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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-28-11 Senior Minutes College Station Senior Advisory Committee Regular Meeting Monday, November 28, 2011 10:00am Southwood Community Center 1520 Rock Prairie Rd MINUTES Members Present: E.E. Burns, Jon Denton, Frank Duchmasclo, Ann Hays, Susan McGrail, Jerry Markowich, Robert Meyer, Pearl Robertson, Ron Silvia, Patricia Vanderboom and Joanna Yeager Members Absent: Patricia Vanderboom Visitors Present: Bob Yancy Staff Present: Kelly Kelbly and Marci Rodgers I.Call to order The meeting was called to order at 10:02 a.m. by Joanna Yeager, Chariman II.Hear visitors Bob Yancy introduced himself as a candidate for the Texas House of Representatives. III.Approval of minutes from regular meeting on October 31, 2011 Jerry Markowich made the motion to approve the minutes. E.E. Burns seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. IV.Update and discussion on patio project at Southwood Community Center. Frank Duchmasclo reported that he plans to visit with Pete Vanecek, Park Planner, to discuss the possibility of expanding Southwood Community Center by adding on to the existing facility. Mr. Duchmasclo also attended the last Parks and Recreation Board meeting where the developer presented a preliminary plan for the senior living community to be built behind Southwood Community Center. Park land dedication funds could possibly be used to help with the patio project at Southwood Community Center. V.Update and discussion regarding Senior Advisory Committee Goals (2012 goals attached) Robert Meyer reported that the goal subcommittee met and discussed four goals along with action steps for the committee to consider adopting. Sub-committee members included: Pat Vanderboom, Jon Denton, Frank Duchmasclo, Robert Meyer and Joanna Yeager. A copy of the goals and action steps were distributed to each committee member. Mr. Burns stated that he would like to have demographic information that would show the number of seniors in College Station. Jerry Markowich made the motion to approve the 2012 Goals for the Senior Advisory Committee as presented. Ann Hays seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. VI.Presentation, possible action and discussion on Senior Services Coordinator Report regarding upcoming programs and events ( report attached) Marci Rodgers reported on October and November events and highlighted upcoming events in December. December 2: Christmas at the Creek activities begin December 8: Holiday Dance at College Station Conference Center, 5:30 -7:30 pm December 10: Senior Pageant at Lincoln Center honoring the Age of Elegance 6-9pm December 14: Holiday Open House at SWCC from 10:00 – 12:00 noon December 30: SWCC line dancers perform at Reed Arena 7:00 pm Kelly Kelbly explained that the department will be unable to renew senior th memberships at the Holiday Open House scheduled on December 14. The new software system used by the Parks and Recreation Department for memberships, rentals, class registration etc. will begin operating on January 1, 2012. Kelly Kelbly also explained the new fees for membership. Committee members interested in participating in the Bryan/College Station Holiday th parade on December 4 were encouraged to sign up with Kelly Kelbly as soon as possible. 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. Adjourn VIII.The next meeting of the Senior Advisory Committee will be held on December 19, 2011. The meeting adjourned at 11:01 a.m.