Aging Advisory Board Minutes 031114

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ORANGE COUNTY ADVISORY BOARD ON AGING Minutes March 11, 2014 PRESENT: Virginia Brown, Alex Castro, Ed Flowers, Dan Hatley, Lorenzo Mejia, Donna Prather, Dick White EXCUSED: Leo Allison, Heather Altman, Keith Cook, Jean Suddarth STAFF: Lance Hendrix, Kathie Kearns, Janice Tyler The meeting was called to order at the Seymour Center by Vice-Chair Alex Castro. The minutes of the February 11 were approved following the motion made by Dan Hatley and the second provided by Ed Flowers. Mr. Flowers asked that a discussion of the upcoming Alive Inside film screening be added to the agenda. In her Director’s Report Janice Tyler announced that Triangle J Area Agency on Aging staff had found no significant issues during their February monitoring visit. Arrangements have been made to include a monthly column written by Department on Aging staff in the Chapel Hill News. The first Orange County Government Expo will be held on April 4 at University Mall in Chapel Hill. Ms. Tyler stated that a meeting with Emergency Services was cancelled due to bad weather. This prompted a discussion on the power and communications outage at the Senior Centers that had occurred the previous Friday due to the ice storm. The situation brought attention to the fact that the Seymour generator has never been delivered. Dick White suggested that a letter be sent to the County Manager from this Advisory Board requesting a status report on the generator installation. He also commended the new monthly column for the Chapel Hill News and inquired if this would also be an option for the News of Orange. In the first item of New Business Janice Tyler asked for volunteers for the Outside Agency Funding application review. Alex Castro volunteered and suggested contacting Leo Allison. Kathie Kearns distributed an overview of the Department on Aging’s Orange County budget request for FY 2014-15. Ms. Tyler noted that one proposed budget change is the phase-out of the Corporation for National Service federal funds for RSVP due to the overwhelming reporting requirements and the narrowed options for volunteer priorities. Discussion followed on ways to utilize and support the volunteer program. Ms. Tyler relayed a message from Keith Cook that the Orange ABC Board distributes funds to non-profits and governmental entities for alcohol/drug abuse treatment, research or education. She concluded by stating that the Board of County Commissioners is scheduled to begin review of the proposed Capital Improvements Plan which includes handicapped access doors for the lower level and Wellness Center entry to the Seymour Center. The Master Aging Plan (MAP) Update began with an announcement that April 28 has been selected for the first Project EngAGE graduation event marking the completion of the 13 week course. Janice Tyler gave an overview of the course to date and the upcoming session. Dick White asked that the agendas be shared with the Advisory Board. Discussion followed on identifying candidates for next year’s course and changes to the curriculum. A formal evaluation will be conducted at the conclusion of the course. Ms. Tyler added that the UNC Public Health Capstone Team ‘pitch day’ is Wednesday, March 19. If selected, next year’s team will continue work with Project EngAGE. Dan Hatley suggested nominating this year’s Capstone Team for the NC Planning Association award. The next Project EngAGE advisory committee meeting is April 2.