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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSenior Advisory Board - Minutes - 10/12/2005r CITY OF FORT COLLINS SENIOR ADVISORY BOARD MINUTES: Meeting held October 12, 2005 Chairperson — Bud Herin - 970-482-5060 Staff Liaison — Barbara Schoenberger — 970-224-6026 City Council Liaison — Doug Hutchinson, Mayor — 970-221-6506 Attendance: Marjorie McTaggart Bud Herin Jeanette Namuth Heather Heafer Don Wells Dean Miller Peggy McGough James Downey Excused Absence: Dianne Heath Unexcused Absence: Guest: Ginny Sawyer, Neighborhood Services Liaison: Douglas Hutchinson, Mayor Staff: Barbara Schoenberger Karen Bryner Senior Advisory Board members had the regular monthly meeting from 12:00 noon to 1:30p.m. Members were served lunch, following the meeting the board had a work session to determine the 2006 work plan. I. Call Meeting to Order: Chair Bud Herin called the meeting to order at 12:07 p.m. A quorum was present. II. Attendance III. Approval of Minutes — September 14, 2005 The date on minutes was incorrect and on the last page it should read, "Marjorie is one of the representatives." A motion was made by Don Wells to accept the minutes with corrections; a second was made by Jeanette Namuth. The motion carried. IV. Correspondence A letter was sent to the Coloradoan by Bud Herin and Dianne Heath which has not been published ye Bud contacted the editor at the Coloradoan and they said it was put before the typist and it should be printed in 4-5 days. A copy of the letter written to the Governor, by Dean Miller, was in everyone's folder. Bud asked to] comments. Everyone agreed it was a very well written letter. V. Old Business A. Review of presentation outline - Marjorie McTaggart submitted an outline to be presented for the Outreach Presentation. Peggy suggested that everyone volunteer or be assigned to one of the statements. Everyone should prepare their statements ahead of time to speed things along. Peggy made a motion to accept the proposed outreach presentation format, Dean seconded the motion, and the motion carried. Don Wells agreed to do Outreach; Jim, Jeanette, and Heather will do Advocacy; Marjorie will do Communication; Jeanette will do Coordination; and Dean will do Education. Following the Outreach Presentation the meeting will be open for public comment for 20 minutes. A regular business meeting will follow. Visitors are welcome to remain for the meeting. B. Final plan for the outreach meeting at 1601 No College on November 9 was determined. All Board is encouraged to be there by 1:30 p.m. C. Update on Bridging the Gap Network Luncheon - A round of applause was given to Jeannette Namuth for a good job leading the planning committee Bridging the Gap. Jeannette reported on the event. She spoke with the caterer about missing menu items and some disappointment about the quantity, quality of the food. All Occasion Catering has agreed to provide the same menu for the 2006 Bridging the Gap (with all items i.e. lemon bars, etc.) Jeanette will secure a written declaration from the owner. D. Review of draft letter re: White House Conference on Aging - Dean Miller's letter to the Governor was mailed and copies sent as indicated on the paperwork in each member's file. E. Report on BOB — Bud Herin reported that supporters will wave signs on Friday afternoon from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at different locations until Election Day. Bud passed out information that is being mailed out to Democrats in the area showing the advantages of BOB. F. The Board turned in collected materials for chili cook -off participant bags. The bags will be stuffed Friday the 14`n G. Final plan for Chili Cook -off— Bud Herin reported that Pat purchased the ingredients for the chili. The application fee and cost of groceries will be divided among the membership. Don Wells made a motion that the Board pay for the entrance fee and groceries, Jeanette seconded the motion. The motion carried. H. Dean Miller reported on "Contact People, Create Community" Health Care is a major issue. It is probable that groups such as the Senior Advisory Board will be a conduit r with employers to facilitate dialogue and develop creative and plausible solutions concerning healthcare. I. Marjorie McTaggart reported on the senior focus group for the City of Fort Collins Human Rights and Education office. There were 15 people in attendance. The participants were divided into groups of three to discuss how economic vitality could be utilized to make the community grow. Peggy asked if while you are waiting for feed back from conferences, etc., what happens? Marjorie replied that this particular group will have 12 focus groups around the community. There was a concern that the Hispanics to have a voice in one of the groups; there will be a meeting at the Northside Atzlan with a Hispanic group. The results will be organized and presented at the conference in November. The goal is to provide a blueprint to revitalize the economy in Fort Collins. J. Don Wells reported on the meeting with Kevin Unger, PVH - Wells inquired of the Board what their understanding of what the PoudreValley Hospital health system transportation program was going to do with transportation. Kevin Unger said he would distribute information to seniors through physician offices and publications put out by PVH providing detail about transportation opportunities for medical need through Dial -A -Ride. It does not appear that the information has gotten out yet. Don will meet with Kevin to get clarification on exactly what PVH will be providing and how that information will be disseminated. J. Heather Heafer was the Board representative to the conference sponsored by Metropolitan Planning Organization in September. She found the conference to be very interesting and thanked SAB for sponsoring her. She will present a more complete report next month. VII. New Business A. Liaison Reports 1. Marjorie McTaggart reported that TRIAD has new brochures and VOA, Elder Elves of Larimer County and Emergency Survival Guide have brochures which Marjorie distributed. 2. The Holiday Party will be December 14, 2005. The party will be at Jeanette Namuth's home beginning at 3:30 p.m. Each member is asked to bring something to share. VIII. Other Business A. Marjorie McTaggart reported that Dianne Heath will address the Senior Advisory Board at next month's meeting about grants available through USB. There is a possibility that the Board could apply for a grant to sponsor a portion of future filming for "Life Goes On". IX. Adjourn Meeting was adjourned by proclamation of chair, Bud Herin. Following the meeting the Board had a work session to determine the 2006 Work Plan. Ginny Sawyer of the City of Fort Collins Neighborhood Services Office was the facilitator. Submitted by: