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MINUTES
COORDINATING COMMISSION FOR SENIOR CITIZENS
March 9, 1977
The regular meeting of the Coordinating Commission for Senior Citizens was held on
Wednesday, March 9, 1977 in the Parlor of the First United Methodist Church at
1005 Stover at 2:30 P.M. The meeting was called to order at 2:45 P.M. by
Chairman Fran Bigelow.
Members Present: Rev. Fran Bigelow, Chairman
Mr. C.E. Hommon, Vide -Chairman
Mrs. Lois Chung, Secretary
Mr. James Conlon
Mr. Ed Martin
Mrs. Mabel Kenney
Mrs. Ginny Dunford
Members Absent: Dr. Hank Gardner
Guests: Mr. John McGraw - Human Resources
Mr. Steve Hamman - Care -A -Van
Ms. Christina Kerns - Student
Mr. Ernie Garrison - Student
The minutes of the February 9, 1977 meeting were approved as read. Today's Agenda
includes: MINUTES; CORRESPONDENCE; REPORTS -- Steve Hamman: Care -A -Van;
OLD BUSINESS - Utility Bill Rebate Program; Seminars and Forums; NEW BUSINESS.
CORRESPONDENCE: A letter of resignation was read from Dr. Hank Gardner. He has
accepted the position of Director of the University Counseling Center at the
University of Arkansas which will begin on March 21, 1977. Chairman Fran Bigelow
will send an acceptance note. A letter from Joe Krehbiel, State of Colorado,
Office of Human Resources was read. He notified the Commission that Gary Houser
is the Aging Coordinator for our region. Two letters from Chairman Fran Bigelow
to the Residents at DMA Plaza and to Bill Robertson, thanking them for their help
in putting the Directory of Services for Senior Citizens together were read.
REPORTS: Steve Hamman: Care -A -Van. Steve Hamman reported on the services
provided by Care -A -Van. Due to Title III Care -A -Van is able to provide more services.
xhe elderly can ride on Care -A -Van regardless of their financial situation. Care -A -
Van can provide transportation for all medical needs. Care -A -Van is committed to
Gateway in the mornings and late afternoons. Ginny Dunford volunteered to assist
an elderly person in grocery shopping.
The Annual Appreciation Dinner held on February 24, 1977 was a success. Five
members attended the dinner at the Holiday Inn. Altogether there were between
175-200 people who attended the dinner.
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OLD BUSINESS: Utility Bill Rebate Program. The $25.00 utility rebate was
established in 1974. The criteria for being eligible for a rebate consists of
five points: 1) must be a senior citizen in August; 2) a resident of Fort
Collins; 3) must pay all bills; 4) pay bills in full; and 5) must be low income.
The Senior Citizens Coordinating Commission must decide which recommendation to
make. The topic was tabled for further discussion until next month.
A brief report on the meeting about Seminars and Forums was given by Chairman
Fran Bigelow and Lois Chung. Much interest was expressed on this subject.
The Financial and Legal Group will meet again on Monday, May 2, 1977 at noon
at the Public Library.
NEW BUSINESS: The Fort Collins City Council will consider Friday two new
members for the Coordinating Commission for Senior Citizens.
The April 13, 1977 meeting of the Coordinating Commission for Senior Citizens
will be held in the Parlor of the First United Methodist Church at 1005 Stover
at 2:30 P.M.
The meeting was adjourned at 4:10 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
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