Aging & Disability Resource Center Board - Regular Meeting — Minutes

Chippewa County Aging & Disability Resource Center (ADRC) Board Regular Meeting July 9, 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, Renee Thompson Members Absent: Others Present: County Administrator: Andy Albarado, DHS Staff: Bobbie Jaeger, Paul Brenner, Brandi Engel 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 (7 - 0) Mover: Cindy Spaeth Seconder: Renee Thompson Ayes: Dennis Bachman, Cindy Spaeth, Kathy Schmiedeskamp, Larry Marquardt, Don Hauser, Yvonne Hedrington, Renee Thompson Nayes: None Absent: 1. Approve the Agenda 2. Approve the Minutes - May 14, 2026 3. Schedule Next Meeting Date - September 17, 2026 5. Reports 1. ADRC Staff Presentation: Meal Assessment Process - Kayla Colbenson Nutrition & Transportation Supervisor, Kayla Colbenson, provided a presentation explaining the meal assessment process. The ADRC of Chippewa County began using the state's new assessment process in January 2026. The assessment helps determine if a consumer is appropriate for in-home meals and at what level. 2. ADRC Manager Program and Financial Report - Bobbie Jaeger/Paul Brenner Director Bobbie Jaeger highlighted numerous items from the program report. There is a Site Aide driver position open in Bloomer/Cornell with an interview scheduled for next week. 82% of the Farmer's Market Vouchers were disbursed within the first 30 days of them becoming available. A $30,810 grant from the Community Foundation was received and will be utilized to expand Meals on Wheels services. The restaurant used for the Café 60 program will be closing in August; Supervisor Kayla Colbenson is actively looking for a new location. Senior Fiscal Manager Paul Brenner reported that the financials are on track for this time of the year. 3. ADRC Advocacy Report - Bobbie Jaeger Director Bobbie Jaeger informed the Board the House Appropriations Committee has recommended an increase in funding for several Older Americans Act (OAA) program areas. The recommendation has been forwarded on to the senate. For Federal Fiscal Year 2026, we received an average of a 6% decrease in Older Americans Act funding across all OAA programs. 6. Business Items 1. 2027 Copays and Contributions - Kayla Colbenson The 2027 Copays and Contributions recommendations were reviewed and approved as presented. Motion: Approved Result: Passed (7 - 0) Mover: Don Hauser Seconder: Kathy Schmiedeskamp Ayes: Dennis Bachman, Cindy Spaeth, Kathy Schmiedeskamp, Larry Marquardt, Don Hauser, Yvonne Hedrington, Renee Thompson Nayes: None Absent: 2. 2027 ADRC Budget - Bobbie Jaeger/Paul Brenner Human Services Director, Bobbie Jaeger, and Senior Fiscal Manager, Paul Brenner, provided an overview of the 2027 ADRC budget. 2027 challenges include declining funding and increasing demand for services. The budget will be reviewed by the Health & Human Services board before moving on to the County Administrator and County Board. 7. Agenda Items for Future Consideration 8. Adjourn The meeting adjourned at: 03:35 PM Motion: Approved Result: Passed (7 - 0) Mover: Cindy Spaeth Seconder: Renee Thompson Ayes: Dennis Bachman, Cindy Spaeth, Kathy Schmiedeskamp, Larry Marquardt, Don Hauser, Yvonne Hedrington, Renee Thompson Nayes: None Absent: