4-15-2011SENIOR COMMISSION MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
APRIL 15, 2011
Chairwoman Nevin called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Barbara Nevin, Virginia Prior, Carol Buesgens,
Pat McGough, Naomi Moe and Terry Grathen.
MEMBERS ABSENT: Thomas Wilson.
STAFF PRESENT: Sharmeen Al-Jaff, Sue Bill.
VISITORS: None.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Commissioner McGough moved to approve
the agenda. Commissioner Moe seconded the motion to approve the agenda.
All voted in favor and the motion carried.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES DATED MARCH 18, 2011: Commissioner
Buesgens moved to approve the minutes. Commissioner Moe seconded the
motion. All voted in favor and motion carried.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS: Commissioner Buesgens nominated Barbara
Nevin for the position of Chair, Commissioner Prior seconded the nomination.
All voted in favor and the motion carried.
Chairwoman Nevin nominated Pat McGough for the position of Vice Chair.
Commissioner Moe seconded the motion. All voted in favor and the motion
carried.
Chairwoman Nevin reappointed commissioner Prior to the Senior Advisory
Board.
APPROVAL OF BY-LAWS: Commissioner Buesgens moved to approve
the By-Laws, Commissioner McGough seconded the motion. All voted in
favor and motion carried.
UPDATE ON GOALS AND OBJECTIVES-JOINT MEETING WITH
CITY COUNCIL: The joint meeting with City Council took place on April
11, 2011. The commission briefed the Council members of their goals and
objectives which included:
• The program CarFit scheduled to take place on May 18, 2011.
• Educating senior on new healthcare bill. The intent is to find
resources that already exist at the county and state levels.
Finding the proper agency to provide the education is critical.
It was suggested that The Commission work with other
commissions within the county to coordinate an event.
• Intergenerational programs and being mentors to younger
generations.
• Senior parking signs and public transit.
ARBOR DAY VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: The Commission was informed
that volunteers were needed for the Arbor Day event which will take place at
Lake Ann Park on May 7, 2011.
CarFit Update: The event is scheduled for May 18, 2011. The senior Center
will be showing the movie Love of Car: Transportation as We Age before the
CarFit event.
SENIOR COMMISSION COMMENTS: The Senior Commission decided
to move the next meeting to May 13, 2011.
ADJOURNMENT: Commissioner Moe moved , Commissioner Buesgens
seconded the motion to adjourn the meeting. All voted in favor and the motion
carried.
Prepared and submitted by Sharmeen Al-Jaff, Senior Planner