Aging Advisory Board Minutes 051314

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ORANGE COUNTY ADVISORY BOARD ON AGING Minutes May 13, 2014 PRESENT: Alex Castro, Peggy Cohn, Ed Flowers, Lorenzo Mejia, Donna Prather, Jeane Suddarth, Dick White EXCUSED: Leo Allison, Heather Altman, Dan Hatley, Thelma Perkins GUESTS: Ethan, Hank Maiden STAFF: Mary Fraser, Kathie Kearns, Janice Tyler The meeting was called to order at the Seymour Center by Vice-Chair Alex Castro. The minutes of the April 8 meeting were approved as distributed following a motion made by Dick White and a second by Peggy Cohn. Mr. Castro announced the public outreach meetings for future rural bus services utilizing transit sales tax revenues. He noted that the Orange Unified Transportation Board had modified its initial implementation plan in response to feedback received from this Advisory Board. It was decided that the schedule for monthly Advisory Board meetings this summer would be determined by Google poll. In her Director’s Report Janice Tyler announced the successful launch of the Department’s new Facebook page. She noted that Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) had issued a proclamation recognizing May as Older Americans Month. The Project EngAGE graduates were recognized by the Commissioners. Also at that BOCC meeting a petition was resubmitted by the Friends of Central Orange for consideration of a name change for the Central Orange Senior Center to honor retired Department on Aging Director Jerry Passmore. Applications for the Mobility Manager vacant position have closed and interviews will be scheduled within the week. Ms. Tyler extended an invitation to all Advisory Board members to attend the June 5 RSVP Volunteer Recognition Dinner and announced that the BOCC had sent appreciation gifts to this Board’s members for their service to Orange County. In the New Business report Janice Tyler stated that the FY2014-15 budget review process continues with adoption by the BOCC at its June 24 meeting. She announced that Orange County’s projected allocation of Home and Community Care Block Grant funds will increase due to the larger number of 60+ residents when compared with other counties across the State. She also stated that the Department is completing the bidding process for its new Senior Lunch Program catering contract. In her MAP Update Mary Fraser reported that a temporary employee request has been submitted for paid staff support of Project EngAGE. Current plans propose a new class be recruited for Fall 2014. Additionally, the first graduating class is interested in meeting monthly for follow-up. Lorenzo Mejia asked how interested citizens can be considered for future classes. All inquiries should be emailed to Janice Tyler. Alex Castro requested a descriptive handout that could be used for recruiting potential class members. Ms. Fraser announced that the next Project EngAGE Advisory Committee meeting will be held on May 28. She also announced that Lara Balain will continue her work on the Department’s website and Resource Guide redesign this summer.