College Park Seniors Committee

Approved: 022118 College Park Seniors Committee City Hall – Lower Level Conference Room January 3, 2018 7:00-8:30 PM Seniors Committee Members: PRESENT ABSENT Carolyn Bernache X P.J. Brennan X Pedro Manuel Guevara-Cordova X Mary Anne Hakes X Jackie Kelly X Darlene Nowlin X Bonnie Beck O’Brien X Arelis Perez X Rosemary Perticari X Also present: Bonnie McClellan, Peggy Higgins, Youth, Family and Senior Services; Joi Woods, Contract Secretary The meeting was called to order at 7:03 p.m. by Mr. Brennan. I. Old Business A. Approval of the December 6, 2017 Minutes Dr. Bernache motioned to approve the minutes. Ms. Perticari seconded the motion. All were in favor; none opposed. The motion passed. B. Medical Aid and Dying The committee discussed the Medical Aid and Dying resolution distributed during December’s meeting that Mr. Brennan was asked to advance. Mr. Brennan ultimately decided not to advance the resolution and has attempted to connect them with other agencies that serve seniors Hyattsville Aging in Place (HAP), and Compassionate Choices. Mr. Brennan is meeting with the organization on January 10, 2018 to discuss the state initiative further. C. Review: Draft Presentation Slide Show for City Council The committee reviewed the presentation and offered edits to Dr. Bernache’s updated slide show for presentation to the City Council in February.  Some details and revisions discussed included:  Including a Statement of Current Focus instead of a Mission Statement  Demographic information and focus by District  Revisions of the accompanying discussion points  Potential framing points: o Connect seniors with existing services without duplication o Fill service gaps that cannot be provided through available services o Build community D. Discussion/clarification about the Collaborative’s message and “ask” for the Pilot Year The Committee discussed funding sources for the position including partial funding from the city grants, The College Park Community Foundation and other potential funding sources. The Committee also discussed role clarity and compensation for the Collaborative’s Program Director/Lead. The role will encompass securing grant funding for the organization.  Mr. Brennan will work to obtain compensation information about other similar roles (example: Farmer’s Market Coordinator) in an effort to gain a sense of equitable compensation.  The committee will research potential line items to create a working budget. The line items will be supported with justifications for the allocations proposed. E. Anticipated questions by Council The committee discussed additional dialogue to supplement the presentation that distinguishes the Collaborative and its focus from other like service providers for seniors in College Park. The primary points discussed were identifying feasible goals and fulfilling needs that are not met by current service providers. F. Interfacing with Other Organizations The Committee discussed meeting with current service providers to explore how services are being delivered, existing barriers and potential strategies.  Mrs. Hakes will contact John Payne, Neighbors Helping Neighbors to interface with the Committee on February II. New Business A. Golden Pass Program (Carolyn Bernache) - Discussion will take place at the next meeting. Adjournment Mrs. Hakes motioned to adjourn the meeting. Dr. Bernache seconded the motion. All were in favor; none opposed. The motion passed. The meeting adjourned at 8:35 p.m. Minutes submitted by: Joi Woods, Contract Secretary