HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-02-09 Agenda, Senior Citizen Advisory BoardSenior Citizen Advisory Board
April 2, 2009, 1:15 p.m., Gallatin Room, City Hall
Agenda
Item 1. Public Comment
Item 2. Old business
Update/comments on Older Americans Week.
Should
we plan a special ad/announcement of some kind thanking everyone who helped/participated with/in Older Americans Week.
We should identify a vice-chair.
Item 3. New business
Should
we consider "hard times - fixed income" benefits for seniors?
Such as, discounted utility rates, leveled billing for utilities (like
Northwestern Energy does), advocate a "lawn/snow/yard
care service with special rates for needy seniors, revisit the availability of grocery delivery for seniors, or??
Consider loss of savings vs loss of jobs.
Should we try to evaluate
the adequacy of transportation services for
seniors, including buses and roads.
Should we try to promote continuing education for seniors, including special
presentations on current
events.
Ken Tiahrt, Chairperson