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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes OSHKOSH COMMITTEE ON AGING MINUTES NOVEMBER 1, 2006 Present: Corky Abraham, Donna Altepeter, Claude Benedict, Dr. Jean Caudle, Jesse Fillmore, Jerry Konrad, Kara Klein, Amy MacKenzie, Joan Rogers, Toby Rosenberg, and Chairman Kristen Cimera Excused: Mary Ruth McGinley Staff: Sue Kreibich, Aging Services Director,and Vickie Rand, Office Assistant Chairman Cimera called the meeting to order at 8 a.m. Motion by Chairman Cimera called for approval of the October 4, 2006 Meeting Minutes. Benedict for approval of the October 4, 2006 Meeting Minutes, seconded by Fillmore. Motion carried. Unanimous. CORRESPONDENCE There was no correspondence at this time. SHORT REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES Dr. Caudle distributed more information on the “Share” program and noted it was also mentioned in the November Senior Doings Newsletter. Dr. Caudle stated she had attended the County Commission meeting where the nutrition program was discussed. She stated the number of home visits for meals on weekends has increased and an increase of 6% is realized overall on home deliveries. She stated Winnebago County is looking for someone to take over the meal program since the kitchen is too small at the Parkview Health Center, and the building is also too small. Ms. Klein stated Advocap pays Parkview Health Center to make meals, and agreed that Parkview is too small. Mr. Benedict stated he had attended the Oshkosh Seniors Center Board meeting where they discussed the donation of a Baby Grand Piano, with the old Baby Grand Piano for sale. He stated other topics discussed were the flu vaccine, Medicare, the budget and the Kids From Wisconsin fundraiser. He also stated the Oshkosh Seniors Center Board would not be holding a meeting in December. Mrs. Kreibich also reported that at the Oshkosh Seniors Center Board meeting it was decided to discuss the make up of committees and the constitution at their next meeting. Committee On Aging Meeting Minutes Page 2 OLD BUSINESS Status of City Budget: -Mrs. Kreibich reported that there was nothing new to report on the budget at this time. She reported that an educational table has been set up at the main facility and the annex in regards to the upcoming election. She stated participants were being encouraged to contact the Common Council in regards to how important the Senior Center was to them, not just in terms of dollars and cents. She also reported that the County Board did not approve an increase in the sales tax. Discussion followed in regards to the Seniors Center budget. Housing Directory Brochure: -Mrs. Kreibich stated the Oshkosh Northwestern would be publishing the Winnebago County Resource Directory. She asked committee members if they had the opportunity to have all of the housing information published in the County Directory, would they rather that be done than publishing our own. Members responded that they would want to have the information published in the County Directory. Further discussion followed in regards to the information to be given to the Oshkosh Northwestern and the distribution of the directory. Mrs. Kreibich also reported that LPI would be printing the Senior Doings Newsletter beginning in March, 2007. She stated the Seniors Center has contracted with LPI for two years with a maximum payment of $3,500 per year, but hoped to have it published free of charge due to the advertising that would be included. NEW BUSINESS Orientation of all Committee Members: Mrs. Kreibich reviewed the hand-outs given out at the prior meeting. Discussion followed. Planning for year – Programs/Issues: Consensus was to have a potluck Breakfast at the December 6th, holiday meeting. Kristen Cimera and Jesse Fillmore will be in charge of setup. COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS/CONCERNS Ms. MacKenzie gave notice of the Caregivers Event to be held at the Oshkosh Seniors Center November 4th and encouraged committee members to attend. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:04 a.m. M/S/C (Fillmore / Konrad). Respectively Submitted, Vickie L. Rand Office Assistant Oshkosh Seniors Center