HomeMy WebLinkAboutSenior Advisory Committee Minutes August 29, 2011
College Station Senior Advisory Committee
Regular Meeting
Southwood Community Center
1520 Rock Prairie Rd
Monday, August 29, 2011
10:00am
Minutes
Members Present: E.E. Burns, Jon Denton, Frank Duchmasclo, Ann Hays, Susan McGrail,
Robert Meyer, Ron Silvia, Pat Vanderboom and Joanna Yeager
Members Absent: Jerry Markowich
Staff Present: David Schmitz, David Gerling, Kelly Kelbly and Marci Rodgers
I.Call to order
The meeting was called to order at 10:01am by Joanna Yeager,
Chairman
II.Welcome new committee members and visitors
The Chairman welcomed new
members, Ann Hays, Pat Vanderboom and Susan McGrail.
III.Approval of minutes from regular meeting on July 25, 2011
E.E. Burns made the
motion to approve the minutes from the July 25, 2011 meeting. Bob Meyer seconded
the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
Report, possible action and discussion of program sub-committee regarding
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upcoming programs and events
(meeting notes attached) The program sub-
committee met on August 23, 2011 at Southwood Community Center. The following
members and community participants attended the meeting: Jon Denton, Joanna
Yeager, Anne Hazen, Janice Drees, Pearl Robertson, Ann Hays, Susan McGrail,
Kelly Kelbly and Marci Rodgers. The September calendar for senior programs at
Southwood Community Center was distributed. Marci Rodgers discussed some of
the programs starting next month. The Senior World Passport Program will begin on
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September 7, Xtra Ed classes for seniors will begin on September 12, a shuttle will
be available for seniors who would like to park at Southwood Community Center and
ride a bus to the College Station Conference Center for the Exploring Lunch/Lecture
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Series on September 21. A reservation is necessary. A presentation by A.D. Patton
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on photographing birds will be presented on September 28. The program sub-
committee will meet next month on Thursday, September 22, 2011 at 10:30 am at
Southwood Community Center.
V.Presentation, possible action and discussion on Senior Advisory Committee by-
laws amendment
Frank Duchmasclo made the motion to accept the amended by-
laws as presented. Jon Denton seconded the motion. The motion passed
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unanimously. The amendments will be on the September 13 Parks and Recreation
Advisory Board agenda for approval.
VI.Report, possible action and discussion on status of Patio Project at Southwood
Community Center
Frank Duchmasclo provided copies of a conceptual drawing of
a patio extension prepared by Pete Vanecek, park planner, to the new members. A
porch extension is being proposed to the front and east side of Southwood
Community Center. Mr. Duchmasclo gave a brief history of the project and an
update on the businesses and organizations he has approached for donations. David
Schmitz commented that any additions funded by donations to an existing city facility
would also be considered a city owned facility. Mr. Schmitz also stated that the
specific design and plans of a patio would be a Parks and Recreation Department
project and the committee should meet with Pete Vanecek for guidance. Any funds
donated for this specific project will have to be tagged in the budget.
VII.Presentation, possible action and discussion on Senior Services Coordinator
Report regarding upcoming programs and events
(report attached)
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.
Patio Project
Report on Skate Park Grand Opening
Signage for Senior Services offered at Southwood Community Center
IX.Next meeting: Monday, September 26, 2011
X.Adjourn
The meeting adjourned at 10:58am
Minutes submitted by: Marci Rodgers, Senior Services Coordinator