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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSenior Advisory Board - Minutes - 09/14/2005CITY OF FORT COLLINS SENIOR ADVISORY BOARD MINUTES: Meeting held September 14, 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 Dianne Heath Don Wells Dean Miller Peggy McGough James Downey Excused Absence: Heather Heafer Unexcused Absence: Guest: Marcia Richards Iffat Almas Keith D. Miller Ray Haley Liaison: Douglas Hutchinson, Mayor Staff: Barbara Schoenberger Karen Bryner Senior Advisory Board members shared lunch and meeting with the members of the Fort Collins Senior Center Council from 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m. I. Call Meeting to Order: Chair Bud Herin called the meeting to order at 1:32 p.m. A quorum was present. II. Public Participation: Ray Heley — Ray expressed concern with the tile in the locker rooms which makes the floors very slick. He suggested that the mats should be put back. Steve Budner replied that he does not want to put the mats back down because they can be a health and safety problem. Strips of non -slid material will be put on the tiles to help correct the problem. Ray expressed another concern regarding young people using the Pool/Billiards room during wedding celebrations. Kelly Myer replied that if the pool room is open, then the participants of the rental event may use the facility if they are 18 or older and a member of the Senior Center. If the pool room is closed then no use is permitted. The facility staff is responsible for monitoring the use. Ray thanked the Senior Center for being the "center of attraction" for the Parkinson's Support Group. Everyone is welcome to attend Parkinson Support meetings. James Downey - Fort Collins was named as one of the five best places to retire. The National AARP think Fort Collins is the number one place to retire. Steve Budner - In response to questions about the budget, Sales and Use Tax receipts for the City have been lower, and, therefore, there will be budgetary cuts in 2006 and more in 2007. Night time Dial - A - Ride is projected to be cut. Peggy McGough asked that because the YAC is going to be closed in 2007, how many of those activities will be moved to the Senior Center? Steve answered that most of those classes will be moved to the new Northside Center or City Park Center. Should they be moved to the Senior Center, the programs would be held in the afternoon. Bud Herin - Friends of BOB meet Fridays at noon at the Chamber of Commerce building. They are working on direct mailing and raising funds for the campaign. Their goal is to let the public know what Building on Basics is about and to build support for the proposal in the next election. Bud encouraged people to write letters to the editor. Keith Miller - Praised the Senior Center and staff for making the facility such an enjoyable place to come. III. Approval of Minutes Jeanette Namuth made a motion to accept the August 10, 2005 minutes as corrected a period missing); motion passed. IV. Correspondence Karla Smith, who is in charge of Boards and Commissions, reminded the Senior Advisory Board that the Work Plan for 2006 is due no later than November 30, 2005; Annual Report is due by January 31, 2006. Bud introduced Marcia Richards, a guest who is interested in becoming a board member. V. Presentation Dianne Heath made a presentation to the members of the Senior Advisory Board about issues she see every day in her work at USB. These issues are relevant to seniors and the many items that need to b reviewed and updated on a regular basis such as in wills, trusts, etc. Vl. Old Business A. Update on letter to Sanctuary Apartments - Bud Herin read the letter. Marjorie pointed out two errors. Peggy McGough made a motion to mail the letter with corrections, Jeanette Namuth seconded the motion. The motion carried. B. Update on BOB - Bud Herin - There is a new organization called "Friends of BOB". This group will be doing mailing and fund raising, they meet every Friday at noon at the Chamber of Commerce. Everyone is welcome. Don Wells made a motion that the Senior Advisory Board support this group, Dianne Heath seconded the motion. The motion passed. Barbara suggested the Board write a letter to the editor of the Coloradoan supporting BOB. Jeanette made a motion that a letter be written by Dianne Heath and Bud Herin on behalf of the SAB board supporting BOB, the motion carried. C. Update on Bridging the Gap Network Luncheon 1. Completion of registration form — Jim Downey 2. Update on event planning - Jeanette Namuth reported everything is going well and ready to go. 3. Update on solicitation of table hosts - Peggy McGough read the lists of people who have volunteered to be table hosts. 4. Nomination for senior service award - Peggy McGough reported that the Board nominated Marjorie McTaggart. Jim read the letter written by the committee describing Marjorie and why she should receive the award. D. Review of draft letter re: White House Conference on Aging (draft attached) - Dean Miller circulated a modified letter for SAB to view, changes were suggested. A motion was made by Jeanette Namuth to send the letter with enclosures, Peggy McGough seconded the motion. The motion carried. E. Report on Human Relations proposed ordinance - Bud Herin - The Human Relations Committee is proposing an ordinance where City officials can't query aliens about their immigrant status. The feeling is that City Council will turn it down. F. Turn in collected materials for chili cook bags - All Board will collect 40 items for the bags and turn them into Barbara by October 3 a. G. A registration was sent in for Heather Heafer to attend the community planning seminar sponsored by the MPO at the Hilton on Prospect in Fort Collins representing the Senior Advisory Board. H. Dean Miller has been asked by Lynette McGowan, Office on Aging and Laurel Kubin, Colorado Extension Service, to co -facilitate Sec. 3 on Issues on Aging at the Connect People, Create Community, 2005 Networking and Skills Building conference. VII. New Business A. Recruitment for members for Boards and Commissions — Board members are asked to distribute posters and aid in recruiting members for the Senior Advisory Board. B. Planning for next outreach meeting at 1601 N. College Ave. - Marjorie McTaggart reported that the meeting will be at the Mobile Home Park across from Albertsons on North College, Nov. 9`h. Marjorie has developed an outline for consideration to use in a presentation at the outreach meeting. The Board will review the outline at the October meeting. C. Process for the completion of the 2006 Work Plan - The Board will develop the 2006 Work Plan next meeting with a facilitator provided by the City D. Liaison reports 1. "Life Goes On" cable show produced by City Cable 14 - Marjorie McTaggart reported that the show is in production for the second show. Sponsors are needed. 2. Focus Group - Marjorie McTaggart reported that a focus group has been formed at the request of the Human Rights Office. They will be gathering opinions from a cross-section of seniors throughout the community about their views of diversity and economics of the City. Marjorie is one of the represents. Information from the focus group will be used at a conference to be held later in the fall. 3. AARP- James Downey reported that the next meeting of AARP will be held on September 15` at the Senior Center at 10:00 a.m. A speaker from the League of Women Voters will speak on budget reform. On October 20`h AARP will sponsor a conference called "Strive, Thrive and Be Alive" and will feature a speaker to speak on brain power. 4. Senior Law Day - Peggy McGough reported that the Senior Law Day will be sponsored by the Foundation on Aging and by the Bar Association of Larimer County and will be held on September 23`d 5. Peggy McGough also reported that the Cultural Diversity program offered at the Senior Center will focus on the Norwegian culture and begins in October. 6. Senior Center Council - Peggy McGough reported that the council is anticipating that they will be in a very challenging position over the next few months working on Budgeting for Outcomes. VIII. Other Business A. Don Wells inquired of the Board what their understanding of what the Poudre Valley Hospital health system transportation program was going to do. Kevin Unger said he would distribute information to seniors through physician offices and publications put out by PVH providing detail about transportation opportunities for medical need through Dial -A -Ride. Don offered to meet with Kevin Unger to get more information and offer help from the SAB. It does not appear that the information has gotten out yet. The Board issued consent for Don to discuss the issue. IX. Adjourn Meeting was adjourned by proclamation of chair, Bud Herin. Submitted by: Brecordin ecretary L ild Herin, Chair Marjorie%IcT gait, Secretary ,