HomeMy WebLinkAboutSenior Advisory Board - Minutes - 08/14/1996Fort Collins Senior Advisory Board Minutes
The Fort Collins Senior Advisory Board held a regular
meeting on Wednesday, August 14, 1996 at the Senior Center.
I. ATTENDANCE: Stan Ulrich, Vice Chair (H) 482-0407
Members Guests
Marjorie McTaggart Shari Olson
Jane Goodhart Shirley Melvin
Blanche Yakmas
Fran Ward Staff
Ed Johnson Barbara Schoenberger
Kay Rios John Pfeiffenberg (p/t)
Esther Stringer Ankie Stroess (p/t)
Charlene Keller
Excused Absence
Jill Taylor; Yvonne Myers
II. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order by Vice Chair
Stan Ulrich at 2:00 p.m.
III. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION: None.
IV. GUEST SPEAKER: (Note: Speaker's name incorrect on agenda.)
Shari Olson from the City's Human Relations Commission gave the
board information on the proposed changes to the 1972 Human
Relations Ordinance. She reported the recommendations, additions,
issues, definitions, exemptions, timelines, etc. She will have
the document sent to SAB members to study, and asks for suggest-
tions and support for the proposed ordinance.
V. CORRESPONDENCE: None.
VI. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Fran moved, Blanche seconded, and motion
passed unanimously that the minutes of the July loth meeting be
approved as corrected: Section IX, add 114. Fran objected to
Catholic Charities Northern having a formal liaison position on
grounds of separation of church/state." Kay objected to "editor-
ial rhetoric" in minutes.
VII. OLD BUSINESS:
A. Senior Housing: Kay reported that the County Commission-
ers asked the group to focus on Senior housing to avoid duplica-
tion with other groups working on housing. She has demographics
to show projected growth of senior population. Demogs show mean
wage rather than median wage, which would be more realistic, she
says. She will furnish copies. Also said developers want to be a
part of committee. Linda Hopkins was suggested.
B. Vet -Pet Committee: Jane reported that the committee met,
letters are being drafted to go out to feed stores, and that RSVP
wants to convey the program to another organization. They will
will furnish dollar breakdown to SAB. (Marjorie added that the
'Pet Pantry' which delivered pet food to seniors has gone out of
business.)
C. Senior Network Luncheon: Ed handed out copies of progress
report. Invitations have gone out to all except SAB members!
Servers are needed; volunteers should be there by 10:30. Fran
volunteered to do table decorations.
D. Forum on Aging: Stan went over the Oct. 5th agenda,
including AARP segment, and said that New Mercer is paying for
the breakfast. Barbara asked for breakfast menu suggestions.
E. Para -transit: Kay reported City approved a temporary ad
hoc advisory committee. Jane was appointed to represent SAB.
F. Seniors Airborne: John updated the board on the format
and plans for the program. For Sept/Oct Country Buffet is the
sponsor for 1st Friday's remote from the Senior Center. They've
added a give-away for both call -ins and write-ins. Still looking
for show ideas, and for longterm sponsors.
G. Liaisons: Stan handed out list and asked for any changes.
H. Embracing Aging: Stan said there has been no meeting
since last SAB meeting. He plans to attend their meeting this
week.
I. Media Relations Committee: General discussion around a
need for a committee resulted in a motion by Fran, seconded by
Marjorie, to table. Motion passed unanimously. Jane volunteered
to write the SAB article for Pathways, Sept. 1st deadline. Letter
to "Coloradoan" re Seniors column not written yet.
J. Dental issues: Marjorie had nothing new to report.
K. Senior Center Council: Barbara reported Yvonne talked to
Ann Azari to clarify SAB's role re Senior Center Council and
issues dealing with the Senior Center. Someone from Ann's office
has been assigned to work on it, and a response is expected in
Sept. The Sr. Center Council is working on the same issue.
L. New West Fest: Barbara gave location of SAB booth, and
asked for more volunteers to fill time slots.
M. Loveland Senior Advisory Board: Stan said Eldona Hughes,
chairperson, was invited to this meeting; will attend in Sept.
N. Memorial Garden: Barbara said the dedication went well.
0. Capital Improvement Projects: Blanche and Fran attended
City information meeting. A concise information sheet about the
projects was given each boardmember.
VIII. NEW BUSINESS
A. Chili Cook -off: Fran moved, Blanche seconded to have a
team participate. Motion passed unanimously. Kay is chairperson
of the event, and has been coordinator of SAB team in past. Plans
will be finalized at Sept. meeting.
B. Friends of the Sr. Center: Barbara asked for a 'count' of
those planning to attend the Aug. 22 "Country Fair" event.'She
said a fundraiser "Cemetery Crawl" will.,be held in September.
C. Aspen Supper Club Outreach: Will be Friday, October 4th.
D. Computer guest of 1996 Work Plan: Tabled until September
as Kay & Ankie not present at this time.
E. Safety for seniors: Ankie explained how the senior center
is working with the police, and holding meetings for seniors'
self-protection. She encouraged members to keep seniors aware and
reporting any unusual incidents.
F. Lincoln Center parking: Barbara received information from
Dave Siever about their research into wording for parking signs
requesting priority for seniors. After discussion about wording
and readability, Fran moved and Jane seconded that SAB recommend
that the Lincoln Center provide signs for lot parking to read:
"Preferred Parking for our Senior Citizen Patrons.' Motion passed
unanimously. Marjorie will write letter to this effect.
IX. SERVICE/LIAISON REPORTS
1. Fran receives minutes, and plans to attend Women's Center
meeting next week. I&R from Helpline now housed there?
2. Charlene reported that bowlers will meet August 27th; and
the Summer Bummers will start meeting in October.
3. Ed reported that the ordinance change concerning SAB was
passed by City Council in their consent agenda on August 6th. He
has tried unsucessfully to reach Catholic Community Services.
4. Stan handed out copies of OOA advisory council minutes,
and noted that the presentation (on local health issues) was
something SAB may wish to consider.
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The meeting was adjourned at 4:20 p.m.
Secretary Yvonne Myers, Chair
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-----COPY----- 6cn a?1,t4tV1 )tct�) August 20, 1996
To: Dave Siever, Lincoln Center
From: Fort Collins Senior Advisory Board
Re: Preferred Parking for Seniors
At its August 14, 1996 meeting, the Fort Collins Senior
Advisory Board discussed your suggestion about having preferred
parking for seniors.
There was unanimous support for the idea. Discussion
centered about 'readability' of such signs with suggestions of
contrasting colors, large print, etc., and wordage.
The Board officially, unanimously, and wholeheartedly
supports having signs at the Lincoln Center lot that read:
"Preferred Parking for our Senior Citizen Patrons."
Marjorie McTaggart, for the
Fort Collins Senior Advisory Board