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Lakewood Senior Citizens Advisory Commission
MINUTES

January 14, 2004


NOTE: Action items are shown in boldface, and motions are italicized.

COMMISSION MEMBERS PRESENT: Jackie Campeau, Susan Enney, Faye Hastings, Walt Heidenfelder, Roice Horning, Jean Kyle, Bill Minard, Ellen Rees

CITY COUNCIL: Cheryl Wise

STAFF: Edie Richey, Tami Fischer

CULTURAL DIVERSITY
COMMISSION LIAISON: Harry Cullis

GUESTS: Lynn Robinson, Easter Seals
Joyce Coffey, Eiber Neighborhood Association
Dave Ruchman, RTD

Roice Horning, Chairperson, called the meeting to order at 4:02 p.m.

I. Minutes:
a. Motion was made by Jackie to approve minutes. Motion was seconded and approved by Commission.

II. Motion was made by Susy to appoint nominating committee to recommend officers for next year. Committee will consist of Jackie, Walt and Ellen. Motion was seconded and passed by Commission.

III. Discussion on changing By-Laws to reflect term ending in March instead of January for all terms. Motion by Walt to accept changes as stated, seconded by Jean and passed by Commission.

IV. Committee Reports
a. Communications Committee. A discussion was held on whether or not to move forward with the community presentation plan and vote on whether or not to move forward with marketing plan as outlined by committee. It was moved by Jackie Campeau and seconded by Ellen Rees to approve and implement the plan. The motion was passed with all members present consenting.
b. Legislative; Walt - Some amendments to Tabor are coming up and he will keep us advised; Gallagher issue will affect senior property tax
c. Cheryl: Wants to see Commission more active in Legislative issues. Legislative Committee to bring bills to the front. i.e. Driver's License Change; Older American's Act; Tabor, etc.
d. City Staff: New binders are available for everyone
e. Cultural Diversity Commission: All day planning session on Saturday to discuss movement forward.

V. Collaboration with Citizens for Lakewood's Future in planning 2004 Spring Forum is coming along. Roice will host debate. Commission will share table with Clements Center Volunteers needed to man table during Forum.

VI. Discussion on forming Health Services Committee. Vote will be on February Agenda. Suggestion was made to keep under Communications Committee as a sub committee since most issues discussed fell under Communications.

VII. Dave Ruchman with RTD discussed progress on West Corridor development and how the Light Rail will add to the quality of life along that Corridor. Discussion still ongoing with regard to rights or way, sidewalks, Park and Ride locations, etc.

VIII. Motion was made by Bill to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Jackie, approved by Commission. Meeting adjourned at 6:15 p.m.


Faye Hastings, Secretary Approved on February 11, 2004

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