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3 <br />Arthrell Sanders reported on the activity of the RSVP Advisory Council. She announced <br />that the quarterly meetings will be held on the first Thursday of March, June, September <br />and December. She must resign her seat due to a schedule conflict with the new meeting <br />time. The VITA program will be scheduled in the current Chapel Hill senior center <br />building. <br /> <br />Jan Wassel reported that the Human Services Advisory Commission is having difficulty <br />recruiting members. She noted that the annual conference held last fall was not as well <br />attended as the previous year. She is also resigning from the HSAC due to other <br />obligations. Jerry Passmore stated that committee appointments can be discussed as part <br />of the January board orientation. Peggy Cohn has already agreed to serve on the <br />Wellness Board. <br /> <br />Jerry Kruter summarized the first meeting of the newly-formed Sportsplex Citizen <br />Advisory Committee. He was concerned that the majority of the discussion centered <br />around complaints about current operations. Mary Ann Peter noted that Sportsplex <br />attendance has increased since Orange County has assumed ownership. Mr. Kruter also <br />expressed concern about the lighting in the parking lot. The Chair suggested that he <br />share his concerns about the meeting content with the convener, Barry Jacobs. <br /> <br />Jerry Passmore stated that the Senior Care board had updated its day care policy and <br />procedure manual. Effective January 1, clients will be billed for service in advance. He <br />reviewed the architectural design of the proposed day care space in the Sportsplex <br />complex. <br /> <br />Mr. Passmore distributed a listing of the special equipment needs for the Seymour <br />Center. He stated that the County will accept donations towards the purchase of <br />equipment. Jan Wassel suggested approaching the Dell Corporation about donating <br />computer equipment. <br /> <br /> <br />Jerry Passmore also handed out the Board’s position statement on including the IFC <br />homeless shelter on Orange County’s Homestead Road property. This statement has <br />been distributed to the County Commissioners. No decision has yet been made. <br />Members suggested asking Commissioner Alice Gordon to address this issue at the <br />January 10 meeting. <br /> <br />Jack Chestnut reported that he had met with the group of Carrboro residents who are <br />interested in forming a community support organization similar to the one that exists in <br />Fearrington. At the meeting he informed the group of the many resources that already <br />exist in the community to foster independent living. <br /> <br />Jerry Passmore distributed a draft of the input form for the Board of County <br />Commissioners annual retreat in January. He urged the Aging Board members to review <br />the document and submit their suggestions to him. Jan Wassel stated that the Board had <br />previously agreed to include a statement about housing developments for 55+