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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/26/2012 - Regular Minutes - Senior Advisory Committee College Station Senior Advisory Committee Regular Meeting Monday, March 26, 2012 10:00am Southwood Community Center 1520 Rock Prairie Rd MINUTES Members Present: Frank Duchmasclo, Ann Hays, Jerry Markowich, Pearl Robertson, Ron Silvia, Patricia Vanderboom and Joanna Yeager Members Absent: E.E. Burns, Jon Denton and Susan McGrail Staff Present: Kelly Kelbly and Marci Rodgers I.Call to order The meeting was called to order at 10:06 am by Joanna Yeager, Chairman. II.Hear visitors Kelly Kelbly reported that the key fobs are now available and will be issued for all Senior Annual Membership Passes. The fobs will allow members to swipe the bar code on the fob instead of having to sign in at the front desk. Ms. Kelbly also reported that some of the letters on the park sign at the entrance are missing. The company that made the sign has been contacted and will be out to make repairs. Also, the ceiling fans for the game room will be installed soon by our facility maintenance department. III.Approval of minutes from regular meeting on February 27, 2012 Frank Duchmasclo made the motion to approve the minutes. Pearl Roberston seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. IV.Discussion, consideration and possible action concerning program sub- committee report regarding upcoming programs and events On March 13, 2012 the program sub-committee met. Members attending the meeting were Patricia Vanderboom and Robert Meyer. The April calendar was distributed and new programs were mentioned. The game, Chicken Foot, will be offered on the second Friday of the month and sponsored by Home Instead Senior Care. An AARP Driver thth Safety Class will be offered on April 17 and on Friday, April 20 at 1:30 pm, Dr. David McClellan will be a guest speaker discussing the Family Medicine Residency Program at A&M Health Science Center. Calendars are emailed to all Senior Annual Membership Pass holders who have email. V.Update and discussion regarding Senior Advisory Committee Goals The committee reviewed the 2012 goals. Frank Duchmasclo spoke to the goal, “Establish a permanent Senior Center for College Station”, g) present Senior Center expansion plans to City Council. Mr. Duchmasclo discussed the need to inform City Council on the growth in attendance figures for senior programs. The committee would like to meet with the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board in order to get direction on best way to make council aware of senior programs. Frank Duchmasclo and Joanna Yeager agreed to give an update on current programs to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board. Marci Rodgers will contact David Schmitz and asked to th have the Senior Advisory Committee placed on the April 10 agenda. VI.Presentation, possible action and discussion on Senior Expo scheduled for May rd 23 at the Brazos Center. The Parks and Recreation Department, Senior Services will have a booth at the Expo. The Fire and Police Departments have been invited to share the space. Volunteers are needed to work the information booth and distribute flyers and giveaways. Shifts are 9:00 – 11:00 am, 11:00 – 1:00pm and 1:00 – 3:00 pm. The committee may sign up at the April meeting of the Senior Advisory Committee. VII.Presentation, possible action and discussion on Senior Services Coordinator Report regarding upcoming programs and events (reports attached)  Quarterly attendance figures for senior programs Marci Rodgers reported that at the last meeting the committee requested to see annual attendance figures. The committee received a copy of the quarterly performance measures for FY 2011 and the first quarter of FY 2012. Also, total attendance figures for the past 10 years were presented.  The committee was asked to complete a “Committee Questionnaire” for review by the Council appointed Sunset Review Commission. The questionnaires should be returned to the City Secretary’s office as soon as possible.  Members were reminded of the Antique Show and Tell with Betty Sparks from the “Attic Antique Store”. Guests are invited to bring one item to be evaluated by Ms. Sparks. VIII.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 Date: Monday, April 30, 2012 IX.Adjourn The meeting adjourned at 11:00 am. Minutes submitted by Marci Rodgers