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February 11, 2004 Minutes
Note: Action Items are shown in boldface and motions are italicized
Commission Members Present: Nina Else, Susan Enney, Walt Heidenfelder, Roice
Horning, Ellen Rees
City Council: Carol Kesselman, Cheryl Wise
Staff: Tami Fischer, Edie Richey
Cultural Diversity Commission Liaison Harry Cullis
Guests: Lynnn Robinson
Guest Speaker: Jayla Sanchez-Warren - DRCOG Ombudsman
Nina Else, Vice Chair, called the meeting to order at 5:10 p.m.. A quorum was not present until Roice Horning arrived at 5:20. The floor was given over to the guest speaker.
I. Introduction of Speaker by Vice Chair: Jayla Sanchez-Warren, DRCOG Ombudsman
spoke on the mission and goals of the Ombudsman program and the manner in which
they strive to improve quality of care for people living in nursing homes and
assisted living facilities. A question and answer period followed.
Quorum established by arrival of Chairperson, Roice Horning who took over the
meeting.
II. Minutes: Corrections were made to January minutes. Motion was made by Susan
Enney to
approve January corrected minutes. Motion was seconded by Susan Enney and unanimously
approved by Advisory Commission.
III. Announcements:
a. Senior Hero Lunch will be held on at the Golden Recreation Center.
b. Barbeque will be held on September 28 at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds.
IV. Nominating Committee Report: Report tabled until March meeting at which
time Nominations will be taken with elections to follow.
V. Commission By-Laws: Motion made by Walt Heindenfelder to approve the change
in by-laws to reflect change in term ending date and change in timing for election
of officers. A brief discussion followed. Motion was seconded by Susan Enney.
VI. Committee Reports:
a. Communication: Susan Enney gave a detailed description of how the community
outreach Presentation Program will work. Handouts were given to all present.
Since at this time we do not have the equipment to do a the power point presentation
that is in place it was suggested a paper handout presentation could be done
along with a slide presentation for small groups. At this time the plan is test
some small group presentations on paper and report findings back to the commission.
Volunteers were again asked for to do presentations. The presentation will be
sent to City Council staff. Tami Fischer will attempt to get city's equipment
for times when a presentation is done to a large group.
Form B: This form will serve as a tracking mechanism for items to be discussed
and those in progress. If you have a topic for discussion please fill it out
and either give it to Roice or email it to him. Copies will go to the chairperson,
secretary and each member. Bring your copies to each meeting until the topic
is completed. This form will also serve as accountability for the yearly city
report.
b. Legislative: Walt Heidenfelder gave a brief summary on each bill pertaining
to seniors.
1.
2. Energy Assistance - A bill for an act concerning the low-income energy assistance
act. Since he did not have any feedback form the commission he felt he could
neither speak for nor against it Motion by Susan Enney that Walt Heindenfelder
give both positive and negative feed on the issue. Motion seconded by Nina Else
and approved unanimously by members present.
3. HB 1056 Advice is to wait and see, then discuss later.
4. HB 1122 An identity theft bill that is a possible senior issue.
5. SB 173 To establish a mental health care district to provide services. Will
watch.
6. Older Americans Act - A discussion was held on this. Input from the 2 council
members was asked for and received with further discussion by the commission.
Motion made by Walt Heindenfelder, The Commission advises as the first priority
above other senior demands the Older Americans Act be funded at least to it's
current level of four million dollars. Motion was seconded by Ellen Rees and
unanimously approved by members present.
c. CLF 2004 Forum Planning Collaboration: Volunteers are needed to attend the
Senior
Citizen's booth. The commission requests a reduction in cost for the volunteers.
Ellen Rees will get an approval of the from the forum committee. Tami Fischer
will check for possible funds to cover the volunteer charge.
d. City Staff: No report
e. City Council: Cheryl Wise gave a brief synopsis of presentation given at
the last city council study session. A discussion was held on the council's
response to the letter sent by the commission regarding the request to do a
Channel 8 presentation on Tabor, Amendment 23 and Gallagher Amendment. Carol
Kesselman, City Councilwoman, volunteered to approach Mayor Burkholder to arrange
a meeting to facilitate the process of communication between the city and the
commission. The issues reside around the city making clear the commission's
role as advisor and a two-way exploration of issues of concern to the commission.
f. Cultural Diversity:
1.Ward meeting - although they had better turn out at this second meeting,
they are still disappointed in the lack of attendance by the Hispanic community.
2.Cherry Creek Diversity Conference - over 1,000 people were in attendance,
primarily high school students representing over 80 high schools throughout
the state. A topic of discussion was police and the community and possible bias.
3. Commission will explore difficulties in getting the Hispanic community involved.
VII. Items for Commission Consideration:
a. RTD: Dave Ruckman had requested the commission's cooperation in distributing
brochures on the Fastracks proposal. A brief discussion ensued with the decision
being to pass on the question to Stacy, City Staff, for opinion.
b. Channel 8 Presentation: Awaiting permission of City Council to proceed.
c. Annual Report: Tami Fischer is to get a time line.
d. Health Committee: postponed due to time constraints.
VIII. Items for Future Agendas: Due to time constraints only two items were
discussed.
a. Presentation to Commission: Jane Barnes and Allison Weimar from St. Anthony
Hospitals will speak on RX Assist/Senior Programs.
b. Chairperson for March Meeting: The meeting will be chaired by Vice-Chair
Nina Else if
she is able to attend; second chair will be Suzy Enney.
Motion to adjourn made by Nina Else, seconded by Walt Heindenfelder. Meeting adjourned at 6:30 p.m.
March meeting will begin promptly at 4:p.m. at the Mark T. Starr Building. If unable to attend please contact Edie Richey or Roice Horning. Refreshments to be provided by Jean Kyle and Bill Minard.
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