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Davis County Senior Services reports new software, dietitian hire and SNAP outreach; board accepts minutes and adjourns
Summary
The Davis County Senior Services Advisory Board heard local updates including a new integrated client system (AgeWise), hiring of a registered dietitian, and a $50,000 SNAP outreach grant; the board approved meeting minutes and later adjourned by motion.
FARMINGTON, Davis County — The Davis County Senior Services Advisory Board on Tuesday received operational updates from staff about new technology, a nutrition hire and grant awards, and completed routine business with two procedural votes.
Why it matters: County staff said the changes are intended to improve coordination of home‑and community‑based services and strengthen enrollment and nutrition support for older residents who rely on Meals on Wheels, congregate meals and other county programs.
What staff said: Rochelle (county staff) told board members the county has launched AgeWise, a new integrated client-management system that combines three legacy platforms into one and will give staff dashboards and reporting through Power BI. “It is top of the line,” Rochelle said, highlighting features intended to help staff track client contacts, billing and birthday outreach.
Rochelle also announced the county has hired its first registered dietitian dedicated to aging‑services clients (Candice), who will offer one‑on‑one nutrition assessments and counseling. Staff said that hire supports a recently awarded $50,000 grant from the National Council on Aging (with Walmart Foundation support) to increase older adult enrollment in SNAP food benefits. “SNAP is the best first choice for food assistance,” Rochelle said.
Staff highlights and services: County staff reported 318 individuals helped during Medicare open-enrollment by 13 trained counselors and said the local ombudsman program resolved 92% of complaints with resident satisfaction. Staff also reiterated ongoing outreach efforts and reminded board members that the county is focused on maintaining current nutrition service levels if proposed state one‑time funding does not continue.
Board actions: The advisory board approved the previous meeting’s minutes by motion and voice vote. The motion to accept the minutes was moved and seconded; members responded “Aye” during the roll call and the chair declared the motion unanimous. Later the board moved to adjourn by motion and second; the meeting was adjourned without recorded opposition.
What was not decided: The board did not take action on appointments during the meeting; staff asked members to forward recommendations by email to fill a recent resignation and to prioritize seniors as candidates.
Context: County staff said the governor’s WISE initiative and the state master plan on aging will affect county planning and funding conversations in the legislative session, and they encouraged members to review forthcoming one‑page briefs and to join advocacy events.
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