Senior Citizens' Commission Meeting
Regular MeetingGrosse Pointe Woods, MI · March 17, 2026
Minutes
SENIOR CITIZENS’ COMMISSION
MINUTES OF March 17, 2026 MEETING
CALL TO ORDER:
Heidi Uhlig-Johnstone, Chair, called the meeting to order at 4:00 PM.
ROLL CALL:
Commission Members:
Present: Catherine Dumke, Karen Everham, Marianne Langlois, Karen McLeod, Pamela
Solomon, Heidi Uhlig-Johnstone (The Helm), Ron Wehrmann, and Don Witt, constituting a
quorum.
Absent: Kevin Quasarano
Motion Marianne Langlois, seconded by Pamela Solomon, to excuse Commission Member Kevin
Quasarano from attendance at today’s meeting. Passed unanimously.
Nancy Ochs, GPW Parks and Recreation Administrative Assistant & Event Programmer, and City
Council Representative Vicki Granger were also in attendance.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Motion by Heidi Uhlig-Johnstone, seconded by Ron Wehrmann, to approve the minutes of the
Senior Citizens’ Commission meeting held on January 20, 2026. Said motion passed unanimously.
OLD BUSINESS
Plans for Friday, May 15, 2026, Ice Cream Social, 1:00 – 2:30 PM
When planning for this event, it should be noted that, at the picnic, the size of the ice cream cups
from Wally’s would not have allowed room for any toppings. Cups for the Ice Cream Social will
require room for toppings.
NEW BUSINESS
A. Treasurer’s Report
Treasurer Ron Wehrmann presented his report to the Commission showing the balance on
hand as of February 28, 2026.
B. The Treasurer also presented the Commission’s proposed Budget for the 2026-2027
fiscal year.
C. Heidi Uhlig-Johnstone advised that she had assumed a new position with The Helm as
director of the new Adult Daycare facility, and, as result, would be submitting her
resignation as the representative of The Helm on this Commission and as its Chair.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Vicki Granger presented an update on the Active Adult Commission.
Marianne Langlois and Heidi Uhlig-Johnstone provided an update on activities regarding the adult
daycare center anticipated under the Active Adult Commission.
No members of the public were in attendance.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion made by Pamela Solomon, seconded by Catherine Dumke, that the meeting adjourn.
Motion passed unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 4:50 PM.
The next meeting of this Commission will be held on Friday, May 15, 2026 at 2:30 PM, at the
Robert E. Novitke Municipal Center-Community Center – Park Room.
Respectfully submitted,
Catherine Dumke, Secretary
Agenda
CITY OF GROSSE POINTE WOODS (313) 343-2440
20025 Mack Plaza Drive Fax (313) 343-2785
Grosse Pointe Woods, Michigan 48236-2397
NOTICE OF MEETING
COMMISSIONS: COMMITTEES: BOARDS:
Beautification Advisory Building Authority Board of Canvassers
Citizens' Recreation Compensation & Evaluation Board of Review
Community Tree Construction Construction Board of Appeals
Election Finance Downspout Board of Appeals
Historical Community Events Committee Pension
Local Officers Compensation Mack Ave Business Study
Planning Public Relations
Senior Citizens' x
PUBLIC INVITED: IN ACCORDANCE WITH PUBLIC ACT 267 OF 1976 (OPEN MEETINGS ACT), ALL MEMBERS
OF THE GROUP SELECTED ABOVE, AS WELL AS THE GENERAL PUBLIC, ARE INVITED TO ATTEND THE
FOLLOWING MEETING ON Tuesday, March 17, 2026, AT 4:00 PM, in the Robert E. Novitke Municipal Center-
Community Center 20025 Mack Plaza, Grosse Pointe Woods, MI
AGENDA OF MEETING
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Approval of Minutes
A. January 20, 2026
4. Old Business
5. New Business
6. Discussion Items
A. Plans for the GPW Ice Cream Social May 15, 2026
7. Public Comment
8. Adjournment
CC: (Members) File Post
Submitted by: Catherine Dumke Office Held: Recording Secretary Telephone: 313.886.2386
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