Members Present: 01-Grant Nyhammer, 02-Lucia Jones, 03-Barbara Eskildsen, 04-Joanne Thomas, 05-Susan Real, 06-Lynn Niewohner (absent), 07-Julie Hubbard, 08-Joy Paeth, 09-Tracy Barczewski, 10-Shana Holmes, 11-John Smith, 12-Joyce Gallagher (absent), 13- Jonathan Lavin.

Minutes of past meeting by Shana Holmes, Secretary. Minutes for May 26, 2015 and August 25, 2015. MOTION: Motion to approve the minutes by Lucia J. and seconded by Tracy B. Motion APPROVED.

Treasurer's Report by Barbara E. MOTION: To accept report as read. MOTION by Susan R. SECONDED by Jon L. and APPROVED.

Issue- Legislative: Jon L. Discussion: Response received from the last I4A alert. Joy is putting together a twitter chat. State budget impasse was discussed. A Federal two year budget agreement has been signed by (Ret.) House Speaker Boehner. Alliance calls were discussed with the potential question if those were still being disseminated. The I4A weekly updates are reaching marginal key executives. Ombudsman staff/funding challenges were regionally discussed. Any legislative information newly developing (cutback plans) in our area’s should be sent to I4A’s gmail account and all AAA Directors.

MOTION: I4A President to communicate our appreciation to the Governor’s office for considering our nominee Michael O’Donnell as a potential candidate as IDOA’s Director. J. Lavin agreed to draft letter for J. Paeth’s signature and to include statement that J. Thomas was a qualified candidate as well. Motion by Jon L. Seconded by Julie H. and APPROVED

Issue- OASAC: Susan R. Discussion: Concerns were being expressed within the OASAC committee due to staff change at the Dept. and knowledge of those who had served.

Issue- LIHEAP: Julie H. Discussion: Funds were very limited and were able to support minimal. Waiting lists stand; regional resources to assist in the absence of funds is inadequate.

Issue- CCPAC: Tracy B. & Delores. Discussion: Lorie P. as a member representing Peoria, AAA, is now a new representative for I4A to partner with Tracy B. Lorie P. submitted a written report on CCPAC meeting presented by Keith R. in her absence. Terms are being discussed with CCPAC, Tracy B (I4a) is a Rep. until 2016. The UAT is on hold for now, due to vendor issues and everything has to be automated. Jean B identified compliance issue concerns (person centered planning, general best practices, documenting, better tracking of clients, better understanding of state recovery to client). Payments to CCU’s are to be paid for Medicaid qualified clients only. IDOA has moved 37 million in payments; another 26 million will go to comptroller to cover September and another amount will be submitted for October. Federal money should move to AAA. Expedited payments aren’t available. A new permanent Director should be announced shortly. Waiver applications discussed.

Issue- N4A Update: Jon L. Discussion: N4A has an agreement with Walgreens (Med D), to promote good health. The Board is meeting in Denver which pertains to strategic planning; network using managed care working with small groups working to find better collaboration.

Issue- Pathways to Health: Jon L. Discussion: ACL grant, with a goal to building the infrastructure needed for a good delivery system. Would like a current picture of capacity of your agency or one nearby who is also participating in the program. Provide this information into the survey (N4A). Listen for opportunities in reaching counties, marketing, branding and raising the visibility of the program. Positions AAA’s to work with health care providers and create a community linkage with Hospitals. Goal is to collaborate in the way we are delivering evidence based programs to our neighborhood, diversify funds and increase awareness.

Government Strategies: Terry & Maureen. Discussion: An event (at Governor’s office) is said to be occurring on November 18th at 9:30 a.m. location yet to be determined (Chicago/Springfield) open to the public, which might start a resolution to the budget impasse. Legislature’s due in session on November 10th.

Issue- Sid Granet Award: Discussion: Present Bert Weber the Sid Granet award at next IDOA meeting due to the absence of the Governor’s Conference. Should an I4A/IDOA meeting not occur past March, I4A will present privately.

MOTION to Adjourn meeting. MOTION by Julie H. SECONDED by Lucia J. APPROVED. ADJOURNED AT 3:17 p.m.