GENESEE COUNTY SENIOR CITIZEN SERVICES ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, March 4, 2015 10:00 AM Hasselbring Senior Center 1002 W. Home Ave., Flint, MI 48505 MEMBERS PRESENT: MEMBERS ABSENT: STAFF PRESENT: OTHERS PRESENT: Chairperson, Commissioner Pegge Adams Commissioner Brenda Clack Secretary, Robert Crites (arrived at 10:10 a.m.) Vice-Chairperson, Joe Massey Debra Gilbert Pam Keener Arthur McGee Chief John Mullaly Commissioner John Northrup Barry McLemore Dr. Nallapu Reddy Paul Edwards Deb McCrackin Lynn Radzilowski Michael Ann Banks Mickey Bauchan Nick Beccia Patricia Beene Kathy Boles Jimmie Britt Bunice Collins Dale Daron Montez Dent Gene Downing Kala Green Rev. Allen Gilbert Lorraine Harcek Lamonica Harris Latoya Jenkins Michael Johnson Tom King Charlene Kowalski Dawn Kujawa Pam Luna Eric Mays Kathy McGeathy Dolores McGowen Patricia McKenzie
Gail Krapohl Miller Shirley Milton Misty Moen Commissioner Bryant W. Nolden William Pollard Karen Popovits Laura Rahmaad Karen Reid Mark Rice Gloria Robinson Earlene Underwood Loretta Williams Rosie Lee White Ike Young 1. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Adams at 10:05 a.m. 2. ROLL CALL Members were present or absent as aforementioned. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Chairperson Adams asked for any additions or corrections to January 5, 2015, regular meeting minutes. Action Taken: Motion by Mr. Massey, supported by Commissioner Northrup, to approve the minutes of the January 5, 2015. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 4. PUBLIC COMMENT Mr. Mark Rice, (United Senior Network President) welcomed everyone to the center. Rev. Allen Gilbert, (Brennan Elm Park), stated that he had good news and that he has been in communication with Ms. Lynn Radzilowski regarding the fund balance. He appreciates Ms. Radzilowski and staff for working with the Brennan Group. Mr. Bunice Collins, (Brennan Elm Park), communicated that there is a correction regarding the newsletter. The center began mailing the newsletter on November 7, 2014, not December. Mr. Collins also stated that he signed the contract for the center in the amount of $113,826 not $73,000. Ms. Radzilowski explained that he signed the contract for a Level Page 2 of 6
II in the fall before October 1, 2014. At that time the center was on probation. Ms. Radzilowski explained that in October, Mr. Collins signed a contract amendment that made Brennan Elm Park a Level 1, removed the center from probation, and reduced the funding to $75,915. Mr. Eric Mays, welcomed everyone and introduced himself as the Council member from Ward One. He stated that he was an intellectual and a good man. Mr. Massey did state to Mr. Mays that he had not seen Mr. Mays at a previous meeting and would encourage him to read the agenda and financial statements. Ms. Gail Krapohl Miller brought to the SCSAC board attention behavior problems that she has witnessed at the board meeting on 2/16/2015 held at the Heart of Senior Citizen Services. She passed out the behavior policy and said that she would like to see that the policy be enforced and she was also giving a copy of her letter and policy to the president of the HSCS board. 5. ADOPTION OF MEETING AGENDA Chairperson Adams presented the meeting agenda for March 4, 2015. Action Taken: Motion by Commissioner Clack, supported by Mr. Massey, to adopt the meeting agenda. 6. COMMUNICATIONS Ms. Debra Gilbert, summarized the grants that she had applied for through the Michigan Council for Art & Cultural Affairs, and that she had received a small grant for the project, Creative Living with Alzheimer s Disease, but was asked to write another grant to promote awareness and implement it throughout Genesee County Senior Centers. Commissioner Clack was very glad to see that she was pursuing to offer it throughout the entire county. She also stated that education and awareness is needed at the center. Ms. Radzilowski summarized the financial report for December 2014 and January 2015 and asked if there were any questions. Mr. Massey asked if there were any receipts on hold. Ms. Radzilowski stated no. Page 3 of 6
7. ACTION ITEM a. Krapohl funding recommendation and forensic audit request. Commissioner Adams communicated that there has been some improvements at the Krapohl Senior Center, but wanted to inform the committee and members in the audience that the HSCS board is ultimately responsible for the funding and the operations of the center. Commissioner Adams also stated that funding would be reinstated for administration while the forensic examination will be conducted. It was also acknowledged that Ms. Radzilowski did receive the letter from the HSCS board approving for the audit but had some questions. Ms. Radzilowski had read the questions from the HSCS and prepared answers from the Office of Senior Services to the committee members and audience. Commissioner Adams followed up on a few concerns regarding the misconduct of the previous director and the strong connections to the center. Commissioner Adams wants to see the center to move forward. Mr. McGee had concerns if other senior centers that were on probation had to go through the same process and what prompted this action. Commissioner Adams expressed that the board meetings have improved that police have not been called and that the funding for the forensic audit will come out of Krapohl senior millage funding. The committee had discussion on the two proposals that were submitted for the forensic examination and all were in agreement to have Ms. Radzilowski interview both organizations and make a recommendation to the Human Service Committee. Action Taken: Motion by Mr. Massey, supported by Commissioner Clack, to have the director of Office of Senior Services to interview and research both proposals, with a cap of $10,000, to move forward with the audit and make a recommendation to the Human Service Committee for the forensic audit. b. Senior Project Fresh contract template and award amount. Ms. Radzilowski pointed out to the committee members that they each had a Senior Project Fresh map in their packet, and that our office would be focusing on areas that coupons were handed out but not redeemed. Ms. Radzilowski also explained that it is the goal of our Page 4 of 6
office to set up a table at the farmers market this summer and distribute the booklets there to hopefully increase our redemption rate. Our office is still waiting to hear back from the Lansing Office to the Aging to determine our carryover and addresses the coupons were redeemed. Ms. Radzilowski also explained that the contract was the same as last year. Action Taken: Motion by Chief Mullaly, supported by Commissioner Clack, to approve the Senior Project Fresh contract template. 8. OLD BUSINESS a. SCSAC Officer nominations-vice Chairperson and Secretary. Commissioner Adams asked if there were any nominees for Vice- Chairperson and Secretary. After much discussion amongst the committee members, Chief Mullaly nominated Mr. Crites for Secretary. Action Taken: Motion by Chief Mullaly, supported by Commissioner Clack, to nominate Mr. Massey for Vice-Chairperson and Mr. Crites for Secretary. 9. OTHER BUSINESS No other business. 10. COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS Ms. Gilbert no comment. Commissioner Northrup no comment. Mr. Massey no comment. Commissioner Clack wanted to bring to the public and the board an issue that is devastating this community with Meijers and Kroger closing is sending a bad message to the community. She has been in contact with Mr. Benning at the MTA to provide seniors with transportation to shopping centers. Mr. McGee echoed the same comment that Commissioner Clack stated about the closing of Meijers, and that he and his wife have shopped there since 1981. He also stated that the Hasselbring center looks great. Page 5 of 6
Chief Mullaly acknowledged Mr. Rice and Ms. Jenkins and it is pleasant coming here. Mr. Crites congratulated them on a nice facility with the many activities. Ms. Keener no comment. 11. Adjournment Chairperson Adams adjourned the meeting at 11:20 a.m. Respectfully Submitted, Genesee County Office of Senior Services Page 6 of 6