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b. Still looking for diversity on the board to fill positions, preferably from the African-American <br />and Asian-American community. The board was asked to promote service on the board and <br />refer those interested to Janice. Currently there are three vacancies, general at-large positions. <br />Need position responsibility blurb to be shared on all County & department media. Annie <br />Deaver, Mike Komives and Cherie Rosemond volunteered to write the recruitment blurb <br />i. Discussion to explore changing board meeting schedule, how often and meeting <br />management to attract new members and allow working adults to serve without taking <br />time off of work. Janice will send out a summary of issues and/or obstacles to serving to <br />current board members for input. Following input, the topic will be put on the agenda <br />8. Soltys Center Renovation – Phase 2 <br />a. Phase 2, includes mold remediation and will also involve a kitchen remodel improving efficiency <br />9. Seymour Center Renovation Update <br />a. First construction meeting was held on August 12. The contractor and agreement are in place, <br />now waiting for the Town of Chapel Hill to give the needed permits. Contract was to complete <br />the build in 1-year; the construction company will not start the clock until permits are in place. <br />The center will remain open during construction <br />b. Renovation goals: Straighten the road, add 55 additional parking spaces, expand the Great Hall, <br />move the fitness studio and make the old fitness studio into offices. <br /> <br />2017-22 Master Aging Plan <br />10. Quarterly MAP updates - Cherie commented that out of all of the other counties with master aging <br />plans, we are the only one that is tracking our progress and implementing our plans. Out of 158 Orange <br />County MAP FY 18-19 indicators, only 4 have not been tackled in some way or another. Very <br />impressive! <br />a. Community Supports and Health Services – Shenae McPherson and Annie Deaver <br />i. Seeking new key partnerships going forward in year 3 <br />ii. Work on an Orange County Department on Aging “Welcome Packet” Partner with <br />Chamber of Commerce to share information and distribute our packets to new <br />members of the community. Distribute to new members, SHIIP/VITA clients, elder law <br />clients. Partner with resident services coordinators, realtor associations, HOA, <br />apartment complexes, condo to pass on information <br />iii. Jenny Womack volunteered to be on the Community Supports & Health Services <br />Workgroup. <br />b. Transportation – Lisa Berley <br />i. Light Rail monies will be re-appropriated to the local level for decisions made about any <br />money that will come back to Orange County. Local citizens can influence how this <br />money is spent. Janice sent a letter with ideas how this money can spent to the BOCC <br />and County manager <br />ii. New service: OCPT Mobility on Demand – Uber like service ran by OCPT, using an app on <br />your phone. Service fills gap where Uber/Lyft are not covering. Rides can be scheduled <br />quickly without making advance reservations. Possibly going across County lines. Hope <br />to start in Fall 2019. Transport will be small vehicles that are wheel chair accessible. <br />iii. Door-to-door service through OCPT (EDTAP) has expanded where you can go to include <br />supermarket, job, interview, job fair and more. Cost: $3 one way with pick-up and <br />delivery across county lines for medical appointments. Cover all of OC <br />iv. Good response from Meals on Wheels with our transportation flier. They will distribute <br />twice a year to their clients. Will give fliers to OCRA for distribution. <br />c. Employment – Mike Komives