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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Board of Directors of the Oshkosh Seniors Center Meeting Minutes - Monday February 25, 2008 Present: Toni Anand, Claude Benedict, Ellen Hofeldt, Joyce Ludwig, Donna Pipkorn, Judy Troudt, John Vandenberg, Mona Walker and President Ralph Nielsen Excused: Esther Stegemann and Don Wolter Staff: Mark Ziemer, Director of Senior Services; and Vickie Rand, Office Assistant President Nielsen called the meeting to order at 1:00 P.M. Motion by President Nielsen called for approval of the January 28, 2008 Meeting Minutes. Benedict for approval of the January 28, 2008 Meeting Minutes. Seconded by Anand. Unanimous. Motion carried. CORRESPONDENCE Mark Ziemer stated he had received a phone call from Roger Westphal to notify the Board of his need to resign. He stated he enjoyed his time on the Board. DIRECTORS REPORT: MARK ZIEMER Mark reminded the Board that when the Oshkosh Area Public Schools are closed or delayed the Center will be closed or delay opening as well. He noted that the first day of the Winter Games was cancelled because of the Center closing due to bad weather. Mark stated he had met with Leon Thompson regarding the software program for MySeniorCenter and he agreed to be the liaison to work with the staff regarding the programs capabilities. Mark stated he attended the Noon Kiwanis meeting as a guest. Other meetings he had consisted of a meeting with Tim Koch from Clarity Care, a meeting with Dick Krueger regarding Focus Groups, a meeting with Tom Reagan regarding the renovation of the cold storage area, and a meeting with LSS regarding their location at the Center. He also stated he had met individually with the staff regarding their goals for 2008, and noted that Judy Brewer will be the Activity Coordinator and will be working as a part time employee beginning in April. He also stated he had met with staff this morning regarding the 5K Walk/Run. He stated since there is a Triathlon in the Spring, the 5K Walk/Run will be moved to the fall, hence the name needs to be changed from the “Lakefly”, (since there aren’t Lakefly’s in the fall) and staff has agreed on “The Granny Smith 5K Walk/Run”. He also stated he had met with staff regarding plans for the Volunteer Recognition Banquet to be held in May, and stated the Board will be getting invites to the event. Mark stated the Center will be hosting the “State of the City” event to be held at the North Facility on February 28. Toni Anand questioned the advantage of having LSS at the Center. Mark stated in addition to revenue, we are provided with a Senior Connections staff person and a Counselor. He stated a Oshkosh Senior Center Board Meeting Minutes - 1 - February 25, 2008 move of their adult day care to the North Facility is being considered so they are less visible to the Center participants, as they don’t just service older adults but disabled adults 18+ years old. Mark also stated a balance of $22,000 from a Block Grant needs to be used within a couple of months and will be spent on a sound system, plumbing fixtures, insulation and possibly materials needed for the move of LSS to the North Facility. COMMITTEEREPORTS Fund Development Committee: Mark reported the Committee has been talking about building the endowment fund through the help of the Friends and a staff person to develop a program for planned giving with the help of the Committee. Mona reported they had reviewed the “Responsibilities of Board Members” and would be evaluating the revisions at the next meeting. She also stated the Chairperson would be contacting the Board members regarding renewal of their term of office, and are looking at other sources for new Board Members. She stated the Governance meetings would be held regularly on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 11:00 a.m. President Nielsen stated it is important to get the vacancies on the Board filled. Mark stated he has a list of names he will be contacting and Mona stated Chairpersons that have been gone for the winter will also be contacted for their input. COMMITTEE ON AGING REPORT Claude Benedict stated the Committee had met in the new meeting room, the Fish Tank, and took a tour of the new offices and break room. He also reported that the Committee was Co-Sponsoring a driving safety conference in May or June with TRIAD. FRIENDS REPORT: Donna Pipkorn stated the Friends will be participating in the South Park Art Fair held on June 8 with their Strawberry Festival. OLD BUSINESS No old business to be discussed. NEW BUSINESS No new business to be discussed. CONTINUING EDUCATION Seniors Center Budget : Mark reviewed the budget and discussion followed regarding Township support. Claude Benedict questioned the electricity costs and the discontinued use of a pager. Mark stated the electricity costs were projected with a conservative increase, and our maintenance man has discontinued using a pager now that he has been issued a cell phone. Oshkosh Senior Center Board Meeting Minutes - 2 - February 25, 2008 President Nielsen questioned how the new equipment in the Fox Fitness Center was funded. Mark stated a grant had been received along with money from the program account to pay for the new equipment. President Nielsen questioned if the Board could receive documentation of the MySeniorCenter program at the next meeting. Mark stated it will be on the next agenda. Joyce Ludwig questioned if Mark had heard from UW-Oshkosh regarding the Learning in Retirement program. Mark stated he has not heard anything on that issue, however he is continuing to work with UW-Oshkosh on various issues and will look into programs the Center could host. Open Meetings Law: Mark noted that the Committee meetings needed to posted and agendas and minutes should be given to the Office Assistant to take care of. There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 2:20p.m. (Benedict/Ludwig). Unanimous. Motion Carried. Respectfully Submitted, VICKIE L. RAND Office Assistant Oshkosh Seniors Center Oshkosh Senior Center Board Meeting Minutes - 3 - February 25, 2008