HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/30/2014 - Regular Minutes - Senior Advisory CommitteeCollege Station Senior Advisory Committee
Regular Meeting
Monday, June 30, 2014
10:00am
Southwood Community Center
1520 Rock Prairie Rd
MINUTES
Members Present: Margaret Carmichael, Jerry Crockett, Frank Duchmasclo, Ann Hays, Jerry
Markowich, Pat VanderBoom and Joanna Yeager
Members Absent: Jon Denton, Russell Kohel, Susan McGrail and Pearl Robertson
Staff Present: Marci Rodgers
I. Call to order The meeting was called to order by Frank Duchmasclo, Chairman, at
10:00am
II. Hear Visitors New staff members at Southwood Community Center were introduced
to the committee
III. Approval of minutes from regular meeting on May 19, 2014 Jerry Markowich made
the motion to approve the minutes. Joanna Yeager seconded the motion. The motion
passed unanimously
IV. Presentation and discussion on program sub-committee report Pat VanderBoom
reported to the committee that Ann Hays, Rhonda Haverland, Pat VanderBoom, Joanna
Yeager and Ron Silvia met with Marci Rodgers on June 24th to discuss July – October
monthly activity calend ars. Marci reported that the deadline for the fall guide was last
Friday, June 27 th and will include activities for August – December. Highlights were
discussed for the remainder of the summer months such as Ice Cream Social with Fire
Dept. and Marian Anderson String Quartet Outreach Concert both on Wednesday, June
25th, Cold Watermelon with CS Police Dept. on July 30th and Casino Days on August
27th and Texercise starts on July 16th. The committee discussed movies and special
events for the next quarter. The annual Fall Fest at the American Pavilion will be held
on Thursday, October 23rd. Looking at changing theme to German Fest with band and
sausage on a stick! Fall classes include art classes, computer, genealogy and bridge.
The sub -committee was thanked for their work.
V. Discussion and possible action concerning Senior Advisory Committee Goals FY
2014 The committee reviewed the 2014 goals.
Goal: The Senior Advisory Committee should be actively involved in the 2015 Bond
Program The committee would like to be kept up to date on the application process for
citizens to serve on the Bond CIP committee
Goal: Continue to develop quality senior programs
Ongoing. The Senior World Passport Program will take place again this fall
Goal: Market Senior Programs continue to research avenues such as churches
Goal: Enhance current facility at Southwood Community Center to accommodate
senior adults A list of repairs and needed improvements were prepared and discussed
with Parks Department staff. Those improvements will be dealt with on an individual
bases within current department budget
Goal: Recognize the Generous Contribution of Robert Meyer Marci Rodgers reported
that the city has not received the funds bequeathed by Mr. Meyer. Renaming the center
after Mr. Meyer was discussed.
VI. Presentation, possible action and discussion on Senior Services Coordinator
Report regarding current and upcoming programs and events (report attached)
Marci Rodgers thanked the committee for their help with the Seniors Expo and
reviewed June events and discussed upcoming events in July.
VII. 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.
Agenda Items for July 28, 2014 meeting
• Discussion with Parks Director, David Schmitz, on lighting system for
Southwood Parking Lot
• Discuss recognizing Senior Friendly Businesses in College Station
VIII. Adjourn The committee adjourned at 10:55 am.