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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes OSHKOSH COMMITTEE ON AGING MINUTES MARCH 5, 2008 Present: , Corky AbrahamClaude Benedict, Dr. Jean Caudle, Jesse Fillmore, Ann Jungwirth, Jerry Konrad, Glen Steinbrecher, and Chairman Donna Altepeter Excused: Kristi Knudsen, Ruth McGinley, Joan Rogers Staff: Mark Ziemer, Director of Senior Services, and Vickie Rand, Office Assistant Guest: Harold Singstock Chairman Altepeter called the meeting to order at 8:00 a.m. Motion by Chairman Altepeter called for approval of the February 6, 2008 Meeting Minutes. Jungwirth for approval of the February 6, 2008 meeting minutes as mailed. Seconded by Konrad. Unanimous. Motion Carried. CORRESPONDENCE Dr. Caudle presented Mark with an award from AARP in appreciation for use of the Facility. DIRECTOR’S REPORT: MARK ZIEMER Mark reported the following: ? Reminded the Committee of the opening and closing policy for the Center in case of bad weather. ? Stated approximately 150 people were in attendance for the State of the City program held at the North Facility. ? Noted that Judy Brewer would be working part-time as an Activity Coordinator as of April 16, 2008. ? Informed the Committee that the Lakefly Walk/Run was being moved to the fall due to the Triathlon held in the spring, hence the name of the event was changed to the Granny Smith 5K Run/Walk. ? Stated the Volunteer Recognition Event would be held in May and in addition to the recognition at the Common Council, our award winners would be recognized at our Volunteer Recognition as well. ? Discussed moving the Adult Day Services to the North Facility to remove the nursing home environment experienced at the South Facility. ? Stated that he has met with Tim Koch from Clarity Care and felt he would be a good candidate for the Committee. COMMITTEE REPORTS CWAG Report: Ann Jungwirth stated she will be attending a Statesmanship Program next week in Madison and will also be attending the CWAG District 3 meeting on April 21 at the Thompson Committee Center in Appleton where Stan Gruzinski will be giving a motivational presentation. Senior Center Board Liaison Report : ClaudeBenedict stated the Friends are planning to hold their Strawberry Festival at the South Park Art Fair. He also stated grant money has been received to help in the purchase of new equipment in the Fox Fitness Center, and Block Grant Money needs to be spent in the next couple months to purchase a sound system, plumbing fixtures, insulation and possibly materials needed for the move of LSS to the North Facility. Committee On Aging Minutes March 5, 2008 1 Mr. Benedict also stated the Kids From Wisconsin will be performing at the Alberta Kimball Auditorium on July 20 and the Friends are looking for sponsors. Mark requested to give staff information on who may be a good contact for sponsorship. Mr. Benedict also stated the Board responsibilities are being revised to include participation both physically and financially. Mark stated the Governance Committee of the Board is working on the Board Responsibilities which include a stretch gift. Discussion followed on partnerships and group affiliation with the Seniors Center. Driving Safety Conference Ad-Hoc Committee: Mark stated the Committee had met once and are looking at a May or June event. He stated programs will include driving knowledge, defensive driving and roundabouts. Mark Stated the Center will be co-sponsoring the event with TRIAD and RSVP. OLD BUSINESS 2008 Work Plan: Discussion ensued on the task of reviewing the Work Plan. Consensus was to make it a major part of the next meeting. Annual Awards: Chairman Altepeter questioned if the Tri-fold Display had been set up. Mark stated the display used last year has not been found. Discussion followed and it was determined to promote the awards at the same places as in the past, and have nomination forms available at both facilities on the Seniors Center Campus. Awards would be presented at the City Council meeting and any winners who are associated with the Seniors Center would also be recognized at the Seniors Center Volunteer Recognition Event in May. Focus Groups: Mark stated he has met with Dick Krueger and Janice Dibble has also responded to his request for interested people to contact him and he hasn’t been able to connect with her. He stated the Committee will meet along with the Senior Center Board of Directors and the Friends Board to review the Master Plan before the Focus Groups are up and running. NEW BUSINESS Number of Terms/By-Laws: Chairman Altepeter stated a number of members terms are expiring or vacancies need to be filled. Chairman Altepeter stated she probably would not be able to continue on the Committee as well. Mark noted the By-Laws stated that appointment is made by the Mayor for a 3 year term with no formal limitation as to the number of terms served. He stated members will be called at a separate time to discuss their desire to continue to serve on the Committee. He stated Committee members can recommend members for reappointment. He stated he had met with Harold Singstock regarding becoming a Committee member and stated he would be appropriate for a Committee member. Chairman Altepeter commended Mr. Singstock for his presence at the Motion by Corky Abraham to recommend Harold Singstock for a Committee meetings. member. Seconded by Altepeter. Unanimous. Motion carried. COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS/CONCERNS Corky Abraham mentioned it would be good for Mark to meet with the new City Manager as soon as one was hired. Committee On Aging Minutes March 5, 2008 2 Mark noted he has connected with three Council members at the State of the City presentation and hopes to meet with them soon to discuss the Center and show them around the campus. Mark also asked for nominations for Committee members and a discussion of officers to be held at the next meeting. Claude Benedict questioned the footprint for the “Wellness Center” and stated we should put together a plan soon to seek donations for the renovation. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:38 a.m. Abraham/Benedict. Unanimous. Motion Carried. Respectively submitted, VICKIE RAND Office Assistant Oshkosh Seniors Center Committee On Aging Minutes March 5, 2008 3