HomeMy WebLinkAboutSenior Advisory Board - Minutes - 04/14/2004CITY OF FORT COLLINS
SENIOR ADVISORY BOARD MINUTES:
Meeting held April 14, 2004
Chairperson — Michael G. Richardson — 970-482-5731
Staff Liaison — Barbara Schoenberger — 970-224-6026
y Council Liaison — Ray Martinez, Mayor — 970-221-6506
Attendance:
Sandra Gibson
Jeanette Namuth
Dianne Heath
C. Dean Miller
John A. Smith
Marjorie McTaggart
Mike Richardson
Don Wells
Bud Herin
Jim Downey
Excused Absence:
Eileen Hendee
Other Absence:
Guests:
Barbara A. Sar eant
Liaison:
Ray Martinez, Mayor
Staff:
Barbara Schoenberger
Karen Bryner
B. Maintaining an archive - Dean Miller suggested starting a scrapbook with
brochures, articles, and photos of the events SAB has been involved. Dean suggested
tabling discussion until next meeting.
C. Senior Health and Fitness Day's Athletic Achievement Award - Barbara
Schoenberger reported that National Senior Health and Fitness Day is celebrated each
year in May and has been celebrated differently each year. This year's celebration is
a coordinated effort by the Aspen Club and the Senior Center and will focus on
celebrating individuals who, at an older age, have achieved something physically
significant or overcome a debilitating situation. The nominators and those nominated
will be celebrated at a luncheon at the Senior Center on May 26, Senior Health and
Fitness Day. The committee would like not only a nomination but would appreciate
help getting the information in to the community.
D. Issues on Aging - Barbara Schoenberger gave a report on Age Power and Age Wave
by Dychtwald. Dean Miller made a motion to have Barbara send a copy of her report
to City Council. Bud Herin seconded the motion. The motion was carried. The
Executive Board will prepare a memo to cover the report at their next meeting.
E. June Social - John Roberts will present a slide show of his latest world travel before
the June 9a' meeting.
VI. Old Business
A. Outreach
1. Community events
a. Sundance Bluegrass Festival and Chili Cook -off will be held the end of
September or beginning of October.
b. Bridging the Gap Network Luncheon - Jim Downey and Jeanette Namuth.
There will be a meeting next week. The luncheon will be held at the Ranch.
The Senior Center is reserved for 2005.
c. Inter -Faith Council networking - Mike Richardson — Mike has discovered that
there are three different councils. Mike is working with the Councils to offer
transportation to services, health appointment, legal appointments, etc.
2. Relationships with other City Boards
a. Affordable Housing Board - Sandra Gibson got a copy of the minutes from
the last meeting. The work plan is in the minutes.
b. Commission on Disability - Don Wells will be the liaison.
c. Human Relations Commission - John Smith — No report.
d. Transportation Board - John Smith & Jeanette Namuth — No additional report.
B. Advocacy
1. Provide input on senior housing issues through relationship with Affordable
Housing Board - Sandra Gibson — Above.
2. Provide input on senior transportation issues through relationship with
Transportation Board - Jeanette Namuth — Above.
3. City Plan - Executive Board — No report.
4. Fund raising activities for the Senior Center - Barbara Schoenberger - Tax Day
Scramble will be May I"
2. VOA Nutrition: Meals are now produced by PVH which will has save VOA a
sizeable amount of money. Some meal sites will be discontinued. Suggested
senior donation for lunch is $2.25.
3. Senior Housing: OOA is giving a presentation at CARE on April 21 regarding
attainable & affordable senior housing
4. Transportation: Marjorie asked if Smart Trips had been considered or contacted
on behalf of seniors for transportation to and from meal sites. They will check it
out.
5. Seniors Tax Work -off program turned away 46 qualified applicants due to
availability of funding.
VIL Adjourn - A motion was made to adjourn the meeting by Jeanette Namuth and seconded
by Dianne Heath. Meeting adjourned at 3:36 p.m.
❖ Next meeting will be May 12, 2004 at 1:30 p.m.
Submitted by:
Karen Bryner, Recording Secretary