2008 10 17
SENIOR COMMISSION MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
October 17, 2008
Chairman Robinson called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT
: Curt Robinson, Fred Prinz, Barbara Nevin, Virginia Prior,
Carol Buesgens.
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Charlie Robbins, Pat McGough.
STAFF PRESENT
: Sharmeen Al-Jaff.
VISITORS:
Katy Boone, Jillian Barth.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
Commissioner Nevin moved, Commissioner Prior
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seconded the motion to approve the agenda. All voted in favor and the motion carried
APPROVAL OF MINUTES DATED JULY 18, 2008:
Commissioner Prinz moved,
Commissioner Nevin seconded the motion. All voted in favor and the motion carried.
CARVER COUNTY HOUSING CONFERENCE AND CAREGIVER
RESOURCES AND SUPPORT INITIATIVE:
Katy Boone reported that THE
County will also sponsor a Housing Conference at the Arboretum. the date for the event
was intended to be on November 7, 2008, however, it has been moved to December 11,
2008. It will be an all day event with speakers from the Metropolitan Council Member,
State Demographer, Metropolitan Area Agency on Aging, a panel of representatives of
cities in Carver County.
SENIOR COMMISSION OPEN HOUSE/HEALTH DAY - SEPTEMBER 12, 2008:
All the commissioners agreed that Jillian Barth, Health Educator, HEALTHY LIVING
EDUCATION SERIES FOR SENIORS was instrumental in the success of the event.
Fitness was discussed as theme for next year.
TRANPORTATION:
The commission will work with CART and suggest launching a
pilot program. Chairman Robinson will set up a meeting with Alan Herman to discuss
the details. The commission will work on recruiting volunteers for CART.
ADJOURNMENT:
Commissioner Prinz moved to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner
Nevin seconded the motion. All voted in favor and the motion carried.