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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSenior Advisory Board - Minutes - 02/08/1989The meeting of the Fort Collins Senior Advisory Board was held on February 8, 1989. The following were in attendance: Members: Joe Campanella Yetta Rollin Margaret Watts June Bergstrom Mildred Arnold Kay Rios Kathleen Jones APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES Guests: Arthur Ganung Advisory: Barbara Schoenberger Michael Degner The minutes of the meeting of December 14, 1988, were approved as presented. OLD BUSINESS A. The annual work plan and report was reviewed and the Board discussed the goals and objectives for 1988-89. The proposed goals and objectives were accepted. B. A report was presented by Art Ganung on the Site Selection Sub -committee. The First Christian Church is the first choice of the committee because of location and existing facilities. Art went through some of the other alternatives and explained why they were or were not ideal locations. The committee will develop a piority list outlining the types of services/facilities tht would ideally be included in a new senior center. The com- mittee will report back to Joe. Before representing the Board in pubic meetings, the committee will get approval of the content of any proposals. C. Senior Lifestyles Fair -- Mike Degner reported on the progress of the Fair Subcommitee. The recommendation is to have the fair on Sunday, May 14 from 12 to 4 p.m. and on Monday, May 15, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The theme would be the senior life- style and what the community has to offer seniors. The event would play off of Mother's Day and offer free flowers to mothers. Agencies would provide information booths and/or demonstrations. These agencies would include, but not be limited to insurance, financial planning, VIPS, SAINT, Larimer County Humane Society, AARP, mortuaries, etc. Services would also be offered: Colorado State University has agreed to administer free hearing screening. The Lincoln Center Canyon West and Ludlow rooms have been reserved. Speakers would give presentations at different times in the Ludlow room, while the exhibits/booths would be set up in the Canyon West room. Speakers would cover such topics as spousal impoverishment, Alzheimers, catastrophic health acts and other issues of concern to seniors. Kay has reserved the rooms and told the Board that the cost will be close to $500 for the facility. Upon Board approval, Kay, Joe and Barb will work up a budget to presilt to Mike Powers in prepartion for City Council approval. Joe felt that some of the booth spaces could be charged rental fees. He sees three areas of charges: largest for those commercial areas, nominal for AARP and free to city and non-profit agencies. Barb suggested serving refreshments as well. The recommendation was approved by general consensus. Mike will call another meeting of the subcommittee to set up a schedule and list the duties to be divided among Board members. D. Evaluation of open meeting - The general feeling was positive about the turnout and the reaction of those who attended. 81 people were in attendance. Some of the concerns brought to Board members attention were: --snow piled in front of bus stops; --homeless concerns; --parking by the senior center; --lighting, ventilation and general condition of the senior facility; --new senior center sites. NEW BUSINESS A. Outreach -- Joe said he believes the Board should be more visible and should make an effort to meet more seniors and hear their concerns. Sam will set up a date to meet residents of Parkwood Estates. Margaret, Sam and Joe will represent the Board and explain the Board's function and some of the goals. June will arrange for a speaker for the League of Women Voters for explanation of the 1/4 cent sales tax initiative. LaVerna Barnhart has offered her time and expertise to speak to groups and get them out to vote. Barbara will have fact sheets on the initiative Friday and will mail a copy to each board member. Any member wanting more should call Barb. B. Senior Ball will be held on May 22, 1989. The Senior Center is sponsoring it to celebrate the senior. It will be a dinner/dance and ticket prices will, hopefully, be around $5. The Center would like the Board to be one of the co-sponsors of the event. June moved approval, Mildred seconded and the vote was unanimous. OPEN DISCUSSION A. Joe spoke with Rita from Senior Resources Access Point in Denver and felt that a similar "one -stop" referral center would be helpful in Fort Collins. She will provide information and Joe would like to discuss the idea at the next meeting. Barb will send the cover letter from Rita to Board members with the minutes so they can consider the issue. B. Joe asked that members look at the handout on the general responsiblities of Board members and be ready to discuss this at the next meting. -2- C. Barb told Pe Board about a Senior Cent fund-raising event at Lesher Junior High on Monday, February 20th. The Colorado Concert Band will play. Door to door transportation will be provided and tickets are $3 in advance and $4 at the door. The proceeds will help replace tables and chairs at the Center. The meeting adjourned at 4:10 p.m. Submitted by, Kay Rios, Recording Secretary -3- SENIOR RESOURCES ACCESS POINT Senior Resources Access Point referral on services available over in the metro area. (SRAP) provides information and to seniors 56 years of age and SRAP has information on 220 non-profit and governmental agencies in Denver. Services include the following areas: Housing, Employment, Counseling, Financial Assistance, resources offering food and clothing, Health Care, Transportation, Legal, Victim Assistance, and other services. Persons may request service information by calling 575-2339, Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:am and 5:pm. Senior Resources Access Point is a service of the Denver City and County government. Senior Resources Access Point 303 West Colfax, Suite 875 Denver, Co. 80204 303-575-2339