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1 <br />ORANGE COUNTY <br />ADVISORY BOARD ON AGING <br /> <br />Minutes <br />September 14, 2010 <br /> <br />PRESENT: Leo Allison, Heather Altman, Peggy Cohn, Mary Fraser, Steve Lackey, <br />Haryo Marsosudiro, Thelma Perkins, Janice Wells <br /> <br />STAFF: Kathie Kearns, Janice Tyler <br /> <br />The meeting was called to order at the Central Orange Senior Center by Interim <br />Department on Aging Director Janice Tyler. The minutes of the June meeting were <br />approved upon the motion made by Heather Altman and the second by Janice Wells. No <br />additional agenda items were offered. <br /> <br />Ms. Tyler confirmed her appointment as Interim Director. The Board expressed its <br />approval of this action. Heather Altman inquired about the duration of the interim <br />appointment and was told no definite date had been established. Ms. Tyler summarized <br />the change in assignments brought on by the recent retirement of Kate Barrett as the <br />Aging Transitions Supervisor. She informed the Board that the Department on Aging <br />will no longer be assigned guardianship cases. <br /> <br />A draft of the 1\4 Cent Sales and Use Tax Resolution was distributed. Ms. Tyler <br />informed the Board that this issue will be on the November ballot. She stated that the <br />proceeds from this tax will benefit schools, economic development, libraries, and <br />emergency management services in Orange County. She also distributed a draft of the <br />Orange County Social Justice Goals Implementation Plan. Thelma Perkins noted that <br />public feedback is important. <br /> <br />Leo Allison asked if County Commissioners will be attending the Advisory Board on <br />Aging meetings in the future. Ms. Tyler responded that all Commissioners are now sent <br />meeting notices and will decide which meeting to attend rather than the former practice <br />of liaison assignments. The Commissioners will meet on September 21 to appoint new <br />County advisory board members. Four vacancies currently exist on the Aging Advisory <br />Board. She asked members to encourage qualified individuals to apply. Peggy Cohn <br />read the internet listing of applicants on file. Former Advisory Board member and chair <br />Jack Chestnut was also suggested as a candidate. Janice Wells suggested sending <br />invitations to the next meeting to everyone who has submitted an application. She also <br />recommended that these applicants be encouraged to notify this Board if they are no <br />longer interested in being appointed. Ms. Tyler was optimistic that long-time nominees <br />Mary Fraser and Mike Symons will be appointed by October. Heather Altman suggested <br />that Jack Chestnut also be nominated if he is willing to serve again. Steve Lackey <br />informed the Advisory Board that, due to his recent election as Chair of the Friends of the <br />Seymour Center, he will no longer be able to Chair the Advisory Board on Aging. He <br />outlined the responsibilities of this office, including interaction with the Board of County