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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSenior Advisory Board - Minutes - 08/10/2005J CITY OF FORT COLLINS SENIOR ADVISORY BOARD MINUTES: Meeting held August 10, 2005 Chairperson — Bud Herin - 970-482-5060 Staff Liaison — Barbara Schoenberger — 970-224-6026 City Council Liaison — Doug Hutchinson, Mayor — 970-221-6506 Attendance: Marjorie McTaggart Bud Herin Jeanette Namuth Dianne Heath Heather Heafer Don Wells Dean Miller Peggy McGough James Downey Excused Absence: Unexcused Absence: Guest: Eric Bracke, City Traffic Engineer Karen Schneiders Toni Lueck Kevin Unger Liaison: Douglas Hutchinson, Mayor Staff: Barbara Schoenberger Karen Bryner I. Call Meeting to Order: Chair Bud Herin called the meeting to order at 1:32 p.m. A quorum was present. Eric Bracke, Traffic Engineer with the City gave the Board a tour of the Traffic Operations facility. II Discussion with Karen Schneiders, Planning Specialist with Transportation Services, Transfort/Dial-A-Ride and Kevin Unger, Poudre Valley Hospital on status of special need transportation to medical offices and medical center at Harmony Campus. Karen put together an agreement with the hospital that allows seniors to utilize Dial -A - Ride services for medical transport without pre -approval. The hospital will pick up the transportation expenses for any medical needs until approval is granted from Dial -A - Ride. All dispatchers are aware that this program is in place. Mailings are sent to physicians so they will also be aware of the program. III. Public Participation: Toni Lueck has been a passenger on Care -a -Van and Dial -a -Ride and also serves on the Dial -a -Ride Advisory Committee. One of questions the public has asked is why was the Harmony Campus put in a place where there is no public transportation available? It would be helpful to have a bus going out there. One problem using Dial -a -Ride is if you need to make another stop for a prescription, etc., it isn't allowed. However, if a bus was available, patients would be able to do what they needed to do. Eventually a bus route is needed to service the Harmony Campus corridor. Toni reminded the Board that anyone 60 yrs and older are able to use Dial -A -Ride along with ADA qualified citizens following approval of application. Toni said that Susan Williams, who is on the Commission of Disability, is circulating a petition to request that City Council continue night time service. IV. Approval of Minutes Marjorie McTaggart made a motion to accept the August minutes as corrected. Don Wells seconded the motion. The motion carried. V. Correspondence Fort Collins Human Relations Commission - Wants SAB to support an ordinance that would protect immigrants from questions pertaining to their legality. Don Wells made a motion to decline to suppo the request because it is out of the scope of the Senior Advisory Board. Heather Haefer seconded the motion. The motion was carried unanimously. Barbara Schoenberger read a letter sent from Marty Heffernan concerning B.O.B. The Senior Center will receive $4 million if bill is passed. VI. Old Business A. Update on status of crosswalk, bus stop issue at Sanctuary Apartments - Bud Herin - The bus stop will not be moved closer to Seneca because the bus and traffic would be interfering with each other at the light. The bus stop could be moved east to Kunz but the City is not putting another traffic light there because it will be too close to Seneca. Another resident asked for a top for the bus stop. Bud asked Kathleen and she 4k responded that she would contact Out Look Promotions about the possibilities. She will report back to Bud. Marjorie suggested that someone from the Board should write a letter telling the residents at Sanctuary of the findings. Bud and Marjorie will draft the letter for the Board. B. Update on Bridging the Gap Network Luncheon - Jeanette Namuth- Letters were sent out on the 20`h of July telling about the event. There was also a form sent for nominations for the Senior Service Award (which is to be awarded at the luncheon). C. Table hosts for Bridging the Gap Network Luncheon - Peggy McGough - A sign-up sheet was passed for table hosts and those planning to attend. Dianne Heath made a motion that the SAB members fee of $18.00 be paid out of the Senior Advisory Board account; Don Wells seconded the motion adding that should someone sign up and then not attend, they will reimburse the money. The motion carried unanimously. D. Nomination for senior services award - Bridging the Gap - Peggy McGough- Don Wells, Heather Heater, and Jim Downey will be the committee for nominations Peggy McGough will be chairperson. E. Response re: White House Conference representation — Peggy McGough made a motion that a letter be written to the Colorado Organization saying that the SAB board was not pleased with how they determined what delegates would attend the White House Conference. The procedure as to how the items that were to be placed on the agenda were selected was not clear to the members present. Marjorie McTaggart seconded the motion, the motion carried. Dean Miller will write the letter with Peggy McGough's help. V. New Business A. Joint meeting with Senior Center Council on September 14, 2005 - A lunch will be served at noon with citizen participation afterwards. Regular meeting will begin at 1:30p.m. Everyone needs to RSVP to Karen if they are coming for lunch. B. Chili cookoff bags - Each member is responsible to go to some business and ask for donations for bags. The deadline is October 15`. Forty of each item is needed. C. Plan for the chili cookoff - Dianne announced that she and her husband will not be able to help. The cooks will be Jim Downey, Bud Herin, Heather Haefer, and possibly, Karen Bryner. D. Community Homecoming - Homecoming will be the 81h of October. Senior Council and Senior Advisory Board will be on afloat together. Anyone wanting to be a judge needs to let Peggy McGough know. Heather Haefer volunteered. E. Dean Miller made a motion that Bud Herin continue working with Ann Turnquist to promote the passage of B.O.B. Marjorie seconded the motion, motion carried. F. Liaison reports I. Volunteers of America - Marjorie McTaggart - VOA has handouts on the Handyman program. Cool Down Colorado event was held July 23 d; 174 fans were given out in 45 minutes in Fort Collins, Loveland and Wellington. 2. Life Goes On - There is a notice in the utility bill informing the community about the program. It will be shown in Loveland on channel 16 and Northern Colorado channel 45. 3. Front Range Forum - Marjorie McTaggart - Monday thru Thursday beginning next week on August 15`h' Front Range Forum members will be taking an in depth look at the "Roaring Twenties". On Thursday, August 18`h °p, cockpit planes will fly in to the Downtown Airport at 10:00 a.m... All are encouraged to attend. 4. Senior Law Day - Peggy McGough - The Senior Law Day will be held in Fort Collins on September 23 d at the Plymouth Congregational Church, 916 West Prospect. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. To register or for more information, people should call Nancy Driskill at 498-0730. 5. What Happens to Your Property at Death - Peggy McGough- Publication written by local attorney, Celeste Holder Kling, can be found on the internet at www.ext.colostate.edu/pubs/consumer/0910thtml. You also can get a copy by contacting the Larimer County Cooperative Extension office at 498-6000. 6. Senior Day Information - Peggy McGough- September 28`h at the Ranch an event is scheduled for seniors to receive information on a number of subjects. Aspen Club is helping to organize the event and the Senior Center is providing transportation. 7. Elderhaus - James Downey- Elderhaus is having a hoe-down at the Sundance Steak House on Saturday, August 13. 8. Office On Aging - Dean Miller - Lots of personnel changes at the Office on Aging. Dean will be meeting with Dr. Ruth Edwards and Dr. Tammy in September to look into policies on aging. 9. Dianne Heath - In the Coloradoan there was a small advertisement from the American Red Cross, they are offering First Aid classes. 10. Barbara Schoenberger - This month is the month for protecting elders from domestic violence. Workshops are being offered throughout the state so that seniors can avoid fraud. 11. Bud Herin — Summer Fest Picnic sponsored by the Fort Collins Senior Center will be held on August 16`h at City Park. Accommodations will be made for the frail elderly. Lunch tickets are $2 per person with no fee for seniors in assisted living. 12. Barbara Schoenberger read a letter from Carol Cowan announcing her resignation from the Senior Advisory Board. VII. Other Business Don Wells commended Bud Herin for all the work he did in getting B.O.B. on the ballot. VIII. Adjourn Meeting was adjourned by proclamation of chair, Bud Herin. Submitted by Karma Bryner, Re e rding Secretary Re ' ald Herin, Chair Marjorie I Taggart, Secr t