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Aging and Disability Resource Center of the North Serving Ashland, Bayfield, Iron, Price and Sawyer Counties 1-866-663-3607 ADRC-N GOVERNING BOARD MEETING Jeff Holte George Bussey - P Tom Innes Paula Houdek - P Jeff Hoehne – P Jan Kupczyk - Chair- P Bayfield Citizen (Vacant) Candy Pogliano – P Kathryn Shimkets Vickie Palya William Roundwind – P Red Cliff (Vacant) LCO (Vacant) Tuesday, May 26, 2026 MINUTES Board members with “P” by their names were in attendance. Others in attendance: Tasha McFadden, Terry Barningham, Cally Bucknell, Julia Lyons, Carol Martin, Ashley Miller, Tom Croteau, Amber Erickson, Brynna Watters-Moffitt, Dawn Griese 1.) D iscussion and Action Item: Election of Chair and Vice Chair – Nominations were made for Jan K as Chair and Bill R as Vice-Chair. All in favor. 2.) Welcome and Introductions 3.) Discussion and Possible Action: Approve 02/24/2026 meeting minutes - Motion by Jeff H to approve, 2nd by Candy P. Minutes approved. 4.) Branch Updates – Ashland: Planning the 55+ expo on August 19th. Very busy with referrals and complex situations. Bayfield: Vary busy with continuous new referrals. June 18th will be doing a pop up congregate meal with events planned at Harbor Table. Iron: Trista will be back next week. Working on a resource carnival for seniors and youth June 17th Price: Down a worker, so very busy. Working on Peer Place documentation. Planning the 2nd Senior Living Expo. Sawyer: Ashley Miller introduced as new ADRC branch manager. Carol M retiring June 1st. Busy with walk-ins and referrals. Doing outreach to community. 5.) Financial/Budget update – Amber explained changes to the allocation methodology due to reporting changes in Peer Place and the Regional positions. 6.) 2025 Year End financials - a. Discussion and Possible Action: 2025 excess revenue – Amber presented the suggested distribution of funds. Also discussed the contingency fund and goal of keeping 10% roughly. George B made a motion to increase it to 15%. Motion failed. Motion by Candy P to keep it at suggested 10% and approve distribution as presented with $124,706.00 to be moved from Contingency account to cash account. 2nd by Bill. Motion passed. 7.) Time and Task Reporting/PeerPlace – Tasha explained Peer Place roll out. Will be official July 1 st. 8.) Regional Management Plan – Tasha presented the regional management plan. 9.) Governing Board updates a. Openings – vacant positions still need to be filled. Bill R was doing outreach with Red Cliff to try to get representation and will continue his efforts. 10.) Tribal Updates – Bill discussed Sherrie’s progress towards taking the LTCFS test – working on it, but not ready to take it yet. The new chair has been scheduling speakers at the elderly meal sites with helpful information. 11.) Other – motion by Candy to adjourn, 2nd by Bill. Meeting adjourned. Next Governing Board Meeting: Tuesday, August 25, 2026