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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1986-09-04; Senior Commission; MinutesMeeting of: MINUTES SEKIOR CITIZEN COXNISSION I Date of Meeting: September 4, 1986 Time of Meeting: 3:OO p.m. Place of Meeting: City Council Chambers "\\\ Y COMMISSIONERS CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Cochran called the Meeting to order at 3:OO p.m. ROLL CALL: Present: Commissioners Cochran, Gast. Hoskin, Ritchie and Van. Absent: None. Others Present: Sue Spickard, Senior Citizen Coordinator Mayor Casler, Council Liaison MATTERS FROM THE PUBLIC: No one present desired to speak to the Commission. APPROVAL OF XINUTES: The Minutes of the Meeting held July 3, 1986, were approved as presented. Commissioner Gast commented on the Facility Site Committee, stating she felt it was only dormant at the present time and not defunct. She also commented on space needs for the Senior Center at Pine Street, stating the seniors should bide their time. Commissioner Hoskin replied he meant nothing unfavorable with the comments he made at the last Commission Meeting. He stated he was referring to five or ten years fro now, when the possibility of more space needs for the seniors could present a problem with the school administration office The Minutes of the Special Meeting held August 19, 1986, were approved as presented. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Sue Spickard asked for an item to be added under Committee Reports. This would be a report fro,., the Program Committee. The Agenda was apprcstd as amended. NEW BUSZNESS: A. Carlsbad Community Celebration Marge Howard-Jones stated the concept of the centennial celebration was to allow each group to do its own thing and make any profits possible. activities to prevent overlapping or a conflict of dates. A logo has been designed for the celebration, using the number 100 with scenes of Carlsbad inside the numbers. Mrs. Howard- Jones showed the logo to the Commission and gave it to them for their examination. The committee will coordinate Mrs. Howard-Jones stated the deadline for calendar items for the celebration would be November 1, 1986. The celebration will continue from the Spring Faire to the Fall Faire. She felt the Senior Citizen Groups could contribute to this celebration, and stated the hope they would all participate. Mrs. Howard-Jones concluded, stating projects could be small in nature, such as a flowerbox, or could be large enough to include a small park. Cochran Gas t Hoskin Ri t c hie Van Cochran Gas t Hoskin Ritchie Van MINUTES SENIOR CITIZEN COMYISSION September 4, 1986 Page 2 COMMISSIONERS \ Chairman Cochran suggested directing a letter to the Senior Association stating volunteers would be needed for this celebration, and he felt certain the seniors would be able to help in that area. He asked Xrs. Howard-Jones to make a presentation to the Senior Citizens Association. Zlrs. Howard-Jones indicated someone from their committee would make a presentation to the Association. B. Election of Officers Commissioner Gast nominated Commissioner Van for Chairman and Commissioner Hoskin seconded the nomination. Commissioner Van was elected Chairman by acclamation. Commissioner Van nominated Commissioner Ritchie for Vice- Chairperson. Commissioner Hoskin seconded the nomination. Commissioner Ritchie was elected Vice-Chairperson by acclamation. COMMITTEE REPORTS A. Commission Liaison to C.S.C.A. Commissioner Van gave the report, as follows: Barbara Moynier resigned as Manager to accept employment more in line with her education. The request has been made from the Association to have the City provide management services for their nutrition, transportation, newsletter, and mobile meals programs. A meeting was held August 28 between the City, the Association, and Area Agency on Aging representatives. The Association Board of Directors elected new officers as follows: David Castner, President; Howard Harmon, Vice- President and Vincent Maggio, Secretary/Treasurer. Commissioner Van reported there was a break-in at the Center on August 2. All damage has been repaired. The Pine Street Senior Center site has been allocated $1.7 million for construction of a new Center. The estimated cost has now risen to $2.7 million, according to the Parks and Recreation Department. A meeting of the joint committee has been scheduled for September 11, 1986. at 3:OO p.m. in the Council Chambers. The committee members are: John Mamaux, Julie Mygaard and John McCormick representing the school board. Mayor Casler, Council Member Chick and City Manager Frank Aleshire will represent the City. Commissioner Van concluded his report stating a dance was held on July 23 and was a great success. There were approximately 75 people in attendance. B. Program Committee Commissioner Gast reported there were to be three events held at the Library; Financial Planning Seminar - September 5 at 2:00 p.m.; Social Security Seminar, September 19 at 2:OO p.m. and Earthquake Preparedness on September 25 at 1:OO p.m. Sue Spickard clarified these would be held at the Senior Center, but sponsored by the Library. SENIOR CITIZEN COMMISSION September 4, 1986 Page 3 COM M lSSl0 N ERS \ SENIOR CITIZEN COORDIY'ATOR'S REPORT: Sue Spickard reported on the Financial Planning Seminar and Social Security Seminar, reiterating they are to be held at the Senior Center. Hrs. Spickard reported on an ice cream social held at the Senior Center. There were approximately 50 people in attendance, with board games played following the social. The Del Coronado trip and the Padres Game were sold out, but the San Diego Pops and Racetrack trips had to be cancelled due to a lack of participation. The Department of Motor Vehicles was at the Center on August 8 to register vehicles and give driver's tests. They will be there on a quarterly basis for those services. The Volunteer Committee has had several meetings, and they are working on a handbook to list all the jobs available for volunteers. The next meeting will be September 11 at 1:00 p.n at the Center. Everyone is welcome to attend. Mrs. Spickard reported on the survey, stating SANDAG would ser a proposal to be reviewed. The survey will be done primarily by mail, with the older areas to be covered door-to-door. A proposal should be available for review next month. Mrs. Spickard stated she had met with the Area Agency on Aging to discuss the management service proposal. The City of Carlsbad would provide those services. A draft of the contract should be to Assistant City Manager Ray Patchett witt a day or two. Mrs. Spickard reported Kathy Wilkinson would be returning to the program September 15. Mrs. Spickard will be on vacation September 18 through September 29. The Commission has been meeting for one year, and Mrs. Spickar thanked the Commissioners for their work and cooperation on behalf of the City and the Parks & Recreation Department. Commissioner Hoskin inquired about the questionnaire, and when it would be available, and Mrs. Spickard answered it was hoped the questionnaire would be approved by the first of the year. COUNCIL LIAISON REPORT: Mayor Casler reported the contract with SANDAG does have to be approved by the City Manager. Since the City of Carlsbad is a Member, the first $1,000 of the survey will be free, with the City paying for the remainder of the cost. Mayor Casler reported there was no definite date for the meeting with the school board. There was a conflict on the September 11 date. ADDITIONAL BUSINESS: Chairman Cochran said the program on transportation to and from senior centers is at the legislative level. He is the Chairman for this District and will follow this legislation through the process. Commissioner Hoskin stated his desire for everyone to be aware of legislative matters, particularly those regarding money for senior programs. \ 1 ,*- I MINUTES SENIOR CITIZEN COMMISSION September 4, 1986 Page 4 COMMISSIONERS Commissioner Gast commented on the Public Opinion publication, stating she felt there was a lack of communication between the City and the people. She said the community needs to be informed. Commissioner Gast used as examples the percentages listed for the growth management program effectiveness; revisi of land use; use of library and attendance at Council meetings Chairman Cochran announced the next meeting of the Commission would be October 2, 1986. He thanked the Commissioners for their cooperation during the past year. ADJOURNMENT : By proper motion, the Meeting of September 4, 1986, was adjourned at 3:42 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Harriett Babbitt Minutes Clerk \