Commission on Aging

City of West Allis Meeting Minutes Commission on Aging Monday, August 24, 2020 3:45 PM Senior Center 7001 W. National Ave. REGULAR MEETING A. CALL TO ORDER This meeting was called to order by Ms. Wikenhauser at 3:45 p.m. B. ROLL CALL Present 6- Mr. David Rymaszewski, Ms. Judith Schmidt, Ms. Deborah Tiegs, Ms. Linda Timm, Ms. Patricia Wikenhauser, and Mr. John Zentgraf Excused 2- Ms. Margee Maydak, and Ms. Sophia Franklin Others present: Marilyn Matter, Bob Leischow, Denise Koenig, Sharon Roy C. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. 20-0355 Minutes of the meeting of February 24, 2020. Attachments: Commission on Aging Minutes 2-24-2020 A motion was made by Mr. Rymaszewski, seconded by Ms. Schmidt to approve the minutes of the meeting of February 24, 2020. D. NEW AND PREVIOUS MATTERS 2. 20-0356 Correspondence and/or Communication Discussed the information sent to the Calling Tree volunteers. 3. 20-0357 Update on the February 19, 2020 Common Council proposed resolution There has not been any information discussed on the proposed resolution during meetings by the Council since the February meeting. 4. 20-0358 Review Trust Account Create an itemized list of all the Senior Center Trust Account purchases due to fund raising done by the Senior Center. 5. 20-0359 Senior Center Orientation for Alderpersons After COVID-19 restrictions are lifted, invite all the Alderpersons over for a tour and a lunch experience. Create an information packet for the Alderpersons "Get to Know your Senior Center". E. MATTERS FOR DISCUSSION/ACTION 6. 20-0360 Discussion of Senior Center membership City of West Allis Page 1 Printed on 11/1/2021 Commission on Aging Meeting Minutes August 24, 2020 Commissioner Teigs made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Timm for the Commissioners to initiate and send a letter along with a survey to the membership thanking them for their continued support and to consider renewing their membership for the upcoming year. 7. 20-0361 Discussion of reopening procedures for the Senior Center Discussion ensued regarding virtual meetings. Revisit this matter next month. This matter was Discussed. 8. 20-0362 Discussion and update of Strategic Planning for West Allis Senior Center Bob Leischow will contact Dawn Mumrow (DHS) regarding a possible virtual planning session. This matter was Discussed. 9. 20-0363 Discussion of curbside dining program logistics Discussed installing a temporary enclosure outside the double doors in the Main Hall to keep the volunteers warmer during food distribution in the winter months. Also discussed having portable heaters by the door. This matter was Discussed. 10. 20-0364 Discussion of social connection program Calling tree volunteers participating in the program contact members by phone to check in on how they’re doing. Would like to expand on the number of calls. This matter was Discussed. 11. 20-0365 Discussion of member/volunteer greeting cards to members A motion was made by Commissioner Rymaszewski, seconded by Commissioner Schmidt to supply postage and card supplies in an amount not to exceed $250 from the Fund Raising account for greeting cards sent to members September 2020 - August 2021. 12. 20-0366 Report on Community Projects Stock box Program Update - June participants were 195, July 175, August 204. Extra food that was distributed; July, case of grapes and plums, 5-lb bags of apples, potatoes, and beef fajita meat, milk and eggs. August extras corn, apples, chicken legs, milk, eggs, frozen eggs, 4 bottles of OJ, milk. Eras Senior Network Neighborhood Outreach Program & Resource Center - Commissioner Wikenhauer shared that Eras is having a Virtual Fund Raiser on September 24, 2020 between 6:00 - 7:00 pm with an online auction. Visit www.eras.org if interested This matter was Discussed. 13. 20-0367 Staff Report Ms. Koenig brought up the Volunteer Recognition celebration. Ideas were discussed; Gift basket with gift cards and yard/window sign thanking them. Have Volunteers pick up their recognition item(s) up at the Senior Center. F. ADJOURNMENT City of West Allis Page 2 Printed on 11/1/2021 Commission on Aging Meeting Minutes August 24, 2020 The meeting was adjourned at 5:20 p.m. with the next scheduled meeting to be held on September 28, 2020. 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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