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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/26/2004 - Regular Minutes - Senior Advisory Committee (3) Senior Advisory Committee Regular Meeting Monday, April 26, 2004 College Station Teen Center 1520 Rock Prairie Road 10:00am MINUTES Members Present: E.E. Burns, Frank Camplone, Fred Dollar, Laura Holmes, Robert Meyer, Raymond Reed, Suzanne Reynolds, Colleen Risinger, Dipankar Sen, Yvonne Stevens, Betty Wilborn and Joanna Yeager Members Absent: Catherine Lamb, Haskell Monroe and Neal Nutall Staff Present: David Wood, Peter Lamont and Marci Rodgers Call to order I.. The meeting was called to order at 10:00am by Joanna Yeager, Chairman Hear visitors II.. No visitors Approval of minutes from regular meeting on March 29, 2004 III.. Robert Meyer made the motion that the minutes be approved. Ray Reed seconded the motion. The motion passed. Discussion, consideration and possible action concerning LifeTrail at Central IV. Park. Presented by David Wood, Parks Planner with Parks and Recreation Department . Lifetrail is a series of outdoor exercise/physical activity stations designed specifically to enhance wellness in adults aged 50 and over. David said that Central Park’s walking trail would be an ideal location for the system to be installed with the future senior center being located in the park. A video was shown to the committee. The committee discussed the concerns and benefits of the equipment. The cost of the system is $20,000. David will investigate locations that have the LifeTrail installed for a possible visit. Ray Reed made the motion that the committee supports the purchase and installation of LifeTrail at Central Park along the walking/bike trail. Colleen Risinger seconded the motion. The motion passed. Discussion, consideration and possible action concerning Senior Games V. Peter Lamont, Recreation Superintendent. Peter Lamont explained that he met with David Schmidt, the Bryan Parks and Recreation Director, and discussed the possibility of the two cities hosting a “Golden Age Olympics” for seniors 50 and over. This is a program they have both been involved with in the City of McAllen. Several events, both passive and active were offered over the winter months. The intent was to bring people together with like interests and not necessarily for competition. Peter asked the committee for suggestions on approximately five core events they would like to see offered. The committee discussed the event and felt like it would be a good idea to hold such an event for the fun of it. Laura Holmes made the motion that the committee support the event and further investigate the events with the program sub-committee and regular reports should be made to the committee. Ray Reed seconded the motion. All approved Review, discussion and possible action concerning sub-committee reports: VI.  Program Sub-Committee, Catherine Lamb Robert Meyer reported for Catherine Lamb. (See Attached minutes for Program Sub Committee)  Goals, Robert Meyer Mr. Meyer reviewed the progress of the committee goals for 2004. (Report Attached) Senior Services Coordinator Report VII. (Report Attached) Next meeting date and agenda items. Monday, May 24, 2004 VIII. Program Sub-Committee Charles Cryan, Gift Program Adjourn: IX. The committee adjourned at 11:25am