AD HOC Senior Facility 2005 10-10-05 UNITED CITY OF YORKVILLE
SENIOR FACILITY AD-HOC COMMITTEE
Monday, October 10, 2005
4:00 P.M.
City Hall Conference Room
City Officials Present:
Art Prochaska, Mayor
Rose Spears, Alderwoman, Ward 4
Committee Members Present:
Identa Austin, S.S.A Board
Madonna Bealek, Alzheimer's Association
Capt. Vicky Horton, Salvation Army Golden Diners
Max Malone, HRC
Rita Murphy,Yorkville Senior Citizen
Joan Parker, Retired Salvation Army Golden Diners
Cecilia Sanders, Salvation Army Golden Diners
Mayor Prochaska called the meeting to order at 4:20 p.m.
1. Minutes for Approval/Correction:
The August 29, 2005 minutes were approved.
2. Guidelines for Requesting a Grant
Recently, the Human Resources Commission reviewed the guidelines and
application. The HRC had several questions they requested be presented to the
Senior Ad-Hoc Committee. Can grant dollars be allocated to the new senior
building? Mayor Prochaska stated that there is not enough dollars in the line item
to allocate to a new building. The dollars are raised from benefits and fundraisers
and the purpose of the grant is to spend the dollars on senior-related program.
It was suggested that a $250 maximum grant would be allowed for each agency,
annually.
Under the "Who Can Apply?" section, the committee suggested revising the
paragraph to read: Grants are awarded to nonprofit Yorkville based
organizations that are defined as tax-exempt under Section 501 (c) (3) of the
Internal Revenue Code.
3. Guidelines for Requesting a Grant: (continued)
The grants will pertain to Yorkville based organizations and are limited to the
United City of Yorkville organizations. Madonna Bealek asked if a specific
percent amount of the agency/organization's members applying be incorporated
in the guidelines. The Committee decided that indicating a "majority" was
appropriate.
The Committee agreed that the guidelines and application should indicate "60"
years rather than 55 years old.
4. Senior Lease Agreement Update:
Mayor Prochaska indicated that there were five contracts: (1) Senior Services
Associates; (2) The Salvation Army Golden Diner's Nutrition Program; (3)
Community Nutrition Network and Senior Services Association of Cook County;
(4) Yorkville Parks & Recreational Department and Parkview Christian
Academy; and, (5) Old Second Bank Trust/Daniel Kramer associated with the
Senior Services Associates' move from the Beecher Community Building.
Currently awaiting an agreement with Harold Oliver. Mrs. Austin asked if these
agreements would be available before the Council votes on Tuesday. Mayor
Prochaska indicated that copies would be available before the City Council
meeting. Once the agreements are voted on,moving dates may be established.
5. Nutrition Program Update:
Captain Horton stated that she is of the opinion that combining both groups
(Senior Service Associates and Golden Diners attendees) was a good idea. She
believes that they will greatly benefit from each other. Mayor Prochaska stated
that he also believes that this will avoid recreating and duplicating programs.
The CNN began serving meals on October 1, 2005.
6. Create a Permanent Advisory Committee:
The Committee unanimously agreed that a Senior Advisory Committee would be
beneficial to the Senior Community. This Committee would discuss various
Senior issues affecting the community.
The formation of this Senior Advisory Committee will be presented to the City
Council for consideration at the November I' Committee of the Whole meeting.
Mayor Prochaska will ask the City attorney if this would require a vote or
ordinance. After a discussion regarding the Senior Committee structure it was
suggested that 9 individuals would serve on the Committee; all members would
be Yorkville residents; no less than % of the Committee members must meet the
age requirement of 60 years or older; the Committee would elect it's Chairman
and Co-Chairman and possibly a secretary to take meeting notes; meeting notes
could be recorded and transcribed in order to eliminate the need for a meeting
note taker; the Committee would serve a 3-year cycle term (1/3 of the members
would be appointed for a one year term; 1/3 of the members would be appointed
for a two-year term; and, 1/3 of the members would be appointed for a three-year
term).
Rose Spears briefly discussed the Oswego Senior Advisory Committee meetings
she attended and how the Committee applied for grants and worked with the
Village President to address the concerns of the Senior citizens. She described the
various groups the committee members represented.
7. Additional Business:
Rita Murphy said she thought it would be a good idea if the elected alderpersons
would take the time to meet with the senior citizens in their wards. She said that
many senior citizens do not know who their aldermen are and they would like to
know who they are. Mrs. Murphy said that the Coffee with the Mayor program is
beneficial to allow the mayor to meet with all residents, and a similar event
should be conducted with the alderpersons. Alder-woman Spears stated that she
and Alderman Besco have been discussing conducting a Ward 4 meeting to
discuss various City topics with constituents.
Meeting Adjourned at 5:14 p.m.
Notes Taken and Submitted by: Rose Spears