HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/26/2007 - Regular Minutes - Senior Advisory Committee
College Station Senior Advisory Committee
Regular Meeting
Monday, February 26, 2007
College Station Teen Center
1520 Rock Prairie Rd.
10:00am
MINUTES
Members Present: Patricia Boughton, EE Burns, Joyce Davis, Rick Heaney, Dorothy
Hernandez, jack Hernandez, Edgar Jones, Robert Meyer, Haskell Monroe, Neal Nutall,
Ray Reed, Colleen Risinger, Yvonne Stevens, Doreen Todd and Joanna Yeager
Members Absent: Laura Holmes and Donald Pirwitz
Staff Present: Ross Albrecht, Forestry Superintendent and Marci Rodgers, Senior Services
Coordinator
I.Call to order
The meeting was called to order at 10:00am by Robert Meyer,
Chairman
II.Hear visitors
No Visitors
III.Approval of minutes from regular meeting on January 29, 2007
Ray Reed
made the motion that the minutes be approved. Haskell Monroe seconded the
motion. The motion passed.
IV.Presentation, possible action and discussion on Cemetery Project Update by
Ross Albrecht, Forestry Superintendent Parks & Recreation Department
(
report on file)Ross Albrecht presented the history and current status of the 56
acres of land for the new City Cemetery and Aggie Field of Honor project. The
cemetery will be located at 3800 Raymond Stotzer Parkway on the northwest
corner of FM 2818 and FM 60. The master plan design was presented and approved
by City Council on February 1, 2007. The anticipated date of opening Phase I is
scheduled for late Spring or early Summer of 2008.
V.Presentation, possible action and discussion on the Amigos del Valle de Brazos
by Dorothy Hernandez
Dorothy Hernandez explained to the committee her
involvement with Amigos del Valle de Brazos. The group is dedicated to helping
Mexican American seniors in Bryan find a place to meet and become involved in
programs and activities that are of interest to them. The organization is seeking
support and awareness from the city of Bryan, Area Agency on Aging and other
organizations to become involved in providing space and programs for these valued
citizens.
VI.Presentation, possible action and discussion on Senior Advisory Committee
Goals for 2007 by Goals Sub-Committee: Joanna Yeager
(report on file)
1. Goal
: Promote Development of Senior Center Project
Objective:
Educate citizens and gain business and community support in the
development of a Senior Center in College Station.
2. Goal
: Develop Continuing Education Programs
Objective
: To provide low to no cost continuing education opportunities for
older adults.
3. Goal:
Support Older Adult Programs at Lincoln Center
Objective:
To offersupport for Senior Center Manager and build participation
4. Goal:
Support Senior Programs offered by College Station Senior Services
Objective:
To promote awareness and involvement by Senior Advisory
Committee members in programs offered to seniors
5. Goal:
Increase Opportunities and Awareness among Older Adults on Physical
Fitness Programs
Objective:
To encourage usage of park facilities by older adults
Rick Heaney made the motion that the committee approve the goals presented by
the sub-committee. Ray Reed seconded the motion. The motion passed.
VII Presentation, possible action and discussion on Joint meeting with Senior
Advisory Committee Programs Sub-Committee and Historic Preservation
Committee on Lunch/Lecture Series for 2007. )
(report on filePat Boughton
reported that the program sub-committee including E.E. Burns, Yvonne Stevens,
Colleen Risinger, Dorren Todd and Bob Meyer met to discuss topics and speakers
for the 2007 series with members of the Historic Preservation Committee. Pat
reviewed the list of speakers and the committee made suggestions for future
consideration.
VIII. Discussion, consideration and possible action on Senior Services Coordinator
report regarding upcoming programs and events. (report on file)
IX.Presentation, possible action, and discussion on future agenda items: A
Committee Member may inquire about a subject for which notice has not been
given. A statement of specific factual information or the recitation of existing
policy may be given. Any deliberation shall be limited to a proposal to place
the subject on an agenda for a subsequent meeting.
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Ray Reed will report on developing a form for listing retired citizens skills and
talents
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Report on organizing a Public Relations campaign for voter approval of the
Senior Center Project
X.Next meeting: Monday, March 26, 2007
XI.Adjourn
The meeting adjourned at 11:45am