2000-01-20 - Committee on Aging - Minutes . �� �
Buffalo Grove Joint Commission on Aging
Meeting Summary-January 20, 2000
Members Present—Chairman Bonnie Factor, Gina Sheade, Ernie Karge, Karolyn
Swanson, Park District Board Liaison Larry Reiner, and Park District Staff Liaison Dan
Schimmel.
Guests present— Fran Eagan
There were no additions to the agenda.
Motion made by Ernie and seconded by Gina to approve the meeting summary from
November 18, 2000. It was approved with a spelling correction on Ernie's last name.
Correspondence—Written correspondence was included in the Board packet. It
included:
- Email from Phil on "Safe Dose"
- Emails on solving concerns of Mrs. Mikell
- Fax from Representation Mathias on proposed legislation for prescription labeling
Old Business
Prescription Dose Packaging — Discussion informing the Commission of the S�fe Dose
program from Highland Park Hospital. Though an innovative concept, it is more
expensive process.
Update on Community Center Issue— Park District President Larry Reiner reported on
the upcoming referendum for a park district community center and outdoor pool. He
explained how meeting the needs of the seniors are critical to the success of the project.
He recognized how the project even started was because of concerns voiced by seniors.
He described the senior center portion as a "center within a center." Explaining that
though the senior center might not have everything, senior programming has access to
everything they need at the community center. Larry also mentioned that he has met
with seniors at their regular meetings and that they appear to supportive of the project.
More has to be done to get the word out on how this will benefit seniors and the
community at large. It was suggested that BG Seniors visit other senior clubs in the
community to promote the referendum. This includes senior clubs at churches and
temples.
New Business
New Mailing List— Distributed. The new listing includes email addresses for the
commissioners. A request was made to include Larry's information. It will be added.
Proposed Meeting Schedule—The schedule was distributed though it appears that
several modifications are required because of holidays and the need to make sure
Village and Park District liaisons have the opportunity to attend. Adjustments will be
made.
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Transportation of Seniors Across County Lines—As an information item, Dan reported
that seniors are concerned that the Wheeling bus might not cross township lines to bring
seniors to the new center. That concern is being addressed and there is no reason to
think that we won't be able to work something out.
Park District Update
Fitness Center— Dan reported on the construction progress on the new fitness center.
Golf Learning Center Update—The golf center operation is starting to pick up use.
Village Update
No report. Phil was ill.
Library Update— No report
Motion by Karolyn, second by Gina to adjourn. The meeting adjourned at 8:30 PM.
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Village of Buffalo Grove
Memo
To: sill srirnrri
From: Phillip Versten
CC: Jane Olson
Date: O1/24/00
Re: Joint Commission on Aging Meeting Dates,2000
Jourt Comnbssion On Aging -2000 Meeting dates
The attached calendar of ineeting dates was accepted at the January 20 meeting of the Joint Commission on
Aging.
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Buffalo Grove Joint Commission on Aging
Proposed Meeting Schedule
2000
Thursday, January 20 7:00 PM Alcott Center
Thttrsday, February 17 7:00 PM Alcott Ce�:ter
Tl:ursday, March 16 7:00 PM Alcott Ce�tter
Thursday, April 20 7:00 PM Alcott Center
Thursday, May 18 7:00 PM Alcott Center
Thursday, June 1 S 7:00 PM Alcott Ceiiter
Thursday, August 17 7:00 PM Alcott Cef:ter
Tl:ursday, September 21 7:00 PM Alcott Center
Thursday, October 19 7:00 PM Alcott Ce�iter
Thursday, November 16 7:00 PM' Alcott Ceftter