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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/19/2011 - Regular Minutes - Senior Advisory Committee College Station Senior Advisory Committee Regular Meeting Monday, December 19, 2011 10:00am Southwood Community Center 1520 Rock Prairie Rd Minutes Members Present: E. E. Burns, Jon Denton, Frank Duchmasclo, Ann Hays, Jerry Markowich, Robert Meyer, Pearl Robertson, Ron Sivia, Patricia Vanderboom and Joanna Yeager Members Absent: Jon Denton and Susan McGrail Staff Present: David Gerling, Kelly Kelbly and Marci Rodgers I.Call to order The meeting was called to order at 10:02 am by Joanna Yeager, Chairman II.Hear visitors No visitors III.Approval of minutes from regular meeting on November 28, 2011 Robert Meyer made the motion to approve the minutes. E.E. Burns seconded the motion. The minutes were approved unanimously. IV.Discussion and possible action concerning marketing senior programs. The committee was given a copy of “Stay Informed- Free Marketing” prepared by Kelli Nesbitt, Marketing Coordinator for the Parks and Recreation Department. Staff explained that all events and programs offered through the Parks and Recreation Department are submitted to the Marketing Coordinator. The coordinator then works with the City Public Communications Department to inform the public. The staff utilizes the City Website, Channel 19, Utility Bill Insert, a monthly newsletter and access to a weekly E-Newsletter, Facebook, Twitter, You Tube, Flickr, radio, TV and newspaper to promote activities. Public Communications also creates flyers and brochures for distribution. Marci Rodgers announced that the Spring Activity Guide will be available the week of January 9, 2012. The guide will be placed in all city facilities and on-line. Mr. Robert Meyer thanked all those who have participated and supported senior programs. Update and discussion regarding Senior Advisory Committee Goals V.The 2012 Goals were reviewed. The committee asked for information on a Kroger Card that would benefit the center with a percentage of purchases donated to Southwood Community Center. Marci Rodgers agreed to look into the requirements and will report at the January meeting. VI.Report and discussion concerning development adjacent to Southwood Community Center as presented to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Frank Duchmasclo reported on the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board meeting held Tuesday, December 13, 2011. The developer for a restricted Senior living and medical complex located adjacent to Southwood Park presented to the board plans for Phase I. The development includes 96 units for a senior living community. The proposal for a bike pathway located in Southwood Park was accepted by the Board as part of the developers Park land and Community Development dedication. VII.Discussion, consideration and possible action concerning program sub- committee report regarding upcoming programs and events The program sub th subcommittee met on December 13 and discussed upcoming events. Highlights for January include the Spring Activity Guide with registration beginning on Tuesday, th January 17. The next meeting will be held on the second Tuesday, January 10, 2012 at 9:30 am at Southwood Community Center to discuss the February and March calendars. The committee will discuss meeting every other month. VIII.Presentation, possible action and discussion on Senior Services Coordinator Report regarding upcoming programs and events (report attached) Marci Rodgers distributed population figures from the 2010 Census. The report showed that the number of seniors 55 and over living in College Station equaled 8,755 or 9.3% of the total population. The committee was also given the population figures for Brazos County. The committee discussed making City Council aware of the number of seniors residing in our city. The Senior Pageant held at Lincoln Center went very well with 150 attending the event. Marci Rodgers thanked those who helped with the Holiday Open House at Southwood Community Center where approximately 82 attended. The Exploring History Lunch Lectures resumes next month and on January 18th, Col. John Vilas will speak on, “The Magic and Mystery of Millican”. Guests are encouraged to take advantage of the shuttle from Southwood Community Center to the Conference Center. IX.Presentation, discussion and possible action 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.  Next meeting: Monday, January 30, 2011  Kroger Card Information X.Adjourn The meeting adjourned at 11:30 am Submitted by: Marci Rodgers, Senior Services Coordinator