HomeMy WebLinkAbout06.01.2021 COA June MinutesOshkosh Seniors Center
200 N. Campbell Rd.
Oshkosh, WI 54902
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OSHKOSH COMMITTEE ON AGING (COA) MINUTES
June 1, 2021
A.) Ms. Richey called the meeting to order at 8:00 a.m.
B.) PRESENT: Cheryl Hentz; Heidi Basford-Kerkhof; Julie Davids; Bryn Ceman; Julie
Maslowski; Judy Richey; Mike Ford
EXCUSED: Julie Kiefer
ABSENT: Lindsay Temple
STAFF: Bobbie Luft, Activities Coordinator
C.) INTRODUCTION OF NEW COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Mike Ford, Council
Member Representative; Cheryl Hentz and Bryn Ceman members.
D.) CITIZEN COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS: None
E.) PUBLIC COMMENT ONAGENDA ITEMS: None
F.) APPROVAL OF MINUTES: May 4, 2021 minutes approved as written: Mrs.
Maslowski moved to approve the minutes as written; Mrs. Ceman seconded; ALL IN
FAVOR, Motion carried (8) to accept the minutes as written.
G.) PRESENTATION:
a. Alisa Richetti, Dementia Care Specialist-Aging and Disability Resource Center
(ADRC) - Ms. Richetti explained the main goal is to help the community and
businesses become more dementia capable. She explained the Purple Angel
Program; SPARK program; Memory Cafes; Powerful Tools for Caregivers;
Support Groups and Free Respite. (See Attachment A – Dementia Care
Specialist Brochure) Ms. Richetti stated that after a memory screening if needed
information will be sent to Doctors. Ms. Hentz thanked Ms. Richetti and the
ADRC for such a thorough program, she questioned if the brochure can be
found on-line; Ms. Richetti replied yes and there is an extensive on-line
presence, she stated there is also, a monthly calendar and Facebook page. Ms.
Richey stated the newsletter is also, available on-line. Mrs. Ceman handed out
ADRC’s newsletter to members. (newsletter can be found on ADRC website)
b. Steve Tomasik-Transit Operations Manager-Quantum Wheelchair Securement-
Mr. Tomasik stated Go Transit currently has one bus with this assistance, he
indicated all drivers have been trained. He explained all future busses will
have this securement and current busses will be fitted for this assistance by fall.
He stated that the busses have air purification systems in them as well. Mr.
Tomasik shared a YouTube video of how the securement works; individual
backs onto the pad, driver turns on the system, individual pushes button, self-
locking (25 seconds), to get out-individual would push button again.
Individual does face backwards while riding. Mrs. Maslowski questioned if
the drivers love it; Mr. Tomasik replied they do and they had been a part of the
voice to move this along. Mrs. Ceman stated Transit has a large social media
presence regarding this and Facebook as well. Mr. Tomasik replied Go Transit
had been working with a group to get on social media. Ms. Richey stated the
members may go view the bus after the meeting.
H.) OLD BUSINESS: NONE
I.) NEW BUSINESS:
a. Discuss potential projects for City of Oshkosh American Rescue Plan Act
(ARPA) Funds – Mr. Ford explained the City has about $20 million for Covid
relief funds and the City’s plan was to use for Capital Improvement Projects
(CIP). He stated the funds were available for use until 2024. He stated he
believes there would be some kind of public process launched by the City
Manager. Mr. Ford stated possible use of funds could be public health
expenditures; address negative economic impacts caused by the public health
emergency; replace loss sectored revenue and invest in water, sewer and broad
band infrastructure. He believes the infrastructure will be the dominate
concern. Ms. Richey stated she was told it would not fund programs, she
stated one of the topics discussed had been the bathhouse at the beach, things
like street improvements. She suggested the ADRC probably has a better idea
of the needs. Ms. Richey stated any concerns or suggestions can be directed to
Mr. Ford. He stated his name and number are located on the City website.
b. Ms. Richey shared exciting news; Bethel Home with Miravida earned heart
center certification. Bethel is among 14 skilled nursing facilities in the country
and the 1st in Wisconsin to receive certification as a Post-Acute Care Heart
Failure Center through the American Heart Association (AHA). Patients
experiencing heart failure would now be provided a new standard of care that
had been developed by the AHA.
c. Ms. Richey polled members to determine if enough would be available to have
a quorum for the July meeting; all members present stated they were available.
Meeting will be held on July 6th, 2021.
d. Election of Chair and vice-Chair – MOTION: ACCEPT NOMINATION OF
OFFICERS: CHAIR-JUDY RICHEY, NOMINATED BY MRS. MASLOWSKI
(Mrs. Maslowski; second, Mrs. Basford Kerkhof), VICE-CHAIR-HEIDI
BASFORD KERHOFF, NOMINATED BY MRS. MASLOWSKI (Mrs. Maslowski;
second, Mr. Ford) CARRIED: ALL IN FAVOR
J.) OTHER BUSINESS:
a. Mrs. Ceman passed out a public health flyer; (See attachment B – Vaccine
Clinic)
K.) ADJOURNMENT: Mrs. Maslowski moved to adjourn at 8:33 am, Ms. Hentz
seconded, ALL IN FAVOR, Motion carried (8) to adjourn at 8:33 am.
NEXT MEETING:
8 am City Hall
Respectfully Submitted,
Bobbie Luft
Activities Coordinator, Senior Services