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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSenior Advisory Board - Minutes - 05/12/1999SAB Minutes —May 12, 1999 I. Attendance Alyce Eckley Excused Fran Ward Mae Espland George Kress Kristin Glenn Yvonne Myers Erik Margolis Staff Jim Watt Barbara Schoenberger Blanche Yakmas Florence Williams Marjorie McTaggart Guest Paul Scofield Kay Rios II. Meeting called to order by chair Marjorie McTaggert at 2 PM. III. Citizen Participation Lew Lachman of AARP incited SAB members to a seminar on Scams and Frauds to be held on October 21 at the Senior Center. Among subjects to be discussed will be Y2K, Medicare and Medicaid. Local officials and business persons will participate. Refreshments will be available. IV. Correspondence Marjorie read a letter from Cultural Resources Board in which SAB was asked for a letter of support to City Council regarding upgrading Fort Collins Museum. Board needs to obtain more information abut this project before we comply. V. Minutes approved as corrected (as follows). C. Old Business — Kaufinan Board senior housing at JFK Parkway held up due to lack of audit reports. D. IYOP Dignity Committee presented slide show at Aspen Club. E. Erik's name misspelled. VI. Guest Speaker Paul Scofield of Poudre Valley Health System Talked about the new facility PVH System is starting to build on 100 acres at Harmony and Timberline. Master plan includes nursing, medical care, plans to promote healthy living, wellness, accommodations for transients who will use facility. VII. Old Business A. Transportation — Florence Study of I-25 corridor begins in August, $300,000 is estimated for legal jurisdictions. City Council will pick a route for relocation of Highway 14 on June 15 Dial -a -Ride — Visits to Loveland doctors now offered. B. - Outreach — Yvonne spoke to youth Advisory Board on May 5, 1999 to bring them up to date on IYOP activities and to consider partnering with SAB on future intergenerational events. - County -wide Resident Council scheduled for May 19 will not be attended by SAB. It was decided to reschedule this so more members will be able to go to it. - Does Board need to revise Outreach ? C. Housing — Kay It has been suggested that Affordable Housing Board and CDBG combine. Not considered a good idea AHB. K&B wants to build Elizabeth street project. AHB has several objections to this because plans are not compatible with seniors needs. Northern Hotel idea not well received by AHB. A copy of contracts has been requested by AHB. Neighbor to Neighbor has requested funds to use Coach Light Motel as housing. Volunteers of America has applied for a HUD grant to build affordable senior housing on Horsetooth. There is no official head for Affordable Housing Authority as Ann watts has left. IYOP — Marjorie — Barbara — Yvonne Dignity. Yvonne spoke of photo display on view at Senior Center. It will also be on view at the Mall, banks and New West Fest. Will invite youth to January breakfast where they will be honored for making a difference in seniors' lives. Florence has obtained a grant from 1st National Bank which will help to defray expenses for a booth at New West Fest. Independence. Working on job fair and funding for senior service. The Older Americans' Act has not as yet been renewed. - Self-fulfillment. Pathways printing lists of resources for older people. The principle states older people are entitled access to spritual, educational and cultural information. E. Older American Month. (May) - Alyce — Senior Center held a dinner dance with barn dance theme. - SOAP production a huge success. - Election for new Senior Center Council member currently being held. - Senior Art Show — exhibit in Senior Center lobby F. Senior Network Luncheon PVHS — Erik PVHS — April meeting cancelled — no report. Network luncheon meeting held on April 22. Atchley (NAROPA) Institute will be guest speaker. Mailing list available only at the luncheon. Flyer to be mailed soon, regarding luncheon and Web site information. Invitations will be mailed in August. SAB and OOA members will be asked to be facilitators at tables. Next meeting June 17 at 10 AM (Senior Center). G. City Budget Marjorie sent a letter to John Fischbach regarding SAB — priorities for City budgetwhich stressed Affordable Housing (more funds) and Dial -a -Ride (more funds). H.. Seminar — "Strengthening Board Effectiveness" attended by Barbara, Kay and Florence. Speaker John Carver, stressed details for further efficiency and interaction with City Council. Marjorie suggested we invite the Mayor to a meeting so we could get his views on one to one liaisons with the Board. H. Liaisons Aspen Club — Jill thanks Senior Center for its cooperation at Aspen Club affairs, which took place at the center. OOA — Kay stated county needs a statement on Web Site about Affordable Housing. Also that organization needs more state funds. TRIAD — Fran 200 wallet sized File of Life kits received to be sold for an as yet, undetermined amount. Money to be used to purchase more kits. Latimer County TRIAD open house May 15 for Thompson Valley SALT — Next meeting May 21 at RLDS (220 East Oak St.). Number to call regarding potholes is 221-6614 Legislature — Jim House Bill 1166 is now on Governor's desk VIII. New Business A. George doing research and analysis on seniors in Larimer County. B. New SAB Applicants Marjorie has reviewed twelve applications submitted. Three seats available plus one Senior Center Council appointee. IX. Other Business A. City Line — Members given detailed information. Barbara discussed this. SAB voted to continue to be included. We are to read this and will discuss it at June meeting. Each member will be allotted sections for future review. B. New West Fest — Barbara Board voted to share a booth with other agencies if acceptable by them. We'll need all members to share taking charge of this. X. Adjourned at 4:15 PM.