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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/30/2017 - Regular Minutes - Senior Advisory Committee College Station Senior Advisory Committee Regular Meeting January 30, 2017 Southwood Community Center 1520 Rock Prairie Rd. 10:00 a.m. Minutes Members Present: Jean Adams, Bryana Childers, Jerry Crockett, Russell Kohel, Jeanne Machrowicz, June Morris, Arlene Petroski, Barbara Pratt, Norma Teetes, Darla VanFickell, Christine Williams, Janet Wood and Joanna Yeager. Members Absent: Carol Blaschke and Mickey Stokes Visitors: Frank Duchmasclo Staff Present: Kelly Kelbly and Marci Rodgers I. Call to order: The meeting was called to order at 10:00 a.m. by Jerry Crockett, Chairman II. Hear Visitors : Frank Duchmasclo encouraged the committee to stay optimistic and positive about a future senior and community center. III. Oath of Office and Statement for newly appointed members of the Senior Advisory Committee. June Morris and Barbara Pratt were sworn in by Andrea Lauer as new/ returning members to the Senior Advisory Committee. IV. Approval of minutes from meeting held on November 28, 2016: Janet Wood made a motion t o approve the minutes. Russell Kohel seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. V. Report from Program Sub-Committee – Joanna Yeager: Ms. Yeager reported that Russell Kohel, Arlene Potroski, Rhonda Howland, June Morris, Joanna Yeager and Marci Rodgers met on December 13, 2016 to discuss the January – April 2017 monthly calendars. The sub -committee made recommendations for monthly movies and suggestions for programs. Ms. Yeager reported that the monthly presentations on local businesses have been interesting and well attended. The sub -committee also discussed ways the Senior Advisory Committee could help promote the Brazos Valley Senior Games. City of College Station Page 2 of 2 VI. Update on proposed Senior and Community Center – Chairman, Jerry Crockett: Mr. Crockett reported that he and Frank Duchmasclo met recently with City Manager , Kelly Templin. The purpose was to inquire about the status of the senior and community center project. Jerry Crockett reported that the city manager remains positive and supportive toward the project and utilizing the Arts Center location once the Arts Council moves to a new location. Jerry Crockett encouraged the committee to be patient and to take the opportunity to visit with council members about their concerns. VII. Discussion and possible actio n on a ppointment of sub -committee for 2017 Senior Advisory Committee Goals: Members were asked to volunteer for the 2017 goals sub -committee. Mickey Stokes was appointed chair. Barbara Pratt, Jeanne Machrowicz, Janet Wood and Christine Williams will se rve on the sub -committee. The committee will meet and present goals for consideration at the next regular meeting of the Senior Advisory Committee. VIII. Presentation, possible action and discussion on Senior Services Coordinator Report regarding current and upcoming programs and events : (Report attached) Marci Rodgers reported the last four month’s attendance figures. The January calendar and upcoming February calendar were discussed. Members were encouraged to take copies of the Spring Guide and February Ca lendar and distribute in the community. The Valentine’s Day Tea and Fashion Show will be held on February 14th. A dance will be held that evening from 7 -9 p.m. at Southwood Community Center. Marci Rodgers asked if any members were interested in volunteering with the Brazos Valley Senior Games swimming, track & field or pickleball events. The committee was invited to the Brazos Valley Senior Games reception on Saturday, February 25, 2017 at the Museum of the American G.I. IX. 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. • 2017 Goals Sub-committee report X. Adjourn: The meeting adjourned at 10:55 a.m.