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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSenior Advisory Board - Minutes - 03/11/2009CITY OF FORT COLLINS SENIOR ADVISORY BOARD MINUTES Meeting held March 11, 2009 Fort Collins Senior Center 1200 Raintree Dr. Fort Collins, CO 80526 Chair — Marcia Richards - 970-613-1505 Staff Liaison — Barbara Schoenberger — 970-224-6026 City Council Liaison — Doug Hutchinson, Mayor — 970-221-6506 Attendance: Marcia Richards Stan Ulrich Kathy Schuster Gale Criswell Palmer Withrow Bob Phillips Cathy Martin Joan Dienes Linda Iverson Excused Absence: Anita Basham Unexcused Absence: Guests: None Liaison: Douglas Hutchinson, Mayor Staff: Barbara Schoenberger Karen Bryner I. Meeting Called to Order The meeting was called to order by Chairperson, Marcia Richards at 1:37 p.m. II. Introduction/orientation of new member Marcia Richards introduced and welcomed Linda Iverson, the new appointee to the SAB. III. Attendance An attendance sheet was passed around. IV. Public Participation There was none. V. Approval of Minutes A motion was made by Bob Phillips to accept the Minutes for the January and February meetings. The motion was seconded by Stan Ulrich. The motion carried. VI. Correspondence • The SAB received the following invitations: - an Open House on Mar. 51h' hosted by Interim Health Care at their new location: 2000 Vermont. - an Open House on February 191h sponsored by the Arts in Public Places Pickle Plant Project • Dr. Diehl, Director of the Center on Aging, has indicated that CSU may have an applicant for the SAB. Barbara Schoenberger will pursue this lead. VII. New Business A. Completion and approval of 2009 Action Plan The 2009 Action plan was completed and approved. SAB members volunteered for project assignments and liaison choices. (see 2009 Action Plan for details) B. Communication Committee Report 1. Palmer Withrow, Anita Basham, and Joan Dienes agreed to serve with Stan Ulrich and Cathy Martin on the communication committee. 2. The Chair, Stan Ulrich, will meet with the committee to discuss plans for the formation of a Speakers' Bureau. 3. The SAB previewed an article publicizing the Senior Center Expansion project. Since the article had been written several months ago, board members critiqued it for accuracy. Barbara Schoenberger will edit the piece, and Stan Ulrich will submit it to 50+Marketplace for publication. C. Community Chat with HRC on Elder Abuse Kathy Schuster reviewed the background regarding the Community Chat on Elder Abuse proposed by the HRC. (see Feb. Minutes). The HRC has invited the SAB to join in sponsoring this event, scheduled for May 201h, 6:30 p.m. at the Senior Center. Kathy Schuster moved that the SAB, in cooperation with the HRC, co-sponsor the Community Chat on Elder Abuse. Cathy Martin seconded the motion. The motion was approved. D. SAB Self Assessment Questionnaire This is a part of the periodic review process required of all City Boards and Commissions. Marcia Richards suggested that the assessment be added to the May agenda so that the report can be prepared and finalized for presentation at the City Council meeting in July. E. United Way Senior Volunteer Nomination The SAB has been invited to nominate seniors for: 1) State of the Community Senior Volunteer Excellence Award, sponsored by -United Way of Latimer County (deadline - March 20, 2009) 2) Senior Human Relations Award, sponsored by the FC Human Relations Commission. (deadline - March 31, 2009) The SAB concurred that Bud Herin would be an appropriate nominee for each of these awards. Barbara Schoenberger agreed to complete and submit the nomination forms. SAB members are encouraged to write a letter in support of Bud Herin's nomination and e-mail it to Barbara so that it can be included in the nomination packet. VIII. Old Business A. Liaison Reports • Palmer Withrow Columbine Health Systems —in an attempt to increase public awareness of the complexities of Long Term Care Insurance, Columbine plans to host educational forums at the Drake Center. • Stan Ulrich Office on Aging Advisory Council - The Office on Aging Advisory Council's aging partner presentation for February was delivered by Bob Moore, editor of the Fort Collins Coloradoan. When asked how an organization succeeds in having an article published in the newspaper, Mr. Moore suggested that the information be sent directly to him, he will see that it is forwarded to the correct staff person. With site visits completed, Helen Davis, Chair, reported that the state audit gave high marks to the Loveland Meals on Wheels and the Volunteers of America. Margaret Long reported on the fluctuations in the Office on Aging fiscal situation. She believes that the county will receive about the same amount of state funding as last year, making drastic cuts unnecessary. Steve Johnson, the newly elected county commissioner, will serve as the liaison to the Council. Poudre Retired School Employees Association - Membership in PRSEA is now more than 590. In April, the Unit will host a pre -retirement seminar for active teachers. There is no charge to participate. PRSEA will honor its scholarship recipients at a luncheon in May. AARP- Chapter 759 sponsored another successful "Senior Day at the Capitol" on February 25. The Fort Collins contingent of 50 was, once again, one of the largest groups in attendance. The local chapter is tracking several bills in the legislature including: SB228 and HB 1273. TRIAD - The Board met last Thursday to make final arrangements for dissolution of TRIAD. The organization still has funds in the bank, so the Board needs to determine what will be done with those funds. B. Senior Center Expansion Committee Report- The Launch Event will be held at the Senior Center on March 24`h, from 5 to 7pm. C. Social Meeting with Mayor & City Council — Marcia Richards agreed to make arrangements for this social gathering in conjunction with the Art Show at the Sr. Center. D. Bridging the Gap Report — Kathy Schuster reported that the BTG planning committee met for the first time in February. The committee is in the process of selecting a date and sight for the event. The group is exploring an alternative format for the day's activities to enhance the opportunity for networking. E. Presentations at SAB meeting Nicole Hahn, from Tranfort, will make a presentation at the April meeting IX. Other Business A. Cathy Martin, Marcia Richards and Kathy Schuster volunteered to serve on a nominating committee. The nominating committee will present a slate of officers at the April SAB meeting. Once elected. the new officers will begin their term July I" B. Marcia Richards will be the liaison to the Bicycle Advisory Committee —a newly formed group of the Transportation Board. The first meeting will be on March 23`a at City Hall. C. Barbara Schoenberger read a prepared statement summarizing input from the SAB regarding Budgeting for Outcome result statements. Incorporating the suggestions from the Board, Barbara will create a final draft and submit it to City Council. X. Adjourn: The meeting adjourned at 3:35p.m.