Illinois AAA
Association
Meeting Minutes
Area Agency on Aging for Lincolnland
Call to Order- 12:00 p.m. by Chairman Joy
Paeth. Present/Absent:
PSA 01- Grant Nyhammer, 02- Lucia Jones, 03- Barb Eskildsen, 04-
Keith Rider,
05- Susan Real, PSA 06- Lynn Niewohner (represented by Todd
Shackleford), 07- Julie Hubbard, 08-
Joy Paeth, 09- Tracy Barczewski, 10- Shana Holmes, 11- John
Smith, 12- Joyce Gallagher (absent), and 13- Jon Lavin.
Minutes- Holmes presented the Minutes for the
last meeting. MOTION: To approve the Minutes as presented by
Eskildsen and seconded by Real. Motion APPROVED.
Treasurer’s Report- Eskildsen presented the financial report.
Still have not collected dues from Chicago. MOTION: To accept the Treasurer’s Report as presented
by Rider and seconded by Barczewski. Motion APPROVED.
Old Business- Todd Shackelford was nominated
Vice-President (This term is a one year term) *This is tabled
until Mr. Shackelford has been notified of his nomination
New Business- Potential law suit/Human Services
Our programs could be covered under the suit (under obligation).
The AAAs could’ve participated/eligible however our time was too
limited for Board approvals and full discussion. This suit for
AAAs died. There are currently 18 litigators.
Legislative report by Lavin. There is hope
that the Governor will sign SB2038, but not HB4351.
OASAC report by Real. The Committee met in
early May. New members were recruited for participation. Members
asked for clarification to CRP process and raised concerns.
Ombudsman / Feds grant (presenter). LTTS Letters of Intent from
AAAs have been sent out. The Care Act (I4A was in support of it)
doesn't offer anyone to administer it or to whom to complain.
Full presentation on home care Ombudsman.
LIHEAP report by Hubbard. Weatherization grant
got off to a late start and not doing rental units. State plan
was supposed to be put together in May. Plan is getting rid of
the landlord contribution because landlords didn't like to
participate by putting in their share. There is an increase in
LIHEAP from last year. Challenging year due to budget impasse.
48% of PIP clients hadn't been approved as of end of April, as
money was still available and there were challenges in spending
allocation. Goal for FY2016 is to release heating in September.
The Stars program is under development (capitol strategies begin
in May) and startup is in September. However, Governor put a
hold on the funds delaying the startup date.
CCPAC report by Barczewski. A majority of the
meeting was in regards to CRP. Person-centered planning
information was passed out with survey results.
n4a report by Lavin & Paeth. Washington DC
trip was discussed. Nora S. is the Director of the Hartford
Grant, which is rolling out a lot of activity. The million
dollar grant is a boost for n4a. Celebration on the Hill for the
OAA. Access benefits promotion, brochures going off the shelf.
Refunding for senior transportation center (now senior
disability transportation) is under the transportation Act.
Congressional recess is ahead which allows time to advocate our
Congressmen.
Government Strategies report by Terry Steczo &
Maureen Mulhall. Seems to be some movement in some areas but unsure
what that will entail. SB 2038 passed House/Senate, went to the
Governor and at this time the Governor states he is still luke warm
to sign it (hopeful he will sign it), no one can answer when he will
sign it. Proposed options to help promote a budget passing, items
suggested include borrowing 5 billion to pay unpaid bills, raise
income tax up 4.8%. Between now and next Tuesday, there’s a little
bit of hope. There has been absolutely no outrage from the constituents
screaming over Illinois not having a budget. The Speaker of the House
was sending individuals to the turnaround meetings, unsure of the
product of the meetings of these groups. President Cullerton showed
up at the pension reform. HB 4351 should pass, not signed, rules
then will take precedence, if the move is the Governor wants it,
JCAR can’t stop it.
Miscellaneous Discussions-
- Statewide Plan: Coordinated entry point, being
worked in the No Wrong Door/Lewin. Due to the State budget
providers have been hurt within the network, we are obligated
to present our plans under (ADRC) within the Area Plan.
Discussion: Initiative seems to be different from last year.
Each AAA will answer these questions on their own.
- Conversation on CRP-(Statewide visits to the
AAAs)- A majority of the visits were very positive. Items
discussed: Liability/risks, procurement, economic impact
analysis, the rules, anti-trust violations, insurance. Person
Centered Planning could alleviate liability issues. AAAs
have requested a meeting with IDoA with a formal letter
stating AAAs want explicit clarification about the liability.
- There’s a lot of concerns about
liability issues with the Community Reinvestment Program and
the AAAs are asking for them to address the liability issues
and allow the AAAs to meet with Jennifer H. Linda L. and the
Management team at IDOA to discuss what liability issues are
at hand that will help us to better serve the non-Medicaid
clients now and in the future. Motion by Barbara E. and
seconded by Tracy B. *Discussion: A mechanism to pound
out how this program can work and we want to focus on the
folks who may not be eligible for this program going forward.
We don’t need to focus on what’s already been said. The AAAs
could be part of the solution and hammer it out. At a minimum
I4A should request a CRP meeting dedicated to the concerns
with liability and how those will be addressed. Motion was
withdrawn by Barbara E.
Having no other business, meeting was adjourned
at 4:00 p.m. (Motion by Rider and second by Eskildsen).
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