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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAging Board minutes 091410 1 ORANGE COUNTY ADVISORY BOARD ON AGING Minutes September 14, 2010 PRESENT: Leo Allison, Heather Altman, Peggy Cohn, Mary Fraser, Steve Lackey, Haryo Marsosudiro, Thelma Perkins, Janice Wells STAFF: Kathie Kearns, Janice Tyler The meeting was called to order at the Central Orange Senior Center by Interim Department on Aging Director Janice Tyler. The minutes of the June meeting were approved upon the motion made by Heather Altman and the second by Janice Wells. No additional agenda items were offered. Ms. Tyler confirmed her appointment as Interim Director. The Board expressed its approval of this action. Heather Altman inquired about the duration of the interim appointment and was told no definite date had been established. Ms. Tyler summarized the change in assignments brought on by the recent retirement of Kate Barrett as the Aging Transitions Supervisor. She informed the Board that the Department on Aging will no longer be assigned guardianship cases. A draft of the 1\4 Cent Sales and Use Tax Resolution was distributed. Ms. Tyler informed the Board that this issue will be on the November ballot. She stated that the proceeds from this tax will benefit schools, economic development, libraries, and emergency management services in Orange County. She also distributed a draft of the Orange County Social Justice Goals Implementation Plan. Thelma Perkins noted that public feedback is important. Leo Allison asked if County Commissioners will be attending the Advisory Board on Aging meetings in the future. Ms. Tyler responded that all Commissioners are now sent meeting notices and will decide which meeting to attend rather than the former practice of liaison assignments. The Commissioners will meet on September 21 to appoint new County advisory board members. Four vacancies currently exist on the Aging Advisory Board. She asked members to encourage qualified individuals to apply. Peggy Cohn read the internet listing of applicants on file. Former Advisory Board member and chair Jack Chestnut was also suggested as a candidate. Janice Wells suggested sending invitations to the next meeting to everyone who has submitted an application. She also recommended that these applicants be encouraged to notify this Board if they are no longer interested in being appointed. Ms. Tyler was optimistic that long-time nominees Mary Fraser and Mike Symons will be appointed by October. Heather Altman suggested that Jack Chestnut also be nominated if he is willing to serve again. Steve Lackey informed the Advisory Board that, due to his recent election as Chair of the Friends of the Seymour Center, he will no longer be able to Chair the Advisory Board on Aging. He outlined the responsibilities of this office, including interaction with the Board of County 2 Commissioners. Mr. Lackey suggested that Heather Altman assume the chairmanship. After further discussion, Ms. Altman agreed to serve as Chair. Mary Fraser expressed a willingness to be Vice-Chair once appointed to the Board. Leo Allison stated that the Friends of the Senior Center for Central Orange Board of Directors had instructed the Chair to send a letter to the County Manager asking that the Board of County Commissioners rename the Central Orange Senior Center to honor Jerry Passmore. He distributed a copy of the letter and draft Resolution. The Senior Care and Friends of Central Orange boards have both approved the recommendation. Janice Tyler reminded the Advisory Board of the recently-adopted criteria for naming Orange County facilities. Following further discussion a motion was made by Peggy Cohn and seconded by Janice Wells that the Advisory Board on Aging support the Resolution to rename the Central Orange Senior Center in honor of Jerry Passmore. The motion carried unanimously. Ms. Cohn suggested that each member receive an email copy of the Resolution and letter of support to use in contacting Commissioners about this request. Board members acknowledged receipt of their invitations to the 30th Anniversary Celebration event on October 1. Over $5,000 has been pledged to support this event. Ms. Tyler distributed the Planning Committee meeting notes and reviewed the schedule for the evening. Nantucket Café will cater the dinner; Bell Senior Living will provide the appetizers. Robert Seymour has agreed to serve as Master of Ceremonies. Ms. Tyler displayed the folders distributed at the 20th Anniversary Celebration with a listing of department staff and Advisory Board on Aging members. After discussion a motion was made by Peggy Cohn and seconded by Heather Altman to incorporate those listings into the program, as is the practice with the RSVP Recognition Luncheon. Motion carried. Haryo Marsosudiro reported that the Friends of Central Orange will be hosting its Harvest Moon Ball on October 16. This year’s music will be supplied by the Fabulous Nomads. Last year 175 persons attended. A new fundraising event is the contra dances on the first Friday each month. A trip to the Blue Ridge Parkway and a cruise to the Bahamas and Key West are also being sponsored as fundraisers. The Friends Board members continue to identify major sponsors in the community. Steve Lackey stated that the Friends of the Seymour Center met last month to discuss fundraising and will meet again Thursday. One fundraising option may be to establish a patrons campaign. Heather Altman announced that Laura Deloye, who was appointed interim project director of the Chatham/Orange Community Resource Connection, has decided not to continue. Discussions now center on the possible reorganization of the CRC administrative structure. Mary Fraser suggested that the Advisory Board on Aging place more focus on long term care issues. Peggy Cohn, who chairs the Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committee asked if a representative of the Nursing Homes Community Advisory 3 Committee could be appointed to this Board. She will contact the Chair of NHCAC about this possibility. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Janice Tyler Secretary