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ORANGE COUNTY ADVISORY BOARD ON AGING Minutes November 12, 2013 PRESENT: Heather Altman, Virginia Brown, Peggy Cohn, Keith Cook, Ed Flowers, Dan Hatley, Katherine Leith, Jeane Suddarth STAFF: Mary Fraser, Kathie Kearns, Janice Tyler EXCUSED: Leo Allison, Alex Castro The meeting was called to order by Chair Heather Altman. The minutes of the October 8 meeting were approved following a motion made by Dan Hatley and a second by Ed Flowers. In her Director’s Report Janice Tyler announced that a permanent employee has been hired to coordinate the two-year Peer To Peer grant project. Dan Hatley added that he has arranged for a representative of the Mandarin English program at Glenwood Elementary to serve as a liaison for these two programs. Mary Fraser informed the Advisory Board that a candidate has been selected to fill the new Mobility Manager position funded by the NC Department of Transportation. Ed Flowers suggested that the new employee include riding the OPT routes as part of his orientation process. Ms. Tyler announced that preliminary discussions about the FY 14-15 budget process have begun. The Orange County Financial Services Manager has cautioned that no budget growth be anticipated for the next fiscal year. Capital Improvement Plan requests (projects >$100,000) are being accepted through mid-December. She shared her thoughts about facility expansion projects for both the Central Orange and Seymour Centers and their possible inclusion in future bond proposals. Work on the Department’s website and branding continues. Ms. Tyler informed the Advisory Board that the most popular tag line suggested in her recent online poll was “endless possibilities”. She completed her report by announcing that the Friends of Seymour held its Board retreat the previous Friday and that upcoming Department activities include the Gatsby Gala fundraiser, National Memory Screening Day, the Thanksgiving Celebration, the Artisan Fair at Central Orange and the Senior Prom at Seymour. Mary Fraser’s report on MAP activities began with the recent Project EngAGE Steering Committee meeting. The Capstone Team announced that 11 community residents had expressed interest in participating in the 13 week training course. Dan Hatley asked how the first year’s community advocates will be supported in the future. Ms. Fraser suggested quarterly breakfast meetings be held where program graduates can share experiences and information. They will also be asked to nominate candidates for the next year’s Project Engage course. Janice Tyler gave an overview of the course curriculum that is being developed by the Capstone Team. Ms. Fraser continued her MAP report with announcement of the upcoming Aging in Community session on November 19. A spring 2014 housing options series is being planned as well as an opportunity for local builders and planning officials to share ideas and information. Discussion followed about the definition of affordable housing.