Golden Hours Advisory Committee

Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Golden Hours Senior Center Advisory Committee held on January 11 2017, in Ogden, Utah Members Present Eugene Eanckson ~ Chair Dr. BenJamin Noid ~Vice Chau Carol Hartmann Carol Robertson Joyce Henry Dot Price LollyNyce Ex-Officio· Bob Geier (GHS) Golden Hours Supervisor EddBridge Ogden City RecreatiOn Division Manger Marqae Martinson Advisory Committee Secretary Absent: Mike Van-Leeuwen Weber Semor Nutrition Manager Paula Price Weber Human Service AAA Manager I.... Call to Order: Chair, Eugene Earickson, called the meeting to order at I 2:30p.m Roll was taken by Advisory Secretary, Marqae Martinson Acceptance of Minutes • Mmutes from the November 9, 2017 will be accepted with the corrections of adding Dot and Lolly's last names. Carol Robertson motioned to accept the mmutes. GHS, Bob Geier seconded and all voted in favor Updates and Events: Big D Construction: Kenton Wall with Big D ConstructiOn did estimates for the Legacy PatiO proJect The estimated came in at approximately a quarter of a mllhon dollars With about $40,000 of that being athletic eqmpment The project will consist of removing the old fence and concrete and replacing with new concrete, fencmg, patio cover and landscaping The structure will be metal with the ends ,being sohd with fans and the IDiddle section will be lattice for au flow. The fence Will be a wrought iron ornamental fence. It Will be see through and will most hkely be black. The metal optiOn was cheaper than wood and Will reqmre less maintenance. Staff IS workmg to submit to the City CIP in September or October per Edd Bndge. Chrur Earickson inqmred about how long it will take to construct the patio. GHS stated the Big D IS glad to do the proJect and should be able the complete quite rapidly. Must generate own funding. Workmg with the Golden Hours Foundation to generate monies Mr Bridge stated that putting the project in the CIP process will make the process go much smoother The Planning CommissiOn reviews all CIP projects at the same time so It will be approved and ready to go when fundmg is achieved Chrur asked If more than one bid will be required. GHS stated that the answer to that question depends on funding. If it is prud for through the Foundation they can do whatever they want. If it were to be funded through the city It would require a three bid process. • Parking Lot Project: Staff IS also workmg With the City Engineer on the parking lot proJect Funding has been approved and work Will begm in the spnng. This project will be a complete rebuild mcludmg re-gradmg the parking lot and increased lighting There IS Mmutes of the Regular Meetmg of the Golden Hours Semor Center Advisory Committee held on January 11 2017, in Ogden, Utah no word on how long It will take to complete and how the bmldmg will be accessed Member Nyce asked If the parkmg lot will stay the same size. GHS stated that It would • Safer environment for the Center: GHS mfonned the group that this topic has been an Issue especially smce the Library closed Many people come m to JUSt find shelter through the day A member was recently suspended for mappropnate activities We have a few volunteers who are currently m homeless status who tend our flower beds and clean the parkmg lot These gentlemen play a big part m keeping our facthty welcommg and mce. Staff works with the legal department on behav10r Issues as they arise rather than a person's housmg status Updated code of ethtcs to reqmre a state Issued ID GHS asked If there was any mput or discuss10n to help the situatiOn, keepmg m mmd that everyone be allowed to retammg a right to be a member. Carol Hartmann stated that she feels all should have a nght as long as they are willmg to follow the rules However, she recogmzed that a lot of that populat10n are here for more than warmth Many take thmgs with them as they go GHS stated that we must be cognoscente and keep our eyes open Joyce Henry, also a volunteer m the kitchen stated that to have lunch one must be a member Over 60 IS a donat10n, not a reqmred payment However, those under the age of 60 are reqmred to pay for their lunch Instances we brought up about Items which have gone missing GHS stated that It IS a member's responsibility to watch Items and keep belongmgs safe Ben Nmd compliment the staff on domg a good JOb and deahng w1th Issues well as they anse VIce Chair Nmd offered a suggestion to limit the hours m the computer lab GHS mformed the group that the computer room has been reconfigured to help with mappropnate content Chair mqmred as to how long the library will be closed GHS mformed the group the It will be at least another ten months The Police Department are aware ofth1s City wide Issue Weber Human Services Report: Paula Pnce Absent New Business: • Cleone Battsb's 901h Birthday Party will be held at Ligon's on January 15 from 1-Spm Old Business: • The Chnstmas Party went well with 120 members m attendance There will also be a BBQ held on January 20,2017, JUSt for fun • The weather IS makmg attendance tough for members to get here, which affects our numbers Comments: • The Health Fatr will be held m September this year m coordmation wtth the Flu Shot Chmc • VIce Chau mqmred If there would be any secunty camera expans10n GHS stated that It has not been budgeted for and there will not be • Next meeting will be Wednesday, February 8, 2017@ 12:30 p.m. Adjournment: • Chau asked for a Motion to adjourn Motion to adJourn was entered by Carol Hartmann and was seconded by Dot Pncc All voted m favor The meetmg was adjourned at 1 01p m Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Golden Hours Senior Center Advisory Committee held on January 11 2017, m Ogden, Utah