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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes OSHKOSH COMMITTEE ON AGING MINUTES DECEMBER 6, 2006 Present: Corky Abraham, Donna Altepeter, Claude Benedict, Dr. Jean Caudle, Jesse Fillmore, Jerry Konrad, Kara Klein, Mary Ruth McGinley, Toby Rosenberg, and Chairman Kristen Cimera Excused: Joan Rogers Staff: Sue Kreibich, Aging Services Director,and Vickie Rand, Office Assistant Chairman Cimera called the meeting to order at 8 a.m. Prior to the start of the meeting, committee members enjoyed a Christmas breakfast. Motion by Chairman Cimera called for approval of the November 1, 2006 Meeting Minutes. Abraham for approval of the November 1, 2006 Meeting Minutes, seconded by Benedict. Motion carried. Unanimous. CORRESPONDENCE There was none. SHORT REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES Mr. Benedict reported he had attended the Oshkosh Senior Center Board of Directors meeting where discussion took place on whether it is necessary to meet every month. Mrs. Kreibich stated the Board has concerns about getting a quorum together during the winter months when many seniors spend the winter in warm places. She stated other concerns discussed included sub- committees and updating the constitution. Ms. Cimera stated perhaps a quorum could be present through tele-conferencing during the meeting, which may require revising the by-laws. OLD BUSINESS Status of City Budget: -Mrs. Kreibich reported the Seniors Center budget, as submitted, was untouched from cuts. She stated she feels contacts made to the Common Council by Seniors Center participants had a positive effect on the budget. Mr. Benedict questioned how the Center would make up the difference in the amount of money reduced from last year’s budget to this year’s budget. Mrs. Kreibich explained that the Seniors Center budget is made up of funds from different sources and not just the City. Ms. Mattox stated it was good to hear positive comments about the Seniors Center as Council members rarely receive those kinds of comments. Mrs. Kreibich stated quality of life issues for seniors are important. Housing Directory Brochure: -Mrs. Kreibich stated we would be submitting information to Winnebago County who would be doing a Housing Directory which would be included in the Oshkosh Northwestern the last Sunday in January. Committee On Aging Meeting Minutes, December 6, 2006 Page 2 NEW BUSINESS -Need for new committee member: Kristen Cimera announced her resignation from the Committee as her family would be moving to Ohio as her husband has taken a position there. Mrs. Kreibich stated the committee would be short one person, however, she had recently spoken with Ann Jungwirth who was interested in coming back since she would be able to attend Wednesday meetings. Mrs. Kreibich also questioned the need for members to be made up of a wide range of ages, and mentioned it would be something to consider when making revisions to the by-laws. Discussion continued and it was the consensus of the committee to leave the age requirements generic in the by-laws. Mrs. Kreibich also noted she has received calls from some people who are interested in serving on the committee. COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS/CONCERNS Mrs. Kreibich questioned what the committee’s duties / issues or projects would be for 2007. Discussion opened as to the thought of merging the Seniors Center Board of Directors with the Committee on Aging. Mrs. Kreibich noted the Committee of Aging covered a wider scope of concerns as the Board is concerned mainly with the operations of the Seniors Center. Mrs. Altepeter agreed that the Committee on Aging concerns lie with a larger population of seniors. Discussion continued on the projects of the Committee on Aging. Mr. Abraham stated he would like to see the Committee expand on their current projects. Chairman Cimera stated if the Committee on Aging would identify projects, perhaps people would volunteer to work on them. Mrs. Kreibich stated at next month’s meeting there could be a discussion on why they wanted to get involved with the committee and where their individual interests lie. These things plus identified community needs may lead us to what we’d like to work on in 2007. Mrs. Rosenberg questioned if they could review the list the committee had prioritized in the past there may be projects that could still use attention. Mrs. Kreibich will provide the lists. Chairman Cimera stated she had enjoyed working with the Committee and has enjoyed living in Oshkosh. She stated she appreciates the services offered at the Seniors Center and sincerely thanked the Committee for their support. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:03 a.m. M/S/C (Benedict Fillmore). Respectively Submitted, Vickie L. Rand Office Assistant Oshkosh Seniors Center