HomeMy WebLinkAboutssminutes111402Senior Services Advisory Board
11-14-02
Attendees: Joe Graf, Stan McCandless, George Harbeson, Ken Moore, Mary Ryerson,
Betty Aillet, Jeanne Bergt, Janiss Stump, Anne Hershiser, Mark Mailes, Tom Malloy,
Maureen Beck
Minutes: Read and approved.
Introduction of Janiss to the Board.
Previews: Reviewed. Comment on Item 6 concerning free house inspections by the
Fire department
Reports: Sunshine: Our numbers slipped to 38 while the total deliveries fell from
150 to 125. The drop-is-possibly-due to the option of assisted living for
those who are dependent at home.
APAC: prescription drug programs and cards were discussed. The
AAA is pursuing the idea of making all of their pamphlets and flyers
available on a list for offices of aging, nutrition centers, and senior
services around the county. The SMOW project has begun to raise money
for holiday and weekend delivered meals.
Good Neighbor: The current list of recipients has been updated. Photos
were taken for use on a website or on a trifold display for the organization.
Nametags may be produced with these and future photos.
Previous Business: The pay grade system, health insurance, and raises for city
employees was discussed. The Senior Services is still listed as Adult
Services in the City Currents. Mark will correct.
New Business: Janiss suggested a Talent Show be considered to make up for
budget cuts. Five dollars per person would be charged. We might bring in
an audience of 500. This money would go towards a scholarship fund for
seniors who can not pay for trips. A request was made to the Board for
help. It would occur in May or June.
A 66% increase in the Tax Rate for West University was discussed. The
Board may consider expressing concern about seniors and property taxes
and the need to keep a mix of old and young in the community. Mary is
willing to go to the Board on the 4 h Monday in November or December
13"' to express concerns.