HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 10-25 ADVISORY BOARD OF THE OSHKOSH SENIORS CENTER
MEETING MINUTES, October 25, 2016
PRESENT: Cynthia Thorpe, Bob Cornel, Xandy Kloeckl, Bruce Abraham, Sandy Noe, Gary Konrad, Bob
Kolinski, Mary Wiedenmeier, Diane King, Vicki Leichtfuss, Liz Hintz
Excused: Ann Marie Kosek
STAFF: Ray Maurer, Bobbie Luft, Jane Well
Guest: Board Member Applicants; Ron Schmitz, Nancy Casey
Cynthia called the meeting to order at 3:32 pm.
Informational Topics:
Guest – Director of Parks-Ray Maurer
• Ray Maurer, Parks Director announced that the Senior Services Manager position posting will be
extended to November 6, 2016. He provided information pertaining to the levy decrease from
2004 which was 73% to 48% in 2016. He explained that there was a request in the budget to
increase of $23,000 in the levy funds. There is a loss of revenue to the Seniors Center this year
from the FVTC due to decrease in programs in the amount of $10,000; LSS has terminated their
lease agreement leaving a loss of $25,000 for rent; and the FOSC support reduction went from
$80,000 to $50,000 adding to $65,000 less revenue. He encourage board members to contact the
Council Members for them to continue to support the Seniors Center budget as proposed.
Request for 2017 budget be sent to board members.
• Bruce requested revisions to the 2nd to last paragraph of the letter to Council Members urging
their support of the Center.
• Cynthia stated she would like to have the Boards input as to what the space from LSS should be
used for. Ray suggested members to contact Jane with their suggestions. Bruce asked why LSS
left. They closed two facilities down one in Oshkosh and one in Appleton. Cynthia feels that LSS
left a perception of what the Seniors Center was about.
• Bob C. asked what the Senior Services Manager position paid including benefits. Ray stated that
the total package was around $80,000.
• Bruce requested having a discussion regarding the role of the Advisory Board. Ray explained that
the Board is not an official committee, and discussion will take place once the Manager position
is filled.
Update on FOSC
• The FOSC had a positive meeting that was transparent. They may have an office area set up here
and they are working with Tours.
• Working on annual appeal letter, Cynthia would like to see Board members listed as well as FOSC.
• Bob C. questioned the time of the mailing, as it went out to late last year. Jane believed the letter
would be going out in early November.
Program Update-Jane Wells
• Jane announced that the Holiday Dinner tickets will be going on sale for $12, tickets sold in
advance only. Dinner will be proved by The Roxy and entertainment will be the Naptime Quartet,
4:30 to 6:30 pm.
• Provided informative sheets regarding the use at the Seniors Center and 2010 Census calculation
sheet projecting the growth of seniors in the county in the future.
Approval of August 30, 2016 Minutes: Sandy moved to accept the minutes as written. Bob K seconded.
Minutes approved as written.
Reports:
Discuss Name Change Process:
• Group is moving along, working closely with Anne as she is very helpful. Ray explained work is
being done with survey and focus groups with regards to name change. RFP will be complete
October 28th and Anne will move forward with a draft and follow up with phone call to Business
Success Center at UWO.
Governance Report:
• Bob C. reported that there are six board applicants, they are encouraging applicant to join other
boards or committees if not selected for the Advisory Board at this time. Governance Committee
will meet November 14th at 3 pm. Cynthia stated there are three other contacts with potential
interest for joining the board next year, there is a possibility of past board members returning.
Committee on Aging Report:
• Xandy reported the meeting had been cancelled due to lack of quorum. Final draft of the
municipal code will be moving forward for Council approval. One of the changes will be going
from 13 members to 9. Future meetings in 2017 will be televised.
Fund Raising Report:
• Diane explained the Food Truck Friday was successful raising about $5,000. Details are being
discussed for 2017 and will be held on a Friday for three different months, honoring different
groups at each event. It will continue to be held at South Park as it is family friendly.
• Bake Sale will be held at the Seniors Center on November 8th, Election Day.
• Mary announced that Murder Mystery Dinner will be held on April 28th. Currently looking for
sponsors from level of $250 to $1,000
Friends Report:
• Cynthia will contact Judy Brewer to attend next month’s meeting, to discuss the direction of the
FOSC.
• Cynthia stated Judy is taking the lead for a Holiday Gathering among the boards and committees.
It will be held December 8 from 4-6 pm, including members from the past years.
Health Report:
• Fisk Gallup fund has $13,000 left in the account. Liz suggested remaining balance go to Warming
Shelter.
• Working on a date for meetings to allow accommodations for all members.
• Suggestion to have kayaking or another activity such as that to take place.
Diane moved to adjourn at 4:45 pm. Xandy seconded. Meeting adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Bobbie Luft