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4 <br /> Steve Lackey said that the review before them was reviewed by the Advisory Board on <br /> Aging and approved. He was available to answer any questions from the Board of County <br /> Commissioners. <br /> Commissioner Nelson asked about a statement that one of the priorities would require <br /> redeployment of existing JOCCA nutrition funds. Jerry Passmore said that a decision was <br /> made to move forward with the Department on Aging working with a Food Services Advisory <br /> Committee to change the nutrition paradigm. He said that the goal is to buy local and go <br /> green, and JOCCA has bought into this and is interested. There have been meetings for <br /> awhile on this transition. This transition will be done in-house. The same people will be <br /> served. <br /> Gwen Harvey provided further clarification on how this operation will be done internally. <br /> Several County Commissioners asked about the fiscal impacts of this. Jerry Passmore <br /> said that no additional County funds would be needed. <br /> Commissioner Pelissier asked about a risk that some services relying on UNC staff will <br /> be cut and Jerry Passmore said that he has not received any word on any cuts from UNC. <br /> Chair Foushee asked about the residents in Efland and Cedar Grove and the concerns <br /> about transportation. She asked about the status of transportation from those centers to the <br /> Central Orange location. Jerry Passmore said that this transportation is available. <br /> Commissioner Jacobs referred to page 8, Housing and Shelter, Objective B-1: Expand <br /> assistance in the retrofitting, repair, and maintenance of existing older adult homes. He said <br /> that the County Commissioners had a conversation with the Social Services Board about this <br /> issue and working together better to proportion resources with the urgent home repair program. <br /> He wants to flag this. Laura Blackmon said that staff is proceeding and the management team <br /> discussed it this morning. <br /> Commissioner Jacobs made reference to page 10 (top), Objective C-2: Improve <br /> Orange Public Transportation (OPT) transit services and the County's emergency disaster <br /> transit provision for older adults. He asked about the status of having emergency shelters that <br /> will accept pets. Staff will provide an update at a later time for this. <br /> Commissioner Jacobs made reference to page 13 (top), Objective E-1: Provide <br /> preventive community-based services which assist older adults in maintaining good health and <br /> to age in place. He asked about the fees for the Sportsplex and if this was not already <br /> underway. Jerry Passmore said that this was done at the Seymour Center and has been <br /> expanded to the new center in Hillsborough in conjunction with the Sportsplex. <br /> Commissioner Jacobs made reference to page 17 (top), Goal H regarding a legislative <br /> agenda. He said that this is a good idea, but he would like to do it in an expedited manner. He <br /> asked the Manager to coordinate with advisory groups that have legislative issues and bring <br /> them all to the Board, since the deadline for bills is fast approaching. He asked the Manager to <br /> send a directive to the department heads about these deadlines. <br /> Commissioner Jacobs made reference to the consolidation of services from Efland and <br /> Cedar Grove and said that he believes that people are moving amicably together, but he would <br /> like to reach out to these communities and make sure that this program is a success. He <br /> suggested reaching out to some of the ministers and civic organizations and inquiring. Jerry <br /> Passmore said that he would do this. <br /> Commissioner Gordon made reference to page 10 (top) and the transportation issue, <br /> and suggested referencing the new route, which will be expanded in the Rogers Road area. <br /> A motion was made by Commissioner Jacobs, seconded by Commissioner Hemminger <br /> to accept the Master Aging Plan Annual report (mid-2007 through 2008) and approve the <br /> priorities for calendar year 2009. <br /> VOTE: UNANIMOUS <br />