HomeMy WebLinkAbout04.04.2023 Committee on Aging April MinutesOshkosh Seniors Center
200 N. Campbell Rd.
Oshkosh, WI 54902
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OSHKOSH COMMITTEE ON AGING (COA) MINUTES
April 4, 2023
A.) Ms. Richey called the meeting to order at 8:00 a.m.
B.) PRESENT: Judy Richey; Mike Ford; Pat Jirovetz; Bryn Ceman; Julie Kiefer; Cynthia Thorpe;
Julie Maslowski; Julie Davids; Ally Ford
EXCUSED: Joanne Murphy Spice; Heidi Basford-Kerkhof
ABSENT:
STAFF: Jean Wollerman, Senior Services Manager; Bobbie Nagler, Office Assistant
C.) APPROVAL OF MINUTES: March 7, 2023 minutes approved as written: Mrs. Kiefer moved
to approve the minutes as written; Mrs. Maslowski seconded; ALL IN FAVOR, Motion carried
(9) to accept the minutes as written.
D.) CITIZEN COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS: NONE
E.) PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS: NONE
F.) PRESENTATION:
a. Aging Disability Resource Center, Specialized Transportation Committee and
Community Advocate for Accessibility-Rob Patterson-Mr. Patterson stated when riding
on the bus system a rider must be prepared to adjust their time (as time pickup/drop-offs
are approximate) and riders have to be mobile. He explained that Route 10 (Oshkosh to
Neenah) had changes as of Monday, April 3rd. He stated UWO withdrew their funding
as it was not feasible and Winnebago County and the City of Oshkosh are conducting a
piolet program to find the fasted route from Oshkosh to Neenah.
G.) OLD BUSINESS: None
H.) NEW BUSINESS: Ms. Richey explained, during new business anything that may include
discussions, therefor moving forward New Business will be removed from the agenda. Mr.
Ford announced April 12 from 12 pm to 1 pm; Ray Taffora, UW Madison Legal Council will
be discussing Open Meetings and Open Records Laws and will be virtual.
I.) OTHER BUSINESS:
a. Mrs. Wollerman; Friends of the Oshkosh Seniors Center (FOSC) will be offering a free
shred event, May 20 from 9 am to 11 am, at 234 North Campbell Rd (Seniors Center North
Building). Mrs. Wollerman shared what can and cannot be shred. She stated the FOSC will
be having their Food Truck Friday event happening in June, more information at the May
meeting.
b. Mrs. Keifer announced Learning in Retirement is offering a special membership for,
usually the membership coincides with the school year, however; joining now would include
all of next year.
c. Mr. Ford reminded everyone to vote today. He state April 10 at 6 pm there will be a public
meeting regarding the development on Butte des Morts Drive.
d. Mrs. Maslowski explained each month Carmel organizes a Veterans Coffee, this month it
will be held at the Residents of Oshkosh (See Attachment A-Veterans Coffee). She stated
starting on April 20th there will be Tai Chi held at Carmel, with Joanne Murphy Spice.
e. Mrs. Davids announced, Fox Valley Memory Project would hold a fund raiser on April 18
at Waverly Beach.
f. Mrs. Ceman Empower Caregiver Community (See Attachment B-Empower Caregiver
Community); She stated there is an opening for the State Aging Advisory Council (See
Attachment C-Application for State Aging Advisory Council).
g. Ms. Richey stated there was recent news reporting regarding how scammers spoof
numbers. She stated they use a method called spray and pray.
h. Mrs. Thorpe stated she had the opportunity to serve on Menominee South Neighborhood
association and will be celebrating their 10th anniversary. Mrs. Thorpe stated the Oshkosh
Healthy Neighborhoods Association (OHNA) was She explained the Good Neighborhood
Grant, regarding curb appeal beautification; resident must pay the first $250.00 and live
within one of the recognized neighborhoods to receive a grant for $750.00, must provide
before and after pics and receipts. Starts April 15 through June 15th. Mrs. Thorpe explained
Menominee South, for four days in May, Rock the Block in collaboration with the City, habitat
for Humanity and GO HNI, will do a neighborhood facelift, with no requirements and have a
dumpster-another opportunity to clean up clutter in the area. She stated Rock the Block has
$20,000 to help take down trees.
i. Mrs. Jirovetz stated last month was national gambling screening day.
j. Ms. Richey stated Joanne Murphy Spice will be teaching some classes at the Altrussa
Conference in May.
k. Mrs Ford, nothing to report
l. Ms. Richey stated the State of the City was a great evening with slides and speeches, she
stated there were not as many as Boards and Commissions there; Mr. Ford stated Council
Member Miller and Council Member Erickson were conducting a subcommittee to update
and provide recommendations to the Council regarding boards and committees. Mr.
Duerkop and Ms. Richey attended a meeting with Council Members Miller and Erickson
along with City Manager Rohloff. He explained the committee would like to hear more from
Council and Staff as to what needs are wanted, the committee focus is advocacy and
education committee with a need for a strategic plan. He stated a suggestion made was to
decrease the committee size. Ms. Richey replied the size now is workable. Ms. Richey
explained that she and Mr. Duerkop are advocating to allow a speaker to present at a meeting
with not quorum and conduct no business. Mrs. Ford questioned the process of developing a
strategic plan; Mrs. Wollerman explained first, would be find funding with a facilitator. Ms.
Richey stated there had been a discussion previously having Mr. Ford’s students conduct a
strategic plan. Mr. Ford stated he has grad students working in that area and would be a
good fit. Ms. Richey stated that several purposes cannot happen because the committee has
no funding.
J.) ADJOURNMENT: Mrs. Kiefer moved to adjourn at 9:08 am, Mr. Ford seconded, ALL IN
FAVOR, Motion carried (9) to adjourn at 9:08 am.
NEXT MEETING: March 7, 2023
8 am City Hall
Respectfully Submitted,
Bobbie Jo Nagler
Office Assistant, Senior Services