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2 <br />model only. Thelma Perkins called for Jack Chestnut to return to his former role as yard <br />sale organizer for the Friends of the Seymour Center. <br /> <br />Jack Chestnut gave a brief history of the development of the Triangle SportsPlex. He <br />stated that he has been researching local policies for fishing at local public parks. Based <br />upon this information he is drafting a proposal to allow fishing at the SportsPlex pond. <br />He plans to present this at the next SportsPlex Advisory Committee meeting. Heather <br />Altman reported that the TJCOG Area Agency on Aging Advisory Council did not meet <br />since the last Aging Board meeting. <br /> <br />Haryo Marsosudiro informed the Advisory Board that the new Senior Lunch caterer is <br />serving good food. The Central Orange attendance has increased as a result of the <br />improved meals. Jerry Passmore added that he met with the Nantucket staff the previous <br />day to share both positive and negative feedback from the first week’s menus. Mr. <br />Marsosudiro suggested conducting a survey of the lunch participants. <br /> <br />Mr. Passmore reviewed a listing of the Advisory Board’s many committee liaisons and <br />the description of each groups’ function. He mentioned that he has represented this <br />Board on the Human Services Advisory Commission in the absence of an appointee. The <br />Commission’s charge is currently under review. Jan Wells volunteered to serve on the <br />Area Agency on Aging Advisory Council. Commissioner Yuhasz added that the Board <br />of County Commissioners will be reviewing all Orange County committees in December. <br />Lindsey Hazen offered to serve on the RSVP Advisory Council. . <br /> <br />Heather Altman stated that a large Orange County delegation attended the October 28 <br />Community Resource Connection summit in Greensboro. The Chair announced that <br />Department on Aging is planning a Fall 2010 celebration of its 30th anniversary. Thelma <br />Perkins and Peggy Cohn offered to serve on the planning committee. Jan Wells will also <br />assist with some aspects of the planning. <br /> <br />Jerry Passmore distributed copies of the County Property Naming Policy. He reminded <br />the Board that this policy will apply when considering the naming of buildings or areas in <br />a building. He referred to the Senior Care Board’s passing of a recommendation that <br />their program area be named for the late Florence Gray Soltys who was instrumental in <br />its establishment. Jan Wassel suggested that the option to name areas of public buildings <br />could be used as a fundraising tool. <br /> <br />In his Director’s Report Mr. Passmore stated that he has requested an update of MAP <br />accomplishments from each program division supervisor. A summary of their responses <br />will be presented at a Board meeting in early 2010. He will also present a draft of a <br />Facility Use Policy for Senior Centers that could be used as a prototype for all County <br />buildings. <br /> <br />Jerry Passmore asked if the Board would like to meet on the first Tuesday in December. <br />Thelma Perkins offered the motion to postpone the next meeting of the Advisory Board <br />until January 2010. The motion was approved following Peggy Cohn’s second.