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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992-11-05; Senior Commission; MinutesMEETING OF: DATE OF MEETING: TIME OF MEETING: PLACE OF MEETING: MINUTES SENIOR COMMISSION November 5, 1992 (Regular Meeting) 1 :15 p.m. CARLSBAD SENIOR CENTER CALL TO ORDER: Vice Chairperson Chmiel called the Meeting to order at 1:15 p.m. ROLL CALL: Present: Absent: Commissioner Heard. Commissioners Chmiel, MacEnery, Whittaker and Zink. Vice Chairperson Chmiel introduced the two new Commissioners, Joan MacEnery and Jim Whittaker. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE was led by Vice Chairperson Chmiel. MATTERS FROM THE PUBLIC: There were no requests to address the Commission on a non-agenda item. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The Minutes of the October Meeting were continued until a majori of Commissioners in attendance at that meeting could be present to vote. INSTALLATION OF CARLSBAD SCHOOL PEDIMENT: Patty Cratty, Staff representative for the Historic Preservation Commission, described the proposed pediment placement over the entrance to the School District Offices. She gave the history of the pediment, which was first a part of the Carlsbad School built in 1902. When the school building was demolished to make way for the present facility, the pediment was removed from the building. Due to the age and the care in removing it, the pediment was not saved in one piece, but partial wording and pieces. Ms. Cratty stated that the Historic Preservation Commission was concerned with the loss of the historical school and wanted to retain a remembrance. She showed slides of the original school with the pediment over the doorway and showed the entrance to the School District Offices where the Commission has recommended placing the pediment. Samuel Chereskin, a Member of the Historic Preservation Commission, stated that the approximate cost to restore and place this pediment on the building will be $7,500. Mr. Jim Geiser, a graduate of the Carlsbad School, is working to raise this $7,500, with $2,000 already having been pledged. .-_ November 5, 1992 SENIOR COMMISSION Page 2 - Sue Spickard inquired whether the Unified School District had taken any action on this matter, and Ms. Cratty stated they had not, but there was no problem. The matter has to go before the City Council for approval. In reply to Commission query, Mr. Chereskin stated the pediment is 9 feet long by 30 inches wide. Commission discussion followed, with the Commissioners feeling that there would be confusion as to why that sign was over the door of the District Offices, unless there was a plaque available to be read by everyone explaining the reason for its placement there. Yvonne Castner, 1550 Sunrise Circle, spoke in favor of placing the pediment over the District Office entrance, stating it was important to have it where it could not be damaged or subject to vandalism. ACTION : On motion by Commissioner Whittaker, the Senior Commission recommended supporting the placement of the pediment over the entrance to the District School Offices, with the recommendation that a plaque be placed there explaining the function of why it is there. AYES: Chmiel, MacEnery, Whittaker and Zink GERICO’S: - Acceptance of Donation Sue Spickard reported that the Gerico’s event did not raise as much money this year as last year, but it was felt that was due to the state of the economy. The total amount for the event is $3,668.00, all of which is being donated to the Senior Center. This sum will be deposited into the Senior Center Trust Account. ACTION: On motion by Commissioner Whittaker, the Senior Commission accepted a donation of $3,668.00 from Gerico’s Restaurant. AYES:: Chmiel, MacEnefy, Whittaker and Zink THIRD YEAR ANNIVERSARY: Sue Spickard reported that the third anniversary of the Senior Center is approaching in December. Staff recommended that the Commission consider holding a celebration at certain intervals--such as 5th year, 10th year, etc. Commissioner Whittaker inquired what was done last year, and Ms. Spickard explained the week-long celebration that was held. He stated that perhaps a banner displayed in the hallway would be appropriate. Commissioner MacEnery feR that there should be some kind of celebration, with perhaps cookies and cake, which could be donated, if necessary. Commissioners MacEnery and Whittaker volunteered to serve on a sub-committee to work out the details of this celebration. Vice Chairperson Chmiel announced that she had a request from Moe Kimball to discuss the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag, and stated she would discuss this with him following the meeting. - - November 5, 1992 SENIOR COMMISSION Page 3 SENIOR COORDINATOR’S REPORT: Sue Spickard reported on activities at the Center during the month of October, stating that the large screen projector was put into use for the Saturday evening World Series game, and was a huge success. There were 47 seniors on the trip to Big Bear; a middle-eastern dancer performed at the Center in October, and it was very enjoyable. There is a new senior writing group, with 16 active participants. During October, the League of Women Voters held a forum on the election issues and it was well-received. Events coming up are a trip to Disneyland for $40, including bus fare; the annual craft and white elephant sale on November 18, 1992. This year it is planned to hold the bake sale in December Ms. Spickard said the Center has been adopted by the Carlsbad Children’s Center, and they will be raising funds for the Cystic Fibrosis Program by walking to and from the Senior Center on November 24, 1992. They will need seniors to volunteer to cheer them on and meet them with a glass of lemonade and cookies. Ms. Spickard stated that she is working on replacing the Center’s Administrative Assistant, with interviews on Monday, November 9, 1992. Commissioners Chmiel and Zink have been working on the Volunteers Party, and everything is ready for a big evening, Friday, November 13, 1992, at the Raintree Restaurant, starting at 5:30 p.m. - Ms. Spickard stated that next month, committee appointments will be on the agenda. CHAIRMAN’S REPORT: No report. ITEMS FOR NEXT AGENDA: Ms. Spickard stated that Committee Appointments; Volunteer Recognition and October Minutes will all be on the December agenda. ADJOURNMENT By proper motion, the Regular Meeting of November 5, 1992, was adjourned at 152 p.m., to Friday, November 13, 1992, at the Raintree Restaurant, for the Volunteers Recognition Party, starting at 5:30 p.m. Minutes Clerk November 10,1992 TO: MAYOR LEWIS MAYOR PRO TEM KULCHIN COUNCILMEMBER LARSON COUNCILMEMBER NYGAARD COUNCILMEMBER STANTON FROM: Senior Commission SUMMARY REPORT OF NOVEMBER 5,1992, COMMISSION MEETING 1. roval of Carlsbadol Pe- Commission voted unanimously to approve the Historic Preservation Commission's request to permit installation of "Carlsbad School" pediment above the outside east door with the requirement that a plaque describing the historical significance be placed near it. Commission voted unanimously to accept a $3668 donation from Gerico's annual fundraising golf tournament and dinner. IZMA CHMIEL Scribe C: City Manager Assistant City Manager Parks & Recreation Director Department Heads _- October 2, 1992 TO: SENIOR COMMISSION INSTALLATION OF CARLSBAD SCHOOL PEDIMENT AT SENIOR CENTER/CARLSBAD UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT OFFICES The Carlsbad Historic Preservation Commission is requesting your consideration of the installation of the Carlsbad School pediment (frieze) at the Senior Center/Carlsbad Unified School District Off ices. The Carlsbad School pediment was originally located above the north door to the original Pine Street School. When the School was demolished to make way for the Senior center/Carlsbad School Offices, the pediment was to be taken down and maintained. However, it partially crumbled during the removal process. With the support of the Historic Preservation Commission, Mr. Jim Gaiser, is in the process of raising funds to restore the pediment. Using the salvaged historical pieces and sculpting missing parts the pediment will be recast. The Historic Preservation Commission will be making a recommendation to the City Council that this recast pediment be placed over the east door at the Senior Center/Carlsbad School Offices. The Commission is requesting your concurrence to this recommendation. If you would like to discuss the pediment placement, please call Marje Howard-Jones, Chair of the Historic Preservation Commission at 729-2054 or Patricia Cratty, staff to the Commission at 438- 1161, extension 4395. A Commissioner and staff will be happy to attend your meeting on November 5, 1992 to discuss this in detail. Thanks for your consideration. PATRI~IA CRA~Y Staff to the Historic Preservation Commission c: City Manager Community Development Director Assistant City Manager Carlsbad Unified School District --