HomeMy WebLinkAboutSenior Advisory Board - Minutes - 06/14/2017City of Fort Collins
Senior Advisory Board
MINUTES
Wednesday, June 14, 2017 11:30 a.m.
Fort Collins Senior Center
1200 Raintree Drive
Fort Collins, Colorado 80526
Mission: The Senior Advisory Board shall serve in an advisory capacity y to the Fort Collins City
Council on programs and policies that help aging citizens live full and interesting lives and continue to
contribute, participate, and share in the life of the community.
Board Members Present: John Baine, Suzanne King, Irisa Luft, Suzanne Dalton, Myles Crane,
Dhara Rose, Diane Smith, Sara Schilz, Jason Brabson, Wendy True
Staff Present: Bob Adams, Jason Chadock, Katie Stieber
Speaker(s) and Guests: Eric Sutherland guest
Absent: Greg Wells
Unexcused absence: Nancy Lutropp
I. Call to Order
II. Welcome to new member introductions, guest introductions
III. Administrative Items 10 min
a. Attendance
b. Approval of Minutes
i. Sarah 1
st
, Myles 2
nd
, minutes approved
c. Correspondence
i. none
d. Update on SAB Activities of the last month
i. PAFC did shirette, builders and developers that wanted to consider senior
housing, grass roots, Sarah has minutes, will share electronically
IV. Public Participation 5 min
a. Eric Sutherland – “financing of parking garage by leasing the senior center; concerns of leasing senior
center, $800,000 annual payment to bank, risk factor drives sales tax from tax that sunsets in 2020, 1st
reading of this issue has already occurred. Deal has legal infirmities. Wants to share information to educate
this group.” Diane – gave some background on this issue, lease / lease back. Using senior center as
collateral in the parking structure issue. When expansion committee raised funds, many granting
organizations funded project and included that the building could not be used as collateral. Bob Adams –
spoke with Mike Beckstead. Trying to set time for Mike to answer questions. Plans to speak at FSCS
Friends June 29 at 4:00 pm. Mike Beckstead did reach out to the two grantees and has been reassured that
approval has been given to move forward. Myles – there are many steps that prevent loss to senior center.
Many clauses of protection. Bob – this is a normal SOP. Diane – wish the City had better record keeping
of grants. City should have come to us first. Recommends City looks at the downside of planning. Why
was a revenue bond not considered? 2nd reading is July 5. Recommended to bring concerns up to council.
Myles moved to send a brief note to Ken Summers and CC council, in the future when there are issues
involving the senior center and senior community, it would be appropriate to present in advance. Suzanne
2nd. Motion carries. Discussion continued.
IV. Speakers 0 min
11:45 am None
12:15 pm None
V. Ongoing projects 15 min
a. Senior Housing Infographic
i. concerns from Sue Ballou of PAFC, where was information found and why those points
shared, add checklist
ii. next steps – create checklists – builders and seniors
V. Updates 15 min
a. Senior Transportation Coalition - Diane Smith
a. Coalition met, travel training occurring on bus systems (Loveland, Berthoud, Fort
Collins); county doing transportation study in unincorporated areas
b. City of Fort Collins Affordable Housing, 1st Thursday, 4 pm, City Hall; Sarah Schilz
a. Now being attended by Greg Wells, he did not attend
c. City of Fort Collins Transportation, 3rd Wednesday, 6 pm, 215 N. Mason community
room, Suzanne King – nothing to report; Diane did report Sunday service will be
reinstated
d. PAFC steering committee: Myles Crane
a. AARP offering grants for senior projects, PAFC exploring potentially applying
b. Senior access points project
e. PAFC – Housing, Nancy Luttropp – not in attendance
f. PAFC culture of aging committee
g. PAFC health and wellness committee
h. Bridging the Gap 9/27/17; 3:00-5:30 pm; regular meetings being held
i. LCOA – need board member to attend, Sarah cannot
j. Bike Advisory Board – have invited SAB liaison to attend
VI. New Business – Brief Discussion of Any Issues of Concern 7 min
a. Education
b. Outreach
c. Advocacy
d. Suzanne: Chris Wolf with PFA – emergency preparedness, cheat sheet for seniors; future speaker?
e. Wendy: A Little Help open house (hosted by PAFC), Wendy shared information and literature
f. World Elder Abuse Day, June 15, 9am – Noon at the Ranch
g. Elderhaus spaghetti dinner this Friday for a family in need, 5:00-7:00 pm
h. Senior Law Day, August 5, CSU, more information www.eldercarenet.org
Adjourn 12:53 pm
UPCOMING EVENTS:
UPCOMING SPEAKERS:
July 12 TBD
August 9 TBD
TBD Christine Macrina Engage Volunteer Database