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The Fort Collins Senior Advisory Board met for a potluck
Christmas luncheon at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 8, which
was followed by the regular December meeting.
City Council liaison = Bob Winokur. Attendance:
MEMBERS
Wayne Moellenberg
Kathleen Jones
Margaret Watts
Marjorie McTaggart
Yvonne Myers
ABSENT
Larry Heglund (called)
Larry Chaussee (resigned)
STAFF -- Barbara Schoenberger (assigned)
Steve Budner
Kay Rios
Peggy Sanchez
Jill Taylor
Stan Ulrich
GUESTS
Yetta Rollin
Candi Johnson
I. CALL TO ORDER -- The meeting started after lunch with a
staff presentation of slides of the new senior center and
the ground breaking ceremonies. Steve asked for, and received,
comments and critique.
II. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION -- none.
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES -- A motion to approve the minutes
of November loth was seconded, and passed unanimously.
IV. OLD BUSINESS
A. New Center
1. Ground breaking -- Discussion reflected the good
feelings everyone has about the start of construction and
ground breaking ceremonies.
2. Follow-up letter re SAB involvement -- Kay handed
out copies of draft of letter. Jill moved that the letter be
approved and sent with SAB's amendments. Steve will invite
Jean Helburg to next SAB meeting to explain her plans for
Building Team' continuing involvement.
B. Project Updates
1. Vet/Pet concerns -- Kay reported on details of the
project to date, which is for well pets only, and answered
questions re transportation and carriage storage. She also
spoke to the need to find on -going dollars for assistance
involving sick pets. The project is scheduled to begin after
the first of the year.
2. Cityline -- County script info is slow coming in;
most of other agencies' info is in and turned over to city
for voice messages. New phonebooks with senior headings will
be available this month.
3. Network newsletter draft -- Kay gave out copies.
Boardmembers discussed it and gave suggestions. Kay will re-
do and turn over to staff for distribution.
4. Seniors Airborne -- No new news. Marjorie asked why
KIIX does not advertise the program with the others in their
ads. Kay will mention it to station manager.
C. Board Vacancy -- Kay stated she has received a letter
of resignation from Larry Chaussee. She sent a copy to Council
liaison Winokur with cover letter requesting the vacancy be
filled ASAP. Sec'y given copy of her letter.
V. NEW BUSINESS
A. Service Organizations Reports
1. RSVP -- Candi Johnson, Senior Employment/RSVP repre-
sentative reported on seasonal Memory Lights fundraiser, and
newspaper features.
2. Aspen Club/PVH -- Jill Taylor reported the Aspen
Club has made great strides this year, and plans to expand
into rural areas.
3. OOA -- Stan Ulrich (and Yetta Rollin) will attend
that meeting tomorrow in Loveland. He discussed legislative
procedures/bills that affect seniors; and encouraged the
involvement in grass roots initiatives in such areas as health
care. Kay volunteered to contact the local Task Force for an
update. Jill volunteered to get info from their Prevention
Committee.
Kay Jones said that OOA takes referrals of widowed
seniors for reduced rates. Stan added that AARP has legal
service available for seniors.
4. Senior Center Council -- Peggy Santich reported on
the festive activities and decorations at the center.
5. Friends of the Senior Center -- Barbara invited all
to a free lunch at the center on December 23rd. She reminded
board of annual meeting in January, and of annual dues.
B. 1994 Scheule of Outreach Meetings -- After discussion,
it was decided to meet with Los Ancianos Unidos in February,
Dr. Barber's 3 p.m. gerontology class in April, and at the
Worthington in October.
VI OTHER BUSINESS
A. Kay -- SAB members are invited to Parkwood Estates
Christmas brunch.
She has received a request from Catholic Community
Services for information about a possible duplication of
services. After discussion, it was decided to invite them to
SAB's January meeting for clarification.
B. Wayne -- sees a need to improve intergenerational, i.e.
seniors/children, linkage in the community.
C. Yetta -- sees a need for a walk-in health clinic. Stan
says OOA has a mobile unit in connection with Univ. of Denver.
D. Peggy -- asked for volunteers to be a Santa or Mrs.
Santa at The Square. The Square will donate $6000.00 to the
new Center.
E. Stan -- legislation (see above) C3 -- single entry.
F. Jill -- reported attending safety/violence town meeting
where intergenerational linkage was advocated.
G. Yvonne -- said New Mercer Assisted Living building,
which has the same local architect as the new senior center,
is using many of the Building Team's suggestions.
H. Barbara -- wanted members to know that cookies were
furnished by Norlarco. A senior has asked to rent a room for
3 weeks; Yvonne pointed out The Worthington has 2 rooms set
aside for that. Seniors have requested info re transportation
serving new center; City transportation staff will respond at
"Donut Make You Wonder" 12/10.
I. Marjorie -- passed around a copy of workplans of all
boards and commissions.
She asked whether Prime Time Plus should stay a weekly
feature, or pull back to monthly (due to lack of writers).
After discussion, unanimous response was for keeping it a
weekly feature. She will pass along board's view to editor.
Members offered suggestions re finding more writers.
VII. ADJOURNMENT -- The meeting was adjourned at 4:05 p.m.
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