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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAging Board minutes 111009 1 ORANGE COUNTY ADVISORY BOARD ON AGING Minutes November 10, 2009 PRESENT: Heather Altman, Jack Chestnut, Peggy Cohn, Mary Fraser, Lindsey Hazen, Steve Lackey, Haryo Marsosudiro, Thelma Perkins, Fred Schroeder, Jan Wassel, Jan Wells, Steve Yuhasz EXCUSED: Alice Gordon STAFF: Kathie Kearns, Jerry Passmore The meeting was called to order by Chair Steve Lackey at the Central Orange Senior Center. He introduced Lindsey Hazen as an applicant for appointment to the Advisory Board. Following introductions, Chairman Lackey announced that the recent RSVP Recognition Luncheon had more than 400 attendees. That afternoon he participated in a meeting with a representative of the Administration on Aging and the NC Division of Aging and Adult Services Director at the Central Orange Senior Center. Heather Altman requested three corrections to the minutes of October 13. Those minutes were approved with the noted corrections. Jerry Passmore distributed a summary of the Dr. Carol Giuliani’s study of older adults and falls, conducted at both senior centers. Thelma Perkins reported that the Friends of the Seymour Center are sponsoring a Crafts Fair fundraiser on Saturday, November 14 from 9:00am to 3:00pm at the Center. She also announced that the annual countywide Thanksgiving Dinner Celebration will be held at the Central Orange Senior Center on Friday, November 20. Haryo Marsosudiro reported that the Friends of the Central Orange Senior Center Harvest Moon Ball fundraiser was a success with approximately 135 persons attending. Thelma Perkins asked if the Central Orange Friends Board would be interested in co-sponsoring events with the Seymour Friends organization. Mr. Marsosudiro offered to relay the request. He also reported on the success of the Blue Ridge Parkway excursion. Upcoming events include a three day trip to Myrtle Beach in early December. Jerry Passmore announced that kitchen renovations are underway at the Central Orange Adult Day Health program. Jack Chestnut gave a summary of current program activities. Mr. Passmore added that co-locating the Day Health Program with the Senior Center is one of the service innovations that impressed the Administration on Aging. Jan Wassel asked about the Day Health Program’s plan once it reaches capacity. The PACE programs expansion into Orange County will have an impact on that challenge. Peggy Cohn asked for the percentage of Adult Day Health participants that reside in southern Orange County. Mr. Passmore responded that the attendees are almost exclusively from northern Orange. The Charles House adult day care program in Carrboro is a social 2 model only. Thelma Perkins called for Jack Chestnut to return to his former role as yard sale organizer for the Friends of the Seymour Center. Jack Chestnut gave a brief history of the development of the Triangle SportsPlex. He stated that he has been researching local policies for fishing at local public parks. Based upon this information he is drafting a proposal to allow fishing at the SportsPlex pond. He plans to present this at the next SportsPlex Advisory Committee meeting. Heather Altman reported that the TJCOG Area Agency on Aging Advisory Council did not meet since the last Aging Board meeting. Haryo Marsosudiro informed the Advisory Board that the new Senior Lunch caterer is serving good food. The Central Orange attendance has increased as a result of the improved meals. Jerry Passmore added that he met with the Nantucket staff the previous day to share both positive and negative feedback from the first week’s menus. Mr. Marsosudiro suggested conducting a survey of the lunch participants. Mr. Passmore reviewed a listing of the Advisory Board’s many committee liaisons and the description of each groups’ function. He mentioned that he has represented this Board on the Human Services Advisory Commission in the absence of an appointee. The Commission’s charge is currently under review. Jan Wells volunteered to serve on the Area Agency on Aging Advisory Council. Commissioner Yuhasz added that the Board of County Commissioners will be reviewing all Orange County committees in December. Lindsey Hazen offered to serve on the RSVP Advisory Council. . Heather Altman stated that a large Orange County delegation attended the October 28 Community Resource Connection summit in Greensboro. The Chair announced that Department on Aging is planning a Fall 2010 celebration of its 30th anniversary. Thelma Perkins and Peggy Cohn offered to serve on the planning committee. Jan Wells will also assist with some aspects of the planning. Jerry Passmore distributed copies of the County Property Naming Policy. He reminded the Board that this policy will apply when considering the naming of buildings or areas in a building. He referred to the Senior Care Board’s passing of a recommendation that their program area be named for the late Florence Gray Soltys who was instrumental in its establishment. Jan Wassel suggested that the option to name areas of public buildings could be used as a fundraising tool. In his Director’s Report Mr. Passmore stated that he has requested an update of MAP accomplishments from each program division supervisor. A summary of their responses will be presented at a Board meeting in early 2010. He will also present a draft of a Facility Use Policy for Senior Centers that could be used as a prototype for all County buildings. Jerry Passmore asked if the Board would like to meet on the first Tuesday in December. Thelma Perkins offered the motion to postpone the next meeting of the Advisory Board until January 2010. The motion was approved following Peggy Cohn’s second. 3 The Chair asked each candidate for Advisory Board appointment (Frazer and Hazen) to provide a brief summary of their qualifications. Following their departure, Mr. Passmore reminded those present that there is currently one at-large vacancy. However, Ellen Ozier-Hayes has missed more meetings than allowed by the Board’s by-laws. Following further discussion of the individuals who have submitted applications and attended an Advisory Board meeting to express interest, a motion was made by Jan Wassel to recommend that the Board of County Commissioners appoint Michael Symons to the current vacancy and Mary Fraser when the next vacancy occurs. Haryo Marsosudiro provided the second. Motion carried. The Chair asked that the Director send a letter to Ms. Hazen thanking her for her interest. There being no further business the meeting was adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Jerry M. Passmore, Secretary