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2 <br />Jerry Passmore referred to the Senior Center Fact Sheet that was mailed with the agenda <br />in providing an update on the construction projects. Jack Chestnut informed the session <br />that Carol Woods has proposed to contribute funding in the amount of $75,000 the first <br />year and $50,000 the second and third years if Orange County agrees to build space for <br />the adult day health center attached to the Central Orange Senior Center. He also stated <br />that he had presented an overview of the MAP Update to the Hillsborough Town Council <br />the previous Monday night. <br /> <br />Jerry Passmore began his MAP Update presentation by noting that the demographic data <br />prepared for last Monday’s Council meeting showed pockets of low-income seniors in <br />the Fairview and Coachwood communities of Hillsborough. Jan Wassel requested <br />citations for the statistics he quoted on average number of years of diminished capacity <br />experienced by older adults. Mr. Passmore suggested that the final presentation of the <br />MAP Update to the Board of County Commissioners be postponed until December in <br />order to allow more time for input. He listed a number of County boards and committees <br />that will be invited to schedule MAP Update presentations. Discussion followed on <br />planning issues such as services for 55+ communities and additional funding needs. Mr. <br />Passmore expressed his hope that the new senior centers will be designated as polling <br />places. <br /> <br />Jack Chestnut reported that the adult day health center is currently serving 13 families. <br />Jerry Passmore added that Piedmont Health has been awarded a PACE planning grant <br />and that adult day health care is a key service in that resource system. Mr. Chestnut also <br />announced that the Board of County Commissioners had postponed appointment of new <br />Advisory Board members to its October 17 meeting. <br /> <br /> Jerry Passmore distributed the Department’s requests for the additional Home and <br />Community Care Block Grant funds made available for Orange County. Applications <br />were submitted from the Community Based Services, Eldercare, and Transportation <br />divisions. A committee composed of Katherine Cathey (Budget), Rosemary Summers <br />(Health) and Joan Pellettier (TJAAA) will review all proposals and recommend the <br />funds’ distribution. <br /> <br />Mr. Passmore distributed a copy of the new policy for transport of patients discharged <br />from Hospitals and Long Term Care facilities by OPT. Mary Ann Peter announced that <br />the Orange County rescue squad is preparing to provide convalescent transportation <br />utilizing volunteers. She expressed concern about OPT’s liability and supported the idea <br />that a responsible party accompany the patient on the ride home from the hospital. <br /> <br />Jan Wassel asked that the spelling of her last name be corrected in the draft of the <br />September 13 minutes. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. <br /> <br />Respectfully submitted, <br /> <br /> <br />Jerry M. Passmore, Secretary