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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/25/2011 - Regular Minutes - Senior Advisory Committee College Station Senior Advisory Committee Regular Meeting Monday, April 25, 2011 Southwood Community Center 1520 Rock Prairie Rd 10:00am MINUTES Members Present: B.E. Burns, Jon Denton, Frank Duchmasclo, Anne Hazen, Robert Meyer, Colleen Risinger and Joanna Yeager Members Absent: Dorothy Hernandez, Jerry Markovich, Dorthea Robinson and Ron Silvia Visitors Present: Sherry Ellison Staff Present: David Gerling, Kelly Kelbly and Marci Rodgers I. Call to order The meeting was called to order at 10:05 am by Joanna Yeager, Chairman Welcome guests and visitors Sherry Ellison was welcomed along with staff members by Joanna Yeager. Ms. Ellison informed the committee of upcoming Candidate forum meetings to be held on May 2, 2011 at Holy Cross Lutheran Church and May 9, 2011 at Pebble Creek Country Club. III. Approval of minutes from regular meeting on March ch 2 , 2011 EE. Burns made the motion that the minutes be approved. Robert Meyer seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. IV. Presentation, possible action and discussion on Parks and Recreation Advisory Board meeting concerning approval of Senior Advisory CommitteeBy-laws. Marci Rodgers reported that the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board approved the amended by-laws of the Senior Advisory Committee at their April 12, 2011 meeting. V. Presentation, possible action and discussion on State Senior Games Jon Denton and Marci Rodgers reported that the State Games Headquarters for packet pick-up for 2011—will be held at the Hampton Inn off Highway 6 and University Drive. Mr. Denton reported that the 2012 State Games headquarters will be at the Best Western off Highway 6 in Bryan and not at the Southwood Community r Center. The 2011 games will be held June 2 — 12thand will utilize facilities at Texas A&M, Texas World Speedway and College Station and Bryan High Schools. Flyers should be available soon. VI. Report, possible action and discussion concerning activity calendar from the program sub-committee Anne Hazen reported that the program sub-committee met on Tuesday, April 19th. Those present included: Anne Hazen, Joanna Yeager, Suzanne Shepperd, Maggie Alexander with Home Instead Health Care, Christine McDonald with Hospice Brazos Valley, Kelly Kelbly and Marci Rodgers. The committee reviewed the May calendar for Southwood Community Center and made suggestions for summer activities. Suggestions included: Summer Fashion Show with light lunch sponsored by Home Instead Health Care, Fall Fashion Show with Hospice Brazos Valley Thrift Store, Craft classes with Hospice Brazos Valley, a Concert Series and a Self-Defense and safety course. Also, a Casino Day was suggested and hosting the concerts with the birthday celebrations. VII. Discussion, consideration and possible action on facility update at Southwood Community Center Kelly Kelbly reported on the remodeling projects. The cabinets have been installed and painted in the Game room. The doors to the cabinets should be on soon* The automatic door opener has been installed and the donor tiles are on the wall to recognize those individuals and businesses who have donated to the senior program at the center. Kelly Kelbly reported that work is scheduled soon to replace the current pavers at Woodcreek Park. These pavers would be available for the Southwood Community Center Patio Project if the committee approves. Frank L ch .asc o agreed to look at the pavers at Woodcreek Park and report at the next meeting. VIII. Presentation, possible action and discussion on Senior Services Coordinator report regarding upcoming programs and events. (report attached) Marci Rodgers reported on current and upcoming events and attendance figures, • Senior Expo volunteer opportunities The Expo will be held on Wednesday, May 25th from 9:00 am - 3:00 pm at the Brazos Center. The Parks and Recreation Department Senior Services will have a booth and volunteers are needed to distribute information and answer questions about current programs, Frank Duchmasclo agreed to volunteer at the Senior Services Booth. from 9:00-11:00am, Jon Denton volunteered from 11:00 — 1:00 and Joanna Yeager will volunteer from1:00 - :00 m IX. Presentation, discussion and possible action on future agenda items: 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. • Senior Expo • State Senior Games X. Next meeting: Monday, May 23, 2011 The next meeting will be held on May 23rd due to the Memorial Day Holiday on May 30th XL Adjourn rl The meeting adjourned at 11:47 am Minutes submitted by Marci Rodgers, Senior Services Coordinator