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College Station Senior Advisory Committee
Regular Meeting
Monday, February 25, 2013
10:00am
Southwood Community Center
1520 Rock Prairie Rd
Minutes
Members Present: Mary Margaret Carmichael, Jon Denton, Ann Hays, Susan McGrail, Robert
Meyer, Mabelene Robinson, Ron Silvia and Pat Vanderboom
Members Absent: Frank Duchmasclo, Jerry Markowich and Pearl Robertson
Staff Present: Marci Rodgers, Senior Services Coordinator
I. Call to order The meeting was called to order by Ann Hays, acting Chairman, at
10:00am
II. Welcome and hear visitors No visitors were present
III. Approval of minutes from regular meeting on January 28, 2013 Ron Silvia made
the motion to approve the minutes. Robert Meyer seconded the motion. The motion
passed unanimously.
IV. Discussion, consideration and possible action concerning Council decision to
move Board and Committee Appointments to January Marci Rodgers reported
that the City Council has moved all board and commission appointments to January,
in order to closely follow the new election schedule in November. Members are
being asked to extend their terms on the Senior Advisory Committee to end
December, 2013 for those eligible. The committee asked that each member receive
information on terms served.
V. Discussion, consideration and possible action concerning update on signage for
Brian Bachmann Community Park- Amy Atkins, Assistant Director of Parks &
Recreation Amy Atkins was unable to attend due to a conflict with a department
meeting and Marci Rodgers distributed information on “way finding” signage being
considered for the Brian Bachmann Community Park. The committee would like to
have Ms. Atkins attend the March meeting.
VI. Discussion, consideration and possible action concerning program sub-
committee report regarding upcoming programs and events Mabelene Robinson,
Pat Vanderboom, Robert Meyer, Pearl Robertson and Joanna Yeager attended the
program sub-committee meeting held on February 12th. The March calendar was
presented to the committee. Pat Vanderboom discussed some of the highlights for
March. A health fair will be held at Southwood Community Center for seniors on
March 27th from 9:00 – 12:00 noon sponsored by Blinn nursing students. Marci
Rodgers reported that Southwood Community Center would remain open for senior
programs during Spring Break, March 11-15th. The next program sub-committee
meeting will be held at 9:30 am on March 12th.
VII. Discussion and possible action concerning the Senior Advisory Committee Goals
FY 2012 and 2013. Jon Denton reminded the committee that the 2013 goals had not
been approved by the committee. Members will be mailed the revised goals along
with next month’s agenda and minutes. The committee will vote to approve the goals
at the March 25th meeting.
VIII. Presentation, possible action and discussion on Senior Services Coordinator
Report regarding current and upcoming programs and events (report attached)
• Seniors Expo The 12th Annual Seniors Expo will be held on Wednesday, May
22, 2013 at the Brazos Center from 9:00 – 3:00 pm. Committee members will
assist with the Senior Services booth at the Expo by distributing information
and giveaways.
• College Station Senior Games The games are scheduled for May 23 – 26,
2013. Southwood Community Center will serve as the headquarters for the
event. Members of the Committee will be needed to assist participants as they
arrive for packet pick-up and provide general information and directions as
needed to venues.
IX. 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.
• Approval of 2013 Goals
• Amy Atkins to discuss directional signage at Brian Bachmann Community
Park
X. Adjourn The committee adjourned at 10:50 am.
Submitted by: Marci Rodgers, Senior Services Coordinator