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OSHKOSH COMMITTEE ON AGING (COA) MINUTES
December 3, 2013
PRESENT: Peggy Bellin, Lurton Blassingame, Claude Benedict, Xandy Kloeckl, Julie Hert, Kathryn Glander, Deanie Minniear,
EXCUSED:
Judy Richey
ABSENT: Deb Pahl
STAFF: Mark Ziemer, Senior Services Manager; Kathy Snell, Lead Office Coordinator
GUEST: Chris Kniep, Family Living Educator, Winnebago County UW-Extension
Peggy
called the meeting to order at 8:05 a.m.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
All were in favor of the meeting minutes to be approved as written.
GUEST SPEAKER PRESENTATION:
Chris gave an overview
of an initiative that the UW-Extension offices are working on, “Creating Aging Friendly Communities”. This is something Mark had asked Chris to bring to this group, perhaps as a project
that this committee could be a part of. The Extension would be a neutral party to assist in determining if our community is a good place to live for seniors. Perhaps some of the players
to invite to the table as we discuss the kinds of opportunities we have in our community would be the Neighborhood Associations. Chris did speak to the fact that the Ladies Benevolent
Society may be looking for a project like this to fund. If there were a group working towards a “Senior Friendly Community” they may target their money towards this type of initiative.
After
the presentation, the group determined this was something worth moving forward on. A small group meeting will be established with a couple of representatives from this committee as
well as inviting some individuals from the ADRC (Aging and Disability Resource Center), a council member, and perhaps a county representative who resides within the city limits. Mark
and Kathy will work at communicating with these individuals and set up some meeting time. This group will determine who to look at for a larger committee. We will look to schedule
something in mid January.
For the larger group, some individuals identified may include; Reni Lynch, Bob Poeschl, someone from Kathryn Glander’s family (historical aspect), Inki Jungwirth,
someone from the Health Department, and perhaps the Director from the Living Health Clinic.
SENIOR SERVICES MANAGER COMMENTS:
Logo – as you can see we have moved forward with a new logo.
Budget – the Senior Center did take a hit with a $10,000 reduction from the levy.
With this reduction and the increase in health and benefits we are looking to raise an additional $30,000 next year in order to continue with our current staffing structure. With that
in mind we continue to seek individuals to assist with fundraiser and will be looking for even greater talent in the area of capitol campaigns.
Holiday Gathering – please let Kathy
know if you will be attending the gathering next Tuesday.
Holiday Parades – we will continue determining which are the best to participate in which would benefit us in reaching older
adults.
Veteran’s Day – outstanding turnout this year. Mark stated he is challenging all staff and boards to determine what else we could be doing to honor or assist veterans. Julie
suggested we could honor those that have passed over the last year.
Fee Increases – we are increasing fees this year by about 25%. Haven’t increase fees prior to this in several years.
Open
House – January 7, please bring in anyone who may be apprehensive to come in themselves and try something new.
Transportation Study – Results will be presented tonight at the Hilton
Garden in from 3 – 6 p.m.
ADVISORY BOARD REPORT:
None.
NEW BUSINESS
None.
OLD BUSINESS
Municipal Code Suggestion Changes
Awaiting information from City Hall
COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS/CONCERNS:
None.
NEXT MEETING:
February 4, 2014
ADJOURNMENT:
Meeting was adjourned at 9:07 a.m.
Respectively Submitted,
Kathy Snell
Lead Office Assistant, Senior Services