Area Agency on Aging

937 Spring Street

Placerville, CA 95667

530-642-4833

County of El Dorado

Minutes - Draft

See Below for Meeting

Location

Commission on Aging

Joan Fuquay, Chair, Community Representative

Raymond Wyatt, Vice Chair, Community Representative

Bob Kamrath, Community Representative

Steven Shervey, City of Placerville

Raelene Nunn, Member, District I

Linda Grimoldi, Member, District II

Roger Berger, Member, District III

Lisbeth Powell, Member, District IV

Loreen Sanchez, Member, District V

John Messina, City of South Lake Tahoe

Tita Bladen, Community Representative

Jim Wassner, Community Representative

Gail Lohmann, Community Representative

Julie Akin Bauer, Member at Large

Thursday, October 16, 2025

9:30 AM

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CALL TO ORDER/SALUTE TO THE FLAG/ROLL CALL

The meeting was called to order at 9:31am with a quorum present.

10 -

Present:

Absent:

Commissioner Bladen, Commissioner Wassner, Commissioner Wyatt,

Commissioner Kamrath, Commissioner Fuquay, Commissioner Lohmann,

Commissioner Grimoldi, Commissioner Berger, Commissioner Messina and

Commissioner Akin Bauer

4 -

Commissioner Powell, Commissioner Shervey, Commissioner Sanchez and

Commissioner Nunn

ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA AND APPROVAL OF CONSENT CALENDAR

A motion was made and seconded to approve the Consent Calendar.

9 -

4 -

Yes:

Commissioner Wassner, Commissioner Wyatt, Commissioner Kamrath,

Commissioner Fuquay, Commissioner Lohmann, Commissioner Grimoldi,

Commissioner Berger, Commissioner Messina and Commissioner Akin Bauer

Absent:

Commissioner Powell, Commissioner Shervey, Commissioner Sanchez and

Commissioner Nunn

1 - Commissioner Bladen

Abstained:

CONSENT CALENDAR

25-1620

The Commission on Aging to review and approve the August 21, 2025

Commission on Aging Minutes.

Attachments: COA August 2025 Meeting Minutes Draft

END CONSENT CALENDAR

GUEST SPEAKER: TALYA STOHLMAN, PSYCHIATRIC EMERGENCY RESPONSE

TEAM (PERT)

Deputy Stohlman provided a PowerPoint presentation overview of the Psychiatric

Emergency Response Team (PERT). PERT is funded with the Mental Health Service

Act and its purpose is to reduce the impact of a behavioral health crisis during a law

enforcement encounter. The PERT Team also includes a Behavioral Health clinician,

and Behavioral Health staff is stationed at the Sheriff’s Office.

CHAIRPERSON AND COMMISSIONER REPORTS: This is an opportunity for Board and

City Appointed Commissioners to provide short informational updates on matters of

commission concern.

Joan Fuquay, Roger Berger and John Messina provided reports.

AREA AGENCY ON AGING EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT: YVETTE WENCKE, PROGRAM

MANAGER & AREA AGENCY ON AGING DIRECTOR

Yvette Wencke introduced herself. As the Program Manager for Older Adult Services,

Yvette is also the designated Area Agency on Aging Director for El Dorado County. The

Area Agency on Aging is designated by the California Department of Aging to provide

older adult services as funded by the Older Americans Act. Yvette invited the

Commissioners to reach out to her with their questions or concerns. She is located at

937 Spring Street, Placerville.

AREA AGENCY ON AGING DIRECTOR'S REPORT

Yvette Wencke provided the report.

--There are two vacancies for Program Assistant. One in the Family Caregiver Support

Program and one for the front desk at the Placerville Senior Center. The recruitment has

closed for these positions.

--Vacancies continue in the South Lake Tahoe Senior Nutrition Program. Staff from

Placerville are going to South Lake Tahoe on a daily basis.

--The requested voluntary contributions for the meals provided under the Senior Nutrition

Program has been increased from $3.00 to $5.00, and the rate for the non-Senior Guests

has increased to $11.17/meal.

--Discussions continue on how to reduce dependency on General Fund. Senior Legal

Services, Senior Nutrition, and The Club Older Adult Day Services are programs that rely

on General Fund.

--Older Adult Services is developing a webpage for donations.

Rebecca Johnson provided a report.

--The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is out of funding for

2025. The new contract for this program will begin in 2026.

--Senior Activities are robust. A new Line Dancing group has started.

--Community Action Council has vacancies.in the low income and community sectors.

Jordan Brushia provided a report.

--Jordan attended the Marshall Hospital sponsored Blue Zones Elevate El Dorado Hills

Community Keynote Event.

--The Fall Prevention Program has served 55 clients and currently has eight people on

the waiting list.

--Laurie Carter is retiring from El Dorado County in October. She has been with the

Family Caregiver Support Program for 12 years.

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY MANAGEMENT REPORT

Timalynn Jaynes, Assistant Director for Human Services, provided the report.

--The Housing and Homelessness Program will be moving from the Community Services

Division to the Behavioral Health Division.

--The Board of Supervisors is exploring developing a smaller scale Navigation Center that

will require participants to access Substance Abuse and Behavioral Health services.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

Executive Committee - Joan Fuquay

No report was given.

Policy & Legislation Committee - Raelene Nunn/Tita Bladen

Tita Bladen attended the meeting virtually and provided the report. The California Senior

Legislature will be conducting their meetings via Zoom. The next session begins in

October.

TACC Report - Tita Bladen

Tita Bladen provided the report.

Outreach and Education Team - Raelene Nunn

Tita Bladen provided the report. The Outreach Team needs Commissioners to assist

them with the upcoming El Dorado Hills Trunk or Treat. Over 100 families are expected,

and this is a great opportunity to provide information to the community.

Housing for Seniors - Jim Wassner

Jim Wassner provided the report. He is planning to attend the Affordable Task Force

meeting on October 19, 2025. If any Commissioners are interested in joining this

committee, please contact Jim.

South Lake Tahoe - Loreen Sanchez & John Messina

John Messina provided the report. A Wi-Fi cable will be professionally installed at the

South Lake Tahoe Senior Center and be used by the AARP Tax Program to file taxes.

Membership Committee - Steve Shervey

There are no vacancies on the Commission at this time.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

25-1489

The Commissioners will bring forward and discuss their specific areas of

interest related to activities within the community. The areas of interest

may result in the formation of new committees or additional areas of focus

or projects for existing Commission on Aging committees.

A motion was made by Bob Kamrath and seconded by Ray Wyatt to table this

item. The motion was approved.

9 -

Yes:

Commissioner Wassner, Commissioner Wyatt, Commissioner Kamrath,

Commissioner Fuquay, Commissioner Lohmann, Commissioner Grimoldi,

Commissioner Berger, Commissioner Messina and Commissioner Akin Bauer

4 -

Absent:

Commissioner Powell, Commissioner Shervey, Commissioner Sanchez and

Commissioner Nunn

1 - Commissioner Bladen

Abstained:

NEW BUSINESS

25-1621

The Commission on Aging will appoint an Ad Hoc Nominating Committee

to determine Commissioner interest in running for the 2026 offices of

Chair and Vice Chair. The slate of Commissioners interested in running

for the 2026 Chair and/or Vice Chair positions will be announced at the

October 16, 2025 Commission on Aging meeting.

Joan Fuquay appointed Ray Wyatt to this committee. Ray will be contacting all

Commissioners regarding their interest in becoming the 2026 Chair and/or Vice Chair.

The slate of interested candidates will be presented at the November 20, 2025 meeting.

25-1622

The Commission on Aging will discuss the creation of an ad hoc

committee focusing on opportunities to generate revenue for Older Adult

Programs. If it is determined that this type of committee is needed for the

Commission, the purpose, goals and objectives of this committee will be

discussed. Commissioners will be appointed by the Chair to serve on this

committee.

A motion was made by Ray Wyatt and seconded by Gail Lohmann to table this

item. The motion was approved.

9 -

Yes:

Commissioner Wassner, Commissioner Wyatt, Commissioner Kamrath,

Commissioner Fuquay, Commissioner Lohmann, Commissioner Grimoldi,

Commissioner Berger, Commissioner Messina and Commissioner Akin Bauer

4 -

Absent:

Commissioner Powell, Commissioner Shervey, Commissioner Sanchez and

Commissioner Nunn

1 - Commissioner Bladen

Abstained:

OPEN FORUM

There was no public comment given.

Open Forum is an opportunity for members of the public to address the Commission on subject

matter that is not on their meeting agenda and within their jurisdiction. Public comments during

Open Forum are limited to three minutes per person. The Commission Chair may limit public

comment during Open Forum.

TOPICS FOR NEXT MEETING/ACTION ITEMS

ADJOURN

The meeting adjourned at 12:16pm.

Next Meeting: November 20, 2025, Child Support Services Training Room, 3883

Ponderosa Rd, Shingle Springs, CA