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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOA May 3, 2011 City of Oshkosh Community Development Department Senior Services Division Oshkosh Seniors Center 200 N. Campbell Rd. Oshkosh, WI 54902 Mark Ziemer (920) 232-5300 (920) 232-5307 FAX Director, Senior Services OSHKOSH COMMITTEE ON AGING MINUTES May 3, 2011 PRESENT: Kim Bauer, Peggy Bellin, Claude Benedict, Kathryn Glander, Ann Jungwirth, Harold Signstock, EXCUSED: Dr. Jean Caudle, Jesse Fillmore, Xandy Kloeckl, Ruth McGinley ABSENT: Corky Abraham, Lurton Blassingame STAFF: Mark Ziemer, Director of Senior Services; Kathy Snell, Administrative Assistant Meeting called to order by Harold Singstock at 8:07 a.m. GUESTS: Ann introduced Dennis and Karlene Leatherman, Chairmen of the Oshkosh Saturday Farmer’s Market  Dennis handed out brochures, reusable bags, and other marketing materials.  New location – 400 to 500 Blocks of Main street will be closed for the market. Only pedestrian traffic allowed.  Merchants have been overall supportive, some also being a walk through for foot traffic from parking lots. They will be allowed to have sidewalk sales and tables outside to promote their business.  Color coded maps are being provided to inform visitors of walk through areas, restrooms, etc.  Bump outs will host community interest groups/organizations for information and small entertainment. Mark indicated OSC is exploring options to take advantage of the bump outs.  Lists of vendors and other information can be found on the Oshkosh Saturday Farmer’s Market website.  They are still seeking volunteer support. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Unable to approve minutes – no quorum CORRESPONDENCE: Kathryn read a letter of resignation from Glen Steinbrecher. NEW BUSINESS  Unable to proceed with new business – no quorum OLD BUSINESS Sub-Committee Reports:  Kathryn indicated the Governance Committee had met and reviewed the self evaluations. She will compile the replies and give the report to the Executive Committee. Found the responses to be very positive and insightful. SENIOR SERVICES DIRECTOR COMMENTS:  Mark announced the two new part time receptionists, Nancy Green and Candi Stricka, started last Monday.  OSC will soon have its own Facebook page. We are currently working with an UWO student (Courtney) that is assisting us in launching our Facebook page and will recommend a plan for future social media sites.  Mark is meeting with Ann Marie Kosek, FOSC President, and Bob Cornell, OSC Advisory Board President today to discuss the collaboration of fundraising efforts. Mark discussed briefly the upcoming planned fundraisers and asked for individual volunteer support if anyone could afford their time.  The Volunteer Recognition event will be held next week. Mark reminded each of the members to continue signing in their hours as it is important to use this information when writing grants. th  Accreditation process will take place on May 13.  Mark asked for suggestions of local interior designers. Kathryn indicated she would provide the contact information for a company that worked with Parkview. She stated they did a good job and were very reasonable.  City Council members are still being identified. Once they are all in place they will visit our campus for a tour.  Mark gave a brief overview of where the Health Department is with their continued review of merging services. The groups came to the table with the consulting firm last month and should have a final report in June regarding their recommendations. COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS/CONCERNS:  Ann mentioned the information regarding today’s speakers had been submitted for the newsletter but was not in the last edition of the Current. Kathy S. will follow up on this process.  Harold addressed recommendations he will be proposing at the June meeting. Less monthly meeting in an effort to have more work on subcommittees o Kim suggested that perhaps instead of not meeting at all, every other  month they could have break outs and hold a “working meeting” for the subcommittees. Meeting for the remainder of the year to be held in September and November o only with a gathering of all boards (Advisory Board, FOSC, and Committee on Aging) in December for a holiday get together. Liaison would not have to sit on a subcommittee. o Currently Xandy has volunteered to be the Liaison and did indicate to  Kathryn that she would also remain on a subcommittee. Upcoming year goals should address external concerns (i.e. gathering o information about seniors that are not being serviced, compiling that information and reporting it to the Council) Harold asked that the members consider these recommendations as he would make a proposal at the June meeting.  Kathryn motioned for adjournment. Unanimous vote. Motion Carried. Respectively Submitted, Kathy Snell Administrative Assistant, Senior Services