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).