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Home My WebLink About5-20-21 Commission PacketIf you will need disability related accommodations to participate in this program or event, please contact LaTasha DeLoach at latasha-deloach@iowa-city.org or 319-356-5225. Early requests are strongly encouraged to allow sufficient time to meet your access needs. Senior Center Commission Agenda Thursday, May 20, 2021 Electronic Meeting - 4 PM ZOOM MEETING PLATFORM 1. Introductions/Welcome—A. McConville 2. Minutes (April 15, 2021) 3. Public Discussion for items not on the agenda 4. Operational Overview—Staff  Senior Center operations update  Parking update Electronic Meeting (Pursuant to Iowa Code section 21.8) An electronic meeting is being held because a meeting in person is impossible or impractical due to concerns for the health and safety of Commission members, staff and the public presented by COVID-19. You can participate in the meeting and can comment on an agenda item by going to https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAodeihrj8tHtdwr0b12cqdoSakLcj2iGXe via the internet to visit the Zoom meeting’s registration page and submit the required information. Once approved, you will receive an email message with a link to join the meeting. If you are asked for a meeting or webinar ID, enter the ID number found in the email. A meeting password may also be included in the email. Enter the password when prompted. If you have no computer or smartphone, or a computer without a microphone, you may call in by telephone by dialing (312) 626-6799. When prompted, enter the meeting or webinar ID. The ID number for this meeting is: 945 2190 4743. Once connected, you may dial *9 to “raise your hand,” letting the meeting host know you would like to speak. Providing comments in person is not an option. If you will need disability related accommodations to participate in this program or event, please contact LaTasha DeLoach at latasha-deloach@iowa-city.org or 319-356-5225. Early requests are strongly encouraged to allow sufficient time to meet your access needs. 5. Commission Discussion— A. McConville  Senior Center Master Plan discussion  40th Anniversary Updates  Reopening plans 6. Adjourn **Next meeting is Thursday, June 17 at 4 PM ** Meeting Packet Contents: 1. Agenda: Thursday May 20, 2021 2. Minutes: Senior Center Commission, Thursday, April 15, 2021 Preliminary Minutes April 15, 2021 1 MINUTES SENIOR CENTER COMMISSION April 15, 2021 ELECTRONIC Formal Meeting ZOOM MEETING Platform Members Present: Zach Goldsmith, Paula Vaughan, Linda Vogel, Lorraine Dorfman, Susan Eberly Members Absent: Angela McConville Staff Present: LaTasha DeLoach, Kristin Kromray Others Present: None Electronic Meeting (Pursuant to Iowa Code section 21.8) An electronic meeting was held because a meeting in person was impossible or impractical due to concerns for the health and safety of council members, staff, and the public presented by COVID-19. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order by Goldsmith at 4 PM. RECOMMENDATIONS TO COUNCIL: None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM THE MARCH 18, 2021 MEETING: Motion: To accept the minutes from the March 18, 2021 meeting with grammatical edit. Motion carried on a vote of 5/0. Dorfman/Eberly PUBLIC DISCUSSION: None. OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW: DeLoach reported virtual programming will continue into May. This summer the Senior Center will have a plot at Chadek Park and the produce grown will go to Senior Center’s food pantry. DeLoach reminded the Commission of the Senior Center’s mission statement: The Center enhances quality of life by creating opportunities to support wellness, social connections, community engagement, and lifelong learning for a diverse and growing older adult population. She Preliminary Minutes April 15, 2021 2 touched on ways the Senior Center has continued to be involved in the community this year including the mask project (partnering with TRAIL) and more recently the vaccine clinics (partnering with Towncrest Pharmacy, Johnson County Public Health, and other municipalities). The Senior Center will assist in some additional vaccine clinics and is partnering with Iowa City Housing Authority by sending out postcards to people in the community who currently participate in Section 8 housing assistance and the low-income utilities program to alert them of upcoming clinics. Vaughan noted she had received the renewal letter from the Senior Center for her membership and stated she appreciates this effort. COMMISSION DISCUSSION: The contract for the new architecture firm who will finish the building master plan is continuing to move forward. Once the contract is in place it will take about 4 months for the new architects to finalize their report. Friends of the Center continues to work on a plan for a capitol fundraising campaign. DeLoach stated planning for the 40th anniversary is dependent on how safe it is to gather in person as summer turns to fall. The Senior Center is partnering with the Iowa City Public Library, which is celebrating their 125th anniversary this year, with banners to be placed in the downtown district. Goldsmith suggested a street party. DeLoach mentioned having the commissioners write statements on how the Senior Center has positively impacted themselves or the community. Comments from other Senior Center members or the public could also be solicited. DeLoach reported reopening plans are moving forward. Phase 1 reopening plans will be by appointment only use of the fitness rooms. Staff has found appointment scheduling software that will be helpful for this, as well as other service appointments. The reception area will be moved to the ground floor prior to reopening. Vogel asked if the Senior Center will require members who want to use the fitness rooms to be vaccinated. DeLoach said there are concerns about health privacy issues in requiring this, additionally other city departments are not requiring vaccinations. Dorfman asked if the 1st floor will be open during the first phase. The first floor and mezzanine will not be open. Dorfman asked if there was a target date for the building master plan remodeling to be completed. Deloach stated she anticipates the building master plan will be completed by September. The remodel will likely take place over a few years. Dorfman inquired about the Commission opening. There is still one opening on the Commission that is not subject to a gender balance requirement. Motion: To Adjourn. Preliminary Minutes April 15, 2021 3 Senior Center Commission Attendance Record Name Term Expires 5/22/20 6/18/20 7/16/20 8/20/20 9/17/20 10/15/20 11/19/20 12/17/20 1/21/21 2/18/21 3/18/21 4/15/21 Lorraine Dorfman 12/31/21 X NM X X NM NM X O/E X X X X Susan Eberly 12/31/23 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- X X X X Robert (Scott) Finlayson 12/31/20 X NM X O/E NM NM X X -- -- -- -- Zach Goldsmith 12/31/21 X NM X X NM NM X X X X X X Angela McConville 12/31/21 X NM O/E X NM NM X X X X X O/E George Nelson 12/31/22 X NM X X NM NM X -- -- -- -- -- Paula Vaughan 12/31/22 X NM X X NM NM X X X X X X Linda Vogel 12/31/23 X NM X X NM NM X O/E X X X X Key: X = Present O = Absent O/E = Absent/Excused NM = No meeting -- = Not a member