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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSenior Advisory Board - Minutes - 01/08/1992The regular meeting of the Fort Collins Senior Advisory Board was held Wednesday, January 8, 1992 at the Senior Center. Attendance: MEMBERS Vicki Moody Yvonne Myers Billie Higgins Peggy Santich Marjorie McTaggart Peggy Bowers Steve Budner Jean Helburg Barbara Schoenberger, (assigned) 1 *[611 P10 31 VA 33 3 k,[+ Kay Rios Larry Chaussee Kathleen Jones Pat Long Margaret Watts GUESTS Stephanie Besser Jill Taylor Council Liaison Bob Winokur (absent) I. CALL TO ORDER -- In the absence of both Chair and Vice Chair, the meeting was called to order by Secretary Marjorie McTaggart at 2:00 p.m. A quorum was not present. The meeting proceeded with the understanding that all business needs to be ratified at the next meeting when a quorum is present. II. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION -- None. III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES -- The minutes of the December meeting were approved after correction of the January meeting date of Friends of the Senior Center. IV. OLD BUSINESS A. Senior Resource Network -- Barbara reported that Kay met with Ann Azari and expressed our request that she and/or Steve Snyder be on the city's Committee dealing with the 24 hour Information System. Jean and Marjorie have reviewed the demo diskette and offered their comments to Steve. Jean estimates it may take 5 to 10 years to become a working reality. B. Review of presentation for City Council -- Discussion about the 3 issues Kay, as the board's designated spokesman, plans to present. C. Senior Airborne -- The show is set for Fridays at 11:05 a.m. starting January loth. The next work session will be January 21st at 11:00 a.m. at the Senior Center. Kay will interview Gordon Solomon of Senior Games. Everyone is invited to attend as a learning session and be a part of future broad- casts in one way or another. D. Prime Time Plus -- Marjorie reported that this monthly senior section is to start in the Coloradoan Sunday, February 2nd with Executive Editor Dave Greiling's feature on the senior writers. Weekly senior features will also run on Sundays. Both are in addition to the continuing Seniors column that runs on Saturdays. E. Reduced fees -- (from last month) Parks and Rec staff members Steve Budner and Peggy Bowers gave an overview of a plan for reduced fees for all parks and recreation activities that would be based on need rather than age. As the plan is in its earliest draft, they were looking for reactions, ideas, concerns, etc. They plan to talk with the Senior Center Council next week. The board suggested they also get feedback from United Seniors and AARP. After some discussion and clarification, the consenus among board members was approval of the concept, and interest in an update as the plan jells. F. Outreach meetings -- Yvonne reported that whereas American Baptist church, 600 S. Shields, is not interested in having the board meet with them, individual board members would be welcome to attend their January 21st noon potluck meeting. She also said our February meeting at the 1st Presby- terian church is definite for Thursday, February 6th. Bring something to share as potluck at noon. Afterward they will have a short business meeting, then our meeting. In March, Dr. Bermingham will speak on the local medical situation. Marjorie suggested we also invite Andy Anderson, state president of United Seniors, to speak on their arrange- ments to serve seniors' medical needs. G. Building Team update -- Jean reported that the packets are almost ready to send to the feedback groups. There will be another meeting of the Team before recommendations are pre- sented to City Council at the February 25th work session. V. NEW BUSINESS A. Elections -- A tentative slate of officers was discussed: Kay Rios, Chair; Yvonne Myers, Vice -Chair; and Marjorie McTaggart as Secretary. Other board members were suggested, but either declined or will be going off the board in June. Other nominees will be asked for, and election will be completed at the next meeting. B. Service organization reports: 1. RSVP -- Training for VITA income tax counselors has begun. They will be stationed at several places around the city, Stephanie reported. 2. PVH -- Jill showed a copy of the hospital's "Learn To Grow" booklet of scheduled classes and seminars that went out as an insert in the Coloradoan newspaper. They are also working on a "Seniors Healthy 2000" event. Tentative arrange- ments are for May llth & 12th at the Elizabeth Seton church At • • to attract both Fort Collins and Loveland particpants. 3. Senior Center Council -- Vicki reported that tokens for parking are available for 15t each at the Greeter's desk. The council donated the entire endowment fund to the Friends of the Senior Center, so the interest may be used by them. 4. Friends of the Senior Center -- Vicki reported the group will meet quarterly, the 4th Thursday at 7 p.m. in January, April, July and October. A flyer will be coming out next week. Yvonne suggested that United Bank may be interested in working with the group. 5. OOA -- Board members mentioned they knew of four applicants to the Office on+ Aging Advisory board, but do not know if any have been accepted. C. Anniversary dinner -- Barbara reported that the "Moon- light and Roses" celebration will again be co -sponsored by the Senior Center and the Triangle Review. It will be held Friday, February 14th at the Lincoln Center beginning at 5 p.m. She asked for help starting at 3 p.m. to set up the room; and to encourage couples married 50 years or more to attend. VI. OTHER BUSINESS A. Marjorie asked members to review a draft of the 1991 Annual Review that she is preparing for City Council, and which is due before the end of January. B. The board will send cards to Lynn Thorp, director of the Senior Chuckwagon program; and to Kathleen Jones. C. Barbara handed out copies of city attorney Steven Roy's memo on "Ethic Review Board Opinion 91-2" to all city boards and commissions. She also went over the new deadlines for Pathways which is published bi-monthly. VII. ADJOURNMENT -- The meeting was adjourned at 4:00 p.m. Marj ie McTaggart, Secretary Pat Long, Chairman GOALS AND OB CTIVES FOR 1992 FORT COLLINS SE`:IOR ADVISORY BOARD As stated in t'ze City's boards and commission manual, the Senior Advisory Board has s_.: functions. The functions and 1992 goals and objectives to fulfill them are as follows: 1. To serve as a coordinating agency for senior citizen services and activities in the community: We plan to have more accessibility to the senior community for this purpose by: a. Continue to do outreach by having a minimum of four meetings at various locations, and in conjunction with senior activities. b. Continue to have liaison positions with such senior groups as United Seniors, AARP, Continuum Care Coalition (C3). 2. To assess, publicize and support present senior services and activities: We plan to encourage and support communication and programs for seniors, such as: a. The Senior Air Borne talk show on KCOL, which will be evaluated the end of February. b. Monthly senior section in the Coloradoan, "Prime Time Plus." c. Turn the retirement brochure over to funder(s). d. Paint -A -Thou. e. Friends of the Senior Center. f. Continue, and expand places for information booths at community gatherings such as New West Fest, Harvest Festival, health conferences, etc. Have pertinent, updated flyers avail- able on projects of senior interest as well as about this board. g. Continue in a leadership role on the Building Team for Phase III of the new Senior Center. h. Support city staff and Building Team with any public meetings or Open House they may hold during Phase 3. i. Continue intergenerational programs: Poudre R-1 VIPS, and Latch Key. j. Education focus group's accepted proposal to CSU to allow seniors to audit classas. 3. To investigate and evaluate requests for new senior services and activties. a. We plan to look into setting up a scholarship fund through the senior center wherein seniors could earn credits by volunteerism. These credits would go towards discounted fees for leisure activities offered by the city such as theater tickets or golf fees. 4. To plan, initiate, develop, and encourage new senior programs as need is indicated. a. In addition to =`3 (above), we will continue to fulfill this goal as -14 states. 5. To provide wide opportunities for more meaningful and useful participation of senior citizens in community activities and programs. a. Host senior function(s) during Older American Month. 6. To establish and maintain communication with local, state, and federal government agencies concerning senior citizens. a. Introduce a senior segment into the 24 hour City Hall information bank (Senior Resource Network). b. Continue to monitor county programs and activities, and encourage more county support for senior programs. tc < -/ Submit by Marjorie�gart, November 15, 1991 for the Fort Collins Senior Advisory Board