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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes OSHKOSH COMMITTEE ON AGING MINUTES FEBRUARY 7, 2007 Present: Corky Abraham, Claude Benedict, Dr. Jean Caudle, Jesse Fillmore, Jerry Konrad, Kara Klein, Amy MacKenzie, Ruth McGinley, Joan Rogers, Glen Steinbrecher and Chairman Donna Altepeter Staff: Sue Kreibich, Senior Services Director,and Vickie Rand, Office Assistant Excused: Ann Jungwirth, andToby Rosenberg Guests: Kristi Knutsen, Shirley Brabender Mattox, and Harold Singstock Chairman Altepeter called the meeting to order at 8 a.m. Mrs. Kreibich passed out information on “Housing Options” and the “Oshkosh Area Aging and Disability Summit”. Motion by Chairman Altepeter called for approval of the January 3, 2007, Meeting Minutes. Fillmore for approval of the January 3, 2007 Meeting Minutes, seconded by Benedict. Motion carried. Unanimous. CORRESPONDENCE Mrs. Kreibich read a resignation from committee member Amy MacKenzie. Amy will be relocating to the Superior/Duluth area. SHORT REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES Mr. Benedict reported on the Oshkosh Seniors Center Board meetings he attended January 8 and 9. He stated new software for the Seniors Center was demonstrated. Mrs. Kreibich explained the software further and noted that money would be taken from the Program Fund Equity account to pay for the software; no tax dollars are being spent on this system. Dr. Caudle reported on the County Committee on Aging meeting she attended. She discussed the 211 program and the Triad Senior Housing Options Conference to be held April 21, from 8:00 a.m.-Noon. She asked that Ms. Klein give us a more detailed report. She also noted that Oshkosh Bus transportation was on time and very reliable. Mr. Benedict questioned the plans for the cold storage area. Mrs. Kreibich stated she is working on the master plan, writing up the history of the Senior Center and its future needs. When that is completed, the OSC Board of Directors, the Oshkosh Committee on Aging and the Friends Board of Directors will give approval to the plan and an Architect will be hired to give us a figure that would need to be raised to make needed facility upgrades. Ms. Klein discussed the Triad Mini Conference being held on April 21, at the Sunnyview Expo Center in Oshkosh. Ms. Rogers discussed the Safe Driving program developed by Dr. Cooper and sponsored by the Oshkosh police, the Oshkosh Area Community Foundation and AARP. She stated they are looking for volunteers to be ambassadors for the program to educate the public. She stated no fundraising would be involved. She also informed the Committee that this program would receive national attention. She stated Toby Rosenberg and Ruth McGinley were interested. Vicki Schorse will be on the April agenda to give a presentation to the Committee. Mrs. Kreibich reported the free bus transportation offered to and from the Seniors Center from September through December cost $144.00. She stated she is also looking into costs of offering cab service for Center participants. Chairman Altepeter introduced new Committee member Glen Steinbrecher. Mr. Steinbrecher gave a brief history of his background and members and staff introduced themselves. OLD BUSINESS Election of Vice Chairman: Mr. Benedict nominated Dr. Jean Caudle for Vice Chairman. Dr. Motion by Benedict to appoint Dr. Jean Caudle as Vice Caudle accepted the nomination. Chairman. Seconded by MacKenzie. Motion carried. Unanimous. NEW BUSINESS Representative(s) for County Committee on Aging: Mrs. Kreibich stated the County Committee on Aging meets every 4th Wednesday of the month from 1:30-3:30 at the County Human Services Building on Algoma Boulevard. She noted the meeting consists of reports from various communities, the nutrition program, and that there is usually a speaker. She stated a 3 year term is currently available and it would be good to have representation from this committee. Claude Benedict stated he was interested and Ruth McGinley and Joan Rogers would call Mrs. Kreibich to indicate if they were interested. Mrs. Kreibich stated an advocate is needed to support grants that the Seniors Center applies for. Sue will pass names on to Mark Weisensel who will pass the names on to the County Executive who will decide who is appointed. Annual Awards/Promotion/Publicity/Type of (i.e. certificate, plaque): Chairman Altepeter reported the plan is to have the award presented at the second Council meeting in May. Mrs. Kreibich discussed how the program has been handled in past years. Discussion continued on promotional ideas and having a display available at the Main Facility with pictures of last years winners displayed. Chairman Altepeter suggested volunteers could make up a subcommittee to put together a display to promote this year’s awards. Mrs. Kreibich explained the subcommittee responsibilities. Mr. Abraham volunteered for the subcommittee along with Ms. Altepeter and Mr. Fillmore. Mrs. Kreibich will confirm the date of the May Council meeting for the award presentation. Committee On Aging Meeting Minutes, February 7, 2007 Page 2 Review Planner / Choose Projects for 2007: Goal A of the planner was reviewed and it was agreed to choose projects for 2007 at the next meeting along with scheduling an orientation date for new members. Seeking volunteers for the newsletter subcommittee will also be placed on next month’s agenda, and it was decided to review Goal B at the next meeting due to time constraints today. COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS/CONCERNS Ms. McGinley questioned if the Seniors Center offered tetanus shots. Mrs. Kreibich stated the Seniors Center holds a clinic once a year. Ms. McGinley stated it would be a good practice to send the clinic schedule to doctor offices so they were aware of where patients could get shots. Hiring of a Senior Connections staff person was also questioned. Mrs. Kreibich stated that we and Lutheran Social Services still need to hire someone for the position. Lutheran Social Services would be the employer and supervisor but utilizing funds that the Center is exchanging for use of Center space by LSS Day Services. Some funds will be paid to the Center in addition to the Senior Connection position. There was a question on the Housing Information that we prepared that didn’t make the County Resource Directory. Amy MacKenzie agreed to contact the Oshkosh Northwestern to see if they will print it as they have the proof in their possession. Mrs. Kreibich also stated she would notify the City Managers office regarding the opening on the Committee due to Amy MacKenzie’s resignation. Mr. Singstock and Ms. Knudsen, two interested citizens willing to join the committee, were thanked for coming to today’s meeting. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:28 a.m. M/S/C (Fillmore/Benedict). Respectively Submitted, Vickie L. Rand Office Assistant Oshkosh Seniors Center Committee On Aging Meeting Minutes, February 7, 2007 Page 3