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Commission Members Present: Roice Horning, Joanne Ruzzo, John Lasswell,
William Minard, Walt Heidenfelder, Richard Reutter, Lisa Thompson, Carolyn Evans
City Council: Cheryl Wise, Carol Kesselman
Staff: Peggy Jones, Edie Richey, Larry Dorr
Cultural Diversity Commission
Liaison: Harry Cullis
Guests: George Hoerter (To be appointed 10/25)
Annell Mook - Sunrise Senior Living
Nan Johnson, Villa Manor
Meeting called to order by Chairman, Roice Horning at 4:05 p.m.
Introductions: Introductions of new commission members appointed at the 9/27/04 City Council Meeting. Carolyn Evans, John Lasswell, Richard Reutter and Lisa Thompson.
1. Minutes: Motion made by Joanne Ruzzo and seconded by John Lasswell to approve minutes. No discussion, motion approved unanimously.
Roice recommended changes to address list for Cheryl Wise email address and phone number.
Announcements: Susie Enney submitted her resignation from the commission. Meetings and events: JCCoA Senior Issues Forum, No. Jeffco Recreation Center, on October 14th 1-5 p.m. November 2nd - VOTE.
2. Presentations:
Larry Dorr, Director City Finance Department and City Treasurer provided an overview of the City's financial condition and budgeting process.
In response to questions from the group, Lakewood has a 2% sales tax, which is one of the lowest in Colorado. Sales tax projections for Belmar 600K - $1M based on construction phases. No additional reductions in services for seniors and transportation in approved 2005 budget. Provided a copy of the budget brief to members of the commission. Discussion on sales tax increases for Lakewood. Cheryl Wise suggested that should a sales tax increase be pursued, the Commission should take a stance on this issue. Roice indicated the City needs to establish a process for its various boards and commissions to provide feedback to the council. It was recommended the commission stay connected with the democratic governance process.
3. Committee Reports, Meetings:
Communications: Joanne indicated she had met with Susie Enney for an update on her work on the communications committee. With the loss of Susie Enney from the commission and the addition of new members to the commission, it is time to regroup and evaluate what this committee needs to accomplish.
Legislation: Walt indicated nothing till after elections. Older Americans Act on hold until after the election.
Cultural Diversity Commission: Harry indicated the Cultural Diversity Commission has a new chairman, Rick Lopez. Harry recommended that a breakfast meeting be set up with Rick and Roice.
Staff: Edie spoke about the Jefferson County Council on Aging's Senior Issues Forum to be held on October 14 from 1:00 - 5:00 pm. She provided an update on flu shot resources. Edie also reviewed available materials and services.
Roice: Indicted the importance of speaking in front of council on pertinent issues, i.e., transportation, and express appreciation to council for keeping budget dollars in the 2005 budget for transportation.
4. Committee Assignments:
Communications: Joanne Ruzzo, George Hoerter, and Dick Reutter expressed interest to work in this area. They agreed to have a planning meeting prior to the next commission meeting.
Legislation: Walt Heidenfelder, John Lasswell and Lisa Thompson will plan for this committee. Walt indicated he would prefer not to chair this committee in the future.
Housing: Bill Minard to contact Tami to determine if there is a role for a Commission Housing Committee.
Transportation: Asked Peggy Jones to work as liaison. If FasTracks passes, it was suggested that commission work with RTD on station design for seniors. Bill indicated he might be interested in this area.
Heritage, Culture and the Arts: Bill Minard expressed interest in being a liaison to this Commission. Roice will speak with their Chairman, Bob Zackman.
Health Committee: Maintaining website on latest legislation and to act as resource person to commission. Currently website is in maintenance mode. Walt indicated he might be interested in working with someone else on this committee and web updating.
5. Adoption of Commission Working Action Plan for 2004/5. It was agreed to hold off on approval until committee structure is developed.
6. Revised Speakers Package
The revised speakers' package was explained to new members. Need to discuss at November meeting. Discussed possible expansion of presentations to groups attended by current commission members.
Agenda Planning for October meeting:
1. November - Transportation funding - where $ come from and how dispersed.
2. Schedule focus on transportation (panel of speakers).
3. DRCOG Needs Assessment (December) with Sue Bozinovski.
4. Review Form B usage.
Adjournment: Motion made by John Lasswell to adjourn meeting, seconded by Bill Minard, approved by all. Meeting adjourned at 6:00 p.m.
Refreshments by: Roice Horning in November
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