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SENIOR COMMISSION MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
APRIL 19, 2013
Chairwoman Nevin called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Barbara Nevin, Camille Swanson, Carol Buesgens,
Dorina A. Tipton, Thomas Wilson and Terry Grathen, Jaq.
MEMBERS ABSENT: , Jackie Engel.
STAFF PRESENT: Sharmeen Al-Jaff.
VISITORS: Lenny Schmidt.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Commissioner Tipton moved to approve the
agenda. Commissioner Grathen seconded the motion to approve the agenda.
All voted in favor and the motion carried.
TRIAD UPDATE:
An organizational meeting will take place on February 21, 2013. Triad
meetings occur quarterly. “Take Back Drug Program” is being used for
regular disposal. A Sharps program is currently being investigated.
CHANHASSEN ROTARY CLUB 2012 DISTINGUISHED SERVICE
AWARD NOMINATION REQUEST: Commissioner Grathen moved to
nominate Chairwoman Nevin for the Distinguished Service Award.
Commissioner Swanson seconded the motion. All voted in favor and the
motion carried.
2013 SENIOR COMMISSION GOALS AND OBJECTIVES:
1. Volunteer and support city events and local organizations (Memorial Day, Veterans
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Day, Beyond the Yellow Ribbon, Arbor Day, 4 of July, etc.)
2. Continue to advocate different forms of transit and build on the Carver County efforts
to promote safe driving.
3. Mentor, participate and educate future generations through programs such as the
Capstone Project.
4. Complete a Strategic Plan which will be funded through the Minnesota Area Agency
on Aging (MAAA) Lifetime Communities Learning and Action Collaborative Grants.
5. Conduct a Universal Design educational workshop which will be funding through the
MAAA Lifetime Communities Learning and Action Collaborative Grants.
6. Continue to be an active member of the TRIAD. TRIAD is a partnership between
law enforcement, the community and the senior citizen community all working
together to keep our senior citizens safe. The TRIAD program is coordinated through
the Sheriff’s Reserve Program. The implementation plan has three phases: The first
phase includes meeting with senior citizen commissions to provide brochures and
contacts for the senior citizen community. The Carver County Sheriff’s Office
TRIAD program will help provide presenters and support for events. The second
phase includes proactive coordination of events and topics for discussion through the
Carver County Sheriff’s Office TRIAD Program; the third phase includes conducting
large-scale events e.g. County-wide personal safety, home security or traffic safety
seminars.
SENIOR COMMISSION COMMENTS: There will be a follow up
meeting to “Age Well, Drive Well” on May 22, 2013 from 8:00 am to 12:00
p.m.
The Commission decided to cancel the March 15, 2013 meeting since there
will be a county wide meeting on March 5, 2013.
ADJOURNMENT: Commissioner Wilson moved, Commissioner Tipton
seconded the motion to adjourn the meeting. All voted in favor and the motion
carried.
Submitted by Sharmeen Al-Jaff