Commission on Aging – March 19, 2025

Meeting Agenda
Pikes Peak Commission on Aging
Wednesday, March 19, 2025, 3 p.m.

In Person
Pikes Peak Area Council of Governments Main Conference Room
14 S. Chestnut St., Colorado Springs, CO 80905

Microsoft Teams (Video and Audio)
www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-teams/join-a-meeting
Meeting ID: 225 123 825 654
Passcode: 68FQ3Tm6

Phone (Audio Only)
Phone: (929) 242-8427
Conference ID: 801 370 201

1. Call to Order / Establish a Quorum / Introductions
2. Agenda Approval
3. Consent Items
   (These items will be acted upon as a whole, unless they are called up for discussion by a Committee member or a citizen wishing to address the Committee.)
   1. Approval of the minutes from the February 19, 2025, meeting
4. Public Comments / Presentations
   Public comments can be made before or during the meeting. Public comments 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.
5. Action Items
6. Information Items
   1. Membership Committee
   2. Policy Committee
      1. Colorado Center for Aging
      2. PPACG Legislative Committee
   3. Colorado Commission on Aging
   4. Pikes Peak Area Council of Governments Board Items
   5. Chair Report
7. Presentations
   1. Homestead Exemption Act
8. Working Session
   1. Work groups planning:
      1. Enhancing Accessible and Affordable Health Care – Digital Access
      2. Creating Age-Friendly Housing and Transportation
      3. Strengthening Caregiver Supports and Services
      4. Promoting Social Engagement and Inclusion
9. Discussion Items
   1. Colorado Springs Age-Friendly reconvening
   2. Senior Caucus on Caregiving
   3. Outreach events
10. Member Entity Announcements
11. Meeting Schedule
    1. Next meeting: April 16, 2025 – 1 p.m.
    2. Executive Committee Meetings – First Wednesday of each month at 9 a.m.
    3. Policy Committee Meetings – TBD
    4. Upcoming PPACG Meeting Schedule
12. Items for Next Meeting
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.

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.