Council on Aging and Disabilities Meeting — Agenda Packet

Council on Aging and Disabilities Agenda January 9, 2026 8:30 AM St. Croix County Service Center - Room 171 & 172 1752 Dorset Lane, New Richmond, Wisconsin Call to Order Roll Call Approval of Minutes 1. Minutes of Previous Meeting - Friday, December 12, 2025 Public Comment Info/Discussion Items 1. Financial Report for December 2025 2. Public Health Updates 3. Medicare Annual Enrollment Update Request for Future Agenda Items Announcements Date of Next Meeting 1. Date of Next Meeting - Friday, March 13, 2026 Adjournment Reasonable efforts will be made to provide special accommodations for access to public meetings. To request a special accommodation, please contact the County Clerk’s Office at (715) 386-4600 at least two business days prior to the time of the meeting. For more information on St. Croix County's public meetings visit: sccwi.gov/meetings Page 1 of 8 Council on Aging and Disabilities Minutes December 12, 2025 8:30 AM St. Croix County Service Center - Room 171 & 172 1752 Dorset Lane, New Richmond, Wisconsin Call to Order Council on Aging and Disabilities (COAD) Chair Cathy Leaf called the December 12, 2025, meeting of the COAD to order at approximately 8:30 AM. Roll Call PRESENT: Paul Adams, Paulette Anderson, Joan Detloff, Carol Hajicek, Cathy Leaf, Nancy Meyer, Bonnie Richert, Wayne Roen, Amy Schneider, Darci Strutt, ABSENT: Roxanne Wakeen, Others in attendance: Health and Human Services (HHS) Director Bob Rohret, Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) Administrator Kristin Newton, ADRC Supervisor Amy Roemhild, ADRC Caregiver Support Coordinator Tara Murdzek, ADRC DayAway Program Coordinator Matthew Stepaniak, St. Croix County Public Health Strategist, Genevieve Palazzolo, HHS Fiscal Manager Fay Strenke, student intern for UW-Eau Claire, Jordan Lehman. Approval of Minutes COAD Chair Leaf asked if there were any corrections, additions, or deletions to the minutes. With no changes suggested, the minutes were accepted as presented. 1. Minutes of Previous Meeting - November 14, 2025 Public Comment COAD Chair Leaf opened the meeting to public comment for items on or off the agenda. No public comment requests were submitted today. Info/Discussion Items 1. Financial Report for November 2025 HHS Fiscal Manager Fay Strenke reviewed the ADRC monthly financial report. Discussion and questions followed. 2. Report on Caregiver Support Services and DayAway ADRC Caregiver Coordinator, Tara Murdzek introduced ADRC DayAway Program Coordinator, Matthew Stepaniak and gave a brief introduction on the ADRC DayAway program. Stepaniak explained DayAway is a social respite program for adults 60+ or anyone experiencing memory or cognitive changes. Sessions include group activities, conversation, and support in a caring environment. DayAway program has two locations; one in Hudson at the United Methodist Church and the other in New Richmond at the United Methodist Church. There will be an open house for caregivers and loved ones in Hudson on January 14, 2026, at 9:30 AM and in New Richmond on January 21, 2026, at 9:30 AM. Page 2 of 8 Discussion and questions followed. 3. Communicable Disease Update Jordan Lehman, student intern for UW-Eau Claire, introduced himself and shared that he is doing a project on Vaccination Landscape for COVID_19. Lehman shared a PowerPoint on the impact, statistical trends, policy, recommendations, vaccine access and vaccine demand. Wisconsin had over 2 million reported cases and 16,000 reported deaths. St. Croix County had 31,000 reported cases and 168 reported deaths during the years 2019 to 2023. Currently, the percentage of positive tests is declining. Lehman shared the vaccination trends and the current Wisconsin's policies. Lehman also shared CDC recommendations. Lehman explained vaccination access at medical facilities, pharmacies, and skilled nursing facilities. St. Croix County (SCC) Public Health Strategist, Genevieve Palazzolo presented an update on communicable disease sharing a PowerPoint. Explaining COVID, Flu and RSV activity is low across the state. Last year there was a large spike in Flu-related emergency department visits in the general population of WI and the 65+ population. Influenza-like illness (ILI) in Wisconsin is currently lower than in previous years. ILI in SCC peaked around January and February 2025. Flu vaccination rates in SCC are lower than the state by 6.1%. COVID-19 vaccination rates in SCC in 65+ population is 32%. RSV vaccination rates for those 50+ in SCC are 4.2% lower than the state. Compared to other counties, SCC is about average for Flu and RSV and slightly higher with COVID-19. Things are relatively normal for other communicable diseases in SCC. Discussion and questions followed. 4. Wisconsin Statute 85.21 Grant Application ADRC Aging Team Supervisor, Amy Roemhild shared at our November COAD meeting that she had provided an overview of the Specialized Transportation Assistance, Wisconsin Statue 85.21 grant. This grant is due Friday, December 19, 2025. This month Roemhild is back this month for a vote and approval on our grant application. The funds will be used for the Ride Share program, New Freedom Transportation, which is run by Compass IL, and our sites that use buses and vans. Roemhild also shared that the City of Hudson had a Council meeting and had a discussion about funding the Ride Share program in Hudson. The Ride Share program has been approved for the next year, 2026. Chair Leaf asked if there is a motion to approve the 85.21 grant application. The 85.21 grant application has been approved. Motion: Result: Moved by: Paul Adams Seconded by: Joan Detloff Ayes: Paul Adams, Paulette Anderson, Joan Detloff, Carol Hajicek, Cathy Leaf, Nancy Meyer, Bonnie Richert, Wayne Roen, Amy Schneider, Darci Strutt Nays: None Abstain: None Notes: 5. Legislative Update ADRC Administrator, Kristin Newton shared an update on ADRC legislative topics. Moving forward, ADRC has legislative appointments scheduled quarterly with our local legislators and staffers. This will give us an opportunity to meet virtually to talk about all those issues impacting ADRC and how we help them in terms of what they are doing at a state level. HHS Director Bob Rohret added that Newton is the chair of this strategic planning committee and has been attending the County Ambassador program. The intention is to build a better relationship with the legislators so they know who to call and think of us during policy discussions. Page 3 of 8 Discussion and questions followed. Request for Future Agenda Items COAD Chair Leaf asked if there were any suggestions for future agenda items. Council member Wayne Roen suggested St. Croix County Public Health Strategist, Genevieve Palazzolo come again to discuss more vaccination rates. Announcements COAD Chair Leaf asked if there were any announcements today. ADRC Administrator Kristin Newton shared: *Dave McDonald, ADRC Transportation Driver, will be recognized at SCC Holiday party for his 15-year anniversary at *ADRC Transportation Drivers had a training session for all the drivers. ADRC has 89 people signed up for Secret Santa. Participants will receive a card with a Kwik trip gift card. *ADRC was awarded a grant to help fund another bus. HHS Director *HHS board meeting will meet next week, Wednesday, Dec. 17th, at 5 PM. Date of Next Meeting 1. Date of Next Meeting — January 9, 2026 Adjournment COAD Chair Leaf called this December 12, 2025 meeting to adjourn at approximately 9:50 AM. Page 4 of 8 Financial Report for December 2025 Cover Memo To: Council on Aging and Disabilities From: Ken Witt, County Administrator Date: January 9, 2026 Agenda Item: Financial Report for December 2025 Background Information: Review of Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) Financial Report for December 2025. Page 5 of 8 Council on Aging and Disabilities Board Financial Report December 2025 FY23 FY24 FY25 2025 Percent Total Total Budget YTD Balance Remaining ADRC REVENUES 225: Health and Human Services 4610: Aging & Disability Resource Center 41000: Taxes 881,402 374,737 622,541 622,541 0 0.00% 225: Health and Human Services 4610: Aging & Disability Resource Center 43000: Intergovernmental Revenue 1,774,277 2,021,473 1,862,759 1,673,232 189,527 10.17% 225: Health and Human Services 4610: Aging & Disability Resource Center 46000: Public Charges for Services 0 0 0 5,490 -5,490 - 225: Health and Human Services 4610: Aging & Disability Resource Center 48000: Miscellaneous Revenue 330,438 346,224 338,500 316,622 21,878 6.46% 225: Health and Human Services 4610: Aging & Disability Resource Center 49000: Other Financing Sources 1,300 17,275 0 870 -870 - Total ADRC Revenues 2,987,417 2,759,709 2,823,800 2,618,756 205,044 7.26% ADRC EXPENSES 225: Health and Human Services 4610: Aging & Disability Resource Center 51000: Personnel Services 1,998,951 1,833,945 2,140,350 1,954,708 185,642 8.67% 225: Health and Human Services 4610: Aging & Disability Resource Center 52000: Contractual Services 660,300 685,111 585,407 608,889 -23,482 -4.01% 225: Health and Human Services 4610: Aging & Disability Resource Center 53000: Supplies and Expenses 114,562 97,610 87,243 107,016 -19,773 -22.66% 225: Health and Human Services 4610: Aging & Disability Resource Center 55000: Fixed Charges 9,870 10,800 10,800 8,100 2,700 25.00% 225: Health and Human Services 4610: Aging & Disability Resource Center 57000: Grants, Contributions, Indemnities and Other 219,337 0 0 - 0 - Total ADRC Expenses 3,003,020 2,627,467 2,823,800 2,678,712 145,087 5.14% ADRC Report Total -15,603 132,242 0 -59,957 59,957 - Print Date January 6, 2026 Page 6 of 8 Public Health Updates Cover Memo To: Council on Aging and Disabilities From: Ken Witt, County Administrator Bob Rohret, HHS Director Date: January 9, 2026 Agenda Item: Public Health Updates Background Information: Genevieve Palazzolo, Public Health Strategist, will share a brief presentation on measles, focusing on trends, recent outbreaks, and public health updates including vaccination rates and implications for community health. Page 7 of 8 Medicare Annual Enrollment Update Cover Memo To: Council on Aging and Disabilities From: Ken Witt, County Administrator Bob Rohret, HHS Director Date: January 9, 2026 Agenda Item: Medicare Annual Enrollment Update Background Information: Tara Fick, ADRC Elder Benefit Specialist, will share a brief update on Medicare Annual Enrollment including Medicare updates and changes to health plans moving into 2026. Page 8 of 8