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Fort Collins Senior Advisory Board Minutes
The Fort Collins Senior Advisory Board held its regular
meeting Wednesday, June 12, 1996 at the Senior Center.
I. ATTENDANCE: (City Council Liaison, Ann Azari, absent)
Members: Chair Yvonne Myers (W) 495-1000; (H) 225-3731
Stan Ulrich Marjorie McTaggart
Wayne Moellenberg Jane Goodhart
Mary Alice Spelts Kay Rios
Jill Taylor Fran Ward
Ed Johnson
Excused Absence: Blanche Yakmas
Staff: Steve Budner
Guests: Kim McFann, Catholic Charities Northern
Cindy Gabriel, First Night
II. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION: None. The time was used by Yvonne
to give out certificates of appreciation to outgoing board
members, and for members to partake of refreshments. Yvonne
announced that Blanche has applied, and Marjorie has been
reappointed to SAB.
III. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order by Chair
Yvonne Myers at 2:00 p.m.
IV. GUEST SPEAKERS: 1) Kim McFann of Catholic Charities
Northern spoke briefly about their "Caring Hearts" programs,
and handed out brochures. They need referrals of isolated
seniors, and volunteers (2-4 hours a week, a 6-month minimum
commitment) for this interfaith effort.
2) Cindy Gabriel of "First Night" showed a 5-minute video
and spoke about the local efforts of the arts -based national
program for non -alcohol New Year's Eve celebrations. They
are looking for sponsors, performers and volunteers (by 7/1)
Both presenters are willing to speak to other groups.
V. CORRESPONDENCE: Correspondence received since the agenda
mailing was a response from PVHD to the letter from SAB
about seniors' dental needs in the community. It included an
invitation to attend their Board Work Session the following
day. Also received a 2nd notice to renew membership in the
Colorado Senior Lobby. It was decided (in May) not to renew.
VI. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The minutes of May 8, 1996 were
approved unanimously as written.
VII. OLD BUSINESS:
A. Senior Housing: Kay reported that the committee is
to meet June 13th, and mentioned the "supply" and "demand"
definitions of "affordable" housing. She said she had not
received the lease information from DMA Plaza manager. (The
letters came to Kay and to Marjorie c/o the Senior Center.
Copies of Marjorie's were sent to members in the agenda
packet.) Kay says City Council is interested in SAB
following the DMA Plaza situation.
County Commissioners and ad hoc committee are meeting
June 13th to discuss contents of SAB's letter (written by
Marjorie and Kay). OOA and the State are doing a survey.
B. Vet -Pet: Nothing new since May meeting, per Kay.
C. SageNet: Fran reported first mailing completed. Jill
had more labels for a 2nd mailing. Steve agreed to have
label info put into Sr. Center computer under SageNet.
D. Network Luncheon: Ed reported that the committee met
and the luncheon will be held in Fort Collins. Discussion on
reserving room at Lincoln Center due to uncertainty of Sr.
Center room reservations for Sept. 18th, and numbers of
prospective attendees.
E. Forum on Aging: Jill reported the committee met and
plans are set for a breakfast session ("The Gray Wave Hits
Colorado") preceding AARP's scheduled meeting on Saturday,
October 5th. The Board agreed on the title and gave a 'go-
ahead' to contact suggested panel members. Stan will get
approval from AARP, and Steve will see to room setup and
scheduling.
F. Paratransit: Kay reported that staff will respond to
the ad hoc committee's request for a paratransit advisory
sub -committee as a part of the Transportation Board. Dial -A -
Ride's director left, so another transition will take place.
G. Mall Booth: Discussion: Jill, and others, felt it
was not a success. If done again, it should be tied in with
another event. It's purpose was not clearly indicated.
H. Bylaws/Ordinance: 1. After City Hall staff required
a rewrite of SAB bylaws, and Yvonne and Barbara worked on
them, it was learned that a rewrite was not necessary. The
bylaws stand as they were approved by SAB in July, 1995.
2. Ordinance draft change to update SAB's functions
was considered. Kay moved it be accepted and recommended to
City Council as drafted; Wayne seconded; motion passed
unanimously. It goes before Council July 2nd.
Steve said the Bylaws were never in question; it was
the ordinance!
I. Senior Housing List: Not obtained; tabled until July
J: Capital Improvement Program: Information promised
from Jean Helburg and Marty Heffernan not received. Steve
said the packets will be available to the members after June
25th at the Senior Center. Item tabled to July.
K. Liaisons: Yvonne called for written preferences to
other groups that were not turned in earlier. Item to be
discussed in July when new members are on board. Kay said
that Catholic Charities Northern would like an invitation to
send a liaison to SAB meetings. Since meetings are open, it
was unclear why an invitation is needed -- all are welcome.
Yvonne will ask Council Liaison Azari for guidance re status
of those wishing to liaison with SAB.
L. Senior Center Council Report: Mary Alice reported
that the Council discussed and appreciated the two letters
of procedural recommendations sent them by SAB; agreed they
were good, and have begun to put some of the suggestions
into action.
M. Seniors Airborne: Marjorie reported that Seniors
Airborne hosts are resigning, and the Seniors twice -monthly
column in the Coloradoan has not appeared for some time.
Stan was asked to write a letter of inquiry to the paper.
Marjorie was appointed chair of a media -relations
committee to search for radio show hosts. (Correction: This
was not formalized.) It was suggested that the present hosts
submit a letter of resignation. Steve said they are still
interested in finding a sponsor for remote broadcast from
the Senior Center.
Yvonne said the next Pathways article is due 7/8 and
will focus on the Network Luncheon.
VIII. NEW BUSINESS
A. Poudre Valley Hospital District: Discussed under
Correspondence. Jill and Yvonne will follow up. Yvonne will
invite Carol Plock to the August meeting. Jill handed out
copies of PVHD annual (1995) report.
B. Senior Center one-year anniversary: Steve reported a
celebration will be held June 26th, and invited everyone.
IX. SERVICE/LIAISON REPORTS
A. Stan reported that the OOA Advisory Board needs
members, and handed out a written summary of the OOA
meeting. (Yvonne reminded members that Shelly McGraw will be
July speaker) He reported on some of the 'fun' personalities
at the national convention of AARP in Denver last month, but
did not say what issues/concerns were resolved.
B. Jill reported that the new northside health clinic
dedication went off well. C3 is on hiatus for the summer,
but has Fall programming already in place.
C. Yvonne handed out copies of the area's demographics
as provided by a real estate company.
D. Steve said he has a copy of the city's air quality
action plan from Brian Woodruff, Air Quality Mgr.
X. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 4:15 p.m.
Marjo a McTagga , Secretary Yvonne Myers, Chair
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slow. HOpafully, by tiat -i_Jme you will nave; ,_;meone else Se_eCt? d
-to be your regular :lost Or hosts.
if you wish, either Evie or i or both of us would be willing to
participate in the selection process for a replacement. We would
also be willing to meet with that person or persons to share our
f iie information, our ideas, and our thoughts on now the snow might
Dr. improved. And, down the road a few months, we would not be
:verse to functioning as substitute hosts from time to time.
May 1 reiterate that We are not resigning ❑ecai,sa of any
proble RIS or lmhappiness With what We have been doing. file -staff a-,
ttiiX nave been most coopera-r_jve and supportive. Wt- have Wad
ria lyi'.11 eno0uragement from v.arioiis persons associated with the
.DeniOr enter, in-luding Har Jorie HcTaggart, Cray P.ir'is. 3arbara
,DC nb e r ge r, ,iohn i-' feiffenb•erger, and others. A11 in a11, it h.
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