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Commission Members Present: Roice Horning, Joanne Ruzzo, Susan Enney
William Minard, Walt Heidenfelder
City Council: None
Staff: Tami Fischer, Edie Richey
Cultural Diversity Commission
Liaison: Harry Cullis
Guests: John Lasswell - Senior's Resource Center
Meeting called to order by Chairman, Roice Horning at 4:10 p.m.
1. Minutes: Motion made and seconded to approve minutes. No discussion, motion approved unanimously.
Announcements: The Board acknowledged Jackie Campeau's temporary absences from meetings due to job training. Meetings and events: Legislative BBQ, Jeffco Fairgrounds, September 28th @ 5:30 p.m. Roice indicated this event as an opportunity to meet with State legislators regarding the Older Americans Act, etc. Cops that Cook Pancake Breakfast, September 17th @ 7-10 a.m. (Flyers provided for both events). JCCoA Senior Issues Forum, No. Jeffco Recreation Center, October 14th 1-5 p.m. November 2nd - VOTE.
2. Election of Commission Secretary: Roice called for a volunteer to fill the vacant position of Commission Secretary. Joanne Ruzzo volunteered. Motion made by Suzy Enney to nominate Joanne Ruzzo as Commission Secretary. Motion seconded by Walt Heidenfelder, No other nominations. Motion to elect Joanne Ruzzo as Commission Secretary approved by all..
3. Presentations:
Tami Fisher, Department of Housing and Family Services provided an overview of City operations and services.
Tami also provided an update on the 2005 City budget. Budget meeting held on 8/30/04. Budget for Housing and Family Services is 1.395M.-70% of which is dedicated to senior services and transportation. Public meetings on budget will be held at City Council on October 11th and October 25th.
4. Committee Reports, Meetings:
Communications: Held for later in meeting.
Legislation: Walt indicated there was little to discuss since the ballot issue to make changes to the Tabor Law was dropped. There were enough signatures to put the issue on the ballot, but backers pulled out. Older Americans Act on the federal level is up for re-authorization.
Cultural Diversity Commission: Commission looking to work in tandem with Jeffco schools to put out a cultural events calendar. They participated in Lakewood on Parade with a float. . October 6th meeting will have an election of new officers.
Staff: No update.
5. Committee Assignments:
Communications: Suzy Enney, Joanne Ruzzo and Kathleen Dvorak expressed interest in working on the Communications committee. Suzy and Joanne will meet for an update on the Form B process and future plans for speakers.
Legislation: Walt Heidenfelder and John Lasswell to discuss how committee will operate.
6. Proposed Commission Working Action Plan for 2004/5.
The action plan has been tailored around Communication and Legislation. It was decided to review the materials and table the discussion for the October meeting.
7. Revised Speakers Package
The revised speakers' package for community presentations was reviewed. Roice suggested next presentation should be done as a team with an experienced and a new commission member.
8. "Let Your Voice be Heard" update. Edie indicated no response from mailing.
9. Supporting City of Centennial in organizing a Senior Citizens Advisory Commission. Suzy indicated the City of Centennial still wants to go forward. Suzy invited a representative to come to a meeting. The ball is in their court.
Communication Committee Update: Suzy discussed her attendance at the Women's Project forum with Bob Beauprez. Discussions were primarily on Education. Suzy requested Beauprez continue these forums and conduct one on seniors' issues.
10. Update on potential speakers: Joanne contacted League of Women Voters and Jeffco Elections as possible speakers. A decision was made not to go forward with speakers at this time, but to retain information for potential speakers in the future.
Agenda Planning for October meeting:
1. Larry Dorr, Finance Director to discuss 2005 budget
2. Older American's Act re-authorization
3. DRCOG or regional Office for the Aging
4. Review Form B usage
Adjournment: Motion made by Joanne Ruzzo to adjourn meeting, seconded by Suzy Enney, approved by all. Meeting adjourned at 6:05 p.m.
Refreshments by: Jackie Campeau
Secretary
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