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CITY OF FORT COLLINS
SENIOR ADVISORY BOARD
MINUTES: MEETING OF DECEMBER 13, 2000
Chairperson: Erik Margolis-416-1411
Staff Liaison: Barbara Schoenberger — 224-6026
City Council Liaison: Ray Martinez, Mayor — 221-6506
I. Attendance: Erik Margolis
George Kress
Marjorie McTaggart
Kristin Glenn
Dorothy Miller
Alyce Eckley
Darren Gunn
Florence Williams
June Tucker
Blanche Yakmas
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Staff: Barbara Schoenberger
Excused Absence: John Roberts (late)
Kristen Glen
Guests: Mayor, Ray Martinez
John Pfeiffenberger
Steve Dietemann
Katie Steiber
Pat Moore
Beginning at 12 noon the Christmas potluck lunch began. The beautiful center pieces were
donated by the Senior Center and each SAB member was given one to take home. John
Pfeiffenberger, Steve Dietemann, Katie Steiber, and Pat Moore from the Senior Center
joined us for lunch.
During the luncheon farewell gifts were given to Marjorie McTaggert, Alyce Eckley, and
Blanche Yakmas as their terms on the SAB have ended. We will miss them and wish them
the best in the years to come. Thank you all for the hard work and the time you contributed
while serving on the SAB.
Mayor Martinez answered questions presented by the members. Some questions included the
building out of the Northern Hotel project and the round about at LeMay & Mulberry.
Others included the location of the new Performing Arts Center and the fact that the
Commissions on the Status of Women fail to address the needs, concerns, and issues of
older women.
The meeting was called to order by Erik Margolis at 1:00 PM
Citizen Participation: None
Correspondence: None
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V. Approval of the Minutes:
There were corrections to the minutes from the meeting of November 8, 2000
• Blanche wanted the minutes to reflect that she had an excused absence.
• Marjorie also wanted to make sure that there is a clear understanding that the
Arts Center to be located at the old Fort Collins High School is a project being
worked on by CSU and the City of Fort Collins. It is not affiliated with the
Performing Arts Center that will be located near the new Justice Center.
• Florence also had an excused absence on September 13, 2000.
After the corrections were addressed the minutes were approved, George made a
motion to accept the minutes and Darren seconded the motion and all were in favor.
VI. Old Business:
A. Transportation:
Florence shared a clipping from the Coloradoan regarding the changing of some
of the Transfort bus due to safety concerns in increasingly busy neighborhoods.
B. Media Update
• Marjorie reported that "Prime Time" will not be on the front page of the
"Life" section of the Coloradoan.
•Marjorie also read the draft of the letter written to Dorothy Bland and Dave
Greiling at the Coloradan, thanking them for their continued publication of
"Prime Time".
Florence made a motion that the letter be sent as written and Darren seconded,
and the motioned was carried.
C. MISC:
• Marjorie also read the draft of the letter written to Mike Powers (Cultural
Director) requesting that seniors be involved in the planning process. A copy
will go to Mayor Martinez. June made a motion to send the letter as written,
George seconded and the motion was carried.
• It was decided that we would like a copy of the minutes from the Human
Relations Commission.
• Marjorie reported an excellent turn out for SOAP Troupe Holiday
Showcase. Approximately 500 people attended the three performances.
VII. Election of Officers:
The election of the new officers was held. The nominating committee nominated John Roberts as
Chair, George Kress as Vice Chair and Kristen Glenn as Secretary. Erik also nominated June as Vice Chair.
June declined as Vice Chair and Kristen declined as Secretary. John accepted the nomination of
Chair and George accepted the position of Vice Chair.
The position of Secretary is open and June felt as though she could not commit to the position full
time. June nominated Dorothy as secretary and she also declined. Barbara advised that we could have a staff
member from the Senior Center to attend the meetings and take the minutes. A request was made of June to
handle special correspondence if necessary. June agreed to this. A motion was made by June to have a
Senior Center staff member act as Recording Secretary. Blanche seconded the motion and the motion
carried.
Having no other business before us, June moved to close the meeting. John seconded this. The meeting
was adjourned at 4:00 PM.
Respectfully submitted by June M. Tucker