HomeMy WebLinkAboutSenior Advisory Board - Minutes - 02/10/19930
The regular meeting of
Board was held on Wednesday,
Center. Council liaison: Bob
Attendance
MEMBERS
Wayne Moellenberg
Kay Rios
Larry Chaussee
Kathleen Jones
Larry Heglund
Margaret Watts
Jill Taylor
Yvonne Myers
Marjorie McTaggart
Pat Long
the Fort Collins Senior Advisory
February 10, 1993 at the Senior
Winokur (absent)
GUESTS
Sally Gilmore
STAFF
Barbara Schoenberger
(assigned)
EXCUSED ABSENCE
Peggy Santich
I. CALL TO ORDER -- The meeting was called to order at 2:05
p.m.
II. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION -- None.
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES -- It was moved, seconded, and passed
unanimously to approve the minutes of the January meeting as
written.
IV. OLD BUSINESS
A. Joint Meeting with OOA Board -- Pat reported that OOA
committee did not respond in January. That board meets 2/11,
after which Pat will advise this board by phone about a joint
meeting approved by SAB for March. SAB plans to hold its
regular meeting at the scheduled day and time, March 10.
B. Senior Resources/24 Hour Cityline -- After the business
meeting, the board participated in a demonstration of the new
Cityline by city staffperson Liz Stroh.
C. Board Liaisons -- Discussion completed the liaison
lists started at January meeting.
D. Building Team meeting -- Barbara announced the date,
place, time and probable subject(s) of the March meeting.
V. NEW BUSINESS
A. Service Organizations reports:
1. RSVP -- Sally reported that Volunteers Recognition
Day will be Thursday, May 13th at the Lincoln Center. The
Handyman Program is growing, and they could use more chore
people.
2. OOA -- Pat brought a copy of their minutes, and
reported that nothing much is happening. Boardmembers are
working on committees. Question re senior law project res-
tructuring -- answer unknown.
3. Aspen Club/PVH -- Jill mentioned several programs
slated for the month, and said they are working with Hospice
and AARP for widowed person support training.
4. Senior Center Council -- Larry H. had no report as
he had not attended a council meeting this year.
5. Friends of the Center -- Barbara stated she has met
with Steve Snyder, and the slide presentation is postponed
until March. She reminded everyone that $5.00 annual member-
ship dues are due.
B. Older American Month -- After discussion it was decided
to hold a potluck lunch, "Bridging the Gaps," at the May 12th
meeting at noon and invite city council members, county com-
missioners, and a representative of each of the liaison groups.
SAB and reps should bring a dish for 8; the center will furnish
refreshments. Format to be as an outreach meeting, plus have
easels for input, comments, etc.
C. Board Job Descriptions/senior age minimums -- General
discussion resulted in agreement that boardmembers will each
bring to next meeting written suggestions for boardmember/job
description. Jill, Kay, and Pat volunteered to be a committee
to collect and review the suggestions. Purpose is to send
the board -approved final version to the city to be included
with the application and legal responsibilities to be given
to future applicants.
D. Retirement Housing Grid -- Marjorie brought an example
of a Denver grid that a senior had suggested the board look
into for Fort Collins. Discussion resulted that, although
Choice already has similar information and charges for it, a
letter from the board should be sent to Choice suggesting
they include this type of grid.
VI. OTHER BUSINESS:
1. Pat and Larry C. have said they will talk with retired
veterinarians re Seniors/Pet concerns.
2. It was suggested that an outreach meeting be held in
conjunction with a highschool, possibly in October.
VII. ADJOURNMENT -- The meeting was adjourned at 3:10 p.m.to
attend the Cityline demonstration in the Greyrock Room.
Marjorie McTaggart, Secretary
Approved:
Kay Rios, Chair