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1 ORANGE COUNTY ADVISORY BOARD ON AGING Minutes May 17, 2011 PRESENT: Leo Allison, Heather Altman, Alex Castro, Ed Flowers, Mary Fraser, Steve Lackey, Katherine Leith, Haryo Marsosudiro, Joan Pellettier, Jean Suddarth, Jan Wells STAFF: Kathie Kearns, Janice Tyler The meeting was called to order at the Central Orange Senior Center by Chair Heather Altman. The April 12 minutes did not list Ed Flowers as present. Following that correction, the motion to approve the minutes was made by Alex Castro and seconded by Leo Allison. Motion carried. In her Director’s Report Janice Tyler announced that the Older Americans Month Proclamation was approved by the Board of County Commissioners on May 3. The Advisory Board Chair acknowledged Ms. Tyler’s work in updating the 2011 Proclamation. The Director announced that Mary Fraser has agreed to serve as the interim Aging Transitions Program Division Supervisor following the departure of Vibeke Talley. Ms. Tyler informed the Advisory Board of UNC Health Care’s intent to reinstate the Mood Memory & Mobility Clinic at the Seymour Center. The letter received by Robert Seymour promised full funding for the first year and decreasing amounts in year two and three. Discussion followed on other possible sources of funding that could be utilized to sustain the 3M Clinic’s operation in the future. Following introductions, the Chair recognized the Orange County representatives and alternates to the Triangle J Area Agency on Aging Advisory Council. She added that Mario Battigelli is being nominated to fill the current vacancy on that council. Mary Fraser reported on the Long Term Care Roundtable held on May 13 at the Seymour Center. Seven Orange County facilities were represented. The discussion centered on the positive aspects of the facilities and the areas for improvement. Based upon the findings from a Durham County pilot project the two specific future focus areas would be meal time and the first forty-eight hours of a new resident’s stay. Although a future meeting date was not determined, the consensus was that the Roundtable was a success and another session should be planned. The Chair commended the Advisory Board members who made this MAP priority a reality. Kathie Kearns distributed a summary of the proposed Home and Community Care Block Grant funding for the Department on Aging in FY 2011-12. Joan Pellettier added that this funding is tentative pending adoption of the State budget. Ms. Kearns also informed the Advisory Board that the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program has been notified of a 20% decrease in federal funding, effective July 1. To meet this $9,000 shortfall RSVP has proposed to discontinue its volunteer mileage reimbursement. The balance of the reductions will be taken from operating expenses. Mary Fraser announced that Katherine Leith has agreed join her as Co-Chair the 2012-2016 Master Aging Plan. She also stated that a preliminary meeting was held with the UNC