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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSenior Advisory Board - Minutes - 11/09/1977• 21:, MINUTES COORDINATING COMMISSION FOR SENIOR CITIZENS November 9, 1977 The regular meeting of the Coordinating Commission for Senior Citizens was held on Wednesday, November 9, 1977 in the City Council Chambers at 2:30 P.M. The meeting was called to order at 2:35 P.M. by Chairman Ed Chilcott. Members Present: Ed Chilcott, Chairman Lois Chung, Secretary Esther Stratton Mabel Kenney Darryl Farrington Ann Azari Members Absent: Ginny Dunford, Vice -Chairman Ed Martin Advisor: Chet Hommon Guest: John McGraw - Human Resources The minutes of the October 12, 1977 meeting were approved as amended. The following sentence is to be inserted after the first paragraph: "John McGraw was asked to advise City Council of the change in the Bylaws quorum requirement from six to five members. The letter written by Chairman Ed Chilcott about the Tax Equalization Program was read and distributed to the Senior Citizens Coordinating Commission. It was also sent to our State Representatives and Senators. Resignations have been accepted from Ed Martin and Ginny Dunford. Their service has been appreciated. John McGraw reported that we have three vacancies on the Senior Citizens Coordinating Commission. Chairman Ed Chilcott asked Ann Azari to contact Kodak Personnel to see if any retirees or those near retirement are interested in serving on the Commission. There are approximately eight potential applications on file. Darryl Farrington reported on Legal Services for senior citizens. This was brought up at the October Bar Association meeting. Many lawyers have wealthy senior citizens clients and would react negatively. Also legal fees are sometimes adjusted for senior citizens on a limited income. This topic was responded to positively. A motion was made that the Legal Services topic be tabled until we get more information. It is necessary for us to know which lawyers are willing to receive half fee for senior citizens clients and which are not. Darryl was asked to obtain a list of lawyers and to draft a letter for our next meeting. 2 New Business: Chairman Ed Chilcott brought up a newspaper item about Cleveland, Ohio installing door locks for Senior Citizens to make them feel safe. The January 11, 1978 meeting of the Coordinating Commission for Senior Citizens will be held in the City Council Chambers at 2:30 P.M. The meeting was adjourned at 3:40 P.M. Respectfully submitted, L 131 T x reI' f A proposal concerning possible property tax relief for senior citizens will be discussed at the Coordinating Commission for Senior Citizens meeting at2:30p.m. Wednesday. The meeting will be held at the City Council. Cb&IWWrs, 300 LapORk1 Ave.