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CITY OF FORT COLLINS
SENIOR ADVISORY BOARD MINUTES
Meeting held September 12, 2007
Fort Collins Senior Center
1200 Raintree Dr.
Fort Collins, CO 80526
Chair — Marcia Richards — 970-223-8581
Staff Liaison — Barbara Schoenberger — 970-224-6026
City Council Liaison — Doug Hutchinson, Mayor — 970-221-6506
Attendance:
Bud Herin
Peggy McGough
Kathy Schuster
Marjorie McTaggart
Marcia Richards
Judy Vasiliauskas
Matt Jackson
Dennis Kaz
Excused Absence:
Don Wells
Anita Basham
Unexcused Absence:
Guests:
Al Van Nice Jan Harmann
Jo McCoy Richard E. Pillmore
Phyllis Kennell Eric Biedermann
Jeanette Namuth
Stan Ulrich
Joanna Lambert
Liaison:
Douglas Hutchinson, Mayor
Staff:
Barbara Schoenberger Kelly Meyer
Mia Johnson
Karen Bryner John Pfeiffenberger Steve Dietemann
This was a quarterly outreach meeting. The Senior Center Council and Senior Advisory
Board met for lunch. Members of the Fort Collins Senior Center were invited to the
meeting at 1:30p.m at which time the Mayor, Doug Hutchison, spoke and answered
questions.
I. Call Meeting to Order
Marcia Richards, Chair, called the meeting to order at 2:10 p.m.
II. Attendance sheet was passed around.
III. Guest — Douglas Hutchinson, Mayor
The Mayor offered brief introductory remarks which included:
1) a description of his goal to foster a teamwork approach with the newly elected City
Council
2) a description of the role of the Senior Advisory Board to serve as a bridge
between the community and the City Council.
IV. Public Participation
Concerns expressed to the Mayor by those in attendance included:
1) the transportation crisis and alternatives for Seniors
2) the accuracy of news stories provided by the local media
3) raises for dedicated city employees even within budget constraints
4) appreciation for Erik Bracke's prompt response to alleviate dangerous traffic
conditions on Centre Ave.
V. Approval of Minutes
Peggy McGough made a motion to approve the minutes of the August 8th, 2007 meeting.
Bud Herin seconded the motion. The motion carried.
VI. Correspondence
A. Registration forms for the Bridging the Gap Networking Event have been received.
B. Members of boards and commissions are invited to attend a budget forum scheduled
for Sept. 17`" from 6:30p.m. to 8:00p.m. in the Columbine Room at the Lincoln
Center
C. A letter of resignation has been received from SAB member, Joe Beiker.
D. An announcement from the City of the vacancies on the various boards and
commissions was distributed.
VII New Business
A. The Outreach Meeting at the Northside Aztlan Center will be rescheduled after 1" of
year.
B. The 2007 Action Plan was reviewed. The Board concluded it is current in addressing
the areas outlined for action.
VIII. Old Business
A. Oct. loth Outreach Meeting is at the Medical Center of the Rockies
1. The tour of MCR will be at 1p.m.prior the 1:30pm meeting.
2. The van providing group transportation to MCR will depart from the Senior
Center at 12:15p.m.
3. Chili Cook -off: Sept. 23 d
a. Cook Team will consist of Karen, Kelly, & Bud. Kathy & Marcia will
chop vegetables and meat the night before the event.
b. Donations for Chili Cook -off bags are to be turned in at the Senior
Center today.
c. A $15.00 donation for chili ingredients was collected from each SAB
member
4. The SAB's nomination of Peggy McGough for the Senior Service Award has
been completed and submitted to the Bridging the Gap committee.
5. Registrations for SAB members planning to attend the Bridging the Gap
Networking event on Sept. 26a' were confirmed. Peggy McGough
distributed instructions for those who will be serving as table hosts/hostesses.
6. Liaison Reports
• Bud Herin attended the Homecoming Committee meeting on Sept. 5a' . Six
volunteers are needed to serve as judges. The parade theme is "Celebration
of Homecoming".
• Kathy Schuster reported that RSVP has completed 3 training sessions on
"How to Recruit the Boomer Generation as Volunteers". This project, funded
by a grant from the Bohemian Foundation, was well received.
Nutrition: Blizzard boxes, containing 6 shelf stable meals, are being prepared
to be delivered to low income individuals over 60 for emergency use.
RSVP will be moving to their new office at 405 Canyon in mid -October.
Peggy McGough reported on Senior Law Day. She attended presentations
on "Identifying Dementia vs. Alzheimer's", "Getting Ready for the Move"
(given by Dennis Kaz & Yvonne Meyers), and "Guardianship versus
Conservatorship". 300 seniors were in attendance. There was great
partnering between agencies and sponsors. First Presbyterian Church
was the site of the event.
Peggy noted both community outreach and joint use of facilities with
the First Presbyterian Church running a van to Salute to
Seniors. Arthritis in Motion will be offered at their facility with PVH
instructor. The event is free to church members.
Poudre Golden K is providing information about Seniors in their weekly
bulletin, as evidenced by recent articles on the Chili Cook -Off
Peggy attended a presentation given by Yvonne Meyer on the Columbine
Health Systems. The new facility on Lemay will be opening soon. 100
clients will be moved from oldest facility into the new one. Grants are being
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written to secure funds for innovative programs for staff training, as well as
patient care.
Dennis Kaz - will be attending the Fort Collins Ministerial Network
meeting next week. The letter informing ministers of area churches about
the role of the SAB has not yet been mailed. The date will be changed and
it will be mailed this month.
• Marjorie McTaggart -Since Marjorie's term on the SAB expires in Dec.
Matt Jackson will assume liaison role with the Office on Aging.
Her position as liaison to Triad will need to be filled.
Adjourn
Meeting was adjourned at 3:30 pm.
Submitted by:
Karen Bryner, Recor— ding Secretary
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Marcia Richards, Chair
Kathy Schuster, Secretary