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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSenior Advisory Board - Minutes - 05/08/19960 0 Fort Collins Senior Advisory Board Minutes The Fort Collins Senior Advisory Board held a regular meeting on Wednesday May 8, 1996 at the Senior Center. I. ATTENDANCE: City Council Liaison: Ann Azari (absent) Members: Chair Yvonne Myers (W) Stan Ulrich Jane Goodhart Blanche Yakmas Mary Alice Spelts Jill Taylor Guests: Carolyn Norrgard Staff: Steve Budner, Jean Service Organization Reps: II. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION 495-1000 (H) 225-3731 Marjorie McTaggart Wayne Moellenberg Fran Ward Ed Johnson Kay Rios Helburg, Marty Heffernan Christina Ulrich, RSVP None III. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order by Chair Yvonne Myers at 2:00 p.m. IV. GUEST SPEAKER: Carolyn Norrgard of NOROL which works to make businesses aware of the aging population, how to serve and target that market. They are currently surveying places and would like suggestions. She offered to work with SAB on future projects such as malls to become more senior -friendly V. CORRESPONDENCE: Colorado Senior Lobby newsletters; and a letter from Neighbor to Neighbor in which they acknowledged the frustrations of Paint-A-Thon project, and touted the up- coming fundraiser, "Taste of Nations." VI. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: the minutes of April 10, 1996 were approved unanimously as written. VII. OLD BUSINESS: A. Senior affordable housing: Letters regarding mobile home parks and Senior Housing, which were written by Kay and Marjorie, were read and approved to be sent on to county and city officials, and interested parties. Nothing new re DMA Plaza, per Kay. B. Vet -Pet: Funds have been identified and being set aside ('earmarked') at RSVP, per Kay. C. SageNet: It was agreed that it can be mailed without information about the location of the Fall luncheon. D. Network Lunch Committee: Nothing new, per Ed & Kay. E. Forum on Aging: Jill reported it will be tied in with AARP and held in September. F. Dial -A -Ride: Tabled to June agenda. G. Mall Booth: Jill affirmed volunteer times for May 18 H. Bylaws: Yvonne handed out sets that she and Barbara had redone, and asked members to read and discuss in June. I. Senior dental issues: Blanche reported letter is in the works. J. Senior Center user concerns: Two letters of recommen- dations were read and approved to be sent to Senior Center Council with one addition (that prospective liaisons attend an SAB meeting). Written by Marjorie and Kay, they outlined suggestions for setting up structured complaint review and liaison selection systems. A response was requested of the present liaisons. K. Liaison assignments: Yvonne asked members to choose two groups or agencies from the list. Executive Committee will review and further discussion to be held in June. L. Human Relations Award: Ten people were nominated in the Seniors category. Stan thanked the board members for nominating him. M. Housing list: Yvonne asked if the list is being updated. Stan said he would bring it up at the OOA meeting. N. Pathways article: Jill said that John Pfeiffenberg would like to know in advance who is writing the Pathways' SAB article. Wayne's article was misplaced, and resubmitted. VIII. NEW BUSINESS A. New West Fest: Kay had application and will send it in. The event is August 17-18. B. Capital Improvement Program: Marty Hefferan and Jean Helburg explained the Recreation Department's package - part of the overall city CIP - and asked the board to look over the material, priortize the projects, add others if desired, and let the Parks and Recreation Boards know. Discussion to be held at June meeting. C. Yvonne announced the June speaker(s) would be Kim McFan of 'Caring Hearts;' and maybe "First Night." IX. SERVICE REPORTS: 1. OOA/DSS Merger: Shelly McGraw will be invited to the July meeting to explain. Stan will confirm it with Shelly McGraw. He also had a written report of OOA Board meeting. 2. Kay stated that Friends of the Senior Center is holding a golf tournament/fundraiser in late May. 3. Marjorie announced that the Friends have given $8500 for light_and sound systems for the stage. The next SOAP Troupe performance will be June 7th, and 9th. She also gav4- information about the AARP-sponsored series "Money After 50" 4. Yvonne mentioned that RSVP has a new office on West Drake, and Stan reminded members of the AARP national convention in Denver later this month. X. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 4:00 p.m. Marjorie McTaggart, Secretary Yvonne Myers, Chair Approved ORDINANCE NO. , 1996 OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS AMENDING CHAPTER 2 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS RELATING TO THE SENIOR ADVISORY BOARD WHEREAS, the Senior Advisory Board (the `Board") has been in existence in varying form since 1968; and WHEREAS, the role of the Board has evolved to meet the changing needs of the senior population in Fort Collins; and WHEREAS, the Board has requested that its functions as defined in Chapter 2 of the Code of the City of Fort Collins be amended to reflect additional functions currently being performed by the Board. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS that Section 2-397 of the Code of the City of Fort Collins be amended to read as follows: See.2-398. Functions. The board shall have the following functions: (1) To serve as a coordinating agency for all senior citizen services and activities; (2) To assess, publicize and support present senior citizen services and activities in the community; (3) To investigate and evaluate requests for new senior citizen services and activities; (4) To plan, initiate, develop and encourage new senior citizen programs as need is indicated; -.T (5) To provide wide opportunities for more meaningful and useful participation of senior citizens in community activities and programs; (6) To establish and maintain communication with local, state and federal government agencies concerning senior citizens-; (7) To act as an advocate for seniors. on.issue& and activitiessih the community; (8) To bridge the generation igaps and work to dispel stereotypes about aging through education and awareness. activities. Introduced, considered favorable on first reading, and ordered published this 2nd day of July, A.D. 1996, and to be presented for final passage on the 16th day of July, A.D. 1996. Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk Passed and adopted on final reading this 16th day of July, A.D. 1996. Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk May 8, 1996 Commissioner Janet Duvall Larimer County Courthouse 200 West Oak Street Fort Collins CO 80521 Dear Janet: In our conversation a few weeks ago, I said I'd take the issue of Terry Lake Trailer Park to the Fort Collins Senior Advisory Board. The Fort Collins Senior Advisory Board met today and approved the enclosed letter. Copies are being sent to your fellow commissioners, to Bobby Guye, Neighbor to Neighbor, and Concerned Seniors of Colorado as well. New manufactured houses have come a long way, and are probably the most affordable ($40,000 to $60,000) housing around. (A salesman told me that he was able to qualify a senior citizen to buy one, but then the person did not qualify to rent space in a designated park.) And, such housing still carries a stigma of "trailer." First National Bank'"s annual Paint-A-Thon has not considered any housing in a mobile home park, even though the newer sidings are no different than sidings on single family houses in other parts of Larimer County. As the Larimer County area continues to grow, the issue of displaced 'trailer' residences will no doubt come up again and again. Where they can relocate, even temporarily, is probably one of the toughest problems around, to solve. I hope these suggestions are of some benefit, and that developers will provide help, too. Good Luck, and best wishes, Marjorie McTaggart 1989 Sonoma P1. #41 Fort Collins CO 80525 P.S. I recently hear a rumor of a possible park, or expansion of a park near Country General store. Rumors! aren51,3MI nai'l era dam. SsSiart on Cur A-k iI15E7ri9Qa� Janet Duvall Larimer County Commissioner - District 2 P.O. Box 1190 Fort Collins, Colorado 80522-1190 ILA m �)onoouz- C,��t If3C DHA Y L A "L A O R P 0 R A T E D 300 Remington Street Fort Collins, CO 80524-2860 Fax: (970) 493-7757 To: Kay Rios and Marjorie McTaggart, Fort Collins $ for Advisory Board From: Cathy Sandfort, Administrator, DMA Plaza Inc. Subject: Senior Needs for Affordable Housing Letter of 4/28/96 Date: 5/23/96 On behalf of the DMA Plaza Inc. Board of Directors, I would like to clarify and explain item 3 of your correspondence to the Fort Collins Commissioners and City Council. DMA Plaza Inc. is a non-profit corporation that has a 40 year mortgage with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. We do not have a lease agreement with HUD and are currently in our 24th year of our mortgage. Fifty of the one hundred and twenty six apartments at DMA have a Section 8 Loan Management Set Aside subsidy. This is called a "project based" subsidy, meaning the subsidy stays at the DMA Plaza should the Resident vacate. This Section 8 LMSA 15 yr. contract will expire August of 1997. There was never any provision for this contract to be renewed after its 15 year contract term. However, Section 8 contracts that were to expire in 1996 have been extended for 1 year by HUD and it appears favorable for 1997 contracts as well. Rents at the DMA continue to be well below the fair market rents in this area. Our efficiency unit has a basic rent of $189/mo. and the basic rent of our 1 bedroom unit is $202/mo - all utilities are paid by DMA Plaza. I know your Board will agree that it is essential to maintain and preserve the affordable housing we have today, especially in view of the shortage of affordable housing. The first step is to preserve the existing stock of affordable huusirtg. Should your committee desire further assistance or ciarl%,c (en, please call me at your earliest convenience. We would welcome a visit by the Senior Advisory Board to our building as we are quite proud of the the DMA Plaza's role in providing quality, affordable housing for lower income elderly, disabled and handicapped Residents of Fort Collins. cc: Shelly McGraw, Office on Aging Rochelle Stephens, FCHA 2313 Valley Forge Court Fort Collins, Colorado 80526-1652 May 13, 1996 Yvonne Myers, Chair Senior Advisory Board 900 Centre Avenue Fort Collins, Colorado 80526 Dear Yvonne, As the nominee of the Senior Advisory Board for the Human Relations Award, I would like to thank the members of the Board for selecting me to represent them at the breakfast on Friday, May 3, 1996. Although not worthy of the nomination, I am deeply flattered that the Board has bestowed this honor on me. While Shari Olson was reading the letter of nomination, I was sure that she had made a mistake and was reading the accomplishments of another candidate! The committee that wrote the letter con- cocted a masterpiece. Even Hemingway would have been proud to claim authorship of that tribute. It really painted a glowing picture of the mundane activities in which I participate. Thank you again for nominating me. Even though I did not win the award, I feel that I have been amply rewarded with the knowledge that the Senior Advisory Board thought that I deserved the honor. Very truly yours, Stan Ulrich :.R Mayor City of Fort Collins May 28, 1996 Kay Rios & Marjorie McTaga& Fort Collins Senior Advisory Board Dear Kay and Mar,00 J Thank you for you letter dated April 28, 1996 regarding your concerns and suggestions on the availability of affordable housing in our community. The City of Fort Collins City Council recognizes the need to house all City residents in decent, safe and affordable housing. In particular, the City's Affordable Housing Board has identified the need for seniors housing as a priority item for the future. Regarding your concern about the impending non -renewal of the lease between HUD and DMA Plaza and Oakbrook I and II, City staff contacted management from all three complexes for clarification on this matter. City staff learned that there is no lease between DMA and HUD. DMA Plaza operates as a non-profit organization with a 40 year HUD mortgage. They are currently in year 23 of this mortgage. DMA, did however, enter into a contract with HUD in 1982 for 50 Section 8 units for the housing complex. This contract is a 15 year non-renewable contract and due to expire in August of 1997. Upon expiration, rents for the one and two bedroom units will return to approximately $189 and $202 per month including utilities. The situation is similar for the Oakbrook I and II complexes. Both were awarded 20 year HUD project -based Section 8 subsidies upon completion of construction. According to Oakbrook management, the Oakbrook I subsidy expires in 1997, Oakbrook II subsidy expires in 2001. Renewal or replacement of this subsidy rests in the hands of Congress. The City will keep apprised of the situation between HUD and Congress regarding replacement or renewal of these senior subsidy programs . The redevelopment of existing mobile home parks is another area which is of great concern to City Council and the community.. Under our system of land ownership and property rights, a land owner has the right to do what he may with his property. This includes the closure of a business or mobile home park. Given the underlying premise of private property rights, the closure of Pioneer Mobile Home Park and the possible closure of other parks, the City has recognized the need to discuss the impacts of displacement in relation to redevelopment of existing mobile home parks. This discussion will also address future relocation efforts. 300 LaPorte Avenue • P.O. Box 580 • Fort Collins, CO 80522-0580 • (970) 221-6505 • FAX (970) 224-6107 City of Fort Collins staff will be meeting with members of the community on June 4, 1996 to discuss the redevelopment of mobile home parks in the community. The meeting is scheduled between 9 A.M. and 11 A.M. at Our Saviors Lutheran Church. The City Council encourages your participation in this meeting. I appreciate your input regarding the need for affordable housing in our community. We will continue to work toward seeking solutions to current and future housing issues through a collaborative effort with groups such as the Fort Collins Senior Advisory Board. It may be appropriate for members of the Seniors Advisory Board to share your ideas and concerns with members of the Affordable Housing Board at a future Affordable Housing Board meeting. Please contact Ken Waidc at 22I -6753 rcgarding future Affordable Housing Board meetings. Again, thank you for taking the time to share your input. 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