1. June - 7 develo dis; Mary Burt, Arlene Zanders, Georgia Suliz, Reggie Dantzler, Arlene Voelz, Kathy Schultz, LeNora Washington
2. July - Jill Bitten, Tom Shultz, Peter Stamm - also looking at children’s area and family support program.
3. submit items of importance to supervisors
B. Reduction in workdays: NOT too many concerns came in programs
C. Budget 2005 active: not able to share final decisions yet; Geri Lyday may host meeting if she wishes to share
D. Grant for crisis services being looked at (proposal includes $100,000 5 yr. period system focus)
1. state closures & # of behavioral professional support a lot for children’s areas: also addresses adults “systems capacity” and respite site and resources to expand support systems in our areas. Focus on this has been in works for 7-8 years.
2. County’s collaborating: Milwaukee and Waukesha looking for letters of support
3. Draft of what they are seeking to do (handout); need letters July 12 & 13, 2004. Sorry for short notice (fax 289-8570 letter addressed to Disability Services: Sandra Butts) MADDSA voted and endorsed & Perry to send letter
II. General Issues
A. Aging discussion this time/Birth-3 next meeting
B. No August meeting for MADDSA
C. RFW: grassroots July 21 re: state KIP rate increase Goodwill 6055 location, 272-7159 fax, e-mail stateateincrease@mcfi.net
D. Peter Stan: SLO foundation brick for signing as he retires
E. ARC: Racine September 24 & 25 Marriot (save day)
F. Add on aging section to out routine agenda? Raised Bob*
A. Decision to sponsor October conference - Tom Nowak - October 21: Conference: Zoofari Caregiver Recognition (Awards & Speakers); request $1500 for keynote speaker
Recognition for MADDSA to donate - hoping for news/media coverage; asking (motion) $750 (one month of membership dues)
Questions raised: Are we financially supporting other items this year? How much?
Voted: all in favor: Tom Nowak will take care of sending funds
III. Treasurer’s Report - Tom Nowak - $3400.54 in treasury - $750 donation, 47.50 paid to website
IV. Reports
A. Milwaukee Training Initiative: Kate Wilson
1. 80.00 Michael Small - drop to $70
2. 2005 conference to discuss Tues. 7/13
3. Usually off in July, resume August
B. Southern WI Regional Training Group: Martha McGraw - no report at this time
C. Transition Committee: All ? - no school at this time
D. Transit Committee Cheri Bruch (Esser)
1. more good vs. Bad month of June
2. consistent repeated concern” “drop off with non-opened program/no staff” - letter to be sent to request attention by TPAC committee to address
3. Update at TPAC
a. budgets submitted 0% increase, asked to submit - 5% - 10% also (mentioned 2005 increase $350) - due to budget: talk of limiting area of service some people will be cut.
b. still working on NCA and door policy; sounds like more chances will be given. Request to Rock re: proposal
c. Taxi service has received 2 vans w/wheelchair access but only being used for ICARE and other HMO. T-19 and Medical Provider Tendercare Transport 933-0924; another Medicare transport provider has come forward: Prestige Care Transport 265-8781
d. Lawsuit update: only released one part of what the reason - have/did they look fairly at the less/under dog business: there was a # and sited portion. (Did they look at a minority, disabled, etc. company?)
4. Discussion shot down: can it be not around holiday. Every other month on a Friday - non holiday days: Plan that will be created - hoping to include residential, include future plan with Geri Lyday
Tom Nowak requesting MADDSA support; Tom will draft letter to send around for adjustments
a. Question to Sandra Butts: Early August trying to set up discussion; Rep’s should come: Recognition to Service Providers who stepped up to the challenge: Residential caregivers and serving needs, work programs that stayed open, St. Ann’s picked up financial cost to their individuals.
Tom Nowak, Bob Golwoki, Lois, Cheri Bruch, Linda Witzlib, AJ Jelks
E. Special Guest: Amy Ambrose: Milwaukee Aging Consortium
1. Network of service providers to older individuals in Milwaukee area. Connecting route to service to older individuals - all inclusive. Provay information to connect services. Public policy and education re: aging. Caregiver advocates for workforce (potential in transportation)
a. Washington Park Senior Center same days as MADDSA dates 1:30 PM Mental Health Services today
1. 3:00 PM will be asking Family Care questions on fairness and service updates
2. July 30 - St. John’s home - Public policy that surrounds; * areas coming up when primary caretaker ages, what happens? (will discuss July 30); Amy Ambrose: how to contact her and get more information - UWM Cunningham Hall rm. 441, P.O. Box 413 Milwaukee, WI, 53201, website: milw.aging.consortion.org aambrose@uwm.edu anticipate more of these meetings, etc.
F. People Can’t Wait/Advocacy
1. Waiting list 3rd meeting early 2005 litigator expected Almstead, Medicaid, Mission (state-wide to attack issue of not getting service in a prompt manner to meet their needs)
2. Special Events Committee: needs members; ARC is contact - voting assist/area
