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HomeMy WebLinkAbout9-26-11 Senior Minutes 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 Vanderboom and Joanna Yeager Members Absent: E.E. Burns, Jon Denton and Jerry Markowich Staff Present: David Gerling, Kelly Kelbly, Kathy Merrill and Marci Rodgers I.Call to order The meeting was called to order at 10:00 am by Joanna Yeager, Chairman II.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 Ron Silvia made a motion to approve the minutes from the August 29, 2011 meeting. Frank Duchmasclo 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 Center Frank Duchmasclo 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. Marci Rodgers highlighted the programs for September and the October calendar was presented for review. Special events include a Halloween Dance on October 27and Fall Fest on October 13. Transition of Life, a five week series, will th begin on October 5. A 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 Marci 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 he 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 – 6:00 pm. X.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.  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 XI.Adjourn The meeting adjourned at 11:05 am Minutes submitted by Marci Rodgers, Senior Services Coordinator