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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSenior Advisory Board - Minutes - 11/08/2006CITY OF FORT COLLINS SENIOR ADVISORY BOARD MINUTES: Meeting held November 8, 2006 Fort Collins Senior Center 1200 Raintree Drive Chair - Don Wells — 970-207-1602 Staff Liaison — Barbara Schoenberger — 970-224-6026 City Council Liaison — Doug Hutchinson, Mayor — 970-221-6506 Attendance: Bud Herin Peggy McGough Marcia Richards Kathy Schuster Marjorie McTaggart Anita Basham Jim Downey Matt Malcolm Don Wells Excused Absence: Dennis Kaz Unexcused Absence: Guest: Pam Brock with Poudre Valley Hospital Liaison: Douglas Hutchinson, Mayor Staff: Barbara Schoenberger Karen Bryner I. Call Meeting to Order Chairperson Don Wells called the meeting to order at 1:30 p.m. A quorum was present. II. Attendance III. Presentation by representative of PVHS — Pam Brock with Poudre Valley Hospital and the Medical Center of the Rockies in Loveland spoke to the board about both hospitals. MCR is not in competition with PVH. Some facts presented about MCR included the fact that during construction they recycled 80% of remaining construction materials; the building will be 570,000 sq feet with 136 beds including 64 beds for heart patients and 12 for ICU on 5 floors; the cost is estimated to be $240 million. It is anticipated that the hospital will add 2,000 new jobs during the first year. An advantage of the hospital location is that it is close to the airport which enables quick transportation of patients to and from the hospital. The hospital is scheduled to open February 14, 2007. Transportation to the hospital for transport dependent seniors was a concern of the SAB members. Pam didn't know the exact answer, but will find out and send a report back to the board. IV. Correspondence A letter was received from Jim Downey announcing his resignation from the Senior Advisory Board because he is moving from the City. Dear Mr. Wells: It is with deep regret that I must tender my resignation from the Fort Collins Senior Advisory Board, effective the end of December, 2006 As you are aware, I will be moving from Colorado at that time with my wife to the State ofldaho (or possibly to the State of Washington in the city of Clarkston, WA, across the river from the City of Lewiston in Idaho). My tenure on the Board since 2001 has been most enjoyable and beneficial to me, both from a personal standpoint from the many friends I have worked with and also from a volunteer standpoint for the many contributions that the Board has made to the life of senior citizens in the City of Fort Collins and surrounding areas. I wish the Board well in its continued endeavors, and extend congratulations for its accomplishments. Sincerely, James M. Downey V. Public Participation None VI. Approval of Minutes Minutes of the October meeting were approved. VIL Old Business A. Evaluative Tool Report — Marjorie McTaggart — In September, five evaluations were turned in and three were signed at the meeting at the Senior Center. In October at the meeting at the DMA, four evaluations were turned in and three were signed. It was decided to continue handing out evaluations but explain to participants why this is being done and how important it is for participants to fill out the form. B. 2007 Work Plan Adoption — Don Wells — Revisions were made to the work plan. A motion was made by Marjorie McTaggart to accept the work plan with changes; Matt Malcolm seconded the motion; motion carried. The Plan will be submitted before the deadline of November 30. C. Review of the DMA outreach meeting — Don Wells — A review of the issues raised at the meeting at the DMA was followed by assignment of follow up tasks to bring answers back to the residents. D. Thank you letter to DMA for hosting the outreach meeting was sent by Marjorie McTaggart E. Thank you letter to Suzanne Jarboe -Simpson for facilitating the Senior Advisory Board session to develop the 2007 Work Plan was sent by Marjorie McTaggart F. Report on the Sundance Bluegrass Festival and Chili Cook -Off — Jim Downey reported that the event went very well and the SAB won 2°d place for best chili. G. Report on ad hoc committee for fund raising for the expansion of the Fort Collins Senior Center — Bud Herin and Peggy McGough • Priority 1: To form a core group and limiting committee to nine individuals. Jim Barnet will revisit some of the people that he had spoken with at an earlier date and select three others from the contact list (developed by Senior Advisory Board) to find if they would be willing to serve. Bud Herin will contact two others on the list to see if they will serve. Once the core group is formed and meets, this group will select one or two people to attend a function in late January. • Date and menu for funder's luncheon. A luncheon was selected versus as dinner as many people do not wish to venture out for an evening meeting after a day of work. • Staff and committee will prepare a presentation (video or power point) to describe the project and why it is important. • Need dynamic, enthusiastic speaker that will attract people to come and to create a ground swell of enthusiasm for the project. • Need a kick start donation to lay down the gauntlet for a challenge match. • We may have someone who will work with us as a grant writer if we get our information together. This is being pursued. H. Reminder to Board members to attend the Boards and Commissions Appreciation Reception at Canyon West Room of the Lincoln Center, 417 West Magnolia on Wednesday, November 8 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. VIII. New Business A. Liaison reports: 1. Matt Malcolm reported: • Matt spoke with Manfred Diehl, head of the CSU Center on Aging, and found he is very interested in the outreach and meeting with the SAB. Matt will set up the time for Mr. Diehl to attend a SAB meeting. 2. Peggy S. McGough reported: • Peggy attended the Chili Cook off and Blue Grass Festival on October 14, and enjoyed the friendly competition between the Senior Center Council and the Senior Advisory Board Team. SAB won second place in the Red Chili Division and the Senior Center Council Team won third place in the Red Chili division. The Council "aced" the SAB this year by winning "People's Choice." • Peggy attended the Bridging the Gap 2006 evaluation and planning session for the 2007 luncheon at McKee Conference Center with Kathy Schuster. The dates for the planning meetings for 2007 have been reserved at the Fort Collins Senior Center. • Peggy represented the Senior Center Council and the SAB at the Northside Atzlan Center ground breaking ceremony on October 25. • October 301h Peggy met with Jim Barnett and Bud Herin concerning the fundraising for the Senior Center expansion. • November 4, 2006 she attended the Day of the Dead Celebration at the Mueso de las tres Colonias representing once again, the Council and the SAB. 3. Marjorie McTaggart reported: • OOA met at Oakbrook II in October. Only four residents were present (one of which was a former OOA Council member). Two political candidates who were not at Legislative Breakfast, Jennifer Miller, (D) District 15, and Gerry Horak, Unaffiliated, County Commission, answered questions posed by OOA members. On transportation Miller reported that the DOT has $10013 deficit and, therefore, she doesn't see regional transportation anytime soon. Horak reported that transportation efforts should be local. Ideas regarding funding for senior programs, Horak thought that outcome budgeting like Fort Collins is using would be useful and senior care should be split among three sectors: Federal, State, and Local. • Medicare prescription program is up for renewal. (Open enrollment thru Dec) Some insurance salespeople are using hard -sell to get seniors to change to their company. Word needs to go out to seniors to be cautious about being pushed to switch. • TRIAD: Met at PVH September: Discussed and evaluated the successful 10`h anniversary event held September 20`h at Loveland Police Institute. Law enforcement reps from Denver area said Larimer County does much more than they do. October: Nominating committee selected for 2007 officers. 2007 SALT meetings to be announced by presentation subject. Elder Elves are already starting Christmas boxes. `Blinking" (emergency locator) lights are only available via web now. Fort Collins crime prevention officer reported that Southern Colorado (Pueblos, etc.) also claims that Larimer County is doing more. • Women's Commission: The Commission is up for City Council review in 2007. They are working on annual report and work plan as we are. B. Holiday Social for Senior Advisory Board — The Social will be held December 13 at 4:00 p.m. at Don Wells' home, 512 Yuma Court, Fort Collins, Colorado 80525. Don distributed directions to his house for the social. Everyone is to bring an appetizer. (Note: Executive Committee changed time of the social to 3:00 p.m. to accommodate a schedule conflict.) VIII. Other Business IX. Adjourn Submitted by: 71/lcGr�' �;(� ��CG✓ Kare ryner, Recoftlix Secretary Don Wells, Chair Marjoge McTaggad, S4#etary