Senior Citizens Advisory Board

AGENDA SENIOR CITIZENS ADVISORY BOARD 10 – noon Wednesday, May 4th, 2022 MEETING LOCATION – IN PERSON AT SENIOR CENTER I. Call Meeting to order: Susan (10 am) a. Roll Call b. Guests II. Introductions and Welcome III. Public Invited to be Heard (3 minutes per person) If needed. IV. Minutes of the April 2022 meeting V. Presentation: Jeff Friesner, Recreation Manager re: recent Council action re: a Recreation Center VI. Old Business a. Sustainability; Francie, Charlie, and Lisa – please review the draft version of the zero Waste Resolution and plan to give feedback. (10 - 15 minutes) b. Position update (Michele, announcement) c. 2021 Annual Report discussion (Prudence and Sheila, 15 minutes) d. Ordinance change follow up if any e. Lanyon Park resource fair (4/23 3-6pm) and Cinco de mayo (5/7) and Successful Aging (5/21 - Susan) and new interest f. History document – any additional input g. Open House in the fall discussion (5 minutes, from April meeting) h. Review new interview process and questions (10 minutes from April meeting) i. Board members sign up for “lead” on various goals. (5 minutes) j. Other VII. New Business a. Homestead Act – from an older adult: Please bring up the Homestead Act and how it should be modified for seniors who meet all the requirements, but had to switch and buy a different residence. I lived in Boulder and was eligible for the reduction in property taxes, but I moved to Longmont in 2019 and now I am not. I had been a resident in Boulder County for over 23 years and turned 65 over 8 years ago. b. Sustainability – Francie Jaffe c. Other VIII. Reports Supervisor Michele Waite City Council Liaison Marcia Martin Area Agency on Aging, Aging Advisory Jeanine Tarrant 1st Fri 9 –noon mtg in county Committee – AAC – required representation Friends – required representation Susan Alling back up: Sheila 4th Tues 3 – 430 at sr ctr Conroy Boulder County Latino Coalition Art Quintana 3rd Thur noon - 1:30pm @ OUR) – OPTIONAL Longmont Economic Development Partnership Julie Hauser 2nd Mon 12 – 2 w/lunch Sustainability Implementation David Brenna Quarterly Engaging Caring Communities Susan and Jeanine As needed through 2022  IX. Closing Statements a. Public Invited to be Heard (3 minutes per person) b. Other X. Upcoming Agenda items a. May - Francie Jaffe requested to return in May to receive feedback on a draft Zero Waste Resolution itself and a letter of support if possible. Need about 20 minutes for each meeting and possible letter of support b. Spring time – Carmen re: ideas for training for equity for board orientation as well as ideas for how staff liaison can best support c. Consider inviting the new Public Safety Chief d. Consider inviting City Manager re: hiring next Senior Services Manager e. Consider inviting Molly O’Donnell new Housing and Community Investment Manager For information about this Advisory Board please contact Michele Waite, Manager of Senior Services at 303 651 8415 or Michele.waite@longmontcolorado.gov This notice is available to the public: -on the Longmont Senior Center atrium bulletin board, 910 Longs Peak Ave. -at the Civic Center, 350 Kimbark St., south entrance -at the Longmont Recreation Center, 310 Quail Road -at the Longmont Library, 409 4th St. If you need special assistance in order to participate in a Senior Citizens Advisory Board meeting, please contact Michele Waite, Manager of Senior Services, at 303-651-8415, in advance of the meeting to make arrangements. Items Below are for Reference only, not a part of the agenda: Tasks and Goals 2022 Ongoing Tasks and Commitments 1. To continue safety information items in the GO. (identify topics) 2. To make follow up calls to Get Acquainted participants. Links to the Age Well Plan quadrants and bigger vision – personal connections especially. 3. To conduct an open house for outreach purposes with focus on aging in place, do in the fall. Focus on younger seniors. To participate in various outreach opportunities; Resource Fair, Caregiver Symposium, Open House, etc. 4. To prepare and submit an annual report to City Council. 5. Host at least one Coffee with Council. 6. Interview potential new board membes. 2022 Goals 1. To select a foot care provider. (Sheila and Jeanne) 2. To fully participate in the Age Well Plan update process. 3. To fully participate in the Recreation Master Plan update process. 4. To complete Ordinance change to eliminate alternate position and increase to 9 regular board members. (Susan) 5. To strengthen relationship with the Friends of the Senior Center, Inc. 6. To strengthen counseling services. 7. To consider a name change from “senior” center to one that appeals to younger older persons. 8. To increase evening/weekend programs. 9. Prepare for 2023 regarding electricfication costs. 2022 Outreach/Resource Fairs Etc. Lanyon Park 4/23 ( ) Cinco de mayo 5/7 ( ) Successful Aging 5/21 (Susan) Age Well Conversations: - See Summer GO for sign up information Location: Senior Center August 20, Saturday, 9am – 11am August 22, Monday, 6pm – 8pm August 25, Thursday, 9am – 11am Location: Longmont Library: August 18, Thursday, 6pm – 8pm