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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSenior Advisory Board - Minutes - 06/12/2002CITY OF FORT COLLINS SENIOR ADVISORY BOARD MINUTES: MEETING Of June 12, 2002 Chairperson — John Roberts — 223-9317 Staff Liaison — Barbara Schoenberger — 224-6026 City Council Liaison — Ray Martinez, Mayor — 221-6506 Attendance: Mike Buderus Maxine Yankey Jim Downey Dianne Heath Eileen Hendee John Roberts Darren Gunn Florence Williams Don Redabaugh Kristen Glenn Absent: Dean Miller Absent: (notified) Liaison: Ray Martinez, Mayor Staff. Barbara Schoenberger Karen Bryner Guests: Marlys Sittner, Transfort/Dial-A-Ride Prior to the regular meeting, the Board had a social luncheon. John Roberts showed slides of his recent `round the world trip and shared many of his experiences. I. Call Meeting to Order: Meeting was called to order at 2:04 p.m. by Chair, John Roberts. II. Attendance II1. Presentation by Marlys Sittner, representing Transfort/Dial-A-Ride: On July 16, 2002 Council will make decisions regarding Transfort/Dial-A-Ride based on the results derived from the report filed by KA Associates and a variety of recommendations from City staff and other City boards. Marlys gave a presentation on the findings from transportation consultants. KA Associates report indicated the impact of various scenarios of transportation services. Marlys asked for comments and reactions from the Senior Advisory Board to be included in a presentation to City Council on July 16ei. Board indicated that Dial -A -Ride eligibility and service delivery area should remain as it is currently. They agreed that it was reasonable to charge a youth fare of $.25 and adult fares could be increased. They also agreed with the Transportation Board that the annual pass for elderly and disabled could be increased from $19.00 to $25.00. The Board suggested that Dial -A -Ride fare should be replaced with "suggested" donation system. Experience has indicated that users will give appropriately and this kind of system will probably net more revenue in the end. Marlys will present conclusions when she appears at the August meeting. IV. Correspondence: A letter received from Karla Smith, City Clerk's office, informing SAB that boards & commissions will be required to clarify bylaws. Board and/or commission bylaws cannot be inconsistent with Charter, Code or such other policies as may be established by the City Council. On June 4`s Council is considering a Resolution and Ordinance making changes to boards and commissions membership terms, reporting and filing minutes, and some changes to the application/interview process. V. Approval of Minutes: A motion was made and seconded to accept the minutes. VI. New Business: ■ Election of Officers: Chair — Mike Buderus Vice Chair — Eileen Hendee Secretary - Dianne Heath The officers will serve a term from July, 2002 through June, 2003. 2002 year work plan - Committee met last month to develop the work plan. Mike distributed work sheets and explained the concepts of the plan. The worksheet should be carried by SAB members and reviewed frequently to keep Board members focused and on track. The plan will be reviewed at each meeting. Each member of the Board will be asked to volunteer for at least two events or areas of interest at the next meeting. This is an on -going assignment for all Board members and should be brought to all meetings and reviewed often. Every member of the board should volunteer for two (2) events. Primary focus of the plan is to establish and maintain good relationships with members of the City Council. Review of by-laws — Barbara proposed that a sub -committee work on the by- laws. Jim and Dianne volunteered to review the bylaws and make recommendation. Conflict of Interest - If the SAB is involved in discussion or business that might be or appear to be a conflict of interest for any Board member, then that member is responsible for completing a form stating conflict of interest, and abstaining from participating in that activity. These forms are submitted to the City Clerk's office and remain on file. A copy of the form will be placed in each member's folder so that one is available if needed. 0 VII. Old Business: ■ Older Americans Month activities at the Fort Collins Senior Center, including the Community Open House, Senior Job Fair, and Family Health and Fitness Day were reported as being quite successful ■ Presentations scheduled for the SAB includes July — Leighanna Grupp from Senior Nutrition program, and August — Marlys Sittner from Dial -A -Ride. ■ Board discussed the proposed Vehicle Repair Scholarship. Kristen will call the Air Quality Board for information. Members will continue to seek a more appropriate agency or organization to work on this issue. ■ Jim reported that he has not been able to obtain a copy of the application for the Commission on the Status of Women, Marcile Wood Award. Dianne reported that the Commission has postponed the award and will not be reviewing nominations until mid -autumn. She will contact Commission members to get an award form for his use. Jim will nominate Jo Thompson on behalf of the SAB. ■ 2002 Senior Network Luncheon report — Eileen Hendee and Jim Downey are representing the Fort Collins SAB on the committee. Board was reminded to be available on September 27 for the Bridging the Gap Luncheon. There had been no committee meeting since the last Board meeting. • John Roberts suggested including a calendar of events on agenda/minutes to serve as a reminder to Board members when special events or activities are scheduled. VIII. Liaison Reports: • Larimer County Senior Network —Mike Buderus reported that the topic this month would be Adult Protective Services. Older adults are not likely to report abuse because they don't know what resources are available. Jim Downey said that he would compile a list of resources on this topic for seniors. ■ Aspen Club — Eileen Hendee reported that the 10,000 steps a day program is going very well and that nearly 500 pedometers have been sold. Work continues on the Robert Woods Foundation Grant. ■ Commission on Status of Women — Dianne Heath reported that she had received an e-mail from a member of the Commission indicating an interest in working on senior women's issues. Dianne will follow up with her. ■ Transportation — Florence Williams reported that it has become quite dangerous for pedestrians when crossing streets. Drivers do not yield to pedestrians as they should. Transportation bill signed by Governor Owens providing $220 million over the next 20 years. This bill is expected, but not guaranteed, to generate $15 billion as approved by legislature. • Ombudsmen — Florence Williams also reported that there is a web site for nursing home information, www.medicare.gov/nheompare. ■ SOAP — Maxine Yankey reported that preparations are under way for the new show in December. A social will be held in Rolley Moore Park in June. ■ Senior Center — Don Redabaugh reported that the Senior Council will provide funding to refinish floors in MU2 & MU3 in August. The Senior Center bus is out of commission because the transmission failed. The number of mechanical failures on this bus indicates that the bus needs to be replaced however there is no funding to do so at this time. John Roberts suggested that the staff contact local auto dealers for assistance in replacing the bus. • AARP — Jim Downey reported that AARP is not meeting for the summer months. ■ TRIAD- Jim Downey did not received minutes from this group. ■ Friends of the Senior Center — Maxine Yankey reported that few were interested in membership when she staffed a membership table during Family Health and Fitness Day. The Summer Social for members will be held on August 29 at 12:00 noon on the patio at the Senior Center. ■ The Executive meeting will be held Monday, June 24 at 3:00 p.m. Next meeting will be July 10, 2002 at 2:00 p.m. Meeting adjourned at 4:04 p.m. Karen Bryner, Recording Secretary