Commission on Aging

City of West Allis Meeting Minutes Commission on Aging Monday, September 17, 2018 3:45 PM Senior Center 7001 W. National Ave. REGULAR MEETING A. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Ms. Patricia Wikenhauser at 3:58 p.m. B. ROLL CALL Present 9- Ms. Jessica Lisinski, Ms. Margee Maydak, Ms. Margee Maydak, Ms. Judith Schmidt, Ms. Deborah Tiegs, Ms. Linda Timm, Ms. Patricia Wikenhauser, Ms. Patricia Wikenhauser, and Mr. John Zentgraf Excused 4- Ms. Tammy Herro, Ms. Tammy Herro, Mr. David Rymaszewski, and Mr. David Rymaszewski Others Present: Sally Nusslock and Denise Koenig C. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. 18-00524 Minutes (draft) of the meeting of August 27, 2018. Attachments: August 2018 Minutes This matter was Approved 18-00335 Minutes (draft) of the meeting of May 21, 2018. Attachments: May 2018 Minutes This matter was Approved D. MATTERS FOR DISCUSSION/ACTION 3. 18-00517 Correspondence and/or Communication · Milwaukee County Department on Aging Commission on Aging Minutes of June 22, 2018. This matter was Discussed 4. 18-00518 Discussion of Strategic Planning for West Allis Senior Center Sally Nusslock asked commissioners to review and look at the action steps and to email Denise Koenig with any comments, suggestions, etc., including potential partners and businesses for future collaboration. This matter was Discussed 5. 18-00519 Report on Community Projects a) Stockbox Program Update. Denise Koenig reported that 110 boxes were distributed this month. This distribution included the Hunger Task Force recertification for all program participants. It was held here at the Senior Center and was done in two one-hour shifts City of West Allis Page 1 Printed on 11/1/2021 Commission on Aging Meeting Minutes September 17, 2018 from 1 - 2 p.m. and from 2 - 3 p.m. We will continue this format in October and November until the National Avenue construction is completed. b) Interfaith West Central Resource Center. Patricia Wikenhauser announced that Carmen Bonanno, Client Services Coordinator resigned. This matter was Discussed 6. 18-00522 Discussion of Senior Center Parking Lot Security Sally Nusslock announced that the Common Council will need to approve moving some of the Senior Center’s budget dollars to pay for the new parking lot cameras. This matter was Discussed 7. 18-00520 Discussion of My Senior Center - Program Denise Koenig reported on the myseniorcenter computerized program as a more efficient way to track the center’s membership and program statistics. All program statistics are still collected by pen and paper forms. She has set up a webinar with the company on Monday October 1 at 2 pm. All are invited to get a better idea of the program’s capabilities. This matter was Discussed 8. 18-00523 Discussion of Stove and Dehumidifier Denise Koenig reported that she has purchased Damp Rid containers for the various rooms and storage areas in the Lower Level. Sally Nusslock said she is still waiting for feedback from the Electric Department. They have requested that the Senior Center storage shelves need to be removed per electrical code. The shelving will be removed this week. This matter was Discussed 9. 18-00521 Staff Report · Denise reported on upcoming events. o Senior Safety Talk with Corporal Rod Nelson, West Allis Police Department. Wednesday, September 12 was very successful. o AARP Driver Safety Workshop is scheduled for Thursday, September 20. Another session will be planned after the first of the year. o New Dartball Session with Don Boretsky, Thursday, September 27 at 12:30 p.m. o Flu Shots with West Allis Health Department, Wednesday, September 26 from 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. o Two ‘Pop Up’ library sessions are in the plans, one for September 18 and one later in October. o Honoring Choices, advance directive session with Marge Hendrickson, Aurora Geriatric Resource Nurse on Tuesday, October 2 at 12:30 p.m. o Senior Center Trust Fund Report will occur at October commission meeting. This matter was Discussed E. ADJOURNMENT Next meeting is scheduled for Monday, October 22, 2018 at 3:45 pm. A motion was made by Debra Tiegs and seconded by John Zentgraf to adjourn the meeting. The motion passed without objections and adjourned at 4:50 p.m. City of West Allis Page 2 Printed on 11/1/2021 Commission on Aging Meeting Minutes September 17, 2018 All meetings of the {bdName} are public meetings. 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AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT NOTICE Upon reasonable notice the City will furnish appropriate auxiliary aids and services when necessary to afford individuals with disabilities an equal opportunity to participate in and to enjoy the benefits of a service, program or activity provided by the City. LIMITED ENGLISH PROFICIENCY STATEMENT It is the policy of the City of West Allis to provide language access services to populations of persons with Limited English Proficiency (LEP) who are eligible to be served or likely to be directly affected by our programs. Such services will be focused on providing meaningful access to our programs, services and/or benefits. City of West Allis Page 3 Printed on 11/1/2021