Senior Advisory Board Agenda and Packet 2010 01 19

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Senior Advisory Board Meeting Minutes 3/17/09 Page 2 of 3 their home or at the Senior Center. This would be for appointments outside the zone served by Special Transit and RSVP. Claudine said that we used to have a medical mobility program and now partner with RSVP. Use of individual volunteer drivers creates a liability concern for the city. Bob P (arriving late) asked to include legal services on the agenda and requested to talk about the Funeral Consumer Society of Colorado. These requests were put under item 13, discussion of items for the next meeting. AAC Report-Barbara Peterson -tabled City Council Report-Dave Clabots -The Council has tried to trim the budget. 2010 will not be much better. New companies moving to Louisville might help. Claire F asked that the Board send a letter to the Council thanking them for reinstating the Friday senior lunch. Bob Pierce mentioned that three were many hopes for Walt in his new volunteer position with the Housing Authority. Treasurer's Report -tabled except for the 2009 audit. Rosalie asked if the audit report had to be in a particular format. It does not. Walt is willing to serve on the audit committee, but not as Chair. Rosalie will ask Karen Sackett if she is willing to serve. Claudine reminded that the committee should consist of one Board member and two from the general senior public. Rosalie has prepared a proposed budget for 2010 (tabled till Jan. meeting). If the amounts given do not change, we will not need to cash another CD. Focus Group Reports -tabled Staff Reports -tabled (for paper reports, see the meeting packet) Claudine mentioned that the City had advised that the Senior Advisory Board members were to be appointed, not elected. She invited Joe Stevens to answer any questions. A discussion followed. Bob expressed that he strongly opposed appointment of this Board and argued that appointment rather than election would affect volunteers, who might be less willing to serve. Joe pointed out that an elected Board is not in accordance with the City Charter and City regulations for boards and commissions. They are all supposed to be appointed and confirmed by the Council. Those currently elected to the Board will be required to submit an application for the City's approval. The current Board will be grandfathered in and can serve out their terms. Bob stated that federal grants rule and that an advisory committee is required if you are receiving federal funds. Claudine stated that the Senior Center receives federal dollars for the mealsite program. Walt asked why the rule had changed, since previously it was decided that the