HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes OSC Board 1-25-2010Mark Ziemer
Director, Senior Services
CENTER
BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE OSHKOSH SENIORS CENTER
MEETING JAU NARY 25, 2010
PRESENT: Claude Benedict, Bob Cornell, Ellen Hofeldt, Ralph Nielsen, John Hauser, Barb
Goldthwaite,Toni Anand, Dale Sonnenberg. Donna Pipkorn
EXCUSED: Dennis Penney, Judy Troudt, Judy Pierson, Don Wolter, Don Christman
STAFF: Mark Ziemer, Director of Senior Services, Gerry Haverty, Office Assistant,
Meeting was called to order by Ralph Nielsen at 1 pm.
President Nielsen called for approval of the November 30, 2009 minutes; Corrections were
made to the minutes. Bob Cornell made a motion to accept the minutes, seconded by Barb
Goldthwaite.
CORRESPONDENCE:
• None to report.
FACILITIES COMMITTEE:
• No meeting was held.
FUND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE:
• Mark shared the figures for the end the year appeal. This information was passed
around to the other board members.
• Ralph asked about how we establish a building fund for the North Building. Dale said
an architect should be involved so we know what amount is needed to be raised.
• Bob was concerned if funds went into a general fund, does the city have access to
this money. The city does get interest from the building fund. The city does not
charge us for use of IT, City Attorney, general maintenance etc.
• Mark explained that the money we raised goes into our general operating costs.
• It was suggested Eileen Connolly - Kessler would be a great person to have contact
with on setting up this program.
• Mark said that the Friends have money put aside for an architect for this project.
• Mark wanted the committee to know that this project is going to be covered in the
2020 document.
GOVERANCE COMMITTEE:
• Bob said that the Governance Committee has reviewed the items on the self
evaluations and board evaluations.
• The evaluations will be mailed out with the April board minutes. They should be
returned in May. The evaluations will be discussed at the June Governance and
Board meetings.
• Bob said he would be willing to tabulate the responses.
• Bob and Mark would like to interview new candidates for the board in March. This is
to replace the board members who are leaving in May. Bob requested that board
members give Mark or him the names of any good candidates. Bob and Mark would
also like to have a few candidates in reserve in case someone should have to resign
from the board for health or personal reasons. If possible they would like to keep an
even balance ratio of men to women and city to township boundaries.
Dale asked whether a person that has served on a board can he /she still be on other
committees. The answer is yes.
COMMITTEE ON AGING:
• Claude said that Marilyn Herman from Waupaca County gave a presentation on a
new program called Safe Watch.
• The purpose for Safe Watch Program is to watch for warning signs that an older
person may start to have some problems and they may need assistance.
• This program is for persons like police officers, grocery clerks, hair dressers and
persons who live in an area with elderly people.
• The Committee on Aging will sponsor a one day conference being held October 5,
2010. The name of the conference is "Living in 2010 Healthy Aging - Healthy Living"
• Members of the COA signed up to be on the many committees needed to put the
conference together. More volunteers are needed.
FRIENDS:
• Donna reported she did not make the January meeting of the Friends Board.
• The next Friends meeting will be held January 28, 2010 at 8 These meetings
are open to the public.
• Bob and Ralph attended the December meeting.
• Donna commented that they did not use any interest from the endowment fund in
2009. This year, 2010 they will possibly take 4% for the support of the Seniors
Center.
DIRECTORS REPORT:
• Linda Verweil has taken over as Volunteer Coordinator and has moved her office to
the North Building. Her hours are 25 per week.
• Cindy Glatz's funding has reached an end. She will continue to work with the Friends
as a tour guide. Cindy will also remain on the Funds Development Committee.
• Cindy is now working part time at city hall in the Public Works Office.
• Laurin Hoffman has retired. Our part time Title Five maintenance person quit.
• Our new City Hall maintenance works as a team. We will have our own custodial
person but if necessary one of the other team persons can come to fix a problem.
• Mark is pursuing a marketing firm 44 Degrees North. The owner is Diane
Penzenstadler. In place of hiring a new marketing staff person.
• Mark is checking with Finance and Human Resources about the numbers and budget
for moving forward with this marketing firm.
• Vision 2020 review is being held on February 16, 8 a.m. -12 p.m. at the South Facility.
• Mark would like us to review our Mission Statement and also see a blending of the
two buildings.
• Mark has called on his full staff for help with the conference being held October 5,
2010. Molly for breakouts, Paula for screenings, Linda for marketing, Mary Kay
exhibits and volunteers.
• Mark has an appointment at the Fond du Lac Senior Center to talk with their director
and find out more information on their operations.
• Mark Z is meeting with Mark Harris and Mark Rohloff on the merger between the City
and County Health Departments.
• General operations are continuing as usual. Person found cheating at cards. They
were asked to leave so everything was handled amicably.
• Mark said quarterly reports will be brought to the meeting.
OLD BUSINESS:
• None
NEW BUSINES:
• None
CONTINUING EDUCATION:
• None
ADJOURNMENT:
Motion made to adjourn by Dale and a second by Claude.
Unanimous, motion carried, meeting adjourned.
Respectively Submitted
Gerry Haverty
Office Assistant