Senior Advisory Committee — Agenda Packet

MEETING: REGULAR MEETING OF THE SENIOR CENTER ADVISORY COMMITTEE DATE & TIME: Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 1:30 PM LOCATION: Germantown Senior Center W162 N11960 Park Ave Germantown, WI 53022 NOTICE: Citizens not wishing to attend the meeting personally or virtually may submit any public comments by sending an email to comments@germantownwi.gov two days prior to the meeting so that it can be provided to the members of the body for their consideration. AGENDA I. CALL TO ORDER: This meeting has been given public notice in accordance with Section 19.83 and 19.84, Wis. Stats, in such form that will apprise the general public and news media of subject matter that is intended for consideration and action. II. ROLL CALL: III. MEETING MINUTES: A. Senior Center Advisory meeting minutes, July 17, 2025 IV. CITIZEN INPUT: (Please be advised per 19.84(2) that information and comment will be received from the public. It is the policy of this municipality that public input be limited to a four (4) minute period per person with a time extension granted at the discretion of the Chairperson. Be advised that there may be limited discussion of the information received but no action will be taken under public comments.) Comments that may be injurious to village personnel or other individuals will not be allowed. V. OLD BUSINESS: A. Update on AV equipment at the Senior Center - Director Standridge - (Discussion) VI. NEW BUSINESS: A. Senior Center report - Susan Tatalovich - (Discussion) B. Mary Fiegel Senior Center Coordinator tribute, remembrance - (Discussion) C. Update on Recruitment for Senior Center Coordinator - (Discussion) VII. VILLAGE BOARD REPORT: VIII. DIRECTOR'S REPORT: A. Director Standridge IX. NEXT MEETING DATE: A. To Be Determined X. ADJOURNMENT: UPON REASONABLE NOTICE, efforts will be made to accommodate the needs of disabled individuals through appropriate aids and services. For additional information or to request this service, please contact the Village Clerk at (262)250-4745 at least 2 days prior to the meeting. Page 1 of 12 SENIOR CENTER ADVISORY COMMITTEE AGENDA March 5, 2026 Page 2 Notice is hereby given that a possible quorum of other boards, committees, and/or commissions may attend this meeting to gather information about an item over which they have decision-making responsibility. This may constitute a meeting of these bodies per State ex rel. Badke v Greendale Village Board, even though these bodies will not take formal action at this meeting. Page 2 of 12 Germantown Senior Center Advisory Board Meeting MInutes Thursday, July 17, 2025 I. The Meeting Was called to order at 1 pm by Chairperson Jan Miller, Trustee. II. Roll Call: Mary Fiegl, Gil Standridge, Faye Price, Norrine Jansen and welcome to New Club Representative, Lynn Bracy. III. Meeting Minutes; Motion to Approve: Faye Price and seconded by Norrine. IV. NO Citizen Input. V. Old Business: a. WashCo Grant Budget one more program this year- A Gaelic Christmas on Thursday, December 4 at 1 pm. S u open to those 55+, pay with $10.00 check and get cancelled check back when they show up for the program. Entertainment by Gould and Jaeger. b. Mural overlay painting will be done this Fall. Jan asked why we are not just covering it instead of painting over it. Answer: cheaper to paint, safer to paint and no future issues. VI. New Business: A. Coordinator’s Report: Events/classes 1. New fall/winter brochure- July 23rd brochure goes online. August 11th brochures are out in print. 2. Activities a. Strength & balance Classes are in full swing with 40 per class b. Dance it Out (Zumba) is on break due to instructor having surgery, returning Sept or Oct c. Yoga numbers in the summer have been down, there will now be a minimum number required for class to occur. (10) d. The information session by Jake Bogar was attend by over 35 people. ( Trusts and Wills) e. Health Session by Humana regarding sleep was attended by only 8 people. Ice cream Social by Humana has 30 signed up. f. We offer hearing screenings on the fourth Friday of each month by appointment only. They are free usually only 1 or 2 appointments per month. g. The movies have had 10- 20 people in attendance. h. Premiere travel shows: August 19 at 1 pm and Wednesday, October 8 at 6 pm i. Medicare Information Seminar for newbies: Monday, September 15 at 3 pm and Monday, October 6 at 6 pm Page 3 of 12 j. United Health Care Medicare Information Sessions: October 21 to dec 2 at 9 am on Tuesday mornings. Sign up required k. Vaccine Immunization clinic at Senior Center October 9 1 pm to 3 pm sign up required l. Autumn Cricut Class Wed Oct 22 1 pm to 3 pm m. Christmas Cri cut class Wed, November 26 1-3 pm n. Nollaig Shona Dhuit-Christmas Program Ian Gould/Lucas Jeager (washco) o. Art Classes resume this fall- September beginning class and Sept advanced class Trips a. Square on Art Studio trip today b. Shamba Safari Tour- July 31 full c. Fireside Little Mermaid cancelled 1 person enrolled d. Ho Cunkk Gambling August 7 e. Lake Geneva Luncheon Cruise Tuesday, August 12 sold out f. Fox Valley Mall Shopping august 27 g. Amish trip Tuesday, September 23 h. Fireside- Oklahoma September 26 i. 3 County dine Around rescheduled but new sign up Thursday, Oct 2 j. Spotlight Productions “ Annie” Thursday, Oct 2 k. Relish Supper Club Outing Thursday, October 16 l. November 6 Ho Cunk trip m. Dec 10 Fireside, “It’s a Wonderful Life” B. Club Report Current Members: 80 Club Picnic July 30 . doors open at 11:30 am 37 people signed up to attend. Entertainment will be by the Ukuladies of Milwaukee. Catering by Piggly Wiggly of Richfield Christmas Party will be Wednesday, December 10 at 11:30 am. Catering by Bunzels and entertainment by Rick and Dave cost increase for this year: members $20.00 and Non members $30.00 Respectfully Submitted, Lynn Bracy Page 4 of 12 C. Technology update at Senior Center 1. The ceiling projector in the main room is dead and cannot be fixed, it is obsolete. Cannot be fixed. A new projector would not be able to be used as most of the connections are also obsolete and need complete replacement. Would be more expensive than the new proposed technology to update. This affects Wii Bowling, movies, computer presentations, music at rentals etc.. The system between the two ends of the main room are no longer talking to each other and therefore the system in the dining room does not work at all. Talked about taking the television down in the dining room but the cost would be so expensive. Take down, wire covering, painting: talked with DPW it is not in the way and costs nothing to just leave the television there. (boxes etc .replacements 1,290.00) currently are using a projector on a cart. That system is old and the dvd/vcr is not going to last much longer. Hard to use. (show cart) 2. What we are proposing is a Technology update: please see what was proposed by who did the technology at DPW; Global Sight and Sound. Would like to have this in the 2026 budget to be done. a. The technology updates benefits are: easy to use, everything is in one place, accommodates playing of dvd’s, Wii bowling hookup, playing movies of streaming on smart television, renters/we could use for power point presentations, seminars, can hear the speakers from the east end of the room to the dining room clearly, can play regular television so showing of football games etc can be done, the picture is clear and bright and does not require lights to be off in the room to watch. Not movable so every thing is always where it should be. Looks clean. Nothing in the way of people tripping over cords etc. contained neatly in the space. Exercise instructors can use videos for their classes to teach new methods. Discussion Was held: the technology presented was for the large room only. Jan suggested that the technology be updated in the MPR and also the Conference room. Mary will ask the company for another bid which would include those two other rooms D. Van Report a. Ramp fixing- during the last week of June the ramp broke and it was hitting the door. DPW mechanic looked at it but unable to fix. Took it back to AJ Mobility where we purchased it from. Had to order parts to fix it, sill out of commission. Will do a refresher course for drivers as soon as it returns. Page 5 of 12 b. Ridership-we have lost(died) many of the former passengers of ridership and the numbers are down. We are trying a promo attempt directed at Gables, Fairway Knoll and Prairie Meadows 1,2, and 3 E. Spectrum Were here to put new boxes on the televisions, worked for 1 day. Put one on the wrong television. Called Spectrum and it was a Bill issue. The television now works in the exercise room but the one in the multi-purpose room needs the update box. Trying to get them to come back. VII. Village Board Report; A. Jan shared the amendment presented at the Village Board regarding the changes to representation on the Senior Advisory Board. It was passed. Copy attached at the end of the minutes. B. Jan also presented a discussion regarding the new subdivision which would be 273 units on County Line and Lannon Rds. VII. Director’s Report – Gil A. 4th of July-many complaints were received by the Recreation Dept. that there were no activities in the park. The Legion served food in the park and ran out. Other than the fireworks there were no other activities. B. Music at the Pavillion has been very successful this year.over$13,000 in beer sales so far this year. C. Taste of Germantown and the Carnival sponsored by Rec Dept are D. There are two movies coming up in Firemen’s Park E. August 5 is Police Night Out in Firemen’s Park IX.Other: 1. Norrine announced that the Legion mis at the County Fair on the 23rd serving food 2. The Concrete in the War Memorial on Freishtat Road will be done before November 11 and 2 new walls will also be put up. X. Next Meeting Date: November 6, 2025 is at 1 pm Page 6 of 12 XI. Adjournment: Motion made by Norrine to adjoursn and seconded by Faye. Meeting Adjourned Page 7 of 12 BUSINESS OF THE SENIOR CENTER ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING DATE: March 5, 2026 PLACEMENT: Discussion ITEM TITLE: Senior Center report - Susan Tatalovich - (Discussion) SUBMITTED BY: SUMMARY EXPLANATION: ATTACHMENT: STAFF RECOMMENDATION: ACTION BY COMMITTEE: Page 8 of 12 BUSINESS OF THE SENIOR CENTER ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING DATE: March 5, 2026 PLACEMENT: Discussion ITEM TITLE: Mary Fiegel Senior Center Coordinator tribute, remembrance - (Discussion) SUBMITTED BY: SUMMARY EXPLANATION: ATTACHMENT: STAFF RECOMMENDATION: ACTION BY COMMITTEE: Page 9 of 12 BUSINESS OF THE SENIOR CENTER ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING DATE: March 5, 2026 PLACEMENT: Discussion ITEM TITLE: Update on Recruitment for Senior Center Coordinator - (Discussion) SUBMITTED BY: SUMMARY EXPLANATION: ATTACHMENT: STAFF RECOMMENDATION: ACTION BY COMMITTEE: Page 10 of 12 Parks and Rec Commission meeting Feb 18, 2026 Directors Report WPRA Conference: The Wisconsin Parks and Recreation Association Conference was held February 3rd through the 6th at the Kalahari Resort and Convention Center in Dells. Patti Heinen, Sandra Doss, and I attended. This was a record-breaking year for attendees. The three of us attended several sessions trying to pick up new ideas and communicate with our peers. It is amazing problems we think we have been also the same problems many parks and recreation programs also go through. The Exhibition Hall was one of the best part of the conference in my opinion. I stopped by and made acquaintance with several vendors that can help us with plans, design and construction for future projects. It was also nice to visit with contractors who have done work in Germantown. Mary Fiegel: It saddens me to report to this commission that Mary Fiegel, Senior Center Coordinator, passed away January 29th after dealing with several physical issues. She was well liked and respected in the Germantown community and her peers at the Senior Center. She will also be missed by the Special Olympics out of West Bend, whom she worked with for over 30 years. During the interim of finding a new coordinator Susan Tatalovich, assistant to Mary, has taken on the role of Senior Center Coordinator. Lease Agreements: New lease agreements have been drawn up with Warhawks Baseball, Football, and the Soccer club in using the Village Park fields for their leagues. The leases are for two years, And the money the programs pay to use the fields all goes towards paying Total Lawn Care for taking care of the landscaping, and weed control of these fields. Farmers Market: Applications have gone out to the vendors who attended Farmers Market last year in hopes that they will renew their agreement to be vendors for the 2026 Farmers Market. The Vendors also agree to appear on the 4th of July at Fireman Park to be part of the 4th of July festivities. Community Garden: Applications went out to all the Community Garden participants in 2025 to renew their lot lease for 2026. Participating vendors have priority to renew their plots each year. They are giving a deadline of March 1st to renew their plots. If they fail to do so, their lot becomes open to public wishing to have a garden in 2026. Page 11 of 12 Page 12 of 12