HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/26/2011 - Regular Minutes - Senior Advisory Committee College Station Senior Advisory Committee
Regular Meeting
Monday, September 26, 2011
10:00am
Southwood Community Center
1520 Rock Prairie Rd
MINUTES
Members Present: Frank Duchmasclo, Ann Hays, Susan McGrail, Robert Meyer, Pearl
Robertson, Ron Silvia, Pat Vanderboor and Joanna Yeager
Members Absent: RE. Burns, Jon Denton and Jerry Markovich
Staff Present: David Gerling, Kelly Kelbly, Kathy Merrill and Marci Rodgers
Call to order The meeting was called to order at 10:00 am by Joanna Yeager,
Chairman
H. Welcome new committee member and hear visitors Joanna Yeager welcomed
Pearl Robertson as a new member to the committee.
III. Approval of minutes from regular meeting on August 29, 2011 .on Silvia made a
motion to approve the minutes from the August 29, 2011 meeting. Frank
Duchmascio seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
IV. Report on Skate Park Grand Opening Kelly Kelbly reported that approximately
1,000 people attended the Grand Opening of the G. Hysmith SK8 Park. Vendors set
up booths and gave away free skate gear, free meals and water bottles. Also, t-shirts
and door prizes were given away. The staff received positive feedback from
attendees.
V. Discussion, consideration and possible action concerning patio project at
Southwood Community nity Center Frank Duehmasclo reported that he met with Pete
Vanecek and David Gerling on the design of the patio. A drawing of the proposed
patio was distributed to the committee. Samples of shade coverings were attached.
David Gerling added that Pete Vanecek will complete the plans and compile an
itemized list of expenses for pouring the slab, shade covering, landscaping, benches
and tables. The committee will have specific costs on items that could be donated.
VI Report, possible action and discussion of program sub-committee regarding
upcoming programs and events (notes attached)
Joanna Yeager reported for the sub-committee. Anne Hazen, Joanna Yeager, Bob
Meyer, Kelly Kelbly and Marci Rodgers met on September 22, 2011 to discuss
programs. Marti Rodgers highlighted the programs for September and the October
calendar was presented for review. Special events include a Halloween Dance on
October 27 and Fall Fest on October 13. Transition of Life, a five week series, will
begin onA
October 5t1• Christmas Open House will be held at Southwood
Community Center on December 7 from 10:00 ---- 12:00 noon. The program sub-
committee members for the 2011-2012 year are: Bob Meyer, Pearl Robertson and
Joanna Yeager. Members from the community are encouraged to attend.
VII. Discussion, consideration and possible action concerning signage for Senior
Services offered at Southwood Community Center Kelly Kelbly reported that she
had visited with the City Public Communications Department and they are working
on making all signage in the city more uniform. At this time, the city is marketing the
complex as a whole such as the Southwood Community Park,
VIII. Discussion and possible action concerning Senior Advisory Committee Goals
2011-2012 Marti Rodgers distributed the 2010 goals and asked that a sub-committee
be appointed to meet with staff to review current goals and possibly suggest new
goals for 2011-2012. Joanna Yeager, Bob Meyer and Pat Vanderboon volunteered to
serve. Jon Denton will be asked if e is willing to serve on this committee.
IX. Presentation, possible action and discussion on Senior Services Coordinator
Report regarding upcoming programs and events (report attached)
A request was made for volunteers to work Fall Fest as greeters. Frank Duchmasclo
will work from 4:00- 4:30 pm, Pearl Robertson from 4:30 — 5:00 pm and Robert
Meyer from 5:00-Y 6:00 pm.
X. 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.
• Next meeting: Monday, October 31, 2011
• Update on the patio design project
• Update on Fall Fest
• Possibility of Fund Raiser with Kroger Card to help with patio project
XL Adjourn
The meeting adjourned at 11:05 am
Minutes submitted by Marti Rodgers, Senior Services Coordinator