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College Station Senior Advisory Committee
Regular Meeting
February 27, 2017
Southwood Community Center
1520 Rock Prairie Rd.
10:00 a.m.
Minutes
Members Present: Jean Adams, Carol Blaschke, Bryana Childers, Jerry Crockett, Russell Kohel,
Jeanne Machrowicz, June Morris, Barbara Pratt, Mickey Stokes, Darla VanFickell, Janet Wood
and Joanna Yeager
Members Absent: Arlene Petroski, Norma Teetes, Christine Williams
Staff Present: Ana Romero and Marci Rodgers
I. Call to order: The meeting was called to order at 10:02 a.m. by Jerry Crockett,
Chairman
II. Hear Visitors : Visitors were introduced
III. Approval of minutes from meeting held on January 30, 2017: Russell Kohel made a
motion to approve the minutes. Mickey Stokes seconded the motion. The motion
passed unanimously.
IV. Introduction of new Recreation Manager, Ana Romero: Ana Romero was introduced
to the committee.
V. Presentation, possible action and discussion with Bryan/College Station Chamber of
Commerce , Glen Brewer, President/CEO : Mr. Royce Hickman, Community Laison
with the Bryan/College Station Chamber of Commerce was introduced and made the
presentation. Mr. Hickman spoke to the committee about the recent growth in retail,
entertainment, housing, medical and research facilities moving into our community.
He also talked about the recent additions and future construction projects on the
Texas A&M Campus.
VI. Report from Goals Sub -Committee – Mickey Stokes: Report attached. The sub -
committee recommended three goals along with action steps for the committee to
consider.
• Goal: Community awareness and visibility of senior programs offered by the
College Station Parks and Recreation Department
City of College Station
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• Goal: Continue to be involved in the planning, developing and design of
the future senior and community center
• Goal: Promote Senior Friendly Business Award
Barbara Pratt made a motion to recommend the 2017 goals presented be approved.
Jeanne Machrowicz seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
VII. Presentation, possible action and discussion on Senior Services Coordinator Report
regarding current and upcoming programs and events : Report attached. Marci
Rodgers discussed the February report and attendance figures. An update was given
on the Valentine’s Day events and the Senior Games. The March calendar was
dis tributed to the committee. Sheriff Chris Kirk will make a presentation on March
22, 2017 at Southwood on the Crime Stopper Program.
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.
IX. Adjourn: The committee adjourned at 11:13 a.m.