Dane County  
Minutes - Final Unless Amended by  
Committee  
Area Agency on Aging - Legislative / Advocacy Committee  
Consider:  
Who benefits? Who is burdened?  
Who does not have a voice at the table?  
How can policymakers mitigate unintended consequences?  
Wednesday, July 27, 2022  
9:00 AM  
via Zoom  
The Wednesday July 27, 2022 AAA Legislative/Advocacy Committee meeting is being held virtually. The  
public can access the meeting with the Zoom application or by telephone.  
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meeting.  
Staff & Guests Present: Jim Krueger, Angie Markhardt, Cindy Matulle, Sridevi Mohan,  
and Carrie Springer.  
A. Call To Order  
Chair OLSON called the meeting to order at 9:06 am.  
5 -  
Present  
FAISAL KAUD, JILL MCHONE, ESTHER OLSON, JIM SCHMIDLKOFER, and GAIL  
RUTKOWSKI  
3 - TED BUNCK, JODIE CASTANEDA, and ANNA LEZOTTE  
Absent  
B. Consideration of Minutes  
Minutes from June 22, 2022  
A motion was made by KAUD, seconded by SCHMIDLKOFER, that the minutes be  
approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - KAUD, MCHONE, OLSON, SCHMIDLKOFER and RUTKOWSKI  
3 - BUNCK, CASTANEDA and LEZOTTE  
Ayes:  
Absent:  
Registrations  
C. Action Items  
1. Advocacy Supporting Federal & State Programs  
Voting Rights Information  
OLSON reported that Wisconsin Senior Advocates created a voting flyer to distribute to  
older adults about voting rights and information to assist with education of how to vote.  
KAUD also mentioned doing some type of education on drop boxes and voting in general.  
To create a flyer similar to the attached about any other voting concerns. OLSON would  
like any feedback from members about the flyer and if any changes need to be made.  
No Action Taken.  
2. 2023 AAA Budget Priorities  
2023 AAA Budget Priorities  
A motion was made by KAUD, seconded by SCHMIDLKOFER, to approve the  
2023 AAA Budget Priorities with amended language in the Nutrition section  
and ranking order of Priorities. The new language to read; “There is  
continual increase in the food and supply costs associated with the meal  
program as well as steady increases in the older adults needing meals due to  
the rapid growth in our older adult population.” The ranking order of the  
Budget Priorities is as follows: 1. Case Management, 2. Nutrition, 3.  
Diversity and Inclusion. The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - KAUD, MCHONE, OLSON, SCHMIDLKOFER and RUTKOWSKI  
Ayes:  
3 - BUNCK, CASTANEDA and LEZOTTE  
Absent:  
D. Presentations  
None.  
E. Reports to Committee  
1. Diversity Work Group  
KAUD reported that work has slowed in July. Still trying to meet with State  
Representatives to help with recruitment. Vic Blankston now works fulltime and cannot  
meet until after 5:30pm, which makes it more difficult to come together as a group.  
OLSON asked about the recommendation to the AAA Board about moving this  
workgroup to the Board oversight. That is on the agenda for Monday August 1, 2022.  
2. Wisconsin Senior Advocates  
Discussion of educating older adults on drop boxes and voting rule changes in general.  
Questions about what else can groups do to advocate for education of voting.  
3. ADRC Governing Board  
OLSON reported that the meeting focused on transition disability services for child to  
adult services. No aging topics were discussed.  
4. County/State/Federal Legislative Update  
Dane County Lobbyist Carrie Springer reported not much is going on in the state or  
federal legislation. This is a down time now so minimal bills are trying to be passed on  
the Federal level and then members will be heading off for campaign running.  
5. State's Aging Advisory Council  
OLSON reported they would be meeting in early August. The agenda is unknown yet but  
voting will be the top topic of discussion.  
6. Wisconsin Aging Advocacy Network  
OLSON reported that core members would be having a retreat on August 10 in Fitchburg.  
They will be meeting regarding the next years’ worth of planning.  
7. Chair & Staff Reports  
Chair OLSON advised she would not be here for the August meeting however, Vice Chair  
MCHONE will run the meeting in OLSON’s absence.  
AAA Manager Sridevi Mohan announced the AAA Aging Program Specialist Angela  
Velasquez was promoted to the Disability and Aging Services Division Administrator.  
MOHAN will be actively recruiting to fill the position once the details of the position are  
finalized.  
F. Future Meeting Items and Dates  
Next meeting: Wednesday, 24 August 2022, 9 am via Zoom.  
G. Public Comment on Items not on the Agenda  
None.  
H. Such Other Business as Allowed by Law  
None.  
I. Adjournment  
A motion was made by KAUD, seconded by SCHMIDLKOFER, that the meeting be  
adjourned at 10:24 am. The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - KAUD, MCHONE, OLSON, SCHMIDLKOFER and RUTKOWSKI  
Ayes:  
3 - BUNCK, CASTANEDA and LEZOTTE  
Absent:  
Minutes respectfully submitted by Cindy Matulle, AAA Clerk III.