Council on Aging and Disabilities Meeting — Agenda Packet

Council on Aging and Disabilities Agenda June 12, 2026 8:30 AM St. Croix County Service Center - Room 171 & 172 1752 Dorset Lane, New Richmond, Wisconsin Call to Order Roll Call Approval of Minutes 1. Minutes of Previous Meeting — Friday, May 8, 2026 Public Comment Info/Discussion Items 1. Financial Report for April 2026 2. COMPASS IL Presentation 3. Communicable Disease Update Request for Future Agenda Items Announcements Date of Next Meeting 1. Date of Next Meeting - Friday, July 10, 2026 Adjournment Reasonable efforts will be made to provide special accommodations for access to public meetings. To request a special accommodation, please contact the County Clerk’s Office at (715) 386-4600 at least two business days prior to the time of the meeting. For more information on St. Croix County's public meetings visit: sccwi.gov/meetings Page 1 of 8 Council on Aging and Disabilities Minutes May 8, 2026 8:30 AM St. Croix County Service Center - Room 171 & 172 1752 Dorset Lane, New Richmond, Wisconsin Call to Order The meeting of the COAD was called to order by HHS Director Rohret at 8:30 AM, roll call was taken and minutes of the previous meeting accepted by the Council. The HHS Director then asked for nominations for the Council on Aging and Disabilities Chair position. Paulette Anderson made a motion to nominate Darci Strutt to COAD Chair, seconded by Bonnie Richert. There were no other nominations. A voice vote was held with unanimous approval for Strutt. Director Rohret then asked for nominations for Vice Chair. Paulette Anderson made a motion to nominate Carol Hajicek, seconded by Richert. No other nominations were made. A voice vote was held with unanimous approval for Hajicek. Chair Strutt then facilitated the remaining agenda. COAD Chair Strutt called the May 8, 2026, meeting of the COAD to order at approximately 8:30 AM. Roll Call PRESENT: Paulette Anderson, Joan Detloff, Carol Hajicek, Bonnie Richert, Wayne Roen, Amy Schneider, Darci Strutt, Bob Swanepoel, ABSENT: Danielle McIntosh, Others in attendance: Health and Human Services (HHS) Director Bob Rohret, Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) Administrator Kristin Newton, and ADRC Supervisor Amy Roemhild, and West CAP Executive Director Tim Mather. Approval of Minutes HHS Director Bob Rohret asked if there were any corrections, additions, or deletions to the minutes. With no changes suggested, the minutes were accepted as presented. 1. Minutes of Previous Meeting - Friday, March 13, 2026 Public Comment HHS Director Rohret opened the meeting to public comment for items on or off the agenda. No public comment requests were submitted today. Info/Discussion Items 1. Election of Council on Aging and Disabilities Chairperson Motion: Motion to elect COAD Council Member Darci Strutt as COAD Chair Result: Passed Moved by: Paulette Anderson Seconded by: Bonnie Richert Ayes: Paulette Anderson, Joan Detloff, Carol Hajicek, Bonnie Richert, Wayne Roen, Amy Schneider, Page 2 of 8 Darci Strutt, Bob Swanepoel Nays: None Abstain: None Notes: 2. Election of Council on Aging and Disabilities Vice Chair Motion: Motion to elect COAD Council Member Carol Hajicek for COAD Vice Chair Result: Passed Moved by: Paulette Anderson Seconded by: Bonnie Richert Ayes: Paulette Anderson, Joan Detloff, Carol Hajicek, Bonnie Richert, Wayne Roen, Amy Schneider, Darci Strutt, Bob Swanepoel Nays: None Abstain: None Notes: 3. Consideration of Establishing Regular Meeting Schedule COAD Chair Strutt asked for consideration of establishing a regular meeting schedule. Motion: Motion to have COAD meetings on 2nd Friday of every month at 8:30 AM Result: Passed Moved by: Paulette Anderson Seconded by: Bonnie Richert Ayes: Paulette Anderson, Joan Detloff, Carol Hajicek, Bonnie Richert, Wayne Roen, Amy Schneider, Darci Strutt, Bob Swanepoel Nays: None Abstain: None Notes: 4. Financial Report for March 2026 ADRC Administrator Kristin Newton announced HHS Fiscal Manager Fay Strenke is out of the office but will share the ADRC monthly financial report at our next meeting. Discussion and questions followed. 5. West CAP Presentation West Cap Executive Director, Tim Mather shared a presentation of an overview of West CAP programming, services and impact across our communities. Their office is located in Glenwood City and was started in 1965. West CAP serves Barron, Chippewa, Dunn, Pepin, Pierce, Polk and St. Croix County. Programs West CAP provides are The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP), Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP), Senior Farmers Market Program (SFMP), housing stability services, homeless intervention, energy assistance, weatherization services, and Adult Education. Discussion and questions followed. 6. Presentation on Men's Shed Project ADRC Supervisor Amy Roemhild shared a presentation on a new ADRC project called Men Shed. This project started in the 1990s. This is a safe and welcoming environment for men to connect, share conversation and find common interests and camaraderie. Participant-driven social activities and focuses. It can look different in every community. All Sheds are unique and structured. This project will help with isolation, loneliness, support mental health, expand community-based services, and enhance the engagement of the underrepresented population. Wednesday, May 6th, was our first Men Page 3 of 8 Shed with an attendance of 33 people. Many communities were represented and many positive comments. Upcoming events are Beekeeping on Wednesday, August 5th and Celebrating Military Service on Wednesday, November 4th. Discussion and questions followed. Request for Future Agenda Items COAD Chair Strutt asked if there were any suggestions for future agenda items. ADRC Administrator Kristin Newton shared Compass IL will present at our COAD June meeting. COAD Council Member Wayne Roen requested a Communicable Disease Update. Announcements COAD Chair Strutt asked if there were any announcements today. HHS Director Bob Rohret shared: *HHS presented their annual report to the St Croix County Board. It is available to review on the county website, or you can request a copy if you prefer. *The HHS board meeting is next Wednesday at 5 PM and the topic will be on Public Health and Criminal Justice. *St. Croix County is working on the 2027 budget and looking at concerns and needs. *HHS Executive Administrative Assistant Colleen Linder is retiring today from 1-3pm. ADRC Administrator Kristin Newton shared: *Intern Amber Halverson's last day will be next week, May 12th. *Last week was our Volunteer Banquet. *The Nutrition Program in Hudson has moved from Agave 2GoGo to Green Mill. *The Home Delivered Meals in Hudson has moved and is now in Christian Community Homes. *May is Older American Month. *May is Aging Disability Independent Living Network Professionals Month. *Senior Picnic is June 19th at the Roberts Park Building. Date of Next Meeting 1. Date of Next Meeting - Friday, June 12, 2026 Adjournment COAD Chair Strutt called this May 8, 2026, meeting to adjourn at approximately 10:01 AM. Page 4 of 8 Financial Report for April 2026 Cover Memo To: Council on Aging and Disabilities From: Ken Witt, County Administrator Date: June 12, 2026 Agenda Item: Financial Report for April 2026 Background Information: Page 5 of 8 Council on Aging and Disabilities Board Financial Report April 2026 FY24 FY25 FY26 2026 Percent Total Total Budget YTD Balance Remaining ADRC REVENUES 225: Health and Human Services 4610: Aging & Disability Resource Center 41000: Taxes 374,737 622,541 728,517 242,839 485,678 66.67% 225: Health and Human Services 4610: Aging & Disability Resource Center 43000: Intergovernmental Revenue 2,021,473 1,873,949 1,808,914 447,659 1,361,256 75.25% 225: Health and Human Services 4610: Aging & Disability Resource Center 46000: Public Charges for Services 0 5,995 0 1,321 -1,321 - 225: Health and Human Services 4610: Aging & Disability Resource Center 48000: Miscellaneous Revenue 346,224 332,293 323,800 71,783 252,017 77.83% 225: Health and Human Services 4610: Aging & Disability Resource Center 49000: Other Financing Sources 17,275 870 0 - - - Total ADRC Revenues 2,759,709 2,835,648 2,861,231 763,601 2,097,630 73.31% ADRC EXPENSES 225: Health and Human Services 4610: Aging & Disability Resource Center 51000: Personnel Services 1,833,945 2,001,630 2,155,639 585,353 1,570,286 72.85% 225: Health and Human Services 4610: Aging & Disability Resource Center 52000: Contractual Services 685,111 649,323 618,906 160,981 457,925 73.99% 225: Health and Human Services 4610: Aging & Disability Resource Center 53000: Supplies and Expenses 97,610 110,392 78,166 18,922 59,244 75.79% 225: Health and Human Services 4610: Aging & Disability Resource Center 55000: Fixed Charges 10,800 8,100 8,520 70 8,450 99.18% Total ADRC Expenses 2,627,467 2,769,446 2,861,231 765,326 2,095,905 73.25% ADRC Report Total 132,242 66,202 0 -1,725 1,725 - Print Date May 29, 2026 Page 6 of 8 COMPASS IL Presentation Cover Memo To: Council on Aging and Disabilities From: Ken Witt, County Administrator Bob Rohret, HHS Director Date: June 12, 2026 Agenda Item: COMPASS IL Presentation Background Information: Amanda Miller, Director of Independent Living Services, will be providing an overview of COMPASS IL's programs, services, and developments to their organization. Page 7 of 8 Communicable Disease Update Cover Memo To: Council on Aging and Disabilities From: Ken Witt, County Administrator Bob Rohret, HHS Director Date: June 12, 2026 Agenda Item: Communicable Disease Update Background Information: Genevieve Palazzolo, HHS Public Health Strategist, will provide an update on communicable diseases. Page 8 of 8