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College Station Senior Advisory Committee
Regular Meeting
October 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, Mickey Stokes, Norma Teetes, Darla VanFickell,
Christine Williams, Janet Wood and Joanna Yeager
Members Absent: Carol Blaschke and Barbara Pratt
Staff Present: David Schmitz, Ana Romero and Marci Rodgers
Visitors Present: Frank Duchmasclo, Elianor Vessali, Bob Brick and John Nichols
I. Call to order: The meeting was called to order at 10:04 a.m. by Jerry Crockett,
Chairman
II. Hear Visitors: Chairman Crockett welcomed and introduced the visitors.
III. Approval of minutes from September 25, 2017 meeting: Bryana Childers made a
motion to approve the minutes. Darla VanFickell seconded the motion. The motion
passed unanimously.
IV. Update on Bob Meyer Gift and the Arts Center facility with David Schmitz: An
update on the Meyer gift was given by David Schmitz. The city has received all the
funds for a total of $750,000. The gift was given to the City of College Station to
advance and support senior programs. A “Pool Trout Fish Out” Program will resume
in the fall and named after Mr. Bob Meyer. A plaque has been hung in the lobby of
Southwood Community Center to commemorate Wanda and Bob Meyer and their
generous gift to the city. The city has $363,000. set aside in project money to be used
along with the Meyer gift for renovation and modificat ion of the Arts Center. The
new facility will give priority to senior programs.
V. Discussion and possible action on amending Senior Advisory Committee By-Laws:
The committee reviewed the current by-laws and Christine Williams made the motion
that the newly approved Senior Advisory Committee Mission Statement should be
stated for the PURPOSE. Mickey Stokes seconded the motion. The motion passed
unanimously. A revised copy of the amended by-laws will be presented at the
City of College Station
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November 27, 2017 meeting for approval.
VI. Presentation, possible action and discussion on Senior Services Coordinator Report
regarding current and upcoming programs and events: (Report attached) Marc i
Rodgers reported on participation numbers along with current and upcoming
activities. The committee received a copy of the November calendar. Applications
for Senior Advisory Committee are due November 30, 2017. The Parks and
Recreation Board will appoint new members at the December 12th meeting.
VII. Presentation, discussion and possible act ion 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.
• Approve amended By-laws
• Recommendations for Chair and Vice- Chair for 2018
• Discuss December meeting
VIII. Adjourn: The committee adjourned at 11:10 a.m.