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Lakewood Senior Citizens Advisory Commission
MINUTES
February 12, 2003
NOTE: Action items are shown in boldface, and motions are italicized.
COMMISSION MEMBERS PRESENT: Cay Bettinghaus, Jackie Campeau, Nina Else, JoAnn Furay, Faye Hastings, Walt Heindenfelder, Roice Horning, Bill Minard.
CITY COUNCIL: Cheryl Wise
STAFF: Edie Richey
CULTURAL DIVERSITY
COMMISSION LIAISON: Harry Cullis
Roice Horning, Chairperson, called the meeting to order at 4:06.
I. Approval of Minutes; Agenda Review and Announcements:
a. Introduction of newest Commission member, Susan Enney. Susan's induction
will be at the February council meeting.
b. It was suggested that beginning with the March meeting, refreshments would
be brought according to last name. Beginning at the top of the alphabet, Cay
will bring refreshments for March.
c. The Commission must submit budget for 2003 and it will be put on March agenda
for discussion. Members requested to start thinking of items to include.
d. Nina will be recording all actions taken as a result of each Action Plan
step during 2003. This will assist at year-end in preparing the Annual Report.
e. Cay suggestion that we follow more closely the Roberts Rules of Order and
place an item each month on the agenda for old/new business. Discussion will
be included on the April Agenda.
II. Jennifer Pate, Red Rocks Community College Human Relations Department was
introduced. She indicated that the College was looking to see what classes might
be offered to seniors that would be of interest.
a. Stated seniors received a 50% discount on classes and will get back to committee
on definition of "senior".
b. Suggestions: Finance, Nutrition/Diet; Drug resources, Drug Interaction, Medicare;
what to expect if a spouse dies, Turning Corner to Senior Citizenship, among
others. Volunteer groups, structure of systems, communicating through systems.
Translator for those who do not have English as first language. Public Speaking
course.
c. Walt indicated he would be available as a volunteer teacher.
d. Question was asked if scholarship funding would be available for seniors
with more limited income. Jennifer will check on feasibility.
e. Question of computer classes available and cost. (i.e. 3 credit courses for
$300 cost to senior $150)
The minutes of the January 8, 2003 meeting were distributed. JoAnn moved the minutes be approved. Motion seconded by Cay and passed by members.
III. 2002 Annual Report will be presented by JoAnn and Nina to appropriate
city staff. Should be available for final review by April. Edie will enclose
pictures taken at Retreat.
a. Discussion on programming like 50+. Will be added to agenda for March for
discussion.
b. JoAnn moved the accept draft of Annual Report with minor adjustments and
Cay seconded. Motion passed by Members
IV. Discussion and Minor changes for Working Action Plan. Motion was made by Nina to accept plan and seconded by Cay. Motion passed by Members.
V. Walt: State finances, Tabor and impact on older residents.
a. Walt will present an overview of his discussion via handouts at the March
meeting.
b. TABOR affected the ability of the Government to budget. Need to dump or change.
Serious trouble at State financial level. Every State dollar reduces Medicaid
dollar for dollar from the Federal government.
c. JoAnn mentioned that Carol Kesselman complimented Walt on the work the legislative
committee has done and thanked them.
d. Walt presented letter for signature for Fiscal Policy Institute. Suggestion
was to present Commission view to City Council and have Council and Commission
recommend. Motion was made by Cay for Walt to present to City Council, seconded
by Jackie. Motion was passed.
Discussion on extending meeting for 15 minutes to accommodate the full agenda.
VI. Committee Liaison and Committee reports:
a. Communication: Jackie reported that the committee presented two articles
for print this time in Looking at Lakewood. Cathy Cable used one in this issue
and is keeping the other for next publication. Seems we are only getting one
article per time printed.
b. Legislative Committee: Walt reported that JBC wants to cut into the Older
Adult funding. Prescription Drug - gone.
c. Housing - Bill reported nothing new in housing
d. Cultural and Diversity - Harry reported that the commission was moving away
from sponsoring events, will assist other groups as necessary. Change in population
(15% in 10 years) from all white community. Lakewood is promoting diversity
training but suggestions for other names include, "Better Teams - Better
People". Will check on budget submitted for his committee.
e. RTD - Cay reported nothing new with transportation.
f. City Council - Cheryl mentioned drive to collect Prom Dresses for those unable
to afford. Passed out notice.
g. Staff notes: Edie
i. File of Life packages are available tonight. Include all medications, notifications,
etc. attach to refrigerator. Funded by Metro Fire with grant. Distribution will
be firehouses and Clements Center.
ii. Good News Breakfast (Jeffco County Coalition) will be held at Jeffco Fairgrounds.
Tuesday, April 8th at 6:59 a.m. Budget monies will pay for members breakfast.
Bill , Roice and Faye expressed interest in going.
iii. Monthly Report: Legislative update. The Commission recommendations that
were made on legislative issues matched 3 exact with City Council and one wasn't
found. Passed out Monthly report on services.
h. Roice: DRCOG 4 year plan on aging. Draft letter to council on our support.
Motion was made by JoAnn and seconded. Motion passed by Members.
i. March Agenda: Roice had suggestion on how much funding support for Lakewood
seniors was available and how does it work, how to access.. etc.
j. Cay - announcement: Gayla Stone will presents class on March 8th (Saturday)
on Roberts Rules and writing Minutes. Cost will be $10. Cay will supply further
information.
Meeting adjourned at 6:30 p.m.
Faye Hastings, Secretary Approved on 3/12/03
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