HomeMy WebLinkAboutSenior Advisory Board - Minutes - 06/10/1992The Fort Collins Senior Advisory Board held an outreach
meeting Wednesday, June 10, 1992 at the DMA Plaza.
Council liaison: Bob Winokur (absent). The meeting was
attended by some 20 residents and their guests.
MEMBERS STAFF
Pat Long
Yvonne Myers
Margaret Watts
Kathleen Jones
Vicki Moody
Jill Taylor
Marjorie McTaggart
Kay Rios
EXCUSED ABSENCE
Peggy Santich
Barbara Schoenberger
(assigned)
Jean Helburg
GUESTS
Stephanie Besser
Yetta Rollin
ABSENT
Larry Chaussee
I. CALL TO ORDER -- Chairman Pat Long called the meeting to
order at 2:00 p.m. and thanked the residents for allowing
the board to meet with them.
II. REPORTS
A. Pat gave an overview of the SAB, and inroduced board
members, followed by a report on 3 projects: Paint -A -Thou,
Senior VIPS, and Latch Key (Base Camp).
B. Kay reported on Senior Resource Network; Health Care
Issues, including 6/8/92 meeting with county commissioners
where health care task force asked them to put a small sales
tax on the November ballot; Senior Airborne, which is on
hiatus until August 7th when broadcasts will be at 9 a.m.;
and the proposed Network of Senior Groups.
Interest and questions about health care issues were
expressed by members of the public.
C. Marjorie reported on two Education projects: CSU's
space -available audit for seniors to be implemented Fall
semester; and Quandary II based on the Elderhostel Institute
concept and in the planning stages for January 1993 start-up
date at the Senior Center. She also reported on Prime Time
Pius weekly senior section in the Coloradoan.
III. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION -- In reference to the article in
the Coloradoan of 6/6/92 in which the Senior Center was
criticized, Barbara asked for specific comments, complaints,
solutions, or suggestions from everyone. Understaffing brought
the most comments, although the topic was addressed on all
counts. She asked that any further thoughts on the subject be
put in writing and sent to her or put in Suggestion Box at
the Center. "
The public was invited to stay for the business portion of the meeting.
IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES -- The minutes of the May meeting were approved as
written.
V. OLD BUSINESS
A. Expo '92 evaluation,-- over 400 people attended the affair. Booth
managers gave it good review. Board members agreed that there were more people
who stopped at the SAB table and asked questions than ever had before. The
Board felt it was a success and should be continued.
One criticism was that some people have trouble getting in to the
facility. It was suggested that closer parking such as driveways being
blocked off for handicap parking.
Jill said that the Mall wants to have it next year, but the Expo would be
too spread out.
B. Bylaws - Kay asked for and was given suggestions and corrections to
the draft copies sent to board members. She will incorporate them, including
a statement about conflict of interest, and send the bylaws to the city for
approval.
C. Paint-a-Thon -- Barbara has a supply of brochures on hand. She
mentioned the places where brochures are already distributed, and asked board
members to take brochures to other appropriate places for distribution.
D. Senior Network Luncheon -- Yvonne is still working on backing. Banks
such as Affiliated were suggested. Norwest has already allocated their funds
to the Spring Anniversary Ball, and continues to sponsor the monthly birthday
celebrations at the Senior Center.
E. New Senior Center -- Jean handed out copies of City Resolution 91-52
to refresh members about the original authorization for site selection.
Discussion about how 2nd reading of the funding ordinance at the City Council
meeting will be handled on July 7th.
Discussion about the pool/no pool issue that came up at the first reading,
and a quick review of the public wishes of present and future seniors are
expressed at Open House, senior groups surveys, etc., reaffirmed the SAB and
Building Team's stand that there should be a pool in the new senior center as
a wellness, preventive health measure.
VI. NEW BUSINE
A. Service Organizations Reports
1. Office on Aging -- Pat reported that they are in the process of
ds, and makin
allocating fung on -site visits. Pat is on the active Transport-
ation Committee.
2. PVH -- Jill reports Senior Services is having a quiet month
since EXPO '92 She invites anyone with senior projects to contact her
office for any help as there is an intern working with them currently.
3. RSVP -- No report.
4. Senior Center Council -- Barbara reported on the
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annual meeting in May. Reports on center activities, the new
center, and elections of new council members ire covered.
5. Friends of the Senior Center -- Vicki reported a
membership of more than 60. Everitt Company has offered
$15,000..00 for sculpture for the new center. A fundraiser is
in the works this summer.
VII. OTHER BUSINESS
Vicki Moody announced her resignation from the Senior
Advisory Board, but will stay on the Building Team.
VIII. ADJOURNMENT -- The meeting was adjourned at 4:00 p.m.
Marjorie McTaggart, Secretary Pat Long, Chairman
Approved: