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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSenior Advisory Board - Minutes - 06/13/2007CITY OF FORT COLLINS SENIOR ADVISORY BOARD MINUTES Meeting held June 13, 2007 The Winslow 909 Centre Avenue Fort Collins, CO 80526 Chair — Don Wells — 970-222-8296 Staff Liaison — Barbara Schoenberger — 970-224-6026 City Council Liaison — Doug Hutchinson, Mayor — 970-221-6506 Attendance: Bud Herin Peggy McGough Kathy Schuster Marjorie McTaggart Anita Basham Marcia Richards Joe Bicker Don Wells Dennis Kaz Joe Bicker Excused Absence: Judy Vasiliauskas Unexcused Absence: Guests: Paula Kool Forest Delinger Virginia Febinger James V. Santon Drusilla Ness Laurelle Ness Lorene Mead Marabelle Carroll Lucille Turner Ginny Wooldridge Gene Wooldridge Meg Davis George Rollson Roslyn Brodsky Bettye Krolick Ed Krolick Mildred Raveland Stephen Raveland James Bolick Nancy J. Collins Helen Frick Betty Anne Husted Mildred Wilmer Steve Wiltner Ashley Kidd Dorothy McCartney Virginia McMillan Martin Lubow Liaison: Douglas Hutchinson, Mayor Staff: Peggy Bowers Karen Bryner I. Call Meeting to Order Chairperson Don Wells called the meeting to order at 1:35 p.m. A quorum was present. The Board members introduced themselves and Don Wells explained to the guests the purpose of the SAB and their accomplishments. II. Public Participation Don Wells opened the meeting for questions from the guests. • Ed Krolick asked about representation to the City Council — Don Wells responded that the liaison to SAB is the Mayor and that the charge to the SAB is to advise the City Council of concerns of seniors. • Gene Wooldridge expressed a concern about the pedestrian crosswalks near The Winslow that need to be painted. Bud Herin said he would speak to Eric Bracke with the City and report the problem. • Roslyn Brodsky asked about a book listing services for seniors. Marjorie McTaggart reported that "The Yellow Book" is compiled and distributed annually by the Office on Aging. The book lists local resources for seniors. Don Wells volunteered to pick some up from the Senior Center and deliver to The Winslow. Peggy McGough reported that The Winslow staff could pick up new books at the Bridging the Gap Senior Network Lunch as well as other information of value to seniors. • Don Wells asked how important transportation services are to the residents of The Winslow. Residents reported that The Winslow provides them with transportation and, therefore, community services are not as important. • Betty Anne Hosted asked about transportation for Wellington people. Peggy McGough reported about "Latimer Lift" which provides transportation assistance outside Fort Collins for Dial -A -Ride and Transfort. • Gentleman (did not get name) asked about the addition to the Senior Center. Bud Herin responded that the expansion will primarily include areas for fitness and wellness as well storage areas. • Peggy McGough reported about the special computer in the library/media center at the Fort Collins Senior Center provided by PVH Foundation. This computer enables you to look up any health information including diagnosis, research on illnesses, pharmaceutical — all privately. III. Attendance — The attendance sheet was passed. IV. Correspondence — None V. Approval of Minutes A motion was made by Peggy McGough to accept the minutes of the May 9, 2007 meeting. Bud Herin seconded the motion. Motion carried. VII. New Business A. Election of Officers for the 2007-2008 Senior Advisory Board — Don Wells opened the floor to any additional nominations for officers. Bud Herin made a motion to accept the slate unanimously, Peggy McGough seconded the motion. Motion carried. Marcia Richards will serve as Chair, Anita Basham as Vice - Chair and Kathy Schuster will serve as Secretary. B. Other Business — Discussion was held if it would be worthwhile for the Board to have business cards. Peggy McGough suggested the cards be printed at the Senior Center. IX. Old Business A. Liaison Reports • Dennis Kaz has been making contact with ministers telling them about the SAB and suggested letters be sent to the churches in Fort Collins. He also volunteered to be in charge of this project. Peggy Bowers suggested contacting the Coloradoan to do an article about the Senior Advisory Board. Marjorie McTaggart volunteered to contact the Coloradoan. • Kathy Schuster and Judy Vasiliauskas attended the Transit Task Force meeting which was formed in response to the Dial -A -Ride issues. The Task Force is looking into grants. Additionally, they are working to increase the number of volunteers for SAINT. Gary Thomas, head of Saint, said SAINT is not interested in taking on night service and they cannot deal with wheelchairs. He said he would mentor another group wanting to take this on. The next meeting will be the 23 d of June. • Marcia Richards attended the UniverCity Connections reception at CSU (on behalf of the SAB). UniverCity is working on a coalition among CSU, Old Town and the Poudre River to make Fort Collins a better place to live. The movement will go in to the second phase in the fall which will include funding and implementation. • Bud Herin reported on activity of the Senior Center Expansion Committee. The committee is trying to get 5016 designation. The group reviewed the proposed bylaws. Hopefully the 5016 will be in place by early fall, at which time they can accept donations. • Joe Bieker would like to get involved with the Expansion Committee. Joe also asked the Board's opinion on identifying with a cause for seniors giving back to the community. Joe will look further into this. Peggy McGough reported on Senior Center activities. The Fitness Day Luncheon attracted eighty plus people including Council members Ben Manvel, Lisa Poppaw, and Wade Troxell. The Cemetery Stroll will honor past and present mayors of Fort Collins and will be held on September 23 at Grandview Cemetery. The State of the Community Luncheon hosted by United Way and held at The Ranch will be on June 14, 2007. The event includes a discussion of emerging issues for the community and a volunteer award. This year, Mona Nickerson, Senior Center volunteer for more than 30 years will be honored with the Senior Volunteer Excellence Award. The Salute to Seniors event will also be held at the Ranch on September 12, 2007. Peggy McGough reported that the SAB outreach meeting scheduled for September will be held at NACC. Don Wells reported that funding for "Meals on Wheels" has gone up by 13 %. B. Kathy Schuster gave an update on Bridging the Gap Senior Network Luncheon. The committee is deciding on a caterer and preparing registration information. XI. Other Business XII. Adjourn Meeting was adjourned at 3:30 p.m. Submitted by: Karen Bryn er, R cording Secretary Don Wells, Chair Marjorie McT gart, Secre ary