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Oshkosh Committee on Aging Minutes
September 1, 2005
Attendance
: Claude Benedict; Donna Altepeter; Dr. Jean Caudle; Kristin
Cimera; Ann Jungwirth; Jerry Konrad; Kara Klein; Toby Rosenberg; and Mae
Ziebell. Excused members included: Ernie Kandler and Joan Rogers. Attending
Staff were Sue Kreibich, Aging Services Manager and Bobbie Luft, Office
Assistant.
Kristin Cimera called the meeting to order at 8:10 a.m. M/S/C, (Benedict;
Konrad) agenda and minutes.
Aging Services Manager:
Sue Kreibich stated that next week she would be
meeting with the City Manager about the budget. There are to be no increases.
Currently the Center is dealing with utility increases from the Fund Equity. LSS,
Day Services will be in by November 1. In exchange for rent, LSS will provide a
part-time person to be at the Center for concerns or issues that may come up.
They may also pay for a part-time assistant for volunteer coordinating. Mae
Ziebell has resigned. Mae will continue for another meeting to give members a
chance to ask a City Council Member to serve. Sue will check to see if Mark
Huddleston can speak at the October meeting; Mary Schmidts can be a guest
speaker for the November meeting and the December meeting will be the
breakfast. A goal for the strategic plan is to have a master plan created and
committee to study all aspects of the Seniors Center by June of 2006. There is
not enough advocacy to City Council for Seniors. Sue is going to work with
Oshkosh Foundation to see if they can fund a three-years for a grant writer
position. Then let the money grow in a fund so the interest can then pay for that
position. More paid publicity needs to be done. It can be paid for through the
program account.
Correspondence:
Sue read a letter from James Ginecio. Mr. Ginecio was
encouraging members to support Dan Lynch in response to keep his letters
printed in the Northwestern. Sue Kreibich will write a letter of response to Mr.
Ginecio informing him on what the Center does to promote no smoking.
Housing Directory:
Kristin Cimera passed around a copy of the new Directory
she created. Rather than being a booklet, it will be a folded sheet of paper.
Members commented on the great job she did and that the size of the print was
good.
Board of Directors:
Kristin Cimera attended the meeting and went over
information that was discussed. Results of the strategic planning was talked
about and a packet of information was handed out by Sue Kreibich. The two
vacancies on the board will be filled by a husband and wife. AJ Anand will be
serving the three-year term and Toni Anand will be serving the balance of a two-
year term. M/S/C (Claude, Jungwirth) appointed members be accepted to
serve.
Chairman:None
CWAG:
Ann Jungwirth made an announcement that there will be a conference in
Fond du Lac on September 19.
Winnebago County Commission on Aging:
Dr. Caudle announced that she
went on a visit to the Menasha Senior Center and the next trip will be to Pickett’s.
She stated that it was very enlightening to see what they are doing. Dr. Caudle
announced that Colleen Bates would be giving a presentation on September 8 at
the library at 6:30 p.m. It will be on “Case of Maintaining County Supported
Nursing Homes). It is very important for all concerned to vote. Eau Claire lost
their nursing home by one vote. However they are in the process of getting it
back. She also informed members about the project being continually delayed
with Parkview. Don Greesback had stated at the County Commission on Aging
meeting that the project keeps getting delayed and the cost continues to increase
by 5% per year. He relucktantly agreed to a cap of $18-$20 million for the
project. Committee members should be attending meeting showing the their
support in keeping nursing homes available. It was suggested to call a special
meeting to get more information on the whole Parkview situation. M/S/C
(Rosenberg, Jungwirth) to draft a letter from the Committee on Aging to each
County Board Member and to Don Gressbock to show the committees support of
Parkview. Dr. Caudle said Dave Fendt, Winnebago County Benefit Specialist
announced that there were 91,000 renewals for SeniorCare. However it is still
uncertain if the program will continue. An update on ADVOCAPS nutrition sites
were given. June meals served were 61,601, 54% of the goal for contributions
for the whole year have already been met. Approximentally 128,500 meals
annually are served. Parkview provides the cooking services for the meals.
There are now more home delivered meals than congregated ones. Jean
passed out several pages from various centers so members could see the
services and programs that others are offering. Sue will make copies about Early
Americans Act. Currently there are 2400 seniors on a waiting list for long-term
care. She said someone had suggested to campaign to replace street signs will
larger print. As workforce numbers decline and retirees numbers will double.
Senior Shuttle:
Sue Kreibich announced the shuttle would not continue next
year. The hope was to have 100 riders per day and it averages out to be more
like 40 per day. Mark Huddleston has some ideas of what to do about this.
Members of the committee stated that there is great need to keep transportation
at both buildings. Kristin Cimera will draft a letter to propose the idea of two
stops for the bus to the Transit Department from the Committee on Aging.
Member Comments:
Sue Kreibich announced that there will be a Caregivers
Resource Fair on October 29. Minutes will now be listed on the City’s Web page.
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Ann Jungwirth announced that there will be a program on auto scams on the 10
of October. Bob Zapple will be presenting at the Sheriff’s Departement.
M/S/C (Benedict, Jungwirth) adjourn the meeting.
Respectfully Submitted,
Bobbie Jo Luft, Office Assistant