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Lakewood Senior Citizens Advisory Commission
MINUTES
November 13, 2002
COMMISSION MEMBERS PRESENT: Cay Bettinghaus, Jackie Campeau, Nina Else, JoAnn
Furay, Walt Heidenfelder, Roice Horning, Barbara Kostner, Jean Kyle, Bob Lanky,
Bill Minard
CITY COUNCIL: absent
STAFF: Edie Richey, Tami Fischer
CULTURAL DIVERSITY COMMISSION LIAISON: Harry Cullis
GUEST: Faye Hastings, Commission applicant
The meeting was called to order at 4:00 p.m. by JoAnn Furay, Chairperson.
I. Approval of Minutes; Chair Notices - Roice moved to accept the minutes of
the October 9, 2002 meeting; motion seconded and passed. JoAnn announced that
the City Council Study Session on November 18 has three items on the agenda,
one of which is our Commission. JoAnn asked that any members interested in officer
positions for the coming year let her, Jackie, or Nina know. JoAnn talked to
Christina in the City Manager's office, who is sending out individual letters
to current members, informing us of the dates of our terms of office. After
some discussion, Commission members decided to hold a pot luck dinner following
the December 11 meeting, and to meet as usual in the Mart T. Starr Building.
II. Housing Report - Tami Fischer gave a draft Power Point presentation on
affordable housing in Lakewood, and members provided comments, critiques and
suggestions.
III. Communication Committee Report - Jackie reported that in lieu of its scheduled
October 2 meeting, committee members attended the Sentinel newspaper's open
house, where they discussed submission of articles. The Sentinel prints a quarterly
issue on senior matters and seemed very receptive to submission of articles,
including any human interest stories.
Jackie distributed copies of Tami's article, "Choosing Wisely About Housing",
which was printed in the September issue of Looking at Lakewood. JoAnn distributed
copies of the article about stress and the holidays which was submitted for
the upcoming December issue of Looking at Lakewood. Jackie reported that Kathy
Cable has been very supportive of the articles we have submitted, and that the
committee is still working on the Commission brochure.
IV. Cultural Diversity Liaison Report - Harry reported that the Cultural Diversity
Commission met November 6. The Spanish-English class project is moving forward
with Stein Elementary School as the site. The classes teach language and culture
in a fun way, without being threatening. Also, Cultural Audit and Diversity
training for city employees is moving forward, with Dallas consultant Dr. Michael
Lindsey. The Commission has been discussing whether to use the word "diversity"
or euphemisms instead. The City is trying to be proactive with city employees;
the City direction is not just to pay lip service to diversity. The theme for
next year's Lakewood on Parade may be diversity.
The Cultural Diversity Commission is exploring alternative ways of attending
meetings and has changed its bylaws to allow phoning in to follow and participate
in discussions at meetings. They have also established an executive committee.
V. Comprehensive Plan Update - Roice and Cay both attended the November Town
Hall meeting. Roice distributed the first stage on the Lakewood Comprehensive
Plan in draft form. He highlighted a few areas we should look at. The next Planning
Commission meetings will be December 4 and December 11. After discussion, it
was decided that Roice would invite Roger Wadnall, Manager for Strategic Planning,
to visit our December 11 meeting for a short presentation. JoAnn will invite
Tom Quinn from the Planning Commission to come as well.
VI. Information Sharing and Updates - We decided we would discuss proposed
bylaws changes over our potluck at the December 11 meeting. JoAnn distributed
copies of the current bylaws and the suggested changes. She asked that any further
suggestions for the bylaws be sent to her by November 20.
The meeting adjourned at 6:05 p.m.
Nina Else, Secretary
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