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SERIOR CITIZENS' BOARD
April 9, 1980
The regular meeting of the Senior Citizens' Board was held on Wednesday,
April 0, 1080, at 2130 P.M., in the City Council Office. The meeting was
called to order by Wilson Wilmarth, Chairman.
ROLL CALL: Wilson Wilmarth, Chairman
Ed Chilcott
Darryl Farrington
Louie LaRoche
Elizabeth Peterson
Esther Stratton
Chet Hommon
Barbara Kienholz
Alternates Robert J. LaRocque
Members Absent:Lois Chung
Alternate Absents Margo Rosenkranz
GUESTSs Dwight Saunders
Bev Everitt, Human Relations
Barry Selberg, Director of Transfort
Minutes of the March 12, 1980 meeting were approved as written.
Mr. Wilmarth introduced Barry Selberg, Director of Transfort who spoke
on "The Importance of Transfort to Fort Collins and Especially to its
Senior Citizens".
He stated that they were trying to maintain a good transportation system
to serve the needs of the riders. They are faced with many problems such as,
the 300% increase in riders, increase in cost of gas and the possibility of gas
costing $4.00 per gallon in 1984. At times they have had 53 passengers on a
bus that should carry 19. They have 6 busses and operate 4. They try to
adjust schedules and maps to assist those using the system. There are tubes
throughout the city with information regarding the schedules. They have installed
a shelter for those waiting for the bus at the transfer point.
They are working closely with Care -A -Van as they have the wheel chair lifts.
They are investigating a computerized bus system and are coordinating with the
taxi system. They are continuously checking with other systems to see what can
be used here to better serve the community, such as jitney systems. 45 passenger
busses are needed as they have the chair lifts but before they can obtain those
they will need a grant.
The number of senior citizens using the Transfort has increased. They can obtain
a pass for the year for $8.00. The layout of the town makes it difficult to cover,
an increase to 18 busses or more would be needed. .
Mr. Wilmarth made the suggestion that the signs on the busses be changed to denote
where they are going. Also reported that some of the drivers are not very tolerant.
We appreciate Mr. Selberg presenting this informative speech.
Mr. Wilmarth requested that all who are present to please speak loud and clearly
when addressing the chair, in discussions and making of motions.
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There were no committee reports or Old Business.
New Business: Bev Everitt of Human Relations presented a proposed copy of the
Directory of Services for Senior Citizens. Proposed additions and deletions
were presented by the board. She will be working on this directory.
Mr. Chilcott suggested that someone be appointed at our next meeting to
help Darryl Farrington on the Wood Committee and Elizabeth Peterson on the
Block Grant Program. Ed's term of office will expire this year.
Barbara Kienholz reported that volunteers from RSVP will help with filling out
of Medicare Forms at the center. This is a county wide program.
Motion for adjournment was made by Barbara Kienholz and seconded by Ed Chillcott.
Meeting adjourned at 4:20 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Acting Secretary