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HomeMy WebLinkAboutssminutes100903 t, WEST UNIVERSITY SENIOR SERVICES ADVISORY BOARD MEETING MINUTES Oct. 9/2003 Meeting called to order at 2:04 PM. Attendees: Anne Hershiser, Ken Moore, Mary Ryerson, Betty Aillet, Joe Graf, George Haberson, John Neighbors and Maureen Beck. Staff present: Janiss Stump. Council member present: Steven Segal. Absent: Stan McCandeles. Previous meeting's Minutes were read and approved. Previews and Sneak Previews were reviewed. REPORTS Sunshine Meals: No report. Recycle Meeting: No report. APAC: Maureen reported that due to time constraints she is finding it difficult to attend the Area Agency On Aging Meetings. Steven Segal suggested that one of the new members may want to attend these meetings and it should be brought up at the next meeting when new members will be present. Council Meeting Report: Steven stated that $15,000.00 for Senior Service transportation services had been approved by council for 2004.This will allow Senior Services to have a paid part-time driver for the driving program. There was also some discussion related to the City Ordinance. Steven stated that the Senior Services Board advises City Council. George asked for clarification on communication between board and council. Good Neighbor Team/Flying Squad Report: Maureen Beck discussed the Good Neighbor Team's efforts in trying to locate seniors in the community that have not been previously identified. She explained that they are going door to door in the neighborhoods identifying themselves and asking residents if they know of any seniors in their neighborhood. She also mentioned that the Good Neighbor Team had invited the new Police Captain to their last meeting to help him understand the goals and purpose of this group. Activity Report: Participation still increasing, although quarterly report will reflect the fact that the senior wing was closed in August. Hi Neighbor Newsletter: We are still working on the winter/spring Newsletter and schedule. Previous Business: Steven stated that the new board members would be sworn in October and should be attending the next meeting. Anne H. asked that a list of the new board members, positions, their names and addresses be included in the agenda packet. New Business: John Neighbors stated that the Rotary Club is giving a deserving volunteer an award for their contribution to the community. Criterion will be determined with assistance from Stan Mc Candeles and Jan Stump. A form will be drafted that will include the determined criteria. A copy will be sent to the board members, placed on the Senior Service bulletin board and made accessible to others in the community. Senior services manager Jan stump asked for input from the board regarding driving parameters. She expressed concern over the possibility of having to provide Wheel Chair Lift transportation alone. Although it can be done by one person, senior services staff is not comfortable with the procedure. The board agreed that two people should facilitate wheel chair lift transportation. Jan also asked for input regarding distance traveled to appointments. It was determined that policy and procedures should be put in place governing types of transportation, distance traveled and other relevant issues. Jan stated that she would begin writing these policies and bring a draft to the next board meeting. Meeting adjourned 2:35 PM.