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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSenior Advisory Board - Minutes - 10/13/1993The Fort Collins Senior Advisory Board held outreach meeting on Wednesday, October 13, 1993 wood Assisted Living Center, 5055 S. Lemay.* Council liaison= Bob Winokur. Attendance: MEMBERS Stan Ulrich Peggy Santich Kay Rios Margaret Watts Yvonne Myers Wayne Moellenberg Kathleen Jones Jill Taylor Marjorie McTaggart a regular/ at the Collin - ABSENT Larry Heglund Larry Chaussee (called) STAFF Barbara Schoenberger (assigned) Steve Budner Jean Helburg I. CALL TO ORDER -- the meeting was called to order at 2:05 p.m. by Chair Kay Rios. II. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION -- None. III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES -- The minutes of September's meeting were unanimously approved as written. IV. OLD BUSINESS A. New Senior Center -- Jean gave the board a rundown of the progress/process staff has been through in negotiations with the low -bidder, elimination of alternatives, and other considerations. She presented the staff recommendation that would get the project started soonest, if City Council approves it on October 19th. Marjorie moved, and Wayne seconded, that the Board recom- mend to City Council those staff recommendations presented. The motion passed unanimously and wholeheartedly. B. Veterinary Concerns -- Kay reported that the Community Fund has sent a check from the Hammond-Gribble Fund in the amount of $1500.00 to fund the pilot program. RSVP has agreed to 'house' and screen for eligible seniors needing pet care. Jill offered to donate a small pet carrier, and Kay will write a proposal to PetsMart corporate headquarters for other carriers. C. Volunteer Credit Exchange -- Proposal was not funded. D. Senior Resource Network 1. CityLine -- Kay and Marjorie met with city staff and presented suggested topics for Senior section. Kay sent a letter to agencies asking for scripts. 2. FortNet -- Kay sent them a letter of support along with a copy of info we have gathered during past years. 3. Newsletter -- As promised to all interested and/or - attending May luncheon, Kay will bring a draft to the next meeting. E. Chili Cook -Off -- General discussion. Although SAB mem- bers declined at September meeting, SAB was represented by other members. Senior Games won 3rd place in showmanship, and 6th for chili. F. Transportation concerns -- Kay will get promised letter to City Council soonest. Marjorie reported on her partici- pation in the Paratransit proposal/bidders interview process. The subject and recommendations are to be presented to City Council October 19th. G. Paint-A-Thon -- Yvonne reported that 1st Interstate is interested in starting next year's project earlier, and welcomes SAB members to be on their committee. Jill, Stan, and Yvonne volunteered. H. Senior Lobby -- Marjorie reported on conversation with local lobby representative, and subscription to their newsletter as a way to legislative information. J. Seniors Airborne -- Kay reported on meetings with KIIX and program hosts to begin a weekly airing schedule by taping for rebroadcast on alternate Fridays, 9 a.m. V. NEW BUSINESS A. Service organization reports 1. RSVP -- Barbara reported that the Pets Project will start in January. 2. Aspen Club -- Jill called attention to the governor's visit re ColoradoCare health program, and reviewed other up- coming programs sponsored by Aspen Club. She will have two interns in January who could help with programs. 3. Senior Center Council -- Peggy said the volunteer system is in place, but more volunteers are needed. 4. Friends of the Center -- Barbara reminded members of the 4th Thursday meeting date. Marjorie explained the recent Boetcher offer to give $500,000.00 to set up an endow- ment fund with the Community Fund, provided the community raises $750,000.00 within 2 years. The interest could be used without restrictions in the community. B. Los Ancianos Unidos -- Kay met with Debra Bueno and officers of the group. They will notify Kay when they want SAB representatives to attend their meeting. C. Board member absences -- The City manual for boards and commissions states (pg. 40) that being absent from three consecutive regular meetings, or four in a calendar year "may automatically cause a member's appointment to be terminated." Larry Chaussee has attended 4 meetings since 11/92. Yvonne moved, Jill seconded, that Chair Kay write him asking his intentions. Motion passed unanimously. D. Distribution of manuals -- New manual inserts -- done. VI. OTHER BUSINESS A. The board has received an invitation to attend seminar on growth management Oct. 21-23. u October 28, 1993 TO: City Council Members FROM: Marjorie McTaggart, for the Building Team (new Senior Center) RE: Proposed cuts in the new Senior Center project budget We, the members of the Senior Center Building Team, have reviewed the work of City staff. We believe staff members have been exceptionally cost-conscious, and have dedicated themselves to reducing the cost of the project in every way possible. We agreed with the previous cuts also. While we under- stand that additional monies can be saved by using substitu- tions in some areas, we are concerned that additional carving may be cutting the project too close. We have been involved in each phase of this project since its inception. At every step, staff has taken our recommen- dations into account, and made sure that we have been an informed part of the process. Since City Council has not been ko''close to the process, perhaps they are not as comfortable with the package at this point as we are. We realize that it's not possible for Council members to be so closely involved every step of the way, but that is why this team was appointed: so that our diverse group of people could watch, listen, gather information, and make reports and recommendations. That is exactly what we have done. We now ask Council to take into consideration the months, and years, of our partici- pation and give credence to what we believe to be our well- informed consent. With all this in mind, the Building Team recommends that the current recommendation be accepted and that the project move forward as quickly as possible. B. Marjorie again asked members for input re workplan for 1994 due to be submitted to city by end of November. �VIII. ADJOURNMENT -- The meeting was adjourned at 4:20 p.m. iL2 Marjorie McTaggar Sec'y Ray Rios, Chair (*Thank you note sent to manager of Collinwood for their hospitality.) Approved: Cultu a Library, and Recreational Ser&s City of Fort Collins MEMORANDUM DT: October 14, 1993 TO: City Council Members TH: Michael W. Powers, Director of Cultural, Library, and Recreational Services FR: Jean Helburg, Recreation Manager RE: Senior Advisory Board Recommendation About Senior Center Construction The Senior Advisory Board held its monthly meeting yesterday, and the members discussed the Senior Citizen Center budget problem created in September when the construction bids came in over budget. Marjorie McTaggart moved, with a second by Wayne Moellenberg, to support the staff's recommendation to alter the project scope, as identified in the October 19, 1993 agenda item, and to add the balance of what's needed for construction from the Choices 95 fund as a part of the City's 1994 budget process. The motion was passed unanimously, 8-0. Some general comments that were made during the discussion follow: 1. Members felt that the alterations chosen appeared to be well -thought out on the part of the staff and the architects. 2. Members were glad that the alterations would have no appreciable effect on operation and maintenance costs. 3. Members felt comfortable dividing the problem between some alterations and some additional funds. 4. Members felt that it was appropriate to use reserve dollars from Choices 95 to solve this problem. 5. There was strong approval of still being able to break ground this year on the project. 281 North College Avenue • Fort Collins, CO 50524 • (303) 221-6640 PAGE 9 Powerline Easement from Rodney Smith, 715 West Prospect, needed to install an electric vault to underground existing overhead electric system. Monetary consideration: $48. ***END CONSENT*** 29. Pulled Consent. Items pulled from the Consent Calendar by the public will be considered at this time. Items pulled from the Consent Calendar by Councilmembers or staff will be considered following Item #37. 30. Staff Reports. 31. Councilmember Reports. 32. 33. Items Needing Individual Consideration On September 14, 1993, bids were opened for the construction of the senior citizen center. All five bids received exceeded the estimated construction cost of $3,913,800. The lowest bidder was $456,000 above this estimate. On October 19, 1993, Resolution 93-158 was considered by the Council. This Resolution proposed a reduction in the scope of the project by $126,200, with remaining budget shortfall of $329,800 to be covered by excess Choices 95 revenue added as part of the 1994 proposed. budget. This combination of a reduction in the scope of the project and increase in the amount budgeted would have accommodated the $456,000 deficit. Council adopted Resolution 93-158 with an amendment that directed staff to return on November 2, 1993, outlining further savings in this project of $100,000 to reduce the additional amount that would have to be added to the project budget. Council further directed that any savings would not affect the scope and quality of the facility. On September 27, 1993, the Planning and Zoning Board approved, with conditions, Spring Creek Village, Preliminary P.U.D. This project represented an amended P.U.D. and a continued item from the July 26, 1993 Planning and Zoning Board hearing. The request consists of 218 multi- family apartments on 24.27 acres located on the east side of Shields Street, south of Prospect Road. The P.U.D. includes a request to increase City of Fort Collins I&P printed on reoyCled paper • • Cultural, Library and Recreational Services Fort Collins Senior Center October 18, 1993 Betty Stephenson c/o Collinwood Assisted Living Center 5055 S. Lemay Fort Collins CO 80525 Dear Betty: The Fort Collins Senior Advisory Board wants you to know we appreciate your letting us meet there Wednesday. It was an excellent opportunity for members to get acquainted with the facility and see how it is coming along. As a City Board, we are charged with keeping abreast of senior issues and interests, which certainly includes housing facilities.. Thank you, too, for the refreshments. We really appre- ciate your cheerful setting and hospitality. xc: Sincerely, foMarjorie McTaggart,✓(for the Fort Collins Senior Advisory Board 145 East Mountain Avenue • Fort Collins, CO 80524 • (303) 221-6644