Commission on Aging – Aug. 21, 2024: Approval of the minutes from the July 17, 2024 meeting

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MEETING MINUTES
PPACG COMMISSION ON AGING
July 17, 2024 3 – 5 p.m.

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AGENDA ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER / ESTABLISH A QUORUM / INTRODUCTIONS

Chair Levy called the meeting to order at 3:00.  A quorum was present.

AGENDA ITEM 2: AGENDA APPROVAL

Ms. Kathy Cerullo Smith motioned for approval.  Ms. Connie Ryan seconded.  The motion carried unanimously.

AGENDA ITEM 3: CONSENT ITEMS

These items will be acted upon as a whole, unless they are called up for discussion by a commission member or a citizen wishing to address the commission.

  1. Approval of the minutes from the June 18, 2024 meeting. Ms. Connie Ryan motioned for approval. Ms. Kathy Cerullo Smith seconded. The motion carried unanimously.

AGENDA ITEM 4: PUBLIC COMMENTS/PRESENTATIONS

  1. Public Comments. Public comment can be made before or during the meeting. Public comment during the meeting is limited to three minutes and can be done at the meeting location or remotely by using the posted Microsoft Teams link. Individuals are encouraged to notify the meeting organizer at ppacg@ppacg.org before the start of the meeting with the agenda item they would like to comment on. Public comments can be submitted before the meeting via email to ppacg@ppacg.org for distribution to the committee members.

AGENDA ITEM 5: ACTION ITEMS

  1. Membership Change: Erin Marruzzella for At-Large position. Vice Chair Mitchell motioned to approve. Ms. Connie Ryan seconded. The motion carried unanimously.

AGENDA ITEM 6: INFORMATION ITEMS

  1. Membership Committee.
  2. Policy Committee
    • Colorado Center for Aging (formerly Colorado Senior Lobby) – Commissioner Mitchell shared they are on a summer pause.  We need to assign a new member to attend these meetings as Commissioner Mitchell will be taking time to work on her re-election as Park County Commissioner.
    • PPACG Legislative Committee – Commissioner Mitchell. Mr. Jared Verner shared PPACG is seeking a new lobbying consultant. They met with House Minority Leader Rose Pugeliese educating on the need to continue funding for the Older Coloradoans Act.
  3. State Commission on Aging – Commissioner Cerullo Smith noted the committees have currently disbanded until new commissioners are selected. The PPCOA committees were aligned with the CCOA, hoping they will be again.
  4.  PPACG Board Items. Mr. Jody Barker highlighted PPAAA staff Pamela Haugard’s 30 year work anniversary. He attended the USAging conference with news of upcoming funding changes that will lead to moving AAA funding from nutrition into other areas since funding will not be increasing. Additionally, the Older Americans Act has had new rules adopted with AAAs needing to comply by October of 2025. Mr. Barker is asking to have stories of need continue to be shared with him.
  5. Chair Report. Chair Levy thanked the Commissioners for their continued work in the work groups.

AGENDA ITEM 7: PRESENTATIONS

AGENDA ITEM 8: WORKING SESSION

  1. Work groups break out sessions
    1. Caregiver work group was updated by Ms. Connie Ryan. The target date is October 2025 and they are exploring locations.
    2. Housing and Transportation. No report.
    3. Digital Access. Ms. Penny Everest reported the success of access in the libraries throughout Park County. Park County Senior Coalition is coordinating volunteers who can help seniors access this resource.

AGENDA ITEM 9: DISCUSSION ITEMS

  1. Bylaw Changes. Mr. Jared Verner noted next steps are to post the changes and the PPCOA will vote on these at the August meeting.

AGENDA ITEM 10: MEMBER ENTITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

  • Park County has its fair starting July 20. Burro Days on July 27 and Tractor Pull in August.
  • The Walk to End Alzheimer’s in Colorado Springs on September 28.

AGENDA ITEM 11: MEETING SCHEDULE

  1. Commission Meeting – August 21, 2024 – Virtual Only
  2. Executive Committee Meetings – First Wednesday of each month at 8:00 a.m. Due to July 4th holiday, tracking to meet on the 10th.
  3. Policy Committee Meetings – TBD
  4. PPACG Meetings

AGENDA ITEM 12: ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING

AGENDA ITEM 13: ADJOURNMENT

The Pikes Peak Area Council of Governments will not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities. Meetings are available to join remotely via Microsoft Teams, and meetings include live transcription for remote and in-person attendees using automated software. Should you require any additional auxiliary aids or services to participate, please contact ppacg@ppacg.org or (719) 471-7080 x139 as soon as possible so that we can do our best to accommodate your needs.

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Pikes Peak Commission on Aging
Principles of Engagement

To support the mission and vision of the Pikes Peak Commission on Aging, the following Principles of Engagement are utilized to create and maintain a culture of collaboration and partnership among stakeholders and Commission members. The guiding principles are intended to define a behavioral model which addresses how individual members treat each other, communicate, participate, cooperate, support each other, and coordinate joint activity towards the greater whole.

Work Integrity:

  • Collaboration: As team members we agree to always pitch in, when and where necessary, to help address problems and follow-up timely.
  • Accountability: We agree to be accountable for our own actions, behavior and choices.
  • Listen: We will listen with empathy, hear with understanding, avoid judgment and defensiveness, and solicit and discuss ideas.
  • Reflection: Take note of collective successes on an annual basis. Celebrate the impact of work done.
  • Kindness: We will always promote an environment that is safe for participation, open communication and where group members do not have to fear criticism or retribution.
  • Ethics: We make decisions that reflect our values and principles; even when the decision may not be favorable to the majority or individually.

Healthy Conflict Resolution:

  • Openness: Receive and deliver feedback with an open mind while offering suggestions for improvement. Generate ideas to resolve problems being dedicated to work through conflict.
  • Language: Use language that avoids blame and strive to seek productive conversation.

Meeting Etiquette:

  • Engagement: Be Present and prepared—each person should come to the meeting with the materials and data needed and an understanding of the meeting topic, practice active listening skills, be mindful of dominating conversation.
  • Avoid distraction: Be mindful of the speaker, do not engage in side-bar conversations.