HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOA June 7, 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
June 7, 2011
PRESENT:
Kim Bauer, Peggy Bellin, Kathryn Glander, Ann Jungwirth, Harold Singstock,
Xandy Kloeckl, Ruth McGinley, Corky Abraham, Lurton Blassingame
EXCUSED:
Dr. Jean Caudle, Jesse Fillmore, Claude Benedict
STAFF:
Mark Ziemer, Director of Senior Services; Kathy Snell, Administrative Assistant
Meeting called to order by Harold Singstock at 8:06 a.m.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Harold asked for a motion to approve the May 3 and May 10
meeting minutes. Lurton made a motion, Ann seconded. No discussion. All were in favor,
motion passed.
SENIOR SERVICES DIRECTOR COMMENTS:
Mark stated that his reports were designed to inform the committee of campus
information and hoped that by being aware the committee might also have some input
and share suggestions, concerns, etc.
Mark informed the committee that we are again in search of a part time receptionist.
Candy, one of the new receptionists, has already resigned her position due to another
offer.
If anyone was not in attendance at the Volunteer Appreciate dinner they missed a
good time. Mark encouraged them to participate in upcoming events.
Master Gardeners have completed their work of the first phase in the landscaping
plan.
We passed our accreditation and have been reaccredited for another 5 years.
Mark spoke of the upcoming events and asked for volunteer support (Granny Smith /
Fall Family Fun Fest)
Mark indicated that we have taken 4 pages out of the newsletter due to space and
mailing issues.
Our Facebook page is up. We are now determining how to use that and
communicate with participants or even their families.
We are still contracted with 44 North and are working on several pieces for them to
complete before our contract is up in a couple of months.
Asked that committee think about ways in which we could stay connected with past
participants (those that can no longer physically come to the campus). We are
exploring the Senior Friends program to see if this is perhaps something that should
return to the campus. Currently the Red Cross handles this program but it had
originated at the Seniors Center.
We will not be participating in the July parade; however, we will plan to be involved in
the Chamber Holiday Parade in November.
Mark and Kathy S. are meeting with a designer (recommended by Kathy G.) next
Friday to discuss options for flooring and such.
Mark asked if anyone had received the City Survey. Xandy said she had received a
survey that required a lot of detail to be completed by the homeowners. Mark wasn’t
sure if this was what he was referring to but asked that if Xandy still had that survey to
send it his way. He encouraged members to be watchful of surveys and encourage
others to get involved and make comments about the Seniors Center.
Judy Richey has turned in her application for the COA position. Deb Pahl has also
submitted her application. Mark will be following up on the Mayor’s decision on whom
will be appointed.
Mark gave a brief health department update.
The City is conducting a Job Description Questionnaire for all employees to complete.
NEW BUSINESS
Sub Committee Appointments
Harold as the chair was responsible for appointing subcommittee members. He
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passed out the subcommittee lists. Lists included members in each
subcommittee and a few suggested projects for each to work on.
Harold asked for discussion. No discussion. Kim motioned to approve the
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appointments, Corky seconded. All were in favor, motion carried.
Sub Committee Suggested Goals
Harold assured the group that the listed projects were only suggestions and
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ultimately each subcommittee would decide what projects they would address.
He also indicated that as Liaison, Xandy was not required to be on a
subcommittee but has offered to help as needed.
Committee Revised Schedule
Harold handed out a recommended schedule for the upcoming year’s
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meetings.
Subcommittees would meet on the off months, allowing everyone an
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opportunity to get more work done on subcommittees and freeing up personal
time with every other month the entire COA board meeting.
Harold asked for suggestions for speakers. Mark challenged group to not only
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think of the speakers for their board but also perhaps for speakers to address a
larger group.
Harold also stated that within the subcommittee if someone had any issues to
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bring them to the executive member overseeing that committee first.
He asked for approval of the recommended schedule. Kathy G. made a
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motion, Ann seconded, schedule approved.
Harold asked that each subcommittee have a report of projects and goals
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submitted to the executive committee by Aug. 26 for review.
OLD BUSINESS
Review of Evaluation Report
Kathy G. handed out the report and gave a brief description of what was on
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each page.
She did bring to the board’s attention the results of #6 regarding the orientation
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of new members. It was suggested that this be something the subcommittees
should look to address.
COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS/CONCERNS:
There was discussion regarding the selection process and Mayor’s approval of
candidates for the COA.
Harold stated he felt this was something to once again review. Suggested a waiting
period of 6 months as an associate member.
Harold also indicated he would be asking for a sit down with the Mayor to find out the
direction the committee should pursue in order to understand their responsibilities.
Harold would also like to readdress the issue of term limits in the Bylaws. This was
something that was discussed but not addressed at that time.
Harold said if there was anything someone was uncomfortable discussing during the
meeting he would always be available to discuss these things privately after the
meeting.
Harold then asked for a motion to adjourn the meeting. Corky moved to adjourn, Kim
seconded. Motion carried, meeting adjourned.
Respectively Submitted,
Kathy Snell
Administrative Assistant, Senior Services