2014 01 17
CHANHASSEN SENIOR COMMISSION MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
January 17, 2014
Chairwoman Nevin called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Barbara Nevin, Camille Swanson, Carole Buesgens, Dorina A. Tipton, Terry
Grathen, Jackie Engel.
MEMBERS ABSENT: Thomas Wilson, Carol Buesgens
STAFF PRESENT: Sharmeen Al-Jaff
VISITORS:
APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Commissioner Engel moved to approve the agenda. Commissioner Tipton
seconded the motion to approve the agenda. All voted in favor and the motion carried.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Commissioner Swanson moved to approve the minutes of the October 25,
2013 meeting. Commissioner Tipton seconded the motion to approve the agenda. All voted in favor and
the motion carried.
CARFIT: The Senior Commission decided to hold an event this year. Staff will begin working on the
details of the event.
VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES: Commissioner Tipton explained that she has not been
contacted to volunteer even though she went through the background check and was invited to a thank you
reception acknowledging volunteer.
STRATEGIC PLAN UPDATE: The tasks within the plan have been divided amongst the commission to
insure implementation and/or follow up.
COMMISSIONER’S TERMS: The terms of Commissioners Grathen and Buesgens will expire in April
2014.
JOINT MEETING WITH THE SENIOR ADVISORY BOARD UPDATE: The joint meeting was
held on September 20, 2013. Representatives from Carver County attended the meeting to educate staff,
commission and the board on services available for seniors in the county.
SENIOR COMMISION COMMENTS:
The county wide CarFit event will add baby car seat inspection.
ADJOURNMENT: Commissioner Tipton moved, seconded by Swanson to adjourn the meeting. All
voted in favor and the motion carried.
Prepared by and submitted by Sharmeen Al-Jaff