Human Services
Bernie Blackmore		David Howelman, Chairman	Laura Stanek
Minutes
June 26, 2008
Members Present:	Laura Stanek and Dave Howelman
Members Absent:	None
Others:	Peter Garwood, Laura Sexton and Ray Mills (Area Seniors, Inc.),
1.        Meeting was called to order at 9:00 a.m.
2.        Public Comment Ray Mills from Area Seniors Inc. distributed a diagram illustrating how he sees the relationship between the Commission on Aging (COA), Area Agency on Aging (AAA) and the Area Seniors, Inc. (ASI).  He stated that all three agencies have worked hand in hand in the past.

3.        Senior Center Lease Agreement

The Committee reviewed a communication from Peter Wendling, attorney, written on behalf of the ASI.  The communication indicated that it is the position of the ASI that the County should pay for all of the maintenance and repairs at the Senior Center as well as lease payment of $500 per month. 

Peter Garwood, Coordinator/Planner presented documentation that confirmed that Kearney and Forest Home Townships owned not only the Senior Center building but also the property it sits on and a parcel of property across the alley (Thayer Lane).  The Committee reiterated their position that the County Board might be willing to pay for the maintenance and repairs or the $500 per month but not both. 

By the end of the meeting, both parties agreed that if the County would carry the insurance on the Senior Center building and take care of the maintenance and repairs, it might be acceptable.  The County will check with their insurance carrier to find out if the Senior Center building could be added to the County’s insurance policy; the ASI representatives will check if the proposal is acceptable to the ASI Board.  The issue will be discussed at the next Human Services Committee meeting.

Meeting was adjourned at 10:15 a.m.