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2 <br />Commissioners in late August and plans are underway for implementing the payment <br />options. Ms. Austin reported that there is a need for a sponsor for the Mall Walk <br />program, estimated at $4,000 per year. She reviewed the scheduled health screening <br />opportunities, citing that some had not been held due to lack of interest. Mary Ann Peter <br />suggested that a Wellness Program advisory council composed of seniors could assist in <br />the topic selection process. Ms. Austin concluded by announcing that negotiations are <br />underway with the UNC Program on Aging to locate a geriatric evaluation clinic at the <br />Seymour Center ½ day per week. <br /> <br />Angie Welch reported that the goal of the current Triangle United Way campaign $11.2 <br />million for the Community Care Fund. She thanked Myra Austin for her assistance with <br />the recent campaign kick-off bus tour. She also stated that the new method of fund <br />allocation will incorporate the findings of the Master Aging Plan in its process. <br /> <br />Lisa Berley reported on her work with the Community Centers Committee in expanding <br />the participation of seniors in the Efland and Cedar Grove facilities. She is in the process <br />of conducting a survey of community residents to determine what things prevent them <br />from participating in the current programs offered. Jack Chestnut reminded the group <br />that some of Orange County’s oldest residents reside in northern Orange County and that <br />strengthening involvement in the community centers may lead to increased participation <br />at the Central Orange and Seymour Senior Centers. Ms. Berley invited those present to <br />contact her with comments. <br /> <br />Mr. Chestnut informed the Board that a construction fence has been placed around the <br />Sportsplex property where the senior center addition will be built. The Board of County <br />Commissioners selected a project overseer at the previous night’s meeting. At this time <br />the Joint Meeting was adjourned. <br /> <br />Chairman Chestnut convened the meeting of the Advisory Board on Aging. A motion <br />was made by Fred Schroeder and seconded by Diane Henderson that the Board strongly <br />endorse the proposal to name a major Orange County day health facility for Florence <br />Soltys. Motion carried. <br /> <br /> Mr. Chestnut reported that a new continuing care retirement community was being <br />developed in Hillsborough. He has invited a representative of the Drucker and Falk <br />property management firm to make a presentation to this Board about their plans to <br />provide support services for the senior residents. Discussion followed on this proposed <br />development and its impact on the aging services community. <br /> <br /> The motion to approve the September 12 minutes was made by Mary Ann Peter and <br />seconded by Peggy Cohn. Fred Schroeder asked that the third paragraph be changed to <br />omit the statement “assuming the chairmanship at that time”. Motion carried. <br /> <br />Jack Chestnut reported that the Friends of Central Orange held a successful Las Vegas <br />Night fundraiser in September. He added that the Central Orange Adult Day Health <br />Center continues to operate near capacity.