Dane County  
Minutes - Final Unless Amended by  
Committee  
Area Agency on Aging Board  
Consider:  
Who benefits? Who is burdened?  
Who does not have a voice at the table?  
How can policymakers mitigate unintended consequences?  
Monday, March 6, 2023  
3:45 PM  
This is a Hybrid Meeting: Attend in person at 2865 N  
Sherman Ave, Conference Room 109; Attend virtually  
via Zoom.  
The March 6, 2023 AAA Board meeting will be a hybrid meeting. Members of the public can either attend  
in person or virtually via Zoom.  
The public can attend in person at the ADRC building, 2865 N Sherman Ave, Madison.  
The public can access the meeting virtually with the Zoom application or by telephone.  
To join the meeting in Zoom, click the following link (after you fill out the form, the meeting link and  
access information will be emailed to you):  
https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_a6XVYRqkQd-EBWrVIAIMdA  
This link will be active until the end of the meeting.  
To join the meeting by phone, dial-in using one of the following three toll-free phone numbers:  
1-833-548-0276  
1-833-548-0282  
1-888-788-0099  
When prompted, enter the following Webinar ID: 947 1883 7940  
PROCESS TO PROVIDE PUBLIC COMMENT:  
IN PERSON: Any members of the public wishing to register to speak on/support/oppose an agenda item  
can register in person at the meeting using paper registration forms. IT IS HIGHLY ENCOURAGED TO  
REGISTER VIA THE ZOOM LINK ABOVE EVEN IF YOU PLAN ON ATTENDING IN PERSON.  
In person registrations to provide public comment will be accepted throughout the meeting.  
VIRTUAL: Any members of the public wishing to register to speak on/support/oppose an agenda item  
MUST REGISTER USING THE LINK ABOVE (even if you plan to attend using your phone).  
Virtual registrations to provide public comment will be accepted until 30 minutes prior to the beginning  
of the meeting.  
In order to testify (provide public comment) virtually, you must be in attendance at the meeting via Zoom  
or phone, you will then either be unmuted or promoted to a panelist and provided time to speak to the  
body.  
If you want to submit a written comment for this meeting, or send handouts for board members, please  
send them to: Matulle.Cindy@countyofdane.com  
Staff & Guests Present: Jim Krueger, Laura Langer, Cindy Matulle, Sridevi Mohan, Claire  
Purkis, and Margie Zutter.  
Members In-Person: Diane Farsetta, Melissa Ratcliff, and Carline Werner.  
Members Virtual: Kate McGinnity, Helen Pan, Thom Rux, and Rick Rose.  
A. Call To Order  
Chair Ratcliff called the meeting to order at 3:47pm.  
7 -  
Present  
Absent  
Supervisor MELISSA RATCLIFF, Supervisor KATE MCGINNITY, Vice Chair DIANE  
FARSETTA, THOM RUX, Supervisor RICK ROSE, HELEN PAN, and CAROLINE  
WERNER  
3 - BILL CLAUSIUS, Supervisor LARRY PALM, and CLEVELAND JAMES  
B. Consideration of Minutes  
Minutes from January 9, 2023  
2022  
MIN-587  
Attachments: 2023_0109_AAA Board Minutes  
A motion was made by WERNER, seconded by MCGINNITY, that the minutes be  
approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
7 - RATCLIFF, MCGINNITY, Farsetta, RUX, ROSE, PAN and WERNER  
Ayes:  
Absent:  
3 - CLAUSIUS, PALM and JAMES  
C. Action Items  
1. AAA Nutrition/Wellness Committee Description Update  
AAA Nutrition/Wellness Committee Description  
2022  
ACT-328  
Attachments: Nutrition Wellness Committee Description 020123  
A motion was made by MCGINNITY, seconded by WERNER, to approve the  
AAA Nutrition/Wellness COmmittee Description as presented. The motion  
carried by the following vote:  
7 - RATCLIFF, MCGINNITY, Farsetta, RUX, ROSE, PAN and WERNER  
3 - CLAUSIUS, PALM and JAMES  
Ayes:  
Absent:  
2. AAA Legislative/Advocacy Committee Description Update  
AAA Legislative/Advocacy Committee Description  
2022  
ACT-329  
A motion was made by ROSE, seconded by WERNER, to approve the AAA  
Legislative/Advoccy Committee Description as presented. The motion carried  
by the following vote:  
7 - RATCLIFF, MCGINNITY, Farsetta, RUX, ROSE, PAN and WERNER  
3 - CLAUSIUS, PALM and JAMES  
Ayes:  
Absent:  
D. Presentations  
E. Discussion Item  
1. Dane County Legislative Agenda  
Dane County Legislative Agenda  
2023  
ACT-003  
Attachments: AAA Board Legislative Agenda  
Email from Dane County Legislative Lobbyist  
Ratcliff discussed the additions she will be recommending to the County Board. Dane  
County Lobbyist Carrie Springer email about aging issue that are on the Dane County  
Legislative Agenda was included. RATCLIFF is hoping to have this presented at the  
Health & Human Needs Committee for their April 10, 2023 meeting.  
A motion was made by Farsetta, seconded by MCGINNITY, to approve the  
recommendations presented for the Dane County Legislative items to be  
proposed to the Health & Human Needs Committee at their next meeting. The  
motion carried by the following vote:  
7 - RATCLIFF, MCGINNITY, Farsetta, RUX, ROSE, PAN and WERNER  
3 - CLAUSIUS, PALM and JAMES  
Ayes:  
Absent:  
F. Reports to Board  
1. State and Federal Report (Langer)  
Laura Langer of the WI Bureau of Aging and Disability Resources (BADR) reported the  
State Aging Manual Handbook for Caregiver is out for comment until March 17. Office of  
Aging is looking at changing the funding formula in which Dane County should see an  
increase in funds. Possible Federal increases to OAA funding of 8% and HDM by 25%.  
State Advocacy Day is May 9 at the State Capital. May 11 COVID unwinding will begin.  
Unsure how OAA funds will be effected and the flexibility of going between funding  
programs.  
2. Board Member Reports  
RATCLIFF provided a summary of the minutes.  
https://dane.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx  
a. AAA Access Committee (Farsetta, McGinnity)  
Minutes from January 9, 2023  
2022  
MIN-583  
Attachments: 2023_0109_AAA Access Committee Minutes  
Next meeting: Monday May 1, 2023 at 2:30 pm via Hybrid  
b. AAA Legislative/Advocacy Committee  
Minutes from January 25, 2023  
2022  
MIN-581  
Attachments: 2023_0125_AAA Leg-Adv Committee Minutes  
March 1, 2023 Minutes not ready for agenda.  
Next meeting: Wednesday March 22, 2023 at 9am via Hybrid.  
c. AAA Nutrition/Wellness Committee (Clausius)  
Minutes from February 1, 2023  
2022  
MIN-590  
Attachments: 2023_0201_AAA Nutrition-Wellness Committee Minutes  
Next meeting: Wednesday April 19, 2023 at 11:30 am via Hybrid  
d. Dane County Health & Human Needs Committee (Palm)  
2022  
RPT-723  
Health & Human Needs Minutes from January 12, 26 and February 9,  
2023.  
Attachments: HHN Minutes from 1.12.23  
HHN MInutes from 1.26.23  
HHN Minutes from 2.9.23  
Next meeting: Thursday March 9, 2023 at 5:30pm.  
e. Dane County Specialized Transportation Commission  
2022  
RPT-703  
Specialized Transportation Commission minutes from January 25,  
2023.  
Attachments: STC Minutes from 1.25.23  
Next meeting: Wednesday March 22, 2023  
3. Age Discrimination Discussion Update  
None.  
4. Regional Housing Strategy Update  
Last meeting will be March 22. A lot of information shared and now the action stages of  
the group should be starting.  
5. Board Member Status  
-Cleveland James has been appointed to the AAA Board by County Executive. Brief  
introduction of Mr. James to Board members. Mr. James will be filling the open position  
from Ted Bunck reaching his term limit on the AAA Board.  
6. Chair & Staff Reports  
a. 2022 Leck Grant Reports  
2022 Leck Grant Summary  
2022  
RPT-739  
Attachments: 2022 Leck Grant Summary Reports  
AAA Manager Sridevi Mohan summarized the reports from 2022. The Urban Triage  
report will be added when received.  
G. Future Meeting Items and Dates  
Next meeting: Monday May 1, 2023 at 3:45 pm via Hybrid  
H. Public Comment on Items not on the Agenda  
None.  
I. Such Other Business as Allowed by Law  
None.  
J. Adjournment  
A motion was made by WERNER, seconded by Farsetta, that the meeting be  
adjourned at 4:46 pm. The motion carried by the following vote:  
7 - RATCLIFF, MCGINNITY, Farsetta, RUX, ROSE, PAN and WERNER  
Ayes:  
3 - CLAUSIUS, PALM and JAMES  
Absent:  
Minutes respectfully submitted by Cindy Matulle, AAA Clerk.