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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes OSHKOSH COMMITTEE ON AGING MINUTES SEPTEMBER 6, 2006 Present: , Donna AltepeterClaude Benedict, Dr. Jean Caudle, Jesse Fillmore, Kara Klein, Mary Ruth McGinley, and Chairman Kristen Cimera Excused: Corky Abraham, Jerry Konrad, Joan Rogers and Toby Rosenberg Staff: Sue Kreibich, Aging Services Director,and Vickie Rand, Office Assistant Chairman Kristen Cimera called the meeting to order at 8 a.m. Motion by Chairman Cimera called for approval of the August 3, 2006 Meeting Minutes. Benedict for approval of the August 3, 2006 Meeting Minutes. Seconded by Altepeter. Motion carried. Unanimous. Correspondence Chairman Cimera stated a thank you had been received from Mae Ziebell for receiving an award this year from the Committee on Aging. Committee Reports Chairman Cimera asked Mrs. Kreibich, Aging Services Manager, to report on the recent meeting regarding the meal site. Sue reviewed numbers of people using the site starting with 2001 with an average daily attendance of 28 people using the site to 2006 with 50 people average daily currently using the site. She stated the meeting was held to answer questions that mealsite attendees might have and to share reasons why the Seniors Center collaborates with other agencies serving seniors. She stated the main concern was overcrowding. Chairman Cimera stated a secondary issue appeared to be people using the meal site who needed help. Mrs. Kreibich stated she made an effort to reaffirm that the Seniors Center was here for all people. Discussion followed on the status of the day services patrons, and when the meal site attendance was over 56 people the day service people would stay in day services to eat. Mrs. Kreibich also noted that Advocap gave a very good presentation stating they would serve anyone and everyone they could. Mrs. Kreibich discussed the Master Plan for the Seniors Center and the need to allocate more space for the meal site in the future as growth demands. Mrs. Kreibich also discussed the article she submitted to the Letter to the Editor in the Oshkosh Northwestern regarding the meal site. Ms. Altepeter questioned if Advocap charged for the meal. Mrs. Kreibich responded a donation is collected. Winnebago County Commission on Aging : Dr. Jean Caudle passed around newsletters from other Senior Centers along with the phone study done earlier this year. Kara Klein stated she had done the phone study as a caregiver support network, and to determine the need for a Senior Connections employee. She also had information to share regarding other meal sites in the state. th Oshkosh Seniors Center - Mrs. Kreibich informed the Committee that October 15 was the anniversary date of the contract with Day Services. She stated renegotiations could take place within 90 days of the renewal date. She stated she feels the needs have remained the same. Updated Report from Senior Connections / Funeral Home Policies - Mrs. Kreibich reported for Marybeth who was absent regarding Berlin, Ripon, Winneconne and Omro’s policy to put home addresses in the newspaper. She stated that Omro didn’t encourage nor discourage addresses to be put in the newspaper, however they do notify police when a home is vacant. She stated Berlin lets family’s include what they want to but warns against it, Ripon doesn’t include addresses, and Winneconne encourages family’s to have someone watch the home during funeral hours. The Committee asked that Marybeth get the results of the one funeral home in her report that she didn’t get through to. Mrs. Kreibich stated it might be a good idea to have an article in the Senior Center newsletter regarding funeral concerns and generally, what funeral homes are advising for practices. OLD BUSINESS Update on Complimentary Bus Service - Participant Identification Cards are being distributed and monthly reports will be given by Mrs. Kreibich. She discussed the free bus service offered to seniors age 50+ to and from the Center and noted that press releases have been sent out and an article was included in Sr. Doings. She also gave Committee members copies of a letter that will be sent to Dial-A-Ride patrons and ADA Cab patrons letting patrons know they would be receiving a new card and the charge was going to be reduced. Oshkosh Transit had asked for Committee thoughts on the letter. Discussion followed and Mrs. Kreibich was asked to contact Dial-A-Ride with their concerns about the confusion in the notice regarding re-certification of ADA participants using the cab. Ratification of 2007 Budget - Mrs. Kreibich handed out a draft Matrix of the 2007 budget noting that union contracts have not been settled, however, it does include increases in utilities, insurance and fringe benefits. Mrs. Kreibich discussed the grants that would be received to pay salaries and noted $25,000 would need to be used from Fund Equity this year and possibly next year as well. Mr. Benedict questioned if townships are making any contributions. Discussion continued in regards to township patron fees, and the time constraints on researching township participation. Mrs. Kreibich will be making contact with all municipalities requesting a donation. Mrs. Kreibich stated Dr. Jean Caudle is donating money for a Development Coordinator position. She stated this person would get the Fund Committee up and running and have fundraising duties as money will be needed for operations. She stated a fundraiser is needed for the renovation planned for the cold storage facility as well as work needing to be done to increase the Endowment Fund. Mrs. Altepeter questioned hours and salary for the Development Coordinator position. Mrs. Kreibich stated they are looking to have someone in place by October, working 18 hours per week for $15.00 per hour for one year. She stated hopefully this position will pay for itself through fundraisers. Ms. Altepeter questioned the support from the Friends of the Senior Center. Mrs. Kreibich stated there is a reduction in the amount of funds received from the “Friends” because of the loss of the Cameo Shop, and the discontinuation of bingo. Mrs. Kreibich stated they are supporting the marketing position and offering a discount on their membership card. Discussion followed on the “Friends” membership card and the increase of Fox Fitness Center fees. Chairman Cimera questioned when the budget would be approved. Mrs. Kreibich reviewed the process with final decision to be made by the Oshkosh Common Council. She also noted Senior Motion by Cimera Center committee’s may be called upon for assistance at Council meetings. for support of the 2007 Budget. Seconded by Benedict. Motion carried. Unanimous. NEW BUSINESS Election of Vice Chairman – Chairman Cimera nominated Donna Altepeter for Vice Chairman. Motion by Benedict to elect Donna Altepeter as Vice Chairman. Seconded by Fillmore. Motion carried. Unanimous. Election of Delegate to Oshkosh Seniors Center Board – Claude Benedict stated he was interested in being the Delegate to the Oshkosh Seniors Center Board. Motion by Dr. Jean Claude to elect Claude Benedict as the Delegate to the Oshkosh Seniors Center Board. Seconded by Donna Altepeter. Motion carried. Unanimous. COMMITTEE MEMBERS COMMENTS AND CONCERNS Donna Altepeter extended a thank you to Dr. Jean Caudle on behalf of the Committee for the donation for the Development Coordinator position. Unanimous. With no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:07. M/S/C (Fillmore / Benedict) Respectively Submitted, Vickie L. Rand Oshkosh Seniors Center Office Assistant