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Home My WebLink About06/29/2009 - Regular Minutes - Senior Advisory Committee College Station Senior Advisory Committee Regular Meeting Monday, June 29, 2009 College Station Teen Center 1520 Rock Prairie Rd. 10:00am Minutes Members Present: Joyce Davis, Dorothy Hernandez, Clifford Linsey,Neal Nutall, Colleen Risinger, Jean Roberts, Dorthea Robinson, Ron Silvia and Joanna Yeager Members Absent: E.E. Bums, Anne Hazen, Jack Hernandez, Laura Holmes and Yvonne Stevens Call to order The meeting was called to order at 10:00 a.m. by Ron Silvia, Chairman IL Welcome of Guests and Visitors Mr. Bob Meyer attended as a visitor III. Approval of minutes from regular meeting on May 18,2009 Clifford Linsey made the motion that the minutes be approved. Jean Roberts seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion passed unanimously. IV. Presentation, possible action and discussion on Brazos Valley Museum of Natural History with Debra Calman,Director Dr. Caiman became the director in April, 2008. She explained the recent renovations that have taken place and gave an update on current programs and upcoming exhibits. She reported that the museum is becoming more dedicated to traveling exhibits. The new website is has been redesigned and is current. She encouraged the committee to view it at www.brazosvalleymuseum.org. The staff is looking to the future and would like to see a Natural History Museum located next to the Bush museum with an IMAX theater. Next year the museum will be celebrating 50 years in the Brazos Valley. V. Report, possible action and discussion on Parks and Recreation Advisory Board meeting held June 9, 2009 Ron Silvia attended the June 9, 2009 meeting. The Board appointed E.E. Burns, Joanna Yeager, Colleen Risinger and Jon Denton to the Senior Advisory Committee for three year terms beginning in July, 2009. VI. Consideration,possible action and discussion concerning appointment of a representative from the Senior Advisory Committee to attend City Council meetings when agenda items include items of interest to the committee. Clifford Linsey made the motion that Marci Rodgers, Senior Services Coordinator, notify the members of the Senior Advisory Committee of city council meeting dates and subject and that those who could attend would do so. Jean Roberts seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion passed unanimously. VII. Presentation, possible action and discussion on Senior Services Coordinator report regarding upcoming programs and events. (report attached) VIII. Recognition awards for Senior Advisory Committee members, E.E. Burns, Joanna Yeager, Colleen Risinger and Yvonne Stevens Colleen Risinger and Joanna Yeager received a recognition plaque in appreciation of their three year term as a member of the Senior Advisory Committee. E.E. Burns and Yvonne Stevens were not in attendance. IX. Presentation,possible action and discussion 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. Update on budget and status of interim Senior Center X. Next meeting: Monday, July 27, 2009 XI. Adjourn The meeting adjourned at 11:28a.m. Senior Services Coordinator Report June 2009 May 2009 Event/Class Enrollment or Location Attendance Computer Club 36 Carter Creek Training Room Special Event- Police/Fire Safety 2/8 Terrace Pines Program Friday Bridge 20/14 Teen Center 42 17/13/16 Teen Center Special Event- Senior Dance 37 Holiday Inn & Suites Lunch Lecture 120 Conference Center Senior Adv. Comm. 9 Teen Center GCUG 15 Teen Center Special Event- Senior Expo 1700 Brazos Center Lincoln Center Senior Program 387 Lincoln Center Total Programs Offered: 10 Individuals Served: Total Programs Conducted: 10 2394 Free Beginning Computer Classes: 9:30 am— 11:00 am • Session I—June 4,11,18 & 25 • Session II—July 9, 16, 23 & 30 • Session III—August 6, 13, 20 & 27 (Registration begins July 20th for August Classes) • Session IV—August 7, 14, 21 & 28 Brazos Valley Senior Games Track and Field event held June 13 Upcoming Events: July 8 - Trip to San Antonio Riverwalk • Time: 7am-7pm. • Cost: $25 • RSVP is required: Contact Brooke Reyes @ 209.5517 or email kreyes@bryantx.gov July 11 - Brazos Valley Solid Waste Management Agency (BVSWMAA will be hosting their make-up Household Hazardous Waste Collection on Saturday, July 11t , 7:OOam-2:OOpm July 15 -The Spirit of Aggieland Hospitality Training offered by B/CS Convention and Visitors Bureau(consists of 12 monthly sessions ending in May 2010 held at George Bush Presidential Library and Museum and site tours departing from the B/CS Convention and Visitors Bureau) Every Thursday-Veterans Park at 7:30 p.m. Meet at the entrance to the American Mile next to the American Pavilion for a free run/walk sponsored by the Mayor's Council on Physical Fitness. Join other runners,joggers,walkers in following one or two mile loops through Veterans Park. Not a race,no prizes,just an opportunity to get out,exercise,and possibly meet new people who move at your pace. MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING BRYAN + COLLEGE STATION PUBLIC LIBRARY SYSTEM ADVISORY BOARD May 19, 2009 On the 19th day of May 2009,the Bryan + College Station Public Library System Advisory Board of the cities of Bryan and College Station,Texas, met in a regular meeting at the Carnegie History Center, 111 S. Main St., Bryan,Texas. 1. Helen Kunz called the meeting to order at 5:15 p.m. and the following were present: 2. ATTENDANCE Name Present/ # of meetings # of meetings % attended Absent held since attended since in last 6 appointment appointment months Larry Ringer, President A 67 62 100 Sonia Gangotena,V-Pres. A 14 7 33 Katherine Edwards P 24 21 100 Helen Kunz P 9 7 100 Carroll Johnson P 26 16 66 Elizabeth Pool P 3 3 100 Charles Smith P 8 8 100 Mary Fran Troy A 19 18 66 ..... 3. Other attendees were Clara Mounce, Community Librarian; Kathleen Dill, LJR Library, College Station, and David Gerling of College Station. 4. The minutes of the meeting for March 10, 2009,were approved as read. 5. The monthly stats for March and April 2009 were discussed. Circulation remains consistent for this time of year. One question raised and answered was the time allotment on the computers in the libraries. The time for one person is 14 1/2 hours. 6. A. In old business, David Gerling reported that he would be speaking with Chuck Gilman in November on the CIP, and in January, more information will be available. B. Mrs. Mounce and Kathleen Dill noted the tweaking/refinement of the new POLARIS ILS.The new system is user friendly. One can now put a book on hold. 7. In new business, Mrs. Mounce announced her retirement. 8. Librarian's Report: Mrs. Mounce suggested we check out the new POLARIS by looking at the summaries and covers of books via the catalog. One thing to remember is to put in the whole library card number.Also, Mrs. Mounce invited members to visit the Friends of the Library booth in the Kids Zone at the June 19 Texas Reds Festival. 9. The next meeting will be held on July 21, 2009, at the Larry Ringer Library. 10. The meeting adjourned at 5:45 p.m. Approved by: Larry Ringer, President Clara Mounce, Community Librarian 1 BRYAN PUBLIC LIBRARY REPORT FOR: May,2009 This Year Last Year SERVICES: Days Open30 30 Meeting Room Usage _ 49] 30 Patrons Registered ._. 452i- __ 341 Total Active Patrons 13,481 20,992 Overdue Notices 2,385 2,012 Holds Filled1,251 j 2,980 #of People Visiting Library 20,757 18,002 #of Checkouts 29,516 25,487 4 of Checkins ! 27,260 23,716 In House Use 5,054, 3,750 CHILDREN'S REFERENCE/INFORMATION/READER'S ADVISORY: Story Hour Attendance -_ , 0/0 Teen Program/Attendance4/20 Class Visits&Tours/Attendance 3/199 3/205 Special Programs/Attendance 12/6,135 19/7730 Reference Transactions 610 361 Summer Reading Club Registered this month _._ 995 400 Summer Reading Club Total Registration/Total Completion 995/13 400/0 ADULT REFERENCE/INFORMATION/READER`S ADVISORY: ._ Interlibrary Loan Received 1 41 63 Reference Transactions -_..__. 792 661 Class Visits&Tours/Attendance0/0 0/0 Technology Classes/Attendance5/20 12/47 COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT: Adult Books - 381 773 Juvenile Books123 77 Adult Media __. _ 30 11 Juvenile Media 13 j 2 Videos 21 53 Microforms5 CIRCULATION THIS YEAR LAST YEAR Adult Juvenile Other Adult juvenile Other TCILL _._. 1,233 1,644 Non-Fiction .2,267' 2,320 2,369 2,183 Fiction 6,790 7,584 6,4971 6,287! Periodicals 709 42 4721 54 Framed Prints 1 I 6 Sculpture ,__ 122 Paperbacks 1, P 1,025 Adult Media 913 757, Juvenile Media 405 _ _ 461 DVDs 3,928- 4,483 _....___ __._,...�_ 356 _-_ 376'1 Videos _.� _ Audio/Visual Equipment E , Wireless Internet 180 1 -j 316 Internet Computers 5,031 4,721 _ ILL411 63 Reference 84 6 1 192 2 TOTAL 11,896 10,357-- 10,789 11,318, 8,987 11,583 _ GRAND TOTAL 33,042 31,888 Prepared by Approved by LARRY J RINGER PUBLIC LIBRARY REPORT FOR: May,2009 This Year Last Year SERVICES: Days Open 30 Meeting Room Usage _- _ -= 17 -� 11 Patrons Registered 348 307 Total Active Patrons --__ 13,221 19,539 Overdue Notices1,103 1,965 Holds Filled __ _ _ 2,046' 3,002 #of People VisitingLibr 18,557 21,470 �' #of Checkouts31,051 28,226 #of Checkins • 32,142 28,539 In House Use 4,819 4,458 CHILDREN'S REFERENCE/INFORMATION/READER'S ADVISORY: Story Hour Attendance 0 3/71 Teen Program/Attendance �_. 114 Class Visits&Tours/Attendance3/88 3/284 Special Programs/Attendance }_ 1/750 Reference Transactions _ 83 202 Summer Reading Club Registered this month658 163 Summer Reading Club Total Registration/Total Completion.. _._.__ 658/0 163/0 ADULT REFERENCE/INFORMATION/READER'S-ADVISORY: Interlibrary Loan Received 16 25 Reference Transactions681 771 Class Visits&Tours/Attendance Technology Classes/Attendance COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT: Adult Books 278 386 Juvenile Books 59; 30 Adult Media16 25 Juvenile Media . 3 Videos 1. Microforms ' CIRCULATION _THIS YEAR �_ LAST YEAR Adult Juvenile Other Adult Juvenile Other TCILL631 788 Non-Fiction 3,136. 2,507 2,754 2,218 µ ^ Fiction 8,241 9,739 7,577 10,967 _ ... ._ -E_... Periodicals 684 81 483 l_14 Framed Prints - .. J• �_ Sculpture ..___ Paperbacks 564 82$ 691 Adult Media 1_......_m 799L 1 Juvenile Media 307 i 296 DVD's 2,681 2,529 Videos 629 • _..'F 1,005 Audio/Visual Equipment _ Wireless Internet 187 218 Internet Computers _ _...m 3,194 ---._ 2,921 ILL 16 i 25 Reference 22 22 41 95 TOTAL _ , 13,475 12,656] 7,338 12,345 13,690 _7,486 GRAND TOTAL 33,469 I 33,521 Prepared by Approved by lit*tfl ��i. lJ iii .--.4.,..,..,,-,,-. say,' - wry World Headquarters JJpdate > 4, ., ._ ...... . , C* ' 'L rr" sr College Station Parks & Recreation July / August 2009 e am � , _ � August Birthdays is4ih'3161:14;,OnW,Via6'?AiliRMierV31402.0094MYVAggitkrpiWNW 0 a' 0 fo ti. Thank You PARD Crews August 6 -`Randall Ray August 13 - Charles Oldham "Once again the Parks Operation and Forestry August 13 - Melvin Lange Crews have saved the day and made many a August 16 - Paul Rucker smile happen. I would like to recognize all of August 17 - Eli Williamson Division 83 and 84 for doing such a great job at August 19 - Peter Lamont Jr. Adamson Lagoon. Everyone has shown August 27 - Shelia Garcia tremendous teamwork and willingness to help. From equipment to landscape to valves and ; p fences these two groups have done it all. 13. 0 Thanks for all of their hard work and dedicationkre, M m om: % �. _ to excellence." ® ®g 0 Vera Solis Aquatics Supervisor July Birthdays July 1 - Marci Rodgers Upcoming Registration / Events July 3 - James Schroeder July 10 - Geri Marsh July 10 - Sandra Wegmann Flao Football July 11- Dwayne Muzny July 11 - Howard Putz Fall Adult Registration: August 24 - September 4 July 14 - Jana Church July 16 - David Wood Fall Youth Registration: August 17 - August 28 July 19 - Megan Lichenstein July 31 - David Hudspeth Volleyball Special Thanks from Kids Klub Girls Fall Volleyball Registration: "Thank you so much to Sheila Walker, Scott August 31 - September 11 Hooks, Tia Williamson, Peter Lamont, David Hudspeth and Gene for cooking 300+ hot dogs Softball for the Kids Klub End of the Year Staff Party. Adult Fall Slowpitch & Fastpitch Registration: I truly appreciate you taking time out of your August 10 - August 21 incredibly busy schedules to help us. We normally try to sail this ship alone but we really Girls Fall Fastpitch Registration: needed you all for this voyage. Thank you so much for eagerly stepping up to help. August 24 - September 4 Thank you to Jenny Arnold for coordinating the Xtra Education Registration Begins: food and the obstacle course!! August 31, 2009 Thank you to Misty Butler, Lauren Henry, Kaylee CityOffices Closed Defiore and Zach Curry for getting all the drinks and icing them down, Friday, July 3rd - Thank you also to Ricky Guzman, Keith Fails and In observance of Independence Day crew. I appreciate you taking the time to help us figure out the great field debacle. You accommodated us nicely and swiftly. ASA Girl's 18 & Under Class "A" Southern Scott - thank you for bringing out the sound National Championship system. I know you're super busy. July 31, 2009 - August 2 Thank you to Rickey Meza for coordinating the 1st Annual Kids Klub Staff Kickball Tournament. I certainly look forward to next year's New Arrival tournament and Rickey's Rules!! Thank you to Gisella (Digi) and Casey potter for Amanda and Howard Putz are pleased to making such a nice tournament bracket. announce the newest member of our PARD family, baby Averee Rayne Putz! Averee was Thank you to those of you who volunteered to be born on May 18, 2009 at 8:48AM. She weighed umpires!!! in at 7 lbs. 1 oz. and measured 20 inches long. Congratulations to the proud parents! Thank you to Oakwood and Cypress Grove for helping clean up. Thank you also to all of you who stayed to help clean up without being asked. Thank you to the entire Kids Klub staff for 10 participating with such GUSTO!!! { 4M Congratulations to South Knoll Kids Klub for 'm winning the tournament!! Once again I'm proud and thankful to work with this program and department!!!" x'Y q Jana Church Program Director, The Kids Klub partners at College Station Utilities. We appreciate all the support from the many cit departments who helped make this season the best ever! We are thankful for everyone's efforts PM, at making Wolf Pen Creek a great destination for family fun and relaxation! We would love to hear tiot7 OW, / from anyone who has comments on this season so that we can work to make 2010 even better!" Sheila Walker Kudos to Tennis Instructors "We are writing to compliment you on 4 fabulous tennis instructors! Our 5 and 8 year old children Ribbon Cuffing Ceremony took tennis lessons in June on Tuesday and Thursday evenings at 5:30pm. Charner, Michael, Matt, and Austin were all FANTASTIC! We were "Thank you to all that attended the ribbon cutting extremely pleased and can't say enough good ceremony for the new Adamson Lagoon Bath things about them. They were all friendly and house, and for the continued support. I would fun, and the popsicles and juice boxes were a like to recognize the time, energy and effort of special treat. Michael even saw our family Sheila Walker, Jana Church, Jennifer Arnold, elsewhere and remembered our son and told him Scott Hooks and Crew, Kelly Keibly and all of the that he had held onto our son's visor and seasonal employees from each of these sunglasses which he had left behind. Amazing! divisions. Sheila led the way and put together the ceremony and made all of the arrangements. Thanks for hiring such trustworthy and good Kelly, Jana, Jennifer and Scott each handled a guys. We appreciate the great sports programs part of the ceremony and once again made it a you have." successful event. Laurie and Mark Galbreath Thank you also to Pete Vanecek who has been the project manager for this building. Pete has done a great job of making sure that the project ran smoothly. Thanks to everyone for your commitment to excellence." Vera Solis Aquatics Supervisor Starlight Music Season Ends "The June 30th triple-shot concert marked the end of the 2009 Starlight Music Series. We hosted bands from all over Texas and as far away as Canada, New York, California, New Orleans and Oklahoma. Over 30,000 attendees enjoyed the entertainment at 5 concerts thanks to our Page 1 of 2 Marco A Cisneros - Fwd: RE: Thank you! From: Marco A Cisneros To: Marci Rodgers; Peter Lamont Subject: Fwd: RE: Thank you! Thanks Marci for working through this site visit for our Seniors Program. It looks as if all went well. I appreciate your special attention on the record keeping that is such a necessary part of this type of program. Thanks, Tony >>> Marci Rodgers 6/22/2009 10:03 AM >>> FYI Marci Rodgers Senior Services Coordinator College Station Parks and Recreation Department (979) 764-6371 mrodgers@cstx.gov >>> "Jim Dunlap" <jdunlap@bvcog.org> 6/11/2009 3:29 PM >>> Marci, I think the thanks should go to you and the rest of the Parks & Recreation staff. I made a note in my report of how friendly and cooperative everyone was and especially the fact that other supervisory people like Lance and Tony made themselves available. Please convey my appreciation and thanks to all of them. If you will send a mailing address for them I will drop each a personal note of thanks. Also tell Tony that I have asked John Prochaska at the School of Rural Public Health if I can share his information with Tony. I don't think John will have a problem with that and if not, I will send Tony the Senior Center service area map and the census data. Jim From: Marci Rodgers [mento:Mrodgers@cstx.gov] Sent: Thursday, June 11, 2009 2:37 PM To: Jim Dunlap Subject: Thank you! Jim, Thank you very much for meeting with us this morning at Lincoln Center. We appreciate your interest and your many suggestions. Tony Cisneros was happy to meet you and said he went to his car to get a business card for you and completely forgot to give it to you. I do have it and will get it to you! Thanks again. Marci Rodgers Senior Services Coordinator College Station Parks and Recreation Department about:blank 6/22/2009 Bluebonnet Street Rod Club B/C S, Texas June 17, 2009 Pete Vanecek City of College Station PO Box 9960 College Station,Texas 77842 Dear Pete: On behalf of the Bluebonnet Street Rod Club 1 want to thank you for your efforts in support of the 18th Rod Run at Central Park. The event was extremely successful. We had 236 registered cars at the event, a new record. Many of the participants told us how much they enjoyed the event. The City of College Station's support along withyour efforts helped insure that this was an outstanding success. Through the years the event has raised funds for various charities including Still Creek Ranch and Hospice of the Brazos Valley _ The Bluebonnet Street rod club has recently become incorporated through the State of Texas as a non profit to aid in that effort. There are currently 66 local business that are associate members of the club. A total 37 business contributed merchandise and services toward the success of the event. Total funds generated for charities will be published as soon as expenses are paid. Thanks Pete for all your help! Sincerely Mike Ma ensen President Bluebonnet Street Rod Club Copy: Marco A. Cisneros Bluebonnet Street Rod Club B/CS Texas June 17, 2008 Paul Rucker Park Operations City of College Station PO Box 9960 College Station, Texas 77842 Dear Paul: Your support for the 18th Bluebonnet Rod Run at Central Park is most appreciated.Once again you and your staff showed why your department maintains the outstanding reputation that it has.Keith and his fellow employees were great.Please pass along to your staff our club's gratitude. Their efforts do not go unnoticed. A total of 236 cars registered for the event. An event record! Thanks Paull Sincerely Mike Martensen President Bluebonnet Street Rod Club Copy: Marco A. Cisneros