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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAging Board minutes 020808 1 ORANGE COUNTY ADVISORY BOARD ON AGING AND UNITED WAY SENIOR ISSUES TEAM JOINT SESSION Minutes February 8, 2006 MEMBERS PRESENT: Jack Chestnut, Mildred Council, Ann Johnson, Jerry Kruter, Steve Lackey, Mariah McPherson, Mary Ann Peter, Arthrell Sanders, Fred Schroeder, Florence Soltys, Jan Wassel STAFF PRESENT: Myra Austin, Bob Jones, Kathie Kearns, Ellen Ozier-Hayes, Jerry Passmore, Joan Pellettier, Kay Stagner, Linda Tuday The joint session was called to order by Co-Chair Steve Lackey at the Central Orange Senior Center. Jerry Passmore paid tribute to Linda Tuday for her service to the Aging Board as the Triangle United Way staff representative. The minutes of the December 14 joint session were approved by consensus with the addition of Mary Ann Peter to the list of those present. Ann Johnson suggested that the minutes of future meeting distinguish between the members and staff/guests present. The decision made at the December Aging Board meeting to change the monthly meeting time to the first Friday morning was reviewed. Jerry Passmore recommended that, based upon the responses from those board members absent when that decision was made, the meeting time be returned to the second Wednesday afternoon from 2:00-4:00 p.m.. Fred Schroeder made the motion and Jan Wassel the second. Motion carried. Myra Austin distributed a Wellness Program quarterly report and referenced the new ‘Bones for Life’ class scheduled for Central Orange Senior Center. She also announced that William Friday will be the guest speaker at the University Mall’s Senior Striders first anniversary session in March. Other activities mentioned included Senior Games, the MAP Well-Fit subcommittee, and the 919 flu shots given at the three senior centers and two service sites combined last Fall. Orange Congregations in Mission staffperson Kay Stagner announced that the Meals On Wheels Coordinator position was vacant again. Ann Johnson suggested that OCIM consider applying for federal and state funding to supplement the service. Steve Lackey gave a report on the recent United Way campaign. The Orange County Cabinet has decided to continue the emergency response fund at the same level as in 2005, even though the funds were under-utilized. Each issue team will be making funding decisions within its subcategory. The process for changing the allocation methodology has been postponed. Jan Wassel asked if emergency response funding could be available for the Senior Times publication budget crisis. Jerry Passmore was encouraged to submit an application for consideration. Linda Tuday will provide him the form and guidelines. Discussion followed on factors that should be considered in determining the percentage of United Way funds devoted to senior services. 2 Joan Pellettier reported on the United Way 211 Promotion Committee. She informed the group that local authors are being recruited to assist in this effort. She also stated that this free information service is available 24 hours per day/7 days per week. The Committee will be applying to the Blue Cross/Blue Shield foundation for a natural disaster grant up to $50,000. Jerry Passmore reminded the Joint Session that the Department on Aging maintains a listing of isolated persons in conjunction with the Department of Social Services. Once constructed, the new senior centers will serve as emergency shelters. Jerry Passmore updated the Joint Session on the progress of the new Orange County senior centers. Ground has finally been broken for the Southern Orange Senior Center. The contractor estimates completion in ten months. The lease for the current location has been extended until December, 2005. He stated that, once construction has begun, either he or JaniceTyler will attend bi-weekly meetings on-site with the architect and general contractor to review progress and any construction issues. The Design Committee for the Central Orange Senior Center at the Sportsplex has held its first meeting. Mariah McPherson, Mary Ann Peter, and Jan Wassel are the Advisory Board on Aging’s representative to this committee. The next Design Committee meeting will be held on February 22 and a tour of other senior centers in the area will be conducted on February 28. Ann Johnson stressed the importance of senior center accreditation. Mr. Passmore pointed out that the new centers will not be carbon copies of each other. He also reported that the Master Aging Plan Update should be completed in the Fall. The Joint Session was adjourned. The Advisory Board on Aging meeting was called to order by Chair Jack Chestnut. The representative of Bill Clark Homes will not be attending due to illness. In his absence Mr. Chestnut informed the Board of the proposal to construct a senior housing development on Orange Grove Road. Discussion followed on the amenities to be offered at this development and the connection with the Department on Aging. Mary Ann Peter informed the Board that the Hillsborough Town Council was in the process of developing a master building plan and any proposal such as this should be tabled until its adoption. The minutes of the January 6, 2006 meeting were approved upon the motion offered by Fred Schroeder and the second by Jerry Kruter. Jerry Passmore reported that the Friends of the Chapel Hill Senior Center had met recently to discuss how their funds will be used to support the center after their obligation for 1/3 the Galleria lease cost expires June 30. Jack Chestnut reported that the Senior Care Board had adopted a new staffing plan at its meeting that will continue the part-time nurse contract with UNC Hospitals, employ a C.N.A. through a home health agency for 10 hours per day, and contract with an activity Coordinator for up to 5 1/2 hours of service each afternoon. Currently the day center averages 5-6 attendees each day. Appointments to the Friends boards were postponed until a future meeting. Mr. Passmore reported that the Board of County Commissioners approved the Department’s participation in the UNC Home Visit Prevention Project application as this Board had recommended at its January meeting. There being no further business at this time, the meeting was adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Jerry M. Passmore, Secretary 3 FN:H\BOARDS\AGING\MINUTES\YR2006