HomeMy WebLinkAboutSenior Advisory Board - Minutes - 11/09/2005CITY OF FORT COLLINS
SENIOR ADVISORY BOARD MINUTES:
Meeting held November 9, 2005
Chairperson — Bud Herin - 970-482-5060
Staff Liaison — Barbara Schoenberger — 970-224-6026
City Council Liaison — Doug Hutchinson, Mayor — 970-221-6506
Attendance:
Marjorie McTaggart
Bud Herin
Jeanette Namuth
Heather Heafer
Don Wells
Dean Miller
Peggy McGough
James Downey
Excused Absence:
Dianne Heath
Unexcused Absence:
Guest:
Barbara Zier
Dottie Bourque
Harold Gordon
Jim Krieger
Dean Schipper
Lorraine Schipper
Cecil Ralph
Betty Stodgelt
Bob Van Gorder
Liaison:
Douglas Hutchinson, Mayor
Staff:
Barbara Schoenberger
Karen Bryner
Note: The outreach meeting was held with residents at the Club House at 1601 N. College.
I. Call Meeting to Order:
Chair Bud Herin called the meeting to order at 1:34 p.m. A quorum was present.
II. Attendance
III. Presentation to the residents of 1601 N. College Avenue
Chair, Bud Herin explained the purpose of the Senior Advisory Board and how the Board
is chosen. Each member commented on activities of the Board, their responsibilities and
the organizations they contact and serve with as an SAB representative.
IV. Public Participation
• Neil Gordon - Confused on the Medicare prescription plan. Barbara
Schoenberger explained that the Aspen Club has taken the lead on giving out
information. People can call the Aspen Club to sign up for help either as a group
or one to one.
Jim Krieger - Apologized for having only seven households represented at the
meeting.
Dean Schipper — For people who need low income housing and/or people with a
poor credit background who cannot get into housing may be good candidates for
housing in communities such as 1601 N. College. Barbara suggested he put the
information in writing and the board would pass the information along to the
proper authorities.
Bob Van Gorder - Who should he asked for an opportunity to share knowledge he
has acquired over the years? Barbara suggested the Foster Grandparent Program,
volunteer programs in the public schools, or as a youth mentor through a variety
of local programs. In addition, participation with the City boards and
commissions was suggested. Peggy suggested the Front Range Forum. Other
suggestions included contacting 211 for opportunities.
Cecil Ralph - Mended Hearts is a health support group for folks who have had
open heart surgery or who are going to have heart surgery.
V. Approval of Minutes — September 14, 2005
Jeanette Namuth's name was spelled incorrectly. Peggy McGough made a motion to
accept the minutes with that correction, it was seconded by Jeanette seconded the motion
the motion carried.
VI. Correspondence
VII. Old Business
A. Report on BOB — Bud Herin reported that 2A passed. Matching funds are needed for
Senior Center expansion projects so that more can be done.
B. Update on BFO- Barbara Schoenberger reported that the final vote for the City
budget will be next Tuesday. City employees will be paying more for benefits.
C. Update on Bridging the Gap Network Luncheon - Peggy McGough reported that
there will be a re -structuring meeting on January 18 at the Senior Center. Peggy
McGough read a history of the event written by Barbara Schoenberger. Bridging the
Gap was an event started by the Fort Collins Senior Advisory Board.
D. Chili Cook -off — Bud Herin reported that the Chili Cook -Off went very well and that
the SAB chili won the "People's Choice". The amount owed by each member is
$15.72 rounded to $16.00.
E. Heather Heafer was the Board representative to the conference sponsored by
Metropolitan Planning Organization in September. Robert Grow of Salt Lake City
was the featured speaker. He spoke about the progress SLC has made in developing a
metropolitan transportation system. They realize that the Wasatch Valley area will be
developing in the future. In order to get the voting public to help plan and support
their ideas, focus groups were organized and developed various scenarios to help
people plan for the future.
Two of the realizations that developed were that 1) the region's future depended on
transportation and land use and 2) that the regions' future affects all other aspects of
the community.
The Salt Lake City development group ultimately made four conclusions:
1) It is important for the community to be beautiful and that the environment
was important to this end.
2) The economy must be prosperous.
3) There should be equity for all people in the community.
4) Neighborliness is a very important value.
F. United Bank of Switzerland funding possibility for "Life Goes On" - Barbara
Schoenberger reported for Dianne Heath. Dianne is employed by UBS which has
programs that contribute through donation or grant to different projects and charities.
In reference to Marjorie's request for assistance in finding financial support for "Life
Goes On," Dianne did inquire to see if the UBS program would work and reports that
the company policy is that all donations must be matched (Would SAB be able to
match a donation?) but the organization has to be a non-profit and have a 501 c3. The
show does not meet the qualifications for a donation, however. There is no grant
category that the show would fit in either.
G. Review of 2006 Work Plan - The board read over the work plan and made changes.
A motion was made by Heather Heafer to accept the 2006 Work Plan with correction,
Marjorie seconded the motion. Motion carried. Changes will be made and sent to the
City Clerk by November 30, 2005. The Executive Board can make minor changes.
H. Don Wells suggested sending a thank you note to Ginny Sawyer who facilitated the
Work Plan session. Secretary Marjorie McTaggart will send the note.
VI11. New Business
A. Annual Report - Marjorie McTaggart will present the draft of the annual report at the
next meeting of the Board.
B. Liaison Reports
1) Office on Aging - Dean Miller reported that the congregate meal program
in Fort Collins is facing a $20,000.00 deficit this year. Currently the
average donation is $1.50 although the cost of the meal is $4.00.
2) Commission on Disability - Don Wells reported that the Commission on
Disabilities is taking the City to task for inaccessibility in City Council
meeting area. Commission members have also gathered signatures for one
hundred eighty petitions on a proposal for Dial -A -Ride to maintain the
current level of service.
3) Don Wells will have a report completed for the next meeting regarding
PVH and transportation to the Harmony Medical Center. Peggy McGough
said there should be very well written instructions on the process
participants need to follow to access this service and she plans to talk to
John Pfeiffenberger of the Senior Center staff about writing such
information.
4) "Life Goes On" - Marjorie McTaggart reported that a thousand dollars has
been budgeted to next TV show, "Life Goes On".
5) SOAP - Marjorie McTaggart reported that the holiday performance will be
on December 2nd & 3`d at the Senior Center.
6) Bridging the Gap - Jeanette Namuth reported that the caterer will furnish a
free meal for the next Bridging the Gap that is hosted by Fort Collins.
C. Update on applicants for 2006 Senior Advisory Board - Barbara Schoenberger
reported that there are six applicants for the Senior Advisory Board. The orientation
for new members will be conducted by the entire board at a luncheon to be held at
12:00 noon on January 5, 2006. (NOTE: Location selected is the Olive Garden.)
IX. Other Business/Announcements
Executive board meeting will be November 30, 2005 at 2:00 p.m. at the Fort
Collins Senior Center.
• Holiday Craft Fair will be Friday and Saturday after Thanksgiving at the Fort
Collins Senior Center.
• November 20d' is the Festival of Giving at the Foothills Mall. The ticket cost is
$5.00 of which all of the ticket monies are retained by the Senior Center.
X. Adjourn
Meeting was adjourned by proclamation of chair, Bud Herin.
Reminder
There will not be a meeting in December. The Board will enjoy a Holiday Celebration at
Jeanette Namuth's home, 2216 Mathews Street, on December 14 beginning at 3:30 p.m. All
Board members are asked to bring a treat to share.
Submitted by:
Bryner, Rel¢ord' g Secretary
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Marjorie cTag t, Secretary