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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/26/2018 - Regular Minutes - Senior Advisory Committee College Station Senior Advisory Committee Regular Meeting February 26, 2018 Southwood Community Center 1520 Rock Prairie Rd. 10:00 a.m. Minutes Members Present: Margaret Carmichael, Bryana Childers, Frank Duchmasclo, Sherry Erwin, Anna Hester, Arlene Petroski, Barbara Pratt, Mickey Stokes, Norma Teetes, Darla VanFickell, Patricia VanderBoom, and Janet Wood Staff Present: Katy Peterson Visitors Present: Jerry Crockett and Cecilia Yip I. Chairman Mickey Stokes called the meeting to order at 10:00 am. II. Hear Visitors: Cecelia Yip reported on the Town Hall meeting that she attended on February 14 th. She reported that a YMCA is going to be built next to the new Scott & White hospital and wanted to know what the senior rate would be and if the committee would inquire about a reduced senior rate. There was discussion that the regular YMCA rate was $85 per person per month until age 65 and then the rate was reduced to $65 per month. She also reported that the Lincoln Recreation Center expansion was complete and she invited committee members to go check out the new facility. She expressed safety concerns for Pickleball players because the courts were only about 4 feet apart. She said the space was too narrow and was afraid someone would get hit in the head. Cecilia also addressed the limited space at Bee Creek Park for Pickleball players. Her final concern was on the lack of handrails in t he senior facilities. Chairman Mickey Stokes thanked Cecelia for her comments but had to cut her off due to time restraints. Jerry Crockett commented that the YMCA and a Senior Center were two different things all together – like apples and oranges. III. Approval of minutes from January 29, 2018 meeting: Janet Wood made a motion to approve the minutes. Norma Teetes seconded the motion. The motion was approved unanimously. IV. Report and possible discussion by Chairman Mickey Stokes: Mickey thanked all of the committee members that attended the last Parks Board meeting and she gave a report on the naming of the new senior center. David Schmitz will recommend to City Council that the Arts Council building be named “Bob & Wanda Meyer Senior City of College Station Page 2 of 2 Community Center”. Mickey emphasized how important it was that the council members be present at the Parks Board and City Council meetings. She asked Katy to send out the meeting agendas when they were posted so that the Senior Advisory Committee members could plan to attend. V. Presentation, possible action and discussion on Senior Services Coordinator Report regarding current and upcoming programs and events: (report attached) Katy Peterson reported on activities and special events for the month of February and March. The March calendar was not printed yet due to time constraints with the Senior Games. • March 5 – Eat Smart, Live Strong • March 8 - Spring Fling Dance Party • March 16 – St. Patrick’s Day Party • March 20 - “Gardening With The Masters” • March 21 – Exploring History Luncheon – Washington On The Brazos • March 21 – Situational Awareness & Personal Safety 1:30-2:30 p.m. • March 22 – Heart Healthy by Meaghan Anderson 10:30-11:30 a.m. VI. 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 meeting March 26, 2018 • Changing the meeting start time to 9:00 am • Senior Friendly Business brochure and procedures VII. Adjourn: Margaret Carmichael made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Barbara Pratt seconded the motion. The motion was approved unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 11:45 am. This building is wheelchair accessible. Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need accommodations, auxiliary aids, or services such as interpreters, readers, or large print are asked to contact the City Secretary’s Office at (979) 764-3541, TDD at 1-800-735-2989, or email adaassistance@cstx.gov at least two business days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. If the City does not receive notification at least two business days prior to the meeting, the City will make a reasonable attempt to provide the necessary accommodations.