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CITY OF FORT COLLINS
SENIOR ADVISORY BOARD
MINUTES: MEETING OF August 8, 2001
Chairperson — John Roberts, 223-9317
Staff Liaison — Barbara Schoenberger — 224-6026
City Council Liaison — Ray Martinez, Mayor — 221-6506
Attendance: Guests:
George Kress
Florence Williams
Erik Margolis
Kristin Glenn
Eileen Hendee
Maxine Yankey
Darren Gunn
John Roberts
Absent: (notified) Other Absences:
James Downey
Dorothy Miller
June Tucker
Staff:
Barbara Schoenberger
Karen Bryner
Tim O'Neill
Marjorie McTaggart
Slides and lunch were at 12:30 p.m. The meeting was held at 214 North Howes.
1. Call Meeting to Order: Meeting was called to order at 2p.m.
Tim O'Neill, with Foothills Gateway, gave a presentation explaining the importance to
the community for the mill levy to pass in the November 2001 election.
2. Citizen Participation: None
3. Correspondence:
A. John received a letter from John Fishbach, City Manager, concerning the budget for
2002. There was no budget attached. Barbara said she didn't think that the budget
process had been completed.
B. John announced that the nomination application for the Marcile N. Wood award has
been completed and delivered to the Human Rights Office.
4. Approval of Minutes: Corrections to the minutes: Aspen Club is looking for additional
funding for flasher switches. Marjorie McTaggart introduced the concept and supports it,
but was not personally seeking funds. Also some mis-spelled names were corrected.
Darren made a motion to accept minutes as amended. Everyone agreed.
5. New Business
A. Bridging the Gap: Senior Advisory Board members are asked to be table facilitators.
Barbara asked that everyone let her know who will attend so proper registration will
be made.
B. New West Fest: Kristen reported that the Senior Advisory Board will be sharing a
booth with three other organizations. The Gong Show will be done again with candy
prizes. All members have been asked to work a two-hour shift. A sign-up sheet was
passed around for SAB members to work at the booth.
6. Old Business:
A. Senior Center Accreditation: Barbara reported that the self -assessment process of
Center completed. Communication office is putting together reports.
B. City Line: Barbara reported that the Senior Network line is not being used probably
because most people do not know of its existence. The Board needs to make sure it is
always updated. John suggested that if the City Line is not being used the board
needs to send a letter to ICS to suggest that it be discontinued. A suggestion was
made that maybe the Office on Aging would take it over. George will suggest this at
the next Office on Aging meeting.
7. Other Business/Liaison Reports:
A. Transportation - Flo Williams — Florence Williams summer transportation
reports have been informative and thorough. She has brought forth issues such as
the Bike Depot, funding for street improvements, the I-25 corridor and crossroads
study and concerns regarding the dropping of certain bus routes. While the SAB
has not taken a stand concerning any issues at this time, we remain well informed.
B RSVP — Office has moved to 909 North College (in yellow house by CarQuest).
Eliot Howard is no longer the director of RSVP and they are currently in the
interviewing process to find a new director.
C. Senior Center — Business at the Senior Center has been very slow. The Senior
Center is closed this week (8/5 thru 8/12). Chris & Stephanie Goes will be chairs
of the Mardi Gras for 2002. Barbara reported that there will be several dignitaries
visiting the center in the next couple of months. Kristen suggested that we ask the
Coloradoan to do an article.
D. Aspen Club — Eileen reported that the emergency lights will cost $5.00 and
flashers $20.00. Handymen will be needed to install, information will be in the
newsletter. The Aspen Club has purchased 1500 File For Life kits. The File of
Life is now also available in wallet size. Contact the Aspen Club if interested.
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E. Foundation on Aging — will provide $2000 a year to Elderhaus to help fund its
goal of providing help to families seeking help applying for Medicaid (or other
government) assistance for low income seniors.
In order to enhance the focus of functions by the Senior Advisory Board, it has been suggested
that we may wish to have an S.A.B. retreat. John Roberts offered his cabin in Glen Haven in
January 2002 for that purpose.
Next meeting will be September 12, 2001 at 2p.m.
Upcoming Events:
Bridging the Gap Luncheon — September 28 from 10a.m. — 2p.m.
Note: Erik Margolis home number is now 224-4994.
S. Adjournment at 3:45p.m.
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K en Bryner, Red6rding Secretary