer opened the meeting at 10:45 a.m.
Approval of Minutes
The Commission approved the October minutes as submitted.
October Expenditures
Sharon informed the Commission that although Eurest
Dining, Inc. has not indicated to Ozaukee County that there will be an
increase in 2001 cost per-meal rates for the Congregate/Home Delivered
Meal programs, Washington County will have a 7% increase over 2000 rates.
If Eurest Dining, Inc. does increase the 2001 rates Sharon will ask a
representative of Eurest to come to the December meeting for a discussion
with the Commission.
The Commission approved October expenditures as
submitted.
Conference/Meeting Report Approval
The Commission approved the Conference/Meeting Report
as submitted.
Congregate/Home Delivered Meal Program Presentation
As Kathy McGuire, the Nutrition Program Manager, was
not available, Sharon gave the Congregate/Home Delivered Meal program
presentation. She described Kathy’s duties and responsibilities, the
additional personnel employed (dining center managers, substitute managers
and rural home delivered meals drivers) and the importance of the
volunteers involved in the two programs. Also the policies and funding
sources were discussed.
Policy regarding prepayment of
Home Delivered Meals for Persons under age 60
The Commission reviewed the following policy:
Prepay Policy for Home Delivered
Participants under Age 60
The Ozaukee County Home Delivered Meals Program is
supported by Title III of the Older Americans Act, the State of Wisconsin,
Ozaukee County tax levy, and participant donations. The Older Americans
Act is geared to seniors age 60 and older and Title III funding is
earmarked for those seniors, thus making it impossible to offer these
meals to those persons under 60 on a donation basis. As Ozaukee County’s
Home Delivered Meals Program is the only program of its kind in the
county, it is our policy to provide meals to persons under the age of 60
as long as there is no additional cost involved in this provision. Persons
under the age of 60 are required to pay the "subsidize": cost of
the meals (the amount paid to our food vendor, plus a small additional fee
added to cover a portion of administrative costs). Due to difficulties
encountered with the collection of these fees, persons under the age of 60
are required to prepay the cost of their meals on a weekly basis. The cost
of one week’s meals is due by noon on Friday of the preceding week. If
the funds are not received by this time, meals will be discontinued until
the funding is received.
Edward Adams moved, with Miriam Patton seconding, to pass the policy as
submitted. The motion carried.
2001 County Plan
The 2001 County Plan provides amendments only to the
2000 – 2002 County Plan for Older People. The plan includes an
additional Information and Assistance Specialist (part-time). Sharon
Reported on progress made in 2000 toward meeting the goals established in
the 2000 – 2002 County Plan.
Miriam Patton moved, with Joan Groh seconding, to
approve the 2001 amendments to the 2000 - 2002 County Plan. The motion
carried.
Program Reports
Sharon will begin recruiting for a new part-time
Information and Assistance person at this time. The classification for the
I & A position still has not been resolved by Personnel Committee.
Director’s Report
Sharon asked if any of the Commission members would like to apply to
join the Bureau on Aging & Long Term care Resources’ Aging Advisory
Council. They meet 4 times per year and members are selected by the
bureau.
Coalition of Wisconsin Aging Groups Report
Marion Patton gave a report on the Coalition of
Wisconsin Aging Groups
Miriam Patton moved, with Joan Groh seconding, that the
Commission support the Voter First Campaign. The motion carried.
Area Agency Board and Advisory Council Report
Karen Broman gave a report on the Area Agency Board.
Ruth Schwartz gave a report on the Advisory Council.
Any Other Business as Authorized by Law
There being no further business, Ervin Peiffer
adjourned the meeting at 12:00 noon.
Respectfully submitted,
Carla Phillips
Secretary
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October 24, 2000
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Present : |
Ervin Peiffer, Edward Adams, Karen Broman, Joan Groh, Marvin
Huiras, Fredrick Kaul, Miriam Patton, Ruth Schwartz |
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Others Present: |
Sharon Gilman, Tom Meaux, Carla Phillips |
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Absent: |
David Albert |
Ervin Peiffer opened the meeting at 8:30a.m.
Approval of Minutes
Edward Adams moved, with Ruth Schwartz seconding, to
approve the September minutes as submitted. The motion carried.
Expenditures
Fredrick Kaul moved, with Marvin Huiras seconding, to
approve the September expenditures as submitted. The motion carried.
Conference/Meeting Report Approval
The Conference/Meeting Report was approved as
submitted.
2001 Budget
Sharon met with Finance Committee and agreed to come up
with $18,000 of the $28,000 needed for the additional Information and
Assistance position. The break down of the $18,000 is as follows:
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Eurest dining did not
raise their rates as anticipated: $7,400
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Increase in revenue
85.21 7,410
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Health Insurance
decrease due to change in status 2,300
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Interfaith Grant
decrease 890
The additional position is part time, 3 days per
week.
Currently the Information and Assistance position is
at pay grade 6 and since February there has been an application to
Personnel Department to raise the position to pay grade 8. Because of
the Union contract and a change with the Personnel Director this
position remains unresolved. The two I & A positions (1 full time
and 1 part time) are budgeted next year as pay grade 8.
There is a need to review the grant to Interfaith and
their role with chore volunteers.
Collection Write-offs
Miriam Patton moved, with Edward Adams seconding, to
write off a client’s un-collectable invoice of $168.75 for Home
Delivered Meals. The motion carried.
Sharon asked the Commission to consider changing the
policy for people under 60 requesting Home Delivered Meals.
They currently must pay full cost because HDM Title III funding is
only for those people 60 years and older. Due to collection problems
Sharon asked the Commission to change the policy so that people under the
age of 60 prepay for the Home Delivered Meals. We could refuse anyone
under 60 but we are the only Home Delivered Meals program in the county.
Ed Adams moved, with Marvin Huiras
seconding, to put on the next agenda a policy requiring meals for those
under 60 to be prepaid. The motion carried.
Program Reports
The Grand Opening for the new Thiensville Dining Center
(at the Thiensville Fire Department) is October 30th.
8:56 Karen Broman Arrived
The Commission will have the November 20th
meeting at the Thiensville Dining Center. The meeting will start at 10:30
and the members will join the participants for lunch afterwards.
Director’s Report
Ø
Sharon gave a report on
the Older Americans’ Act – hopefully reauthorization will pass in the
last few days of this session of Congress. Commission members were
encouraged to contact their legislators.
Ø
The Medicare BBA
refinements bill that Congress will vote on this week does not include the
homebound provision the National Council on Aging
supported. The bill does, however, include a provision for a General
Accounting Office report on the issue, which NCOA opposes. The
Department of Health and Human Services already conducted such a study and
no more are needed. A study would only make it harder to get any
regulatory relief over the next several months. President Clinton has
threatened to veto the bill and we continue to hold out hope that there
will be an opportunity for negotiations, which would lead to the inclusion
of improvements for frail and low-income Medicare beneficiaries (like home
health users).
Coalition of Wisconsin Aging Groups Report
Marion Patton gave a report on the Coalition of
Wisconsin Aging Groups’ Fall Meeting September 29th, at
Gateway Technical College.
Area Agency Board and Advisory Council Report
Karen Broman gave the report on the Area Agency Board.
Ed Adams has been appointed to the agency’s legislative committee.
Karen brought up the necessity of an alternate so that
the Ozaukee County Commission on Aging can have representation with voting
privileges in the event that Karen or Ed cannot attend a board meeting.
Fredrick Kaul volunteered to be the alternate for the Area Agency Board.
Karen Broman moved, with Joan Groh seconding, to appoint Fredrick Kaul
as the Area Agency Board alternate. The motion carried. Sharon
will send Helen Ramon notification for the alternate to put on the Area
Agency Board agenda for approval.
Sharon reviewed the issue of the Information and
Assistance position with Karen Broman, who is also on the Personnel
committee. Karen has been involved with promoting the pay grade increase
and informed the Commission on the status of the request with the
Personnel Committee.
Ruth Schwartz gave a report on the Elder Issues
conference.
Any Other Business as Authorized by Law
Ø
Fredrick Kaul attended the
Wisconsin Counties Association Convention in September and he reported on
one of the sessions dealing with aging issues that he attended..
Ø
Ruth Schwarz gave a report
on the nutrition program as a member of the Nutrition Council
Ø
Next month Sharon will
have the 2001 county plan ready for the Commission. There will not be a
public hearing this year because there are no major changes in the 2001
plan. The 85.21 public hearing will be held by the Transit Committee due
to the funds being allocated to the Shared Ride Taxi.
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Sharon mentioned that in
ensuing years additional funding for Out of county Transportation may be
needed due to the increase in non-ambulatory Veterans needing to go to the
Veterans Hospital in Milwaukee. At the present time, the Veterans Service
Office provides this transportation however they are unable to transport
non-ambulatory persons, thus increasing the usage of our Out of County
transportation program.
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Tom Meaux address the
Commission regarding the 2001 budget process and indicated his willingness
to work with the Commission. Ed Adams stated his views on the September 26th
budget meeting he attended with Tom, Sharon and Ginger Ayres.
Ø
In an effort to better
accommodate all Commission members, starting with the December meeting,
the Commission meetings will begin at 9:00 am.
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There being no further
business, Ervin Peiffer adjourned the meeting at 9:51 a.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Carla Phillips
Secretary
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September 18, 2000
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Present: |
Ervin Peiffer, Edward Adams, David Albert, Joan Groh, Marvin
Huiras, Ruth Schwartz |
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Others Present: |
Sharon Gilman, Margaret Prom, Carla Phillips, Ginger Ayres, Pat
Treffert |
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Absent: |
Karen Broman, Fredrick Kaul, Miriam Patton |
Ervin Peiffer opened the meeting at 8:30 a.m.
Approval of Minutes
David Albert moved, with Marvin Huiras seconding, to approve the August
minutes as submitted. The motion carried.
Expenditures
Edward Adams moved, with David Albert seconding, to
approve the August expenditures as submitted. The motion carried.
Conference/Meeting Report Approval
The August Conference/Meeting report was approved by
the Commission.
Transfer of Funds
The Commission approved transferring funds from the
Aging Meetings/Conferences account to the Benefit Specialist
Meetings/Conference account.
Program Reports
The Logemann Dining Center is now closed; the new
dining center at the Thiensville Fire Department will open as soon as the
rest room renovation for handicap accessibility is completed. The village
is contracting the renovation and they will be billing Aging Services
Department. They have also set up one parking space close to the entrance
for handicap parking. The home delivered meals will be served out of the
Thiensville site during the renovation time.
The Commission reviewed the Congregate Meals August
report and the Home Delivered Meals July reports.
There was discussion from the Commission regarding
quality of food from Eurest.
It was suggested that the Commission meet at the new
dining center for the November meeting.
Director’s Report
Sharon gave a report from Russ Feingold’s office
regarding the Older American’s Act.
Sharon gave a report on the budget meeting with Tom
Meaux held August 28th. Discussion followed regarding the new
Information and Assistance Specialist position that was removed from the
budget.
David Albert moved, with Edward
Adams seconding, to appeal the decision. If the position is not reinstated
in the budget at that point, Sharon will then take the appeal to the
finance committee. The motion carried.
Members of the Commission would like to meet with Tom Meaux, along with
Sharon and Ginger, on the 26th to discuss the new position.
David Albert and Ed Adams will represent the Commission. Sharon will
contact Fredrick Kaul and Karen Broman to inquire if either would also
like to attend.
Sharon will be at a conference at the next scheduled
Commission meeting. The next Commission meeting will be Tuesday, October
24th.
Coalition of Wisconsin Aging Groups Report
Marion Patton was not present to give a report.
Area Agency Board and Advisory Council Report
Edward Adams gave a report on the Area Agency Board.
Ruth Schwartz gave a report on the Advisory Council.
Any Other Business as Authorized by Law
There being no further business, Ervin Peiffer
adjourned the meeting at 9:41 a.m..
Respectfully submitted,
Carla Phillips
Secretary
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August 21, 2000
Present
: Ervin Peiffer, Edward Adams,
David Albert, Joan Groh, Marvin Huiras, Fredrick Kaul, Miriam Patton, Ruth
Schwartz
Others Present: Sharon Gilman, Katie Smith, Susan Duvall, Margaret
Prom, Jeanne Reed, Carla Phillips
Absent: Karen Broman
Ervin Peiffer opened the meeting at 8:29 a.m.
Approval of Minutes
Fredrick Kaul moved, with Ruth Schwartz seconding, to approve the July
minutes as submitted. The motion carried.
Expenditures
David Albert moved, with Edward Adams seconding, to
approve the July expenditures as submitted. The motion carried.
Conference/Meeting Report Approval
The Commission approved the Conference/Meeting report.
Program Reports
The Commission reviewed the July Congregate Meal report
and the June Home Delivered Meal report.
Relocation of Meal Program at Logemann Community Center
The Thiensville Fire Department is very interested in
having the Thiensville Dining Center located in their facility. We will
have to supply two locking cabinets for storing the dining center’s
supplies. It will go to the village board tonight (August 21, 2000).
There is a petition from Oakwood to expand from three
days to four days. There are only an average 14 people per day at Oakwood.
The Commission feels it would be more beneficial to increase the
Thiensville area counts at this time.
David Albert moved, Joan Groh to approve relocating the
Thiensville Dining Center from the Logemann Community Center to the
Thiensville Fire Department beginning September 18th. The
motion carried.
Interfaith Caregivers Presentation
Jeanne Reed, Executive Director of the Interfaith
Caregivers of Ozaukee County, gave a report on the current status of the
program and addressed the list of questions the Commission had regarding
the monthly report generated from Interfaith. Discussion followed.
2001 Budget
Sharon reviewed the 2001 budgets and reports with the
Commission.
Edward Adams moved, with Ruth Schwartz seconding, to
approve the 2001 Budgets. The motion carried.
Director’s Report
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The annual Senior Picnic,
held at the Grafton High School due to rain, was well attended this year.
Sharon and Kathy McGuire will look into holding the picnic at the Grafton
High School every year.
Ø
Older Americans Act is
still on the floor. When the Senate comes back into session in September,
one of the first items to address will be reauthorization of the Older
Americans’ Act.
Coalition of Wisconsin Aging Groups Report
Miriam Patton had nothing to report at this time.
Area Agency Board and Advisory Council Report
Ed Adams gave a report on the Area Agency Board. The
Chairman of the Advisory Council is now a voting member of the Area Agency
Board.
Ruth Schwartz reported on the Advisory Council. The
Elder Issues Conference will be held Wednesday, October 4th, in
Milwaukee.
Any Other Business as Authorized by Law
There being no further business, Ervin Peiffer
adjourned the meeting at 9:45 a.m..
Respectfully submitted,
Carla Phillips
Secretary
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July 17, 2000
Present
: Ervin Peiffer, David Albert,
Karen Broman, Joan Groh, Marvin Huiras, Fredrick Kaul, Miriam Patton, Ruth
Schwartz
Others Present: Carol Filo, Kathy McGuire, Sharon Gilman, Carla
Phillips
Absent: Edward Adams
Ervin Peiffer opened the meeting at 8:35 a.m.
Approval of Minutes
David Albert moved, with Miriam
Patton seconding, to accept the June Minutes as submitted. The motion
carried.
Expenditures
David Albert moved,
with Miriam Patton seconding, to accept the June Expenditure report as
submitted. The motion carried.
Conference/Meeting Report Approval
The Conference/Meeting report stands as approved.
Program Reports – Report on Interfaith Caregivers
Sharon gave a 5-month report from Interfaith Caregivers for services
provided in Ozaukee County. Discussion followed.
Logemann Dining Center is serving an average of 10 people per day (this
includes the manager). The Commission discussed various ideas for
relocating the dining center to another Thiensville location (any new
location must be handicap accessible). The Commission agreed that
beginning September 1, the meal program at Logemann would be moved to
Oakwood which would then be open 5 days per week to accommodate the home
delivered meal route for the Mequon area.
Benefit Specialist Program Presentation
Sharon introduced Carol Filo, the Benefit Specialist,
who gave a presentation on the history and current duties of the Benefit
Specialist program.
Waiver of non-collectible fees
Sharon asked that the Commission waive a non-collectible fee from a HDM
client who is on Social Security Disability. Kathy McGuire made a brief
statement of the situation.
David Albert moved, with Miriam
Patton seconding, to waive the HDM client subsidized rate and put under
donation. The motion carried.
Director’s Report
Grafton High School will be the back up location for
the Annual Senior Picnic August 17th. Tickets for the picnic
will become available beginning August 1st.
Coalition of Wisconsin Aging Groups Report
Miriam Patton had nothing to report at this time.
Area Agency Board and Advisory Council Report
Karen Broman gave a report on the Area Agency Board.
Ruth Schwartz gave a report on the Advisory Council.
Any Other Business as Authorized by Law
There being no further business, Ervin Peiffer
adjourned the meeting at 9:49 a.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Carla Phillips
Secretary
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June 2000
Present: Ervin Peiffer, David Albert, Karen Broman, Joan Groh, Marvin
Huiras, Miriam Patton, Ruth Schwartz
Others Present: Margaret Prom, Katherine Smith, Tom Meaux, Sharon
Gilman, Ginger Ayres, Carla Phillips
Absent: Edward Adams, Fredrick Kaul
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Ervin Peiffer opened the meeting at 8:32 a.m.
Approval of Minutes
David Albert moved, with Ruth Schwartz seconding, to approve the May
Minutes as submitted. The motion carried.
Expenditures
Ruth Schwartz moved, with David Albert seconding, to
approve the May Expenditures as submitted. The motion carried.
Conference/Meeting Report Approval
The Conference/Meeting Report was approved as
submitted.
Long Term Care Needs
Sharon asked the Commission if they would like to
support the assisted living facility Lasata would like to build. The cost
of private assisted living facilities is very high and if Lasata can keep
the rents affordable it would be beneficial for those seniors of Ozaukee
County who cannot afford the high rents of the private facilities.
Discussion followed. The Commission decided to table the issue until a
later time.
Program Reports
The Commission reviewed the Congregate and Home
Delivered Meal monthly reports.
Appointment to Nutrition Council
Sharon explained the need for a representative of the
Commission to be a member of the Nutrition Council. The Council meets 4
times a year. Ruth Schwartz volunteered to join the Nutrition Council.
2001 Budget Requests-New Position, Furniture, DP
Hardware
Sharon explained the need for an additional position in
the Information and Assistance Program. Miriam Patton moved, with Joan
Groh seconding, to include the new position in the 2001 budget. The motion
carried. The request will be forwarded to the Personnel Committee.
Sharon informed the Commission that she will be
requesting the Building Committee purchase workstations for the
department. She explained the need for proper furniture to accommodate the
technological equipment used. An additional workstation will also be
needed for the new Information and Assistance position.
The department needs to update 5 PCs to be able to use
Office 2000. A new PC with software will also be needed for the new
Information and Assistance position.
Because of increasing needs for Respite, Homemaker,
ADC, and Lifeline services we will need to increase the budget request.
There has been a waiting list for funding of these services since the
later part of 1999.
Discussion of Information & Assistance Program
Sharon introduced Ginger Ayres to the Commission.
Ginger described what the Information & Assistance Program is and her
role. She listed some examples of information requests she receives and
explained the follow up or "assistance" with which the caller is
provided. She then gave a synopsis of the future plans she would like to
see for the program.
Membership in AIRS (Alliance of Information and
Referral Systems)
Karen Broman moved, with David Albert seconding, to
join AIRS (annual membership fee of $250). The motion carried.
Request for Out of County Transportation
Sharon submitted a request for a Mequon resident to
receive Out of County Transportation to her doctor in Menomonee Falls for
cataract surgery. Cataract surgery is available within Ozaukee County but
the resident did not wish to change doctors. Discussion followed. Miriam
Patton moved, with Ruth Schwartz seconding, to deny the request. The
motion carried.
Director’s Report
The 2000 – 2001 Senior Directory is complete. We will
sell copies to various agencies for $5 each (this includes postage). The
directory will be free to seniors upon request.
Coalition of Wisconsin Aging Groups Report
Miriam Patton had nothing to report at this time. The
23rd Annual CWAG Convention and Expo will be held July 12 –
14 in Appleton, WI.
Area Agency Board and Advisory Council Report
There was no report from the Area Agency Board.
Ruth Schwartz had nothing to report for the Advisory
Council at this time.
Any Other Business as Authorized by Law
There being no further business, Ervin Peiffer
adjourned the meeting at 10:06 a.m..
Respectfully submitted,
Carla Phillips
Secretary
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May 16 2000
: Ervin Peiffer, David Albert, Karen Broman, Joan Groh,
Marvin Huiras, Fredrick Kaul, Miriam Patton, Ruth Schwartz,
Others Present: Sharon Gilman, Tom Meaux, Carla Phillips
Absent: Edward Adams
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Ervin Peiffer opened the meeting at 8:30 a.m.
Sharon introduced the new commission members and gave a short
orientation.
Election of Chairman and Vice-Chairman
David Albert moved, with Ruth Schwartz seconding, to
nominated and re-elect Ervin Peiffer as Chairman of the Commission on
Aging. The motion carried.
David Albert moved, with Ruth Schwartz seconding to
nominate and elect Fredrick Kaul as Vice-chairman to the Commission on
Aging. The motion carried.
Approval of Minutes
David Albert moved, with Miriam Patton seconding, to approve the April
Minutes as submitted. The motion carried.
April Expenditures
Sharon explained the reports, their contents and the
services provided they represent.
Ruth Schwartz moved, with Marvin Huiras seconding, to
approve the April Expenditures as submitted. The motion carried.
Conference/Meeting Report Approval
The May Conference/Meeting Report was approved.
Long Term Care Needs
Sharon reviewed the long-term care needs with the new
Commission members. Discussion followed.
Program Reports
The management of MapleCrest have requested a five-day
a week site. Another senior apartment complex, which will be opening in
Port Washington, has also requested a dining center be opened in their
complex. The management at MapleCrest has been informed that no change
will be made until 2001. Discussion followed.
The Commission reviewed the April Congregate report.
The Commission reviewed the March Home Delivered Meal
report.
The Aging Services Department staff have a requested
that they give report to the Commission on Aging. Presentations will be
made at the next few commission meetings.
Appointments To Area Agency board and Advisory Council
Sharon explained the funding sources and the
organizational chart of Older Americans Act, including the Area Agency on
Aging Board of Directors, and the Advisory Council. Ozaukee County needs
to elect two representatives to the Area Agency Board. Karen Broman and
Edward Adams have expressed interest in joining the Area Agency Board.
David Albert moved, with Ruth Schwartz seconding, to appoint Karen Broman
and Edward Adams to the Area Agency Board. The motion carried.
The Advisory Council needs two additional
representatives. Margaret Prom has informed Sharon she is interested.
Fredrick Kaul moved, with David Albert seconding, to appoint Margaret Prom
to the Advisory Council if she can work it out with her employer. The
motion carried.
Funding request – Senior Games
Sharon explained that in the past the Commission has
donated $200 for the Ozaukee County Senior Games. Miriam Patton moved,
with Joan Groh seconding, to donate $200 to the Ozaukee County 2000 Senior
Games. The motion carried.
Director’s Report
Picnic will be August 17, 2000, Sharon encouraged the
Commission members to attend.
The Commission will begin discussing the 2001 budget in
June. Sharon informed the Commission of the following items that we would
like to include in the budget:
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Additional staff person for Information and
Assistance.
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New Computers compatible for Office 2000
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Request for furniture.
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Contracting for a Dietitian.
Coalition of Wisconsin Aging Groups Report
Miriam Patton gave a report for CWAG. Marion explained
the focus of the group to the new Commission members. Sharon will put
information together regarding membership to CWAG and the prescription
drug discount available to CWAG members.
Area Agency Board and Advisory Council Report
Ruth Schwartz gave a report on the Area Agency Board
and the Advisory Council
The Elder Issues Conference will be held October 4 at
the Clarion Hotel in Milwaukee.
Any Other Business as Authorized by Law
There being no further business, David Albert moved,
with Marvin Huiras seconding, to adjourn the meeting at 10:27 a.m. The
motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Carla Phillips
Secretary
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April 17, 2000
: Ervin Peiffer, David Albert, Beverly Donald, Miriam
Patton, Donald Rupert, Ruth Schwartz,
Others Present: Catherine Kiener, Frank Peterson, Sharon Gilman,
Carla Phillips
Absent: Marvin Huiras, Lewis Herro, Alice Trzecinski
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Ervin Peiffer opened the meeting at 8:32 a.m.
Approval of Minutes
Donald Rupert moved, with David
Albert seconding, to approve the March minutes as submitted. The motion
carried.
Expenditures
Donald Rupert moved, with Ruth
Schwartz seconding, to approve the March expenditures as submitted. The
motion carried.
Conference/Meeting Report Approval
Beverly Donald moved, with Miriam Patton
seconding, to approve the Conference/Meeting report as submitted. The
motion carried.
Commission On Aging Membership
Sharon passed out ballots that listed the four candidates interviewed
by the Commission on Aging at the March 20th meeting.
David Albert moved, with Beverly Donald
seconding, to accept Marvin Huiras’ absentee ballot. The motion carried.
Miriam Patton moved, with Ruth Schwartz
seconding, to recommend Ed Adams and Joan Groh to the County Board
chairperson for appointment to the commission. The motion was approved.
Sharon reminded the Commission that at the May meeting they need to
appoint two members of the commission to the Area Agency Board. Discussion
followed.
David Albert moved, with Beverly Donald seconding, to appoint Ruth
Schwartz to the Area Agency Board. The motion carried. As a result of this
vote Ruth will no longer be on the Area Agency Advisory Council.
Discussion followed. Ruth Schwartz chose to stay with the Advisory Council
and will not become a member of the Area Board. Two Board appointments
will be made at the May Commission meeting.
Long Term Care Needs
Frank Peterson, Department of Social Services
Supervisor, presented updated information on the Community Options Program
to the Commission. It would cost approximately $1 million to fund an
additional 70 persons for one year though the Community Options Program. A
portion of this 1 million would be federal funds. Beverly Donald moved,
with Ruth Schwartz seconding, to send a memo to the Administrative
Coordinator and to the Social Services Board requesting additional funds
be budgeted for long term care in order to eliminate the waiting list. The
motion carried
Program Reports/Congregate Site in Saukville
Donald Rupert moved, with Beverly
Donald seconding, to raise the recommended donation at the congregate
dining centers from $2.50 to $2.75 per meal. The motion carried.
Beverly Donald moved, with Ruth
Schwartz seconding, to open the Saukville Dining Center a second day per
week on a permanent basis and to increase the hours of this center’s
manager from 16 hours to 20 hours per week. The motion carried. The
work hours increase will need Personnel Committee approval.
Hiring of Temporary Employee
Sharon explained the need to follow up on the nutrition
risk survey given to participants of the Congregate and Home Delivered
Meals programs. An individual with knowledge of dietetics is needed to
perform this service. We have found a student who would be willing to do
this, along with providing nutrition education, for approximately 12 weeks
this summer. The position will pay $8.93/hour for 15 hours/week. Donald
Rupert moved, with Miriam Patton seconding, to hire a student for this
position during the summer months. The motion carried.
Director’s Report/May & June Meeting Dates
The Commission presented Donald Rupert, Beverly Donald
and Alice Trzecinski with certificates of appreciation for years of
service.
The Senior Picnic will be held in August.
Human Services Study Committee has finished their report and will meet
one more time to finalize the report for the County Board.
Coalition of Wisconsin Aging Groups Report
Miriam Patton gave a report on the CWAG meeting to be
held at Concordia College on April 28.
Area Agency Board and Advisory Council Report
Beverly Donald gave a report on the Area Agency Board.
Ruth Schwartz gave a report on the Advisory Council.
Any Other Business as Authorized by Law
There being no further business, Ervin Peiffer
adjourned the meeting at 10:01 a.m..
Respectfully submitted,
Carla Phillips
Secretary
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March 2000
Present: Ervin Peiffer, David Albert, Beverly Donald, Marvin Huiras,
Miriam Patton, Ruth Schwartz, Alice Trzecinski
Others Present: Sharon Gilman, Leroy Bley, Ed Adams, Margaret Prom,
Joan Groh, Eileen herbst, Susan Duvall, Carla Phillips
Absent: Lewis Herro, Donald Rupert
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Ervin Peiffer opened the meeting at 8:35 a.m.
Approval of Minutes
Beverly Donald moved, with Marvin Huiras seconding, to accept the
February minutes as submitted. The motion carried.
Expenditures
Beverly Donald moved, with David
Albert seconding, to accept the February expenditures as submitted. The
motion carried.
Conference/Meeting Report Approval
The Conference/Meeting Report was approved as submitted.
Interview of Applicants for
Commission on Aging Membership
Sharon explained the terms and duties for membership on
the Commission on Aging. Applicants Edward Adams, Joan Groh, Eileen Herbst,
and Margaret Prom gave brief statements as to why they wanted to become
Commission on Aging members. The Commission will decide which two
candidates to recommend to the County Board Chairperson at the April 17th
meeting. The County Board Chairperson will make the appointments in May
and the new members’ terms will also start in May.
Sharon reminded the Commission that there are other
positions that needs to be filled:
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Donald Rupert has resigned from the Bureau on Aging
and Long Term Support’s Advisory Council. This is not an automatic
appointment but the Commission, if they choose, could make a
recommendation for appointment to the Bureau.
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Appoint two AAA Board representatives as Beverly
Donald’s and Alice Trzecinski’s terms have expired.
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The Advisory Council has two representatives from
Ozaukee County but can have 3; the Commission should appoint 1 more.
Long Term Care Needs
Sharon gave a brief statement on Long Term Care Needs
in Ozaukee County. The Commission expressed the opinion that the current
Commission on Aging should make a statement to the Social Services Board
requesting County Levy be allocated to Long Term Care. The Commission also
would like to notify our state legislators of the need for increased
funding.
Program Reports
Sharon gave a brief report on the cost per meal by
dining center for the Home Delivered and Congregate Meal Programs.
Director’s Report
Sharon had nothing additional to report at this time
Coalition of Wisconsin Aging
Groups Report
Miriam Patton reported on the 2000 Senior Statesmanship
Program held in Madison.
CWAG District 2 Meeting April 28th at
Concordia College in Mequon.
Area Agency Board and Advisory
Council Report
Beverly Donald gave a report for the Area Agency Board.
Ruth Schwartz gave a report on the Advisory Council.
Any Other Business as Authorized
by Law
There being no further business, Ervin Peiffer
adjourned the meeting at 9:40 a.m..
Respectfully submitted,
Carla Phillips
Secretary
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February 21, 2000
: Ervin Peiffer, David Albert, Beverly Donald, Marvin Huiras,
Miriam Patton, Ruth Schwartz, Alice Trzecinski
Others Present: Sharon Gilman, Leroy Bley, Carla Phillips
Absent: Donald Rupert, Lewis Herro
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Ervin Peiffer opened the meeting at 8:31 a.m.
Approval of Minutes
David Albert moved, with Ruth Schwartz seconding, to accept the January
minutes as submitted. The motion carried.
Long Term Care Needs
Ralph Luedtke, Administrator at Lasata and Lasata
Heights, summarized plans to add an RCAC (Residential Care Apartment
Complex) to the Lasata Complex as an option for housing services available
between independent living apartments and nursing home care. Discussion
followed.
Frank Peterson, Adult Services Unit Supervisor for DSS
gave a report concerning the waiting list of people needing services paid
for by the Community Options Program. Of those on the waiting list 58% are
elderly (65 +) and currently the waiting period is 2 years. The concern is
that many of the elderly cannot wait for long periods of time to receive
help with these services. Discussion followed.
1999 Final, January 2000 Expenditures
David Albert moved, with Beverly
Donald seconding, to accept the 1999 final and January 2000 expenditures
as submitted. The motion carried.
Conference/Meeting Report Approval
The Conference/Meeting report stands as approved
Program Reports
Sharon passed out a synopsis of the survey at Logemann
Dining Center. Discussion followed.
1999 Annual Report
The Commission reviewed the 1999 Annual Report.
Director’s Report
Home Delivered Meals: request to write-off a $7.50
invoice from September. We cannot locate the client. Beverly
Donald moved, with Alice Trzecinski seconding, to write-off the $7.50
invoice. The motion carried.
Transportation: request for an Alexian Village
participant to use the Out of County Transportation 4 days per week
(already receiving transportation 3 days per week). Discussion followed. A
list of other options will be given to the client.
Tom Meaux arrived.
Congregate Meals: request from a relative of a person
under the age of 60 who would like to obtain a waiver in order to donate
for her meal not be required to pay $5.00 per meal. Particulars of this
situation were discussed. The Commission asked Sharon to refer this person
to the Department of Community Programs.
Review of Applications for Commission on Aging
membership
Sharon passed out applications that were received since
the January Commission meeting. Each Commission member will submit three
names by March 3rd and Sharon will choose four of them and
invite them to the March 20th meeting. Dave Albert suggested
that the 2 applicants from Mequon be eliminated because there are already
2 members of the Commission from the Mequon/Thiensville area and it would
be better to have a county wide balance of members. These applicants will
be asked if they would like to be on the Area Agency Advisory Council
instead.
Coalition of Wisconsin Aging Groups Report
Marion Patton reported on the Coalition of Wisconsin
Aging Groups.
Area Agency Board and Advisory Council Report
Beverly Donald reported on the Area Agency Board.
Ruth Schwartz reported on the Advisory Council.
Any Other Business as Authorized by Law
There being no further business, David
Albert moved, with Beverly Donald seconding, to adjourn the meeting at
10:18 a.m. The motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Carla Phillips
Secretary
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January 17, 2000
: Ervin Peiffer, David Albert, Beverly Donald, Marvin Huiras, Ruth
Schwartz
Others Present: Leroy Bley, Tom Meaux, Sharon Gilman, Carla Phillips
Absent: Lewis Herro, Miriam Patton, Alice Trzecinski
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Ervin Peiffer opened the meeting at 8:31 a.m.
Approval of Minutes
Donald Rupert moved, with David Albert seconding, to
approve the December minutes as submitted. The
motion carried.
Expenditures
The Commission agreed to discontinue salaries and fringe
benefit report. David Albert moved, with Donald Rupert seconding, to approve the
December Expenditure Report as submitted. The motion carried.
Conference/Meeting Approval
The Conference/Meeting Report was approved as submitted.
Program Reports
Logemann Dining Center count is still very low, but there is
a need to have a 5-day site for Home Delivered Meals Program in the
Thiensville/Mequon area. Discussion followed.
Opening the Saukville Dining Center an additional day using a
substitute manager for a trial period was discussed.
Sharon discussed the increased rates for non-donation fees
for the Congregate and the Home Delivered Meal programs.
The Commission discussed the new caterer Eurest. There have
been temperature problems, mainly at Cedarburg, the cause of the low
temperatures is being investigated at this time.
Ruth Schwartz arrived.
Director’s Report
Sharon had nothing additional to report.
Review of Applications for Commission on Aging Membership
There were 6 applications to review at this time. The
Commission will review all applications at the February meeting. The first
meeting with the new members will be in May.
Coalition of Wisconsin Aging Groups Report
Sharon gave the report for the Coalition of Wisconsin Aging
Groups
Area Agency Board and Advisory Council Report
Tom Meaux arrived.
Beverly Donald had nothing to report on the Area Agency Board
at this time.
Ruth Schwartz reported on the Advisory Council.
Ed Adams reported on an article regarding the State suing
Medicare in regard to reimbursement for HMO’s.
Any Other Business as Authorized by Law
Leroy Bley introduced Tom Meaux, the new county
administrative coordinator.
There being no further business, Ervin Peiffer adjourned the
meeting at 9:33 a.m..
Respectfully submitted,
Carla Phillips
Secretary
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