ADRC Board/Commission on Aging — Minutes

MINUTES ADRC BOARD/COMMISSION ON AGING REGULAR MEETING MONDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2025 IN PERSON AND REMOTE MEETING via ZOOM DRAFT MINUTES PENDING COMMITTEE APPROVAL 1. CALL TO ORDER A regular meeting of the ADRC Board/Commission on Aging was held in person and via Zoom Attendee Name Title Status M. Wilt Chairperson PRESENT K. Berns Vice Chairperson PRESENT A. Khan County Board Appointed Representative VIRTUAL L. Cosentine Board Member PRESENT S. Pechiva Board Member PRESENT T. Couwenhoven Board Member EXCUSED J. Miller Board Member PRESENT D. Gresch Board Member PRESENT K. Myers Board Member PRESENT S. Roberts Board Member PRESENT Staff attending in person: ADRC Director-Dee, Aging Supervisor-Dombrowski, ADRC Supervisor-Lewein, County Administrator-Dzwinel Staff attending virtually: Kim Buechler, PH Public attending in person: None 2. PROPER NOTICE Chairperson Wilt called the meeting to order at 8:30 am. ADRC Manager, Kay-Ella Dee, noticed the meeting as required. 3. ADOPTION OF AGENDA Motion to adopt the agenda as corrected. ADRC/COMMISSION ON AGING RESULT: Unanimous MOVER: J. Miller SECONDER: S. Pechiva AYES: 8 NAYS: 0 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion to approve October 13, 2025, minutes as corrected. ADRC/COMMISSION ON AGING RESULT: Unanimous MOVER: L. Cosentine SECONDER: S. Pechiva AYES: 8 NAYS: 0 5. PUBLIC COMMENTS – None 6. DISCUSSION A. Introduction of New Board Member – Kay-Ella Dee Sheryl Roberts represents older adults and shared information about herself. B. Updates from Public Health – Kim Buechler Covid and Flu vaccines are available at PH. Community Health Plan is completed every three years. Top three health concerns PH will address over the next three years are: Mental Health, Substance Abuse, Physical Activity and Health/Obesity with a subset priority on aging and youth populations. More information is available on their website. C. Balance, Inc. – Kay-Ella Dee; Rebecca Jackson Ms. Jackson started in October as the new CEO of Balance, Inc. She reported that there are still more details to be determined related to the Northern Gateway housing development. Apartments will be set at marketplace costs with no subsidies. She is working with Ansay Associates and Mel’s Charities regarding financing of apartments for residents. 7. ACTION ITEMS - None 8. REPORTS AND UPDATES A. ADRC – Kay-Ella Dee, Monica Lewein Ms. Lewein shared Information and Assistance program statistics for October and November. Noted these months are commonly a slower period, but calls are expected to increase after the holidays. Experienced trend of increased calls regarding heating and transportation. State provided and required use of new LTC enrollment forms starting Dec. 1, 2025. Ms. Dee shared change in DBS target population starting Jan. 1, 2026, DBS required to serve customers aged 17.6 months through 61 years. New core activity of DBS program includes benefit analysis of applying for SSDI and/or early retirement. Provided updates on the outreach and marketing events ADRC participated in in October and November and upcoming Dementia Live event in February. ADRC financials for November 2025 are on target. B. AGING – Kari Dombrowski Ms. Dombrowski shared information about Bizzard Bags partnership with Family Sharing, Stepping On and Powerful Tools for Caregiver workshop statistics, 85.21 Grant and other transportation funding sources. Looking for additional Stepping On leader. Aging November 2025 financials are on target. C. DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES REPRESENTATIVE REPORT Mr. Wilt shared updates on special Olympics. 9. OTHER BUSINESS Mr. Wilt shared information related to Cardiac rehabilitation outreach; Ms. Cosentine shared St. Vincent de Paul’s resource pamphlet. Ms. Myers spoke with Grafton PD and suggested ADRC business cards or brochures be provided so officers can hand them out to citizens during related calls. Jason D. suggested contacting Sheriff to present at Chiefs’ meeting. Ms. Berns talked about her interaction with a friend and referral to ADRC of Ozaukee County to provide contact information for the ADRC of their county of residence. 10. TOPICS FOR NEXT MEETING – February 9, 2026 A. ADRC 2025 program statistics B. Encounters with community will be added under Reports and Updates 11. ADJOURNMENT Motion to adjourn made by S. Roberts seconded by J. Miller. Motion Carried. Meeting adjourned at 9:50 am. Respectfully submitted by Lynn Cosentine, Recording Secretary.