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a. The budget was submitted on February 17. At that time staff was not aware <br /> there was no funding for senior center transportation services from OCPT. <br /> b. Requested a five hour per week increase in hours for our Food Service <br /> Coordinator. This request will move this position from 35 hrs to 40 hrs per week. <br /> This increase in hours will be funded through HCCBG. <br /> c. American Rescue Plan asked to continue to fund and to increase the funding for <br /> the lunch program <br /> d. Outside Agency Application Review—Scorecards have been submitted.Thank <br /> you Dick, Colin, Jeff and Vibeke for scoring the applications. <br /> e. Lucinda recommended we reach out to the Keenan Foundation for—5k for <br /> special initiative funding <br /> 7. Aging Board vacancies/recruitment/reappointments <br /> a. A couple of Board members reappointment. <br /> i. Vibeke agreed to be appointed for a 2nd term <br /> ii. Heather has served her two terms but Janice will be requesting one year <br /> extension from the BOCC <br /> iii. Lucinda Poole is applying for board membership. Janice will send a letter <br /> of recommendation on behalf of the Aging Board to the BOCC. <br /> iv. Two vacancies will remain with preference being given to rural Orange <br /> County and racially diverse applicants <br /> v. Recruit from the Project EngAGE and MAP workgroup members <br /> 2022-27 Master Aging Plan <br /> 8. Workgroup meetings are continuing. Most groups are now on meeting 3 of 5, except <br /> for the Housing workgroup who finished in 3 meetings <br /> 9. Board members thoughts on the how the process is going <br /> a. Housing— Dick White <br /> b. Community Supports and Health Services— Rachel Bearman, Jerry Gregory, <br /> Heather Altman <br /> c. Civic Participation and Employment—Colin Austin <br /> d. Outdoor Space and Buildings—James Harris, it is a lot of work and it shows how <br /> strong this administration is and that the outcome will be good for the County <br /> e. Social Participation —Jenny Womack <br /> f. Communication and Information —Vibeke Talley <br /> g. Transportation —Jeff Charles <br /> 10. MAP Leadership Team—Workgroup Leaders, Board Chair, Racial Equity Team and <br /> interns meet weekly to talk though any issues and provide help as needed <br /> 11. Scheduling in-person MAP Steering Committee meeting April 8, 10a — 12p, at Carol <br /> Woods Retirement Community. We will share information in individual groups and get <br /> steering committee input <br /> 12. New look for the next MAP <br />