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Home My WebLink About08/29/2011 - Regular Minutes - Senior Advisory Committee College Station Senior Advisory Committee Regular Meeting Southwood Community Center 1520 Rock Prairie Rd Monday, August st 2 , 2011 10:00am Minutes Members Present: RE. Bums, Jon Denton, Frank Duchmasclo, Ann Hays, Susan McGrail, Robert Meyer, Ron Silvia, Pat Vanderboom and Joanna Yeager Members Absent: Jerry Markovich Staff Present: David Schmitz, David Gerling, Kelly Kelbly and Marci Rodgers Call to order The meeting was called to order at 10:01am by Joanna Yeager, Chairman IL 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 ER Burns made the motion to approve the minutes from the July 25, 2011 meeting. Bob Meyer seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. IV. Report, possible action and discussion of program sub-committee regarding 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 September 7i', Xtra Ed classes for seniors will begin on September 12th, 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 , nchlectre Series on September 21 st. A reservation is necessary. A. presentation by .r . Patton on photographing birds will be presented on September 28th. 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 Duchrnasclo made the motion to accept the amended by- laws as presented. Jon Denton seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. The amendments will be on the September 13thParks and Recreation Advisory Board agenda for approval. VL 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 ity Center IX. Next meeting: Monday, September 26, 2011 X. Adjourn The meeting adjourned at I 0:5 am Minutes submitted by: Marci Rodgers, Senior Services Coordinator Senior Services Coordinator Report August 2011 July,2011 - -------------------- - ---------------- -Event/Class Daily Attendance Location Totals Bridge ----- 98 SWCC Special Event:Concert 22 SWCC 42 70 SWCC-- ---------- --- ------------ Game Day ------------ 19 SWCC - - -------------- 13,ingo ----------- 14 SWCC Sit& Fit 38 SWCC ----------- .... . Line Dancing 43 SWCC Conn. ter Club 31 _ CC Training Room Birthday aSWC - -- -- --------------- ------------ Transition of Life Series 9 SWCC ------------- - -- ---------------- Mov le 4 SWCC Lunch/Lecture 100 Conference Center nea.ioa_g roup 17 SWCC S.ecial Event: Ice Cream Social rel CSPD 20 SWCC Special Event: Casino Day - 50 - SWCC Lincoln Center 252 Lincoln Center Senior Ad iso Committee SWCC Total Programs Offered: 14 Total: 798 Total S I Mal Events: 3 The current population estimate for July, 2011 within the City limits 96,199 based on recently issued residential Certificates of Occupancy. August Highlights 11 Intro to Facebook classes offered 10 Texas A&M Agrilife presents nutritional tips 15 Travel Tips with Dorothy Hernandez 24 Ice Cream Social with CS Fire Department 29 Xtra Education Registration Begins Looking Ahead! September 3 Skate Park Grand opening -7 pm 5 City Holiday 7 Computer Club for Seniors with Lacey Lively discussing flyers and brochures 7, 20 Senior World Passport Program 20 Movie and popcorn at SWCC The Blind Side 21 Shuttle to CS Conference Center for Exploring History Lunch/Lecture 27 A Matter of Balance Class begins week class) free 28 Bird Photography with A,D. Patton