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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/28/2015 - Regular Minutes - Senior Advisory Committee College Station Senior Advisory Committee Regular Meeting Monday, September 28, 2015 Southwood Community Center 10:00 a.m. Minutes Members Present: Margaret Carmichael, Jerry Crockett, Frank Duchmasclo, Ann Hays, Russell Hays, Jerry Markowich, June Morris, Pearl Robertson, Pat VanderBoom and Joanna Yeager Members Absent: Susan McGrail and Mickey Stokes Staff Present: Kelly Templin, David Schmitz, Amy Atkins, Kelly Kelbly, Dana Albrecht and Marci Rodgers I. Call to order: The meeting was called to order at 10:04 a.m. by Frank Duchmasclo, Chairman II. Hear Visitors : Mr. Clayton Hester participates in the Bluegrass Jam Sessions held every Tuesday from 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. at Southwood. He invited all to attend. III. Approval of minutes from regular meeting on August 31, 2015: Ann Hays made a motion to accept the minutes. Jerry Crockett seconded the motion . The motion passed unanimously. IV. Update from City Manager and Mayor on Arts Council Facility as future Senior Ce nter: Frank Duchmasclo welcomed Mayor Berry and City Manager, Kelly Templin. He also expressed appreciation for the Parks and Recreation Department Staff for their presence. Mayor Berry stated that the Arts Council of Brazos Valley has a five year lease with the City of College Station on its current facility which will expire in March 2016. The Arts Council plans to vacate the current city owned facility. The city is expecting the Arts Council to ask for an extension until their new location is available. The city has designated funds for redesign plans in 2016 and construction in 2017 for the facility. Kelly Templin stated that he would like the Senior Advisory Committee involved in the redesign process with the intent of the senior population using the building during the day and rentals in the evening. Senior Advisory Committee members expressed their appreciation to the Mayor and City Manager. V. Report from Program sub-committee meeting on National Issues Forum: (Report attached) Russell Kohel reported for the sub -committee. The sub -committee met with Verna Dewees and discussed the process of holding a public forum to discuss health care. Russell Kohel made the motion that the Senior Advisory Committee participate in a forum on health care. Margaret Carmichael seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. The committee will meet with Ms. Dewees on Tuesday, December 1, 2015 from 11:30 -1:30 p.m. to participate in a National Issues Forum on Healthcare. Lunch will be provided by Ms. Dewees. VI. Update and discussion on status of 2015 Senior Advisory Committee Goals : The committee c ontinue s to develop quality senior programs VII. Presentation, possible action and discussion on Senior Services Coordinator Report regarding current and upcoming programs and events : (report attached) Marci Rodgers reported on current activities and programs. Lincoln Center is looking for adults to inspire the young children after school with “Motivation Monday”. Adults are asked to help with homework, recreation and provide a positive influence. 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. IX. Adjourn The meeting adjourned at 11:10 a.m.