HomeMy WebLinkAboutAging Advisory Board Minutes 040919 Orange County Advisory Board on Aging
MINUTES
Tuesday, April 9, 2019
Passmore Center
PRESENT: (Board Members) Heather Altman, Colin Austin, Peggy Cohn,James Harris, Richard White, and
Michael Zuber. (Staff) Myra Austin, Mike Komives, Cherie Rosemond, Beverly Shuford, Janice Tyler, Annie
Deaver, Shenae McPherson
Board Members Absent: Mary Altpeter, Keith Cook, Vibeke Talley
1. Introductions and Announcements
a. Colin's office has moved to Corporate Drive, off of Meadowlands Drive.
b. With quorum present, the February 12, 2019 minutes were approved.
2. Approval of Minutes— March 12, 2019
a. Motion made and approved to accept the March minutes with one correction: Section 13.c.,
correct HIPPA to HIPAA.
3. Any other Agenda items
a. None
Director's Report
4. Staff Updates
a. Interview team completed interviews for the VC 55+Volunteer Coordinator position and will be
making an offer soon.
5. TJCOG-AAA Annual Monitoring visit— March 20
a. The Aging Transitions division was monitored on March 20 with positive results. A final report from
TJCOG-AAA is forthcoming.
6. House Bill 335— Increase funding for HCCBG
a. NC Association on Aging and the NC Coalition on Aging asking for$7 million, recurring funding, for
senior center operations. Janice reported that it was a bi-partisan issue with a good chance of
passing. Janice asked if the board would be willing to write a letter of support to the legislators. The
board voted yes. Janice to draft the letter, Peggy will sign and send.
7. Older Americans Month Proclamation — May
a. Janice will get the proclamation to the OC BOCC for approval at the May 2nd BOCC meeting.
8. Volunteer Connect 55+Volunteer Appreciation — May 10, Seymour Center, 4—6 p.m.
a. Janice invited the board members and reminded everyone to mark their calendars.
9. Direct Care Worker Awards— May 9, Passmore Center, 4:30—6 p.m.
a. This is the 5t" annual awards ceremony for direct care workers. Nominations continue to come in.
Deadline to submit: April 15, 2019.
New Business
10. Seymour Center Renovation Update
a. Nearly 30 contractors attended the Pre-bid meeting on March 28. Bids may be submitted until April
30, 2 p.m. when bidding will close.
b. First phase of the project is to straighten the road and build 55 parking spaces.
11. Board Vacancies
a. Jenny Womack, Clinical Professor, UNC Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy;
Senior Associate, UNC Partnerships in Aging Program, application and board recommendation
letter have been submitted; appointment pending BOCC approval.
b. Rachel Bearman, Executive Director, Chapel Hill —Carrboro Meals on Wheels, has applied for board
membership. Board voted and approved recommending Rachel for membership. Janice will submit
a letter of recommendation to the BOCC.
c. Heather Altman and Vibeke Talley are up for reappointment, both agreed to serve another term.
Janice will notify the BOCC.
d. Peggy Cohn will rotate off in June.
e. Janice explained that of the 12 board seats, 7 must be over age 60. As of June we will have 3 —over
60 "At Large" vacant positions, we will try to fill with individuals who would round out our county-
wide representation. Janice asked that board members contact her if they know of anyone that
they would like to recommend.
12. 2019-20 Budget
a. Asking for$2k for interpreter services.
2017-22 Master Aging Plan
13. Quarterly MAP update from the following workgroups.
a. Community Support and Health Services— Peggy Cohn and Heather Altman/Staff: Annie Deaver
and Shenae McPherson—See attached: OC MAP Year 2 Implementation Matrix—Q3
b. Social Participation —Staff: Myra Austin—See attached: OC MAP Year 2 Implementation Matrix—
Q3
c. Outdoor Spaces and Buildings— Mary Altpeter/Staff: Myra Austin—See attached: OC MAP Year 2
Implementation Matrix—Q3
d. Employment—Colin Austin/Staff: Mike Komives—See attached: OC MAP Year 2 Implementation
Matrix—Q3
Continuing Projects
14. Project EngAGE Recruitment Class Five
a. Starting in September, 2019, please send referrals to Shenae McPherson or Melissa Hunter
Committee Progress Reports if needed
15. Dementia Friendly Business Campaign — no report
16. Senior Tar Heel Legislature— Dick White— no report
17. Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committee— Michael Zuber— no report
18. Nursing Home Community Advisory Committee—Vibeke Talley— no report
19. Housing— Keith Cook/Dick White— no report
20. Friends of the Passmore Center
a. Las Vegas Night, April 27, 6 p.m. — need volunteer dealers
b. Annual meeting, May 3, 10:30 a.m.
21. Friends of the Seymour Center
a. Aging in Community Speaker Series—Retirement, April 10, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
b. Annual Meeting, May 16, 2 p.m.
Meeting Adjourned—3:15 p.m.
Next meeting: Tuesday, May 14, 2019, 1-3 p.m., Seymour Center