Senior Services Commission

Approved Minutes of a Regular Meeting of the Senior Services Commission Village of Northbrook Cook County, Illinois May 24, 2012 The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Chairman Wax in the Meeting Room at Crestwood Place. Chairman Wax introduced everyone at the dais to the audience. The following members were in attendance: M. Forde, L. Ganitopoulos, B. Ofsaiof, S. Pesman, L. Louis, M. Gardner and M. Abrams. Also present: Marsha Crane, facility manager, Aggie Jaworksi, Realty & Mortgage representative, and Village Liaison Dan Kaup. Not present: L. Stern. A quorum was met. Review and Approval of Minutes from March 22, 2012 Meeting A motion was made to accept the minutes by L. Ganitopoulos with corrections. With changes noted, this was seconded by M. Abrams. On voice vote, motion carried. Chairman’s Report Chairman Wax reported that Members Stern, Louis and Wax were reappointed to the Commission for another term. He also reported on the new electrical aggregation program offered by the Village, and mentioned that Crestwood residents will have the opportunity to use the program because it will be extended to those that use the space heat billing program through ComEd. Chairman Wax then explained that the Village had received a petition requesting the removal of two Commissioners from the Senior Services Commission. He stated that this issue is now being actively handled by the President and Board of Trustees with the assistance of staff. He reported that the Commission will not discuss the matter, but is happy to listen to any comments that the audience would like to make on the matter, which will be allowed at the end of the meeting. Manager’s Report Crestwood Manager Crane reported that she received three quotes for the installation of ten new walk‐ in showers. L. Louis moved, seconded by B. Ofsaiof, to recommend to the Board that ACPM contractors be awarded a contract to replce the ten showers at a cost of $39,900. The motion was unanimously approved. Manager Crane reported that the tuck point work has just been completed, and that the HVAC replacement will be complete by the end of the month. The building is still 100% occupied. Budget and Finance Committee 1) Review February and March 2012 Financial Report The February and March Financial Reports were reviewed by the Commission. Chairman Wax noted that the fund reserve was very healthy. Member Louis mentioned that she would like a hard copy of the first four pages of the financial statements in the future, and Realty and Mortgage representative Aggie Jaworski said she will provide them for the commissioners. A Motion to accept financials was made by Member Louis, and was seconded by Member Ganitopoulos. On voice vote, the motion passed. Minutes of a Regular Senior Housing Commission Meeting May 24, 2012 Old Business 1) Village to Village Survey Member Louis reported that the Village to Village survey was sent out in the Village newsletter, and is due on June 15. There have already been hundreds of responses, and the subcommittee should have the results prior to the next Commission meeting. They will be turned in to the Board of Trustees, and a copy can be picked up either at the Village Hall or online. Member Gardner said the purpose of the survey is to help seniors live a better life. 2) Unit C‐107 Manager Crane shared with the Commission her estimate of the costs to update and repair the unrented C‐107 unit to bring it up to a rentable standard. She said she thinks it will cost about $18,000. Member Pesman mentioned that the Village would eventually break even and then turn a profit, even if it took a few years. She asked why the Village would not rent out a unit that someone will want to live in. M. Crane said that it was hard to rent this unit in the past. Member Ofsaiof asked where these estimates came from, and asked if Member Forde could look at it. Member Louis mentioned there is no budget for this project, so it would have to go to the Board for consideration. Member Abrams said that renting will add cash to the fund eventually. Member Abrams made a motion to recommend to the Board of Trustees that a budget transfer be made for the purpose of rehabilitating C‐107 for future rental. Member Forde said he would like to have the Commission look at the unit tonight, and make a decision next meeting. He then moved to table the motion to be discussed next meeting. Member Louis seconded the motion. On voice vote, motion passed. New Business 1) Discussion of Budget Amendment Member Louis explained that management staff bonuses are typically awarded and paid by the management company. She suggested to the rest of the Commission that that item should be left in the budget. Member Ofsaiof said the decision was made by the entire Commission based on the economy. Chairman Wax pointed out that Realty and Mortgage are the employers, and that this is their decision. He said he had voted against the bonuses because they can be given out at the end of the year with a recommendation. Member Louis moved that R and M be advised that they can still recommend bonuses to the Commission. Member Abrams seconded the motion. The motion passed with all Commissioners voting for the motion except Member Ofsaiof, who abstained. Next Regular Meeting Date: July 12, 2012 Adjourn On a motion made by Member Ganitopoulos, and seconded by Member Forde, the meeting was 2 Minutes of a Regular Senior Housing Commission Meeting May 24, 2012 adjourned at 7:35 p.m. Respectfully submitted, /s/ Dan Kaup, Liaison 3