Aging & Disability Resource Center Board - Regular Meeting — Minutes

Chippewa County Aging & Disability Resource Center (ADRC) Board Regular Meeting September 17, 2026 Chippewa County Courthouse, Room 302 3:00 PM 1. Call to Order The Chair called the meeting to order at 03:00 PM 2. Roll Call Members Present: Dennis Bachman, Cindy Spaeth, Kathy Schmiedeskamp, Larry Marquardt, Don Hauser, Yvonne Hedrington Members Absent: Renee Thompson Others Present: DHS Staff: Bobbie Jaeger, Sarah Zielke, Erika Stevens, Renee Price 3. Members of the Public Wishing to Be Heard (Comments will be limited to 5 minutes per speaker.) There were no members of the public wishing to be heard. 4. Consent Agenda (Unless separation of an item is requested, all items will be adopted under one motion.) Motion: Approved Result: Passed (6 - 0) Mover: Don Hauser Seconder: Yvonne Hedrington Ayes: Dennis Bachman, Cindy Spaeth, Kathy Schmiedeskamp, Larry Marquardt, Don Hauser, Yvonne Hedrington Nayes: None Absent: Renee Thompson 1. Approve the Agenda 2. Approve the Minutes - July 9, 2026 3. Schedule Next Meeting Date - November 12, 2026 5. Reports 1. ADRC Staff Presentation: Options Counseling - Erika Stevens Options Counselor Erika Stevens presented a success story about a 66-year-old consumer with MS who had been socially isolated with quality of life barriers. He had natural supports and agreed to look into Long-Term Care. He was connected to the IRIS program where he is in charge of his care. A month later, he was observed out in town on a motorized scooter appearing happy and not isolated. 2. ADRC Manager Program and Financial Report - Sarah Zielke/Paul Brenner Manager Sarah Zielke highlighted numerous items from the program report. Denise Garrett joined the nutrition program on August 31 as a site-aide driver. Currently, the ADRC is recruiting for a part-time administrative assistant position for the front desk; interviews are on September 28th. Staff are working with Corporation Counsel on the bid for the 85.21 transportation contract and intend to have it prepared for the November board meeting. Thus far, in 2026, there has been a 19% increase in congregate meals and Options Counselors have been with 1500 (unduplicated) individuals. Upon discussion of the transportation subsidy, a motion was made to increase the transportation subsidy from $600.00 to $800.00 beginning the next transportation billing cycle. Motion: Approved Result: Passed (6 - 0) Mover: Larry Marquardt Seconder: Yvonne Hedrington Ayes: Dennis Bachman, Cindy Spaeth, Kathy Schmiedeskamp, Larry Marquardt, Don Hauser, Yvonne Hedrington Nayes: None Absent: Renee Thompson 3. ADRC Advocacy Report - Sarah Zielke Manager Sarah Zielke shared links to all of WAAN's Fall Webinar Series which includes Home Delivered Meals, Fall Prevention, ADRCs, and Specialized Transportation. 6. Business Items 7. Agenda Items for Future Consideration 8. Adjourn The meeting adjourned at 4:00 PM. Motion: Approved Result: Passed (6 - 0) Mover: Cindy Spaeth Seconder: Yvonne Hedrington Ayes: Dennis Bachman, Cindy Spaeth, Kathy Schmiedeskamp, Larry Marquardt, Don Hauser, Yvonne Hedrington Nayes: None Absent: Renee Thompson