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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/26/2018 - Regular Minutes - Senior Advisory Committee College Station Senior Advisory Committee Regular Meeting March 26, 2018 Southwood Community Center 1520 Rock Prairie Rd. 10:00 a.m. MINUTES Members Present: Bryana Childers, Frank Duchmasclo, Sherry Erwin, Anna Hester, Craig McSpadden, Arlene Petroski, Barbara Pratt, Mickey Stokes, Darla VanFickell, Patricia VanderBoom, Christine Williams and Janet Wood Staff Present: Katy Peterson I. Chairman Mickey Stokes called the meeting to order at 10:00 am. II. Approval of minutes from meeting held on February 26, 2018: Frank Duchmasclo made a motion to approve the minutes. Arlene Petroski seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. III. Report and possible discussion by Chairman Mickey Stokes: Mickey reported on the City Council Meeting and the naming of t he Arts Council building. She reported that the building naming was discussed in the counsel workshop prior to the City Council meeting. The City Council decided to name the old Arts Council building the “Bob and Wanda Meyer Community Center”. Six Senior Advisory Committee members attended the City Council meeting to show support for naming the building “Bob & Wanda Meyer Senior & Community Center”. City Council did not want the word “senior ” in the name because it was exclusive. Only 2 of the City Council members voted in favor of having the word “senior” in the building name. Committee members asked if Meyer’s money was left for “senior programming” why was it being used for the city’s building renovation. It was reported that the city was giving $250,000 to seniors in addition to the Meyers money. Members were encouraged to express their opinions with their ballots at the polls and support the “friends” who voted for us. There was discussion on petitions, and requesting that the Meyer’s money not be used for repairing a “Community” building. Frank suggested that we needed to change the perception of “seniors”. People think of seniors as being in a nursing home. Committee members were very disappointed, concerned and expressed an overall lack of trust in the City Council. It was suggested that we get moved into the new building, build our programs, get our momentum going and then look at possibly starting a petition. Mickey concluded that we would be glad to get into the new building and we need to splatter our name and programs across the city. IV. Discussion and possible action on Senior Friendly Business brochure and procedures: Mickey asked Barbara Pratt to comment on this agenda item. Barbara asked Katy if City of College Station Page 2 of 2 we had received any feedback on the brochures. Katy reported that none had been turned in even though they were on display and hand distributed. Barbara suggested that the program be discontinued if we did not receive any participation by May and that our efforts would be best spent elsewhere. V. Discussion and possible action on changing the meeting time: Mickey reported that Pat VanderBoom wanted to change the meeting start time to 9:30 am so that she could teach the line dancing class. The class time could be changed back after Pat’s tenure. Ana Hester made a motion to change the meeting time to start at 9:30 am and Darla VanFickell seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. VI. Presentation, possible action and discussion on Senior Services Coordinator Report regarding current and upcoming programs and events: Katy reported on the following: • March 27: “Dating the Crucifixion” by Dr. Don Saylak • March 29, April 5, 12 & 26: World Passport Program • April 4: Indoor Walking Group led by Susan Lehr • April 19: Exploring History Luncheon – Rachel Medders of the Carnegie History Center will present • April 24: Beginning Forevercise @ LRC • April 24: Pizza & Potluck Social • April 25: Book Reading by Mr. Van Alstyne • Apr il 26: Spring Dance • April 28: Summer Open House • Seniors Expo – SAC volunteers signed up to work shifts and transportation from SWCC to the Expo was discussed. Katy will check into arranging a shuttle to the Expo and report back. Frank and Mickey will work the booth at the Expo on May 9th from 9-11am. Anna Hester & Sherry Erwin will work the booth with Katy from 11am-1pm. Barbara said that volunteers are always welcome and needed. VII. 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: 9:30 am April 30, 2018 VIII. Adjourn: Frank Duchmasclo made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Sherry Erwin seconded the motion. The motion was approved unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 11:00 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. 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