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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/25/2016 - Regular Minutes - Senior Advisory CommitteeCollege Station Senior Advisory Committee Regular Meeting January 25, 2016 Southwood Community Center 10:00 a.m. Minutes Members Present: Jean Adams, Carol Blaschke, Margaret Carmichael, Bryana Childers, Jerry Crockett, Russell Kohel, Jeanne Machrowicz, June Morris, Arlene Petroski, Mickey Stokes, Norma Teetes, Darla VanFickell, Christine Williams, Janet Wood and Joanna Yeager Staff Present: David Schmitz, Kelly Kelbly, Dana Albrecht and Marci Rodgers I. Call to order The meeting was called to order at 10:02 a.m. by Jerry Crockett, Chairman II. Introduction of new members New members were welcomed and introduced III. Hear Visitors No visitor comments IV. Approval of minutes from regular meeting on November 30, 2015 Russell Kohel made a motion to approve the minutes. Mickey Stokes seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. V. Welcome new members and update s on current status of Arts Council facility - David Schmitz, Parks and Recreation Department Director David Schmitz and Kelly Kelbly welcomed new members. David Schmitz updated the committee on the current Arts Council facility. The Council is currently searching for a new home and will be moving from the current city owned facility located on Dartmouth and Holleman. The Arts Council has requested that their lease be extended one year from March, 2016 with the option to extend an additional year if necessary. City staff has contacted a design firm to consider needs of the community and determine necessary renovations to the building to accommodate senior programs. New members were informed of the generous contribution of Mr. Robert Meyer to the City of College Station for senior programs. VI. Senior Advisory Committee Goals for 2016 sub-committee appointme nts Chairman Crockett asked Mickey Stokes if she would agree to chair the sub-committee. She accepted and Janet Wood, Christine Williams, Jeanne Machrowicz, Norma Teetes and Carol Blaschke volunteered to serve on the Goal sub-committee. The sub- committee was asked to present possible goals for 2016 to the committee at the next meeting. Chairman Crockett also appointed past chair, Frank Duchmasclo, to serve as chair of the Bob Meyer Memorial Committee. Jean Adams, Russell Kohel, Jeanne Machrowicz, June Morris, Joanna Yeager, Darla VanFickell and Arlene Petroski volunteered to serve on the sub -committee. VII. Presentation, possible action and discussion on Senior Services Coordinator Report regarding current and upcoming programs and events (Report Attached) Marci Rodgers reviewed the Senior Services Coordinator report and reported on attendance figures for the past four months. Upcoming activities and programs were discussed. Members were given a copy of the February calendar and the new Spring Activity Guide listing programs from January to April, 2016. 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. • Goals Sub -committee report • Appointment of Program sub-committee • Next meeting will be on February 29, 2016. IX. Adjourn Mickey Stokes made the motion to adjourn. Darla VanFickell seconded the motion. The meeting adjourned at 11:01 a.m.