HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/25/2014 - Regular Minutes - Senior Advisory CommitteeCollege Station Senior Advisory Committee
Regular Meeting
Monday, August 25, 2014
10:00am
Southwood Community Center
1520 Rock Prairie Rd
Minutes
Members Present: Jerry Crockett, Jon Denton, Frank Duchmasclo, Ann Hays, Russell Kohel,
Susan McGrail, Jerry Markowich, Pearl Robertson, Pat VanderBoom and Joanna Yeager
Members Absent: Margaret Carmichael
Staff Present: Marci Rodgers
I. Call to order The meeting was called to order at 10:02am by Frank Duchmasclo,
Chairman
II. Hear Visitors No visitors present
III. Approval of minutes from regular meeting on July 28, 2014 Jerry Markowich made
the motion to approve the minutes. Ann Hays seconded the motion. The motion passed
unanimously.
IV. Presentation, discussion and possible action on Senior Friendly Business Award
(report on file) Joanna Yeager reported that the sub-committee met on August 18,
2014. Members present were Ann Hays, Susan McGrail, Joanna Yeager and Marci
Rodgers. Ms. Yeager presented a mission statement for the award, requirements for
nominating a business for the award and suggestions on how to recognize businesses.
The sub -committee plans to meet with the College Station Public Communicatio ns
Department to discuss direction on publicizing and recognizing businesses. The
committee asked that this item be placed on the agenda for the September meeting.
V. Discussion and possible ac tion concerning a wish list of improvements to
Southwood Community Center for senior adults The committee suggested
improvements to the facility. Items included:
• improving the acoustics in the game room
• more square footage is needed
• flooring in game room improvements for dances
• one large room to host large events
• welcoming lounge area for seniors to meet for coffee and socializing
• renovate restrooms to allow easy access for emergency medical equipment and
personnel
• update facility to be more welcoming and service oriented for senior adults
• improved sound system
• cover side walk
• repair parking lot
The committee asked to review improvements submitted by Dana Albrecht for the new
budget year . The committee asked that a list be presented at the next meeting in order
to prioritize the items.
VI. Discussion and po ssible action concerning Senior Advisory Committee Goals FY
2014 No action taken
VII. Presentation, possible action and discussion on Senior Services Coordinator
Report regarding current and upcoming programs and events (report on file)
Marci Rodgers reported that the fall activity guide should be available by the first of
September and will include all activities, facilities and programs offered by the Parks
and Recreation Department from September through December. A report on August
activities and special events including Casino Day on August 27, 2014 were discussed.
All classes will begin in September including a Fall Prevention A wareness Day
scheduled for September 24, 2014 at Southwood Community Center from 9:00am –
12:00pm. A matter of balance class will be offered every Thursday from 1:30- 3:00pm
beginning September 25th. This is a free class. A train ride on the “Hill Country Flyer”
from Cedar Park to Burnett is scheduled for Saturday, October 4th. Cost is $31.00 and
transportation will be provided from College Station to Cedar Park.
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 Regular Meeting: September 29, 2014
• Report on Senior Friendly Business Award
• Discuss and prioritize list of improvements for Southwood Community Center
IX. Adjourn The meeting adjourned at 10:55am
Minutes submitted by Marci Rodgers