HomeMy WebLinkAboutSenior Advisory Board - Minutes - 01/13/1999Fort Collins Senior Advisory Board held a regular meeting on January 13, 1999 at the Senior Center.
I. Members Present:
Mae Espland
Yvonne Myers
Erik Margolis
Alyce Eckley
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Marjorie mcTaggart
Fran Ward
Blanche Yakmas
Florence Williams
Staff Present:
Excused:
Barbara Schoenberger
Jim Watt
Kristen Glenn
Guests Present'
Kay Rios
John Milne (Citizen Participator)
II. Meeting was called to order by Chair , Marjorie McTaggart, at 2:00 PM — who requested liaisons
submit written reports with copies to SAB members.
III. Citizen Participation
John Milne, a resident in the development adjacent to the Senior Center, voiced his concern that adjoining property faci
Shields Street might be commercially developed. He suggested the City purchase it for use as a parking lot for the Sen.
Center. (Later in the meeting Yvonne said she would contact the Planning Board about this issue). Issue referred to A'
Eckley to take to Senior Center Council.
IV. Correspondence
Thank you notes received from:
1) CSU Gerontology class for Board's participation November 17, 1998,
2) From Friends of the Senior Center for our involvement in the Chili Cook -off
3) From Christina Ulrich — Season's Greetings.
V. Approval of Minutes
November, 1998 minutes unanimously approved. — (no December meeting)
VI. Old Business
A. Transportation — Report read by Florence said students prefer buses for transportation.
B. Six more bus shelters to be installed — sites to be chose.
C. Federal and local funds needed for light rail.
D. Re: transportation alternatives — Suggest existing railroad tracks be used for passenger service (still in
future).
E. Community Air Service — Temporarily abandoned.
B. Housing
Kay reported that a waiting list for senior housing development at J.K. Parkway and Boardwalk will soon
be available — an 800 number will be posted for applicants.
C. Work Plan 1999
Copies given to each member and to City Council. Work Plans for all City boards available upon request
to Barbara.
D. Media
Northern Colorado Business featured an article on Senior Center with picture of Barbara.
E. Out Reach
Yvonne distributed copies of November 17, 1998 Out Reach at CSU
F. Annual Review
Submitted by Erik — approved after few minor changes.
G. International Year of Older Persons (IYOP)
Coalition of individuals and agencies led by the CARE. Aspen Club will kick off its subject at a meeting
January 16, 1999 at Senior Center. Speaker: Scott Halford. (Family dinner to be held at Center on January
22, 1999. ???)
H. Dollar Value
Barbara reported she's received no response from Texas. Sent around a letter she'll send asking several
questions.
I. Senior Network Luncheon — Erik
No report at this time.
I Rolland Moore Access — Alyce
Has been completed satisfactorily.
K. Liaisons
1. Kay reported - OOA asking increase of state funds because of decrease in federal funds. Due
to limited funds RFP accepted only for mandatory services at present. When funds are
available, housing and transportation needs will be addressed. Chuckwagon funds not cut.
2. RSVP —Kristen
no report
3. City Line - Kristen
no report
4. Aspen Club — Blanche
- 10' Anniversary this year.
- January 16, 1999: kick off for CARE
- Medicare training available at Loveland.
- Healthy Heart information will be in February "Something of Interest"
- Aspen Newsletter
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5. Foundation on Aging — Mae
- Carbon monoxide detectors available at discount
- 30 seniors attended computer class at PVHA — registration for March 29 and 31 classes
must be in by March 1, 1999.
- Detailed report on FOA funds was distributed.
6. Senior Center Council — Alyce
Annual meeting in June. Asks that each Senior Center organization be represented and a brief
written report of its activities submitted. $844.27 netted from November bake sale.
7. TRIAD — Fran
By-laws revised and distributed to TRIAD members for consideration.
SALT
- Beginning in February (and alternate months) a one-half hour program will be presented.
SALT/TRIAD — Frauds and Scam Conference at Chilson Center (Loveland) March 25 s
8:30 am — 3:00 pm.
SALT — Financially able to distribute Files of Life in Loveland
8. Commission on Status of Women
At their November retreat the subject of older women not included on agenda.
Barbara recommended a strongly worded letter about this be sent to the commission.
9. Friends of Senior Center — Barbara
Senior Center Council report covered this topic.
10. City Council
Fran was asked to monitor subjects regarding Seniors discussed at Council meetings.
VII. New Business
A. Resignation of Jeanne Whetstone accepted.
B. Human Rights Ordinance Committee — Marjorie
Draft presented and approved.
C. Yvonne will be spokesperson for Board and also will contact OUTREACH candidates. Suggested
health & managed care as pertinent topics.
Erik will contact speakers for Board meeting.
D. Liaison Sign-ups
1. Members chose their preferences — these were given to Marjorie.
2. Youth Advisory Board
It was suggested we ask one of them to speak at a future SAB meeting.
VIII. Marjorie asked Board for input about having April City Council candidates come to meeting to
discuss their views on Seniors. Erik and Flo will make calls.
IX. Adjourned at 3.40 pm