HomeMy WebLinkAboutSenior Advisory Board - Minutes - 10/13/1999I.
II.
Draft Minutes
Senior Advisory Board Meeting
10/13/99
Chairperson — Marjorie McTaggart — 482-6650
Staff Liaison — Barbara Shoenberger — 224-6026
City Council Liaison — Ray Martinez — 221-6505
Attendance
Members
Florence Williams
George Kress
June Tucker
Dorothy Kramka
Alyce Eckley
Erik Margolis
John Roberts
Marjorie McTaggart
Blanche Yakmas
Excused
Kristen Glenn
Staff Liaison
Barbara Schoenberger
Guest
Lew Lachman, AARP
Absent
Darren Gunn
Call To Order
Meeting was called to order at 2 PM by chair, Marjorie McTaggart.
III. Citizen Participation
Lew Lachman spoke about the upcoming conference on Frauds and Scams to be
held at the Senior Center on October 21, 1999. He passed out brochures
containing scheduled programs and other information along with registration
cards.
IV. Correspondence
Marjorie passed around correspondence from and/or about:
Kaufman Broad housing project
City Council meeting with information and agenda for September 7, 1999
meeting
"Mason Street News"
Information on several boards
- Note to Barbara from Tom Cook about introducing safety flags features a
heavily trafficked intersections
Minutes of Commission on the Status of Women from 9/20/99 and
Marjorie's letter acknowledged therein
Marjorie's letter to above Commission
V. Approval of Minutes
Approved unanimously.
VI. Guest Sneaker
None
VII. Old Business
A. Transportation — Florence
1. Front Range Transportation and Air Equality Planning Council
unanimously endorsed TRANS (with some stipulations).
2. Western Slope largest organization lobbying of Hwy 14 not
moving to Vine Drive.
3. Light Rail — Colorado Rockies contributing toward extending road
three blocks to Coors Field.
4. Dial -A -Ride training new drivers for certification to operate
commercial vehicles.
100 bus shelters being offered by Denver company. City could net
$80,000 from this.
6. City budget 2000 has set aside $1,000,000 for traffic signal
improvement and changes.
Transportation — Kay
Met with chair of Dial -A -Ride and Tom Frasier. New technology
coming for intercom for drivers as to their location and needed
pickups.
Possibility of 50% increase of riders.
Kay is liaison to Transfort.
Dispatcher and driver training needed.
Study being conducted at CSU with surveys. President of CSU
will be at November Mass Transit Corridor meeting.
B. Outreach — Erik
1. SAB members will attend a CSU Gerentology class on 11/15 from
4:15 — 5p.m. Marjorie, George, John, Blanche, Erik (and possibly
Florence) volunteered.
2. Long-term Residence Outreach possible soon. Erik will try to
schedule this.
C. Housing
1. John Roberts attended a meeting for appointment of new director
of Housing Authority. Meeting had been cancelled at 4p.m. with
no notice to John.
2. Marjorie has letter regarding City budget goals for 2000-2001.
Kay
Affordable Housing Board retreat with city staff netted good
communication. Ideas exchanged. Attempting to form a work
plan.
2. Wants SAB to become active in this.
Senior Attainable Housing Bill discussed. Legislation needed.
D. IYOP
1. DIGNITY photo display at CSU.
Community Homecoming on October 2 featured a float showing
people who have contributed much to the world in later life. The
float was constructed on the Day of Caring by HP employees.
Women's Gathering — October 20 at Senior Center. Barb — Tickets
going very well. Might be necessary to close registration.
4. Senior Employment Fair —10/27
Going well — OOA doing publicity
Information will be available regarding permanent/full
time/seasonal employment.
E. Senior Network Luncheon
It was a great success, well attended. Erik worked hard and
contributed a lot to this success.
142 registered with 24 no shows.
Guest speaker interesting.
Luncheon nicely done — served by Senior Center staff.
50 booth set-up — not all were used.
Suggest a notebook recording details of each year's luncheon be
kept from year to year.
Barbara said budget should be decided upon prior to the event.
Evaluation forms coming in.
Some complaints about temperature and sound system of gym.
F. Chili Cook -Off
SAB did not participate
28 chilis entered
$100 donation from Forney Industries
No report on ticket sales as of yet
G. City Line — Barbara
New phone book "in progress". No information available for SAB
at this time (or facts about our participation).
We will be in new phone book.
H. Liaisons
George Kress has been invited to join OOA Board.
Need liaison to Commission on Status of Women. June Tucker
will attend Nov. meeting (3rd Monday of month).
George will investigate relationship with Commission on
Disabilities.
John will monitor City Council meetings.
OOA — Kay
Need recommendations of fund dispersement. No money
forthcoming from county.
Funding cut for Senior Chuckwagon program — continuance in
question (staff and administration problems)
VOA might become involved.
Contract for use of present kitchen expires 12/30/99. No
renewal in sight due to absence of "out clause".
Director retiring
Paint-a-thon
June will investigate a "paint-a-thon" for 2000. She will call
Brothers Redevelopment in Denver for details.
Senior Center Council — Alyce
Homecoming parade float won 2"d place. Alyce was a judge.
PVH Board — Erik
Meeting cancelled as was Senior Network Commission.
"Celebrating of Life" at Chilson Center on 10/16.
VIII. New Business
A. Liaison Connections reviewed
Foundation on Aging requests a SAB liaison.
B. Boards and Commission Evaluations — Kay Rios and Yvonne Myerswere
asked to write their opinions of the value of the SAB.
C. Article in Coloradoan discussed. It criticized efficiency of some boards.
D. Pathways
No article in next issue.
Jan./Feb. deadline is Nov. 1. Marjorie will write article. Will
review past issues. Board offered suggestions. Fee process
explanation suggested.
IX. Other Business
A. Board Input.
June discussed need for pharmaceutical discount for seniors.
Barbara distributed fliers for series `By Herself', a six film series
beginning 10/27.
Erik reminded board work plan for next year is due at end of Nov.
Suggest we review current plan and discuss pros and cons at Nov.
meeting.
Marjorie said nominating committee will be chosen at Nov.
meeting.
X. Adjournment