1995-02-23 - Committee on Aging - Minutes � �..-'
Buffalo Grove .Ioint Commission on Aging
� . Minutes or Februa 23, 1995
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Alcott Center, 530 Bernard, Buffalo Grove, Illinois
?3ie meeting was called to order by Chair Harriet Rubinstein at 7:02 pm.
Members in Atterrdance included Chairperson Harriet Rubinstein, Marilyn Shar, Gina Sheade,
Karolyn Swcroson, Bonnie Factor, Park Disirict Commissioner Bob McNeeley and Park District
Liaison Dan Schimmel.
Terri Ebner, Se»iors Coordinator for the Buffalo Grove Park District was also in attendance.
After correcting the spelling on Karolyn Swanson's name, the minutes of the meeting for Jcmuary
26, 1995.
Resource Librar�Update- Gina reported that we are still receiving quite a bit of materials from
Harriet's request for information. Placi�ig the materials in the library is continuing, though its a
time consuming process.
�enior Leis7ire Program Update -Dan introduced Senror Coordinator Terri Ebner to the
� Cvmmission. Terri presented many of the programs that have been made available to the Active
Agers Club and other seniors since she started last fall. These have included the Casino trip,
humanities classes on WWII and trains, SS Alive program, special events and oihers Terri's
enthusiasm was evident during her presentation ihough she did meniion the frustratiort of trying
to offer new things to a group who doesn't seem interested in trying new things. The Commissiorr
encouraged her to "keep up the good work':
Karolyn mentioned the upcoming Conference on Aging. Terri will be attending as a
representative of ihe park district.
�eigel's Hardwnre-Dan brought the Commission up to date on negotiations with Mr. Siegel on
renting the store and storage area vacated by Siegel's Hardware. The hope was that a long term
renial agreement could be reached at a rental rate that could be supported by new programs A
meeting is scheduled between park admi�ristrators and Mr. Siegel in early March.
Upcoming Plans- There was some discussion on what services the Commission should get
involved with in the upcoming year. Staff will review options and present their recommendation
at the next meeting.
The meeting adjourned at 7:SO pm.
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� Diane Breslow expressed concerns on the survey mentioning that we should be 'piloting"
` services for seniors to determine what the needs actually are. She mentioned security alert
programs, lending closets, voting assistance (where are ihe polling places, can we help them
with iravel to polling places), garden plots, handy man programs, and more.
Other discussion centered on disseminating more information to ihe older residents on services
that are available, the resource library and more. It was decided to submit materials for
inclusion in the Yillage Newsletter and Park Disirict Seasonal Brochure. Phil and Dan will
bring publication deadlines to the next meeting.
Finally it was decided that commission members would think about what types of topics should
be covered in these publicatio»s anc� if a survey was done, what types of questions should be
included
I�esrnirce to Local Agencies-It was decided that a leiter should be drafted to send to local
agencies which would invite ihem to use ihe Commission as a resource on specia!projects or to
review services planned for older residents. Dan is to draft this letter on Harriet's behalf. The
letter will be reviewed by Harriet and distributed to the different village offrces, libraries, and
other service agencies in the community.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:IS pm.
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