Commission on Aging

City of West Allis Meeting Minutes Commission on Aging Monday, May 20, 2019 3:45 PM Senior Center 7001 W. National Ave. REGULAR MEETING (draft) A. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Ms. Wikenhauser at 3:51 p.m. B. ROLL CALL Present 7- Ms. Margee Maydak, Mr. David Rymaszewski, Ms. Judith Schmidt, Ms. Deborah Tiegs, Ms. Linda Timm, Ms. Patricia Wikenhauser, and Mr. John Zentgraf Excused 1- Shannon O'Hara Others Present: Daniel Koralewski, Denise Koenig, Sharon Roy C. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. 19-0323 Minutes (draft) of meeting of April 22, 2019 Attachments: Commission on Aging Minutes 4-22-19 This matter was Approved D. MATTERS FOR DISCUSSION/ACTION 2. 19-0324 Correspondence and/or Communication Ms. Wikenhauser discussed with Mr. Schloss updates with Eras. Debbie Tiegs shared information about her trip to Madison for Senior Statesman Day. Participants were instructed how to approach representatives with questions. This matter was Discussed 3. 19-0325 Discussion of Strategic Planning for West Allis Senior Center This matter was Discussed 4. 19-0326 Report on Community Projects i. Stockbox Program Update ii. Interfaith West Central & Resource Center Stockbox Program Update: May had 111 boxes, traffic moved well due to more help handing out additional items; ham, roasted turkey, apples and pinto beans Neighborhood Outreach Program: (Formally known as Interfaith West Central & Resource Center) Eras has a call center in Waukesha and rides are being scheduled there through the end of the year. A few listening sessions have been scheduled to inform the public an update, one is scheduled June 6th, 6:00 to 7:30 at 9600 W Layton Avenue. City of West Allis Page 1 Printed on 11/1/2021 Commission on Aging Meeting Minutes May 20, 2019 This matter was Discussed 5. 19-0327 Discussion of 2019 Senior Seminar Topic Music & Memory (M&M) program to be held tentatively at West Allis Hale, August 20, 2019, 1:00-4:00. Ms. Koenig is working with the M&M Regional Representative. Ms. Wikenhauser will contact the Park and Recreation department regarding availability of venue. It was suggested the seminar includes a viewing of the Alive Inside documentary. This matter was Discussed 6. 19-0328 Discussion of purchase of portable partition for Stonewall Room Ms. Koenig discussed EZ blocks structure and will pursue pricing options. This matter was Discussed 7. 19-0330 Staff Report Commissioners were asked if they would be interested in wrapping and distributing the Veterans’ Christmas presents. All were in favor of administrating the Veterans Christmas program if Communications decides to discontinue this project. Commissioners were also notified of all the upcoming programs and trainings that are coming. This matter was Discussed E. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 5:19 p.m. with the next scheduled meeting to be held on June 24, 2019. All meetings of the {bdName} are public meetings. In order for the general public to make comments at the committee meetings, the individual(s) must be scheduled (as an appearance) with the chair of the committee or the appropriate staff contact; otherwise, the meeting of the committee is a working session for the committee itself, and discussion by those in attendance is limited to committee members, the mayor, other alderpersons, staff and others that may be a party to the matter being discussed. NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT The City of West Allis does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, color, religion, age, marital or veterans' status, sex, national origin, disability or any other legally protected status in the admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its services, programs or activities. 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 2 Printed on 11/1/2021