Commission on Aging

Meeting is recorded / Hybrid (In person and Virtual) Washington Park Senior Center 4420 W. Vliet St., Milwaukee, WI 53208

Agenda — 12 items

1. I. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL (9:00 A.M.)
2. II. REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF THE JUNE 26, 2026, COMMISSION ON AGING MEETING MINUTES (Action Item) (9:05 A.M.)
3. III. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICE REPORT (Informational Item) Kyle Ashley, Director of Community Outreach, County Executive’s Office (9:15 A.M.)
4. IV. COMMITTEE AND COUNCIL REPORTS BY CHAIRS (Informational Item) (9:20 A.M.)
5. V. CONSENT AGENDA (Action Item) (9:30 A.M.) A. Executive Committee minutes (June 12, 2026) B. Advisory Council minutes (May 28, 2026) C. Advocacy Committee minutes (June 5, 2026) D. Senior Centers Committee minutes (June 5, 2026). E. Wellness Committee minutes (March 18, 2026)
6. VI. ACTION / INFORMATION / DISCUSSION ITEMS (9:35 A.M.) A. Action / Discussion Item: Advocacy Items, Commissioner Brian Peters, Advocacy Committee Chair 1) Motion to Send Letter to U.S. House of Representative members in Milwaukee County supporting Reauthorization of the Older Americans Act 2) Motion to Send Letter to Wisconsin DHHS Secretary Requesting Increased State Funding for the Home Delivered Meal Program 3) Update on Milwaukee County Budget Hearings B. Action / Discussion Item: 1) 2027 Milwaukee County DHHS Budget Request for Aging Services, Lottie Maxwell-Mitchell, Senior Budget Analyst, Milwaukee County DHHS 2) Commission on Aging position regarding funding for Aging programs in the 2027 Milwaukee County budge C. Action / Discussion Item: Milwaukee County Future State Recommendations, Commissioner Denise Callaway, Chair D. Discussion Item: Milwaukee County Senior Center Developments, Vice Commissioner Eugene Guszkowski, Vice Chair. E. Information Item: AARP Livable Communities in Milwaukee County, Commissioner Paula Penebaker.
7. VII. STATE OFFICE ON AGING REPORT, Neal Minogue/Laura Langer, WI-DHS (Informational) (10:30 A.M.)
8. VIII. AGING SERVICES DIRECTOR’S REPORT, Daniel Idzikowski, AAA Director (Informational Item) (10:35 A.M.)
9. IX. COUNTY SUPERVISOR’S REPORT, Supervisor Juan Miguel-Martinez (Informational Item) (10:40 A.M.)
10. X. CHAIRPERSON’S REPORT, Commissioner Denise Callaway (Informational) (10:45 A.M.)
11. XI. COMMISSION ON AGING PUBLIC COMMENTS (10:55 A.M.)
12. XII. ADJOURNMENT (11:00 A.M.) ADA Accommodation Requests: ADA Accommodation requests should be filed with the Milwaukee County Office for Persons with Disabilities, (414) 239-5679 (Voice) or 711 (TRS) upon receipt of this notice. Commission on Aging meetings are recorded and open to the public. The Chair may take public comments on each agenda item at her/his discretion. Public comments are an important part of Commission meetings, providing an opportunity for the community to share their views. Comments must be relevant to items on the agenda and adhere to established procedures and standards of decorum. Speakers are limited to three (3) minutes each, with time limits subject to adjustment by the Chair. All remarks must be directed to the presiding officer and should focus on issues, not individuals. Disruptive behavior, personal attacks, or commercial promotions are not permitted. The Chair reserves the right to enforce these rules, including ending remarks or removing individuals who violate meeting protocols.