Commission on Aging

Meeting is recorded / In person and Virtual Marcia Coggs Human Services Center, Rm. 104 1230 W. Cherry St., Milwaukee, WI 53205 By Zoom: Phone: (312) 626-6799 Meeting ID: 837 9963 8034 Passcode: 090087

Agenda — 14 items

1. I. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL
2. 2 2026-06-26 Attachments Commission on Aging mtg HRA26-514
3. II. REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF THE MAY 22, 2026, COMMISSION ON AGING MEETING MINUTES (Action Item)
4. III. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICE REPORT (Informational Item) Kyle Ashley, Director of Community Outreach, County Executive’s Office
5. IV. COMMITTEE AND COUNCIL REPORTS BY CHAIRS (Informational Item)
6. V. CONSENT AGENDA (Action Item) A. Executive Committee minutes (May 8, 2026) B. Advocacy Committee minutes (May 1, 2026) C. Service Delivery Committee minutes (March 25, 2026, March 27, 2026) D. Senior Centers Committee minutes (February 6, March 6, April 3, and May 1, 2026).
7. VI. ACTION / INFORMATION / DISCUSSION ITEMS A. Action Item: Confirmation of non-Commissioner Candidates to Committees of the Commission on Aging. 1) Advocacy Committee – Earnest “Ernie” Pruitt 2) Senior Centers Committee – Vevette Hill-Nwagbaraocha B. Action/Discussion Item: Advocacy Items, Commissioner Brian Peters, Advocacy Committee Chair. 1) Commission on Aging endorsement of Metropolitan Milwaukee Fair Housing Commission letter regarding Emotional Support Animals. 2) Wisconsin Aging Action Network Issue Briefs for 2026 State Advocacy: Added Specialized Transportation Funding priority. 3) Federal Older Americans Act Funding – Title IIIB Supportive Services & Title IIIC2 Home Delivered Meal Program. C. Action Item: Amend the Bylaws of the Milwaukee County Commission on Aging to add the Senior Centers Committee to the list of Standing Committees and remove the provision stating that a member of the Advisory Council may be appointed to any Standing Committee (Second Consideration), Commissioner Denise Callaway, Chair D. Action/Discussion Item: Programs to Release for Request for Proposal, Commissioner George Banda, Co-chair, Service Delivery Committee E. Information/Discussion Item: Update on DHHS Strategic Plan and MCW Study on Health & Housing Insecurity Among Milwaukee County’s Older Adults, Emily Kenney, DHHS Strategic Initiatives and Transformation Director F. Action/Discussion Item: Milwaukee County Future State Recommendations, Commissioner Denise Callaway, Chair G. Discussion Item: Milwaukee County Senior Center Developments, Commissioner Eugene Guszkowski, Vice Chair. H. Information Item: AARP Livable Communities in Milwaukee County, Commissioner Paula Penebaker.
8. VII. STATE OFFICE ON AGING REPORT, Neal Minogue/Laura Langer, WI-DHS (Informational)
9. VIII. AGING SERVICES DIRECTOR’S REPORT, Daniel Idzikowski, AAA Director (Informational Item)
10. IX. COUNTY SUPERVISOR’S REPORT, Supervisor Juan Miguel-Martinez (Informational Item)
11. X. CHAIRPERSON’S REPORT, Commissioner Denise Callaway (Informational)
12. XI. COMMISSION ON AGING PUBLIC COMMENTS
13. XII. ADJOURNMENT
14. 14 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 will take public comments on each agenda item at her/his discretion. Public comments are an important part of our board and 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.