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2 <br /> <br />Jerry Passmore reported that the groundbreaking for the Central Orange Senior Center <br />addition to the Sportsplex should take place in the near future and the project be <br />completed next spring, 2008 Additional funds for construction of the adult day care <br />space are being requested through Representative David Price’s office. No official new <br />name has been given to the Central Orange facility at this time. <br /> <br />Mr. Passmore informed the group that meetings have been held regarding the <br />coordination of the Efland and Cedar Grove commuity centers with the new Central <br />Orange center. Representatives from the agencies providing service in those locations <br />(JOCCA, Recreation and Parks, Aging) have held meetings with community <br />representatives and the Managers’ office staff. A survey is being prepared to gather <br />citizen input on the future of those community centers. Discussion followed on the <br />importance of available transportation for individuals to take advantage of the expanded <br />programming at the new senior centers. Alice Gordon noted that the establishment of the <br />TTA/OPT North-South route was a positive step for public transportation in Orange <br />County but it didn’t address the need in the more rural areas. Fred Schroeder cautioned <br />that Chapel Hill Transit’s schedule will be revised in May for any proposed schedule <br />changes to accommodate the Seymour Center. <br /> <br />Florence Soltys summarized the work of the final MAP Update Steering Committee <br />meeting. She stated that the most significant change in this edition of MAP is that the <br />responsibilities of implementation are outlined. The Advisory Board on Aging is <br />responsible for monitoring the implementation schedule. The presentations to all of the <br />local governing bodies and planning boards were also important in developing a <br />comprehensive plan for aging services in the next five years. Commissioner Gordon <br />commended the MAP Committee membership and staff for their work in developing the <br />Update which will be presented to the Board of Commissioners this spring. <br /> <br />Board members and United Way Orange County Senior Issues Team Chair Steve Lackey <br />discussed the benefits of the Joint Sessions and agreed to continue the current <br />arrangement. Mr. Passmore noted that the latest schedule listed only changes in location, <br />not meeting dates. <br /> <br />The meeting of the regular Advisory Board on Aging was called to order by Chair Jack <br />Chestnut. Florence Soltys made the motion and Mary Ann Peter the second that the <br />minutes of the January 10 meeting be approved as mailed. Motion carried. <br /> <br />Mr. Chestnut reported that the Friends of the Senior Center for Central Orange are <br />planning a fundraiser ‘sock hop’ on May 18. They hope to use the new Seymour Center <br />as the location because of the increase cost to use the Big Barn in Hillsborough. The <br />Friends of the Chapel Hill Senior Center will meet on Thursday and are working on an <br />open house for the new facility. <br /> <br />Arthrell Sanders announced that she will be able to continue to represent the Aging Board <br />on the RSVP Advisory Council. It was noted that Jan Wassel has resigned her