HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/17/2001 - Regular Minutes - Senior Advisory Committee Senior Advisory Committee
Regular Meeting
Monday, December 17, 2001
College Station Teen Center
1520 Rock Prairie Road
10:00am
MINUTES
Members Present: Phyllis Dozier, Annie Lee Finch, Bill Kling, Billy Lay, Mary Jo Lay,
Neal Nutall, Suzanne Reynolds, Joanna Yeager
Members Absent: Vallie Broussard, Laura Holmes, Gerald Jordan, Haskell Monroe,
Carol Parzen, Helen Siegel
I. Call to order. Bill Lay called the meeting to order at 10:20am.
II. Hear visitors. Peter Lamont was introduced to the committee
ITT. Approval of minutes from regular meeting and workshop of November 26, 2001.
The minutes were approved as circulated.
IV. Discussion, consideration and possible action concerning Eisenhower Report.
The committee was given a copy of the written report and Bill Lay explained that
the students presented their report to City Council on December 6, 2001. He also
reported that council's response was positive.
V. Discussion, consideration and possible action concerning staff recommendations
for options on senior programs and facilities.
The committee was given a rough draft of a proposal prepared by staff for senior
programs and facilities based on the recommendations of the Eisenhower Program
report and the Senior Advisory Committee workshop held in November. The
committee was asked to review and give any suggestions to the proposal. Once
approved by the committee the proposal will be sent to the Parks and Recreation
Board for approval at their January 8th meeting. The final proposal is scheduled
for the January 24, 2002 meeting of city council. Phyllis Dozier asked that the
second goal under the Senior Advisory Committee "Goals"be changed to read,
"Structure programs for seniors which enable them to be a viable part of the
College Station community" (change: the word permit was replaced with enable)
In order to meet Short Term Goals for Senior Programs the following suggestions
were given:
• Use senior volunteers to help with registration or other activities
• Emphasis in marketing community as a great place for retirees
As the city investigates transportation, it is important to consider...
- easy access from buses or other forms of transportation, into the facility
- central pick-up locations with easy access
- specialized transportation needs for disabled
- consideration of free transportation for seniors on Brazos Transit
Bill Kling moved that the proposal be accepted with the suggestions made by the
committee. Neal Nutall seconded the motion. The motion passed.
VI. Report from Senior Services Coordinator. (report attached)
VII. Next meeting date and agenda.
The committee will meet on Monday, January 28, 2002 at 10:00am
VIII. Adjourn
The committee adjourned at 11:30am