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www.calumetcounty.org Human Services Office: (920) 849-1400 Fax: (920) 849-1468 Public Health Office: (920) 849-1432 Fax: (920) 849-1476 Aging and Disability Resource Center Office: (920) 849-1451 Fax: (920) 849-1635 206 Court Street, Chilton, WI 53014 Toll Free: (833) 620-2730 Crisis Line: (920) 849-9317 or (920) 832-4646 Health and Human Services The Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) Advisory Committee August 3, 2026 Meeting Minutes Committee Members Present: Laughrin, Luedeke, Moehn, Miller, Moore, Schreiner Excused: Machesky Unexcused: David Elliot, Ann Calnin Guest: Greg Logemann Staff: Acevedo, Dewhurst, Weinreis 1) CALL TO ORDER: Due to absence of Chair Elliot and Vice Chair Machesky, Dewhurst appointed James Lowey as temporary chair of the meeting. All committee members agreed. Meeting called to order at 8:30 am by Lowey. 2) ROLL CALL AND INTRODUCTIONS: It was determined that the meeting was properly announced and a quorum was present. 3) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Lowey asked all present to join in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. 4) APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Motion by Laughrin, seconded by Miller to approve August 3, 2026, Aging and Disability Resource Center Advisory Committee agenda. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 5) APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Dewhurst notes an amendment to the June 1st, 2026, Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) Advisory Committee minutes is needed at 4) b) to indicate that Machesky was unanimously elected as Vice Chair. Motion by Moehn to approve change and minutes, seconded by Laughrin. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6) PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: None 7) COMMUNICATIONS: Dewhurst reviews approval letter from the Department of Transportation (DOT) on the Title VI plan. 8) Presentation: Greg Logemann, CEO of New Hope Center, Inc., provided a presentation on New Hope Center programs and services. 9) ITEMS FOR ACTION OR DISCUSSION: None 10) REPORT OF DEPARTMENT: a) Staffing Updates: Angela Weinreis, new ADRC administrative assistance, is introduced. Acevedo notes that there are currently 2 open ADRC van driver positions and a casual Meal Site Manager position. b) Acevedo provided information on the Impact of Benefit Specialists and the State Health Insurance Assistance Program statistics and monetary impact for Wisconsin in 2025. Provided handout and reviewed Calumet County data for 2025 and January-June of 2026. c) Dewhurst provided information on Act 115 Next of Kin Decision Making, providing handout showing comparison of decision makers and process to establish a patient representative. d) Dewhurst reported that 5310 grants will be submitted by Aug 28th for operating assistance and for purchase of a replacement vehicle for 2027. e) Acevedo provided handout and review of Nutrition Program Participation for January-June 20226. 11) REPORT OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Lowey shares that he has been looking into insurance options and noted that American Family Insurance would not allow for him to continue to deliver meals on wheels as it recognizes this as a commercial service however Erie insurance does allow Meals on Wheels delivery, but not the voluntary transport of others. 12) Suggestions for upcoming meeting topics: Moore suggests a review of the remodeling that will be happening at the courthouse. Lowey asks for additional information on programs to help keep people in their homes. 13) The next regular meeting date for the Aging and Disability Resource Center Advisory Committee will be October 5th, 2026, at 8:30am. 14) ADJOURNMENT: Meeting adjourned at 9:41am. Respectfully submitted, Leigha Acevedo Recording Secretary • This was declared a $ 100 meeting. • These are UNAPPROVED minutes.