04-12-2023 - Senior Advisory - Minutes - APPROVEDCITY OF
Federal Way
Centered on Opportunity
SENIOR ADVISORY COMMISSION
SUMMARY
Wednesday, April 12th, 2023
Hylebos Conference Room, 2:00pm
Commissioners Present: Chair Lana Bostic, Vice -Chair Catherine North, Commissioner Kenneth
Pratt, Commissioner Cheryl Volheim, Commissioner Vicky Foreman,
Commissioner Frank Fields, Commissioner Tammy Dziak, Commissioner
Sue Ellebrecht, Commissioner Debbie Harvey
Absent: None
Staff Present: Council President Linda Kochmar, Deputy Mayor Susan Honda (arrived
2:30pm via Zoom), Amy Glandon
Citizens Present: Cristine Anderson (Brookdale Executive Director), Kyle Packard (Brookdale
Health & Wellness Director)
1. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 2:01pm.
2. PUBLIC COMMENT
0 None.
3. COMMISSIONER'S COMMENTS
■ Commissioner Frank Fields thanked Chair Lana Bostic for attending the Council meetings
and continuing to talk about the Health & Resource Fair. Vice -Chair Catherine North noted
that the time for the event that was printed in the Mirror was incorrect. Chair Bostic stated
that she would correct that with the Mirror and that one of their representatives will be at
the event to take a picture of the Commission.
■ Council President Linda Kochmar gave an update on the National League of Cities
Washington D.C. trip that multiple councilmembers had just returned from. She stated that
the Council was able to meet with representatives from Senators Cantwell and Murray and
Representative Smith's offices regarding funding to go towards the downtown building
projects, including a senior center.
a Commissioner Frank Fields noted the upcoming Sister Cities trip and asked if anyone is
able to go with the City when they travel, while Commissioner Debbie Harvey noted
regarding fundraising committees. Council, President Linda Kochmar said that committees
were appointed in the past, but that a majority of payment for this trip was coming from the
Sister Cities and the delegation has already been chosen for this time.
Commissioner Debbie Harvey brought up Mark Cuban Cost PLUS prescription aid. This is a
lower cost prescription service and encouraged sharing this information with Seniors.
Commissioner Tammy Dziak noted that along with this, anyone on Medicare should be
receiving annual checks to verify that they are not overpaying and to find the best option
for services.
4. COMMISSION BUSINESS
A. APPROVAL OF MARCH 8, 2023 MEETING MINUTES
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Commissioner Kenneth Pratt moved approval of the March 8, 2023 Meeting Minutes as
presented; second by Commissioner Tammy Dziak. Motion passed unanimously.
B. SENIOR LIVING & SUPPORT PRESENTATION / GUESTS: CRISTINE ANDERSON, DIRECTOR,
BROOKDALE FOUNDATION HOUSE & KYLE PACKARD, DIRECTOR, BROOKDALE HEALTH &
WELLNESS
Ms. Cristine Anderson and Mr. Kyle Packard introduced themselves and spoke about their
positions with Brookdale Foundation House. They are trying to get out into the community
and let people know what Foundation House has to offer. Ms. Anderson presented a
PowerPoint presentation regarding Foundation House, their amenities, and a synopsis on
the living options there. Mr. Packard. introduced the Health & Wellness Program and
explained that it is individualized care with ongoing re -assessments to stay up-to-date on
residents' needs. He noted that currently Foundation House is partnering with local
hospitals and other skilled nursing facilities to build relationships and combine for activities.
Commissioner Sue Ellebrecht asked if Foundation House would take donations of used
paperback books or jigsaw puzzles, which Ms. Anderson responded that they could be. She
noted that there are residents that manage the library and alternate the books regularly.
Commissioner Frank Fields requested information on leases, which Ms. Anderson
responded that they are a month -to -month lease with annual increases in January. They are
always looking to keep the expenses as low as possible for the residents, however. Chair
Lana Bostic thanked Ms. Anderson and Mr. Packard for their time.
**Council President Linda Kochmar left the meeting at 2:42pm and did not return.**
C. BRAINSTORMING: SENIOR ADVISORY COMMISSION'S NEXT PROJECT
Ms. Amy Glandon passed out updated copies of the 2023 Annual Work Plan that was
approved by Council, and noted that deviation from this work plan would not be possible
this year, but all brainstorming could be taken into account for the 2024 Annual Work Plan.
Chair Lana Bostic stated that she would like to see the Senior Advisory Commission get
more involved in the Federal Way Senior Center and the Federal Way Community Center, to
utilize their spaces and get others involved. Vice -Chair Catherine North stated that she
would like to see a group formed that helps to coordinate the speakers at the Senior
Advisory Commission meetings each month. Deputy Mayor Susan Honda noted that she
would like to see an increase in the brochure printing to have many copies available for
National Night Out in August. Commissioner Debbie Harvey stated that she would like to
see the Senior Advisory Commission utilize the Senior Lounge at the Federal Way
Community Center for a monthly activity or event in that space. Ms. Glandon to speak with
the Community Center regarding availability, pricing, and rules regarding the use of that
space. Chair Bostic asked whether a subcommittee should be formed at this point to look
into the options for the next project, and Commissioner Harvey stated that it should wait
until after the Health & Resource Fair has concluded and be discussed at the next meeting.
D. SENIOR HEALTH AND RESOURCE FAIR
**Special Note: Items D1-D3, D5-D8 were all handled simultaneously. The following are
the minutes from this portion of the meeting.**
Vice -Chair Catherine North presented a timeline of the day -of event along with tentative
assignments for the Commission on that day. With this timeline included a copy of the set-
up for the Performing Arts & Event Center, and how to schedule the speakers. The
Presentation Order became a very divisive subject as all sponsors were allowed speaking
opportunities without the necessary tier for speaking opportunity. Ultimately, It was decided
to only includes sponsors with speaking opportunity tiers to give presentations at the event.
Copies of the flyers were passed out to the commission with instructions from Chair Lana
Bostic to distribute the 25 that they were handed out, and she hoped that everyone would
reach outto Ms. Amy Glandon for another 25 to make sure the word gets out. Commissioner
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Tammy Dziak requested for Ms. Glandon to reach out to Life Point Law regarding their
advertising. Vice -Chair North also requested that Ms. Glandon send out a copy of the flyer
to all vendors and sponsors and request that they share it at their places of business as
well.
**Commissioner Sue Ellebrecht left briefly at 3:19pm and returned at 3:23pm**
**Commissioner Kenneth Pratt left briefly at 3:25pm and returned at 3:27pm**
**Commissioner Debbie Harvey left briefly at 3:26pm and returned at 3:28pm**
ITEM D4: APPROVAL FOR PRINTING OF FOAM BOARDS
The three options for the Foam Board printing was passed out to all Commissioners. Vice -
Chair Catherine North moved approval of Option #1 Minuteman Press for the printing of the
foam boards; second by Chair Lana Bostic. Commissioner Debbie Harvey recused herself
from the vote. Due to Commissioner Harvey's recusement, conversation regarding the
speakers was revisited and revised. Chair Bostic moved to amend the motion on the table
to not purchase the foam boards; second by Commissioner Tammy Dziak. The amended
motion passed 8-0 with the following votes:
Chair Lana Bostic - yes Vice -Chair Catherine North -yes Commissioner Tammy Dziak -yes
Commissioner Sue Ellebrecht -yes Commissioner Frank Fields - yes Commissioner Vicky Foreman -yes
Commissioner Debbie Harvey - recused Commissioner Kenneth Pratt -yes Commissioner Cheryl Volheim - yes
5. STAFF REPORT
• Ms. Amy Glandon made note of the contribution of Pastor Colleen Chinen and the Steel
Lake Presbyterian Church and that Commissioner Frank Fields requested that the
Commission thank Pastor Colleen with flowers. Pastor Colleen was not in attendance, and
Commissioner Cheryl Volheim agreed to deliver the flowers to her on the Commission's
behalf.
6. OTHER BUSINESS
i None.
7. NEXT MEETING - Wednesday, May loth, 2023 at 2:OOpm in the Hylebos Conference Room at City
Hall.
8. ADJOURN - The meeting adjourned at 3:53pm.
Attest:
Amy Glandon utiveAssistanttoCouncil
Approved by Senior Advisory Commission: 4+0 3
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