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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992-12-03; Senior Commission; MinutesMINUTES MEETING OF: DATE OF MEETING: TIME OF MEETING: PLACE OF MEETING: SENIOR COMMISSION December 3, 1992 (Regular Meeting) 1:15 p.m. CARLSBAD SENIOR CENTER CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Heard called the Meeting to order at 1:15 p.m. ROLL CALL: Present: Absent: None. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE was led by Chairman Heard. Commissioners Heard, Chmiel, MacEnery, Whittaker and Zink. MAlTERS FROM THE PUBLIC: There were no requests to address the Commission on a non-agenda item. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: On motion by Commissioner Chmiel, the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of October 1, were approved as presented. AYES: Heard, Chmiel and Zink ABSTAIN: MacEnery and Whittaker On motion by Commissioner Chmiel, the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of November 5, 1992, were approved as presented. AYES: Chmiel, MacEnery, Whittaker and Zink ABSTAIN: Heard EXHIBITION DISPLAY: Sue Spickard reported that this exhibition from the Library has been in storage for some time and most of it has been destroyed; therefore, the request to display has been withdrawn. December 3, 1992 SENIOR COMMISSION Page 2 ACCEPTANCE OF DONATION: ACTION : On motion by Commissioner Zink, the Senior Commission accepted a donation of $174 in memory of Leo Gregory. AYES:: Heard, Chmiel, MaeEnery, Whittaker and Zink VOLUNTEER CELEBRATION: Commissioners Chmiel, MacEnery, Whittaker and Zink all agreed that the Volunteer Party was a huge success and that no suggestions were necessary to make it any better. The feeling was that the service and food were excellent; the music was great for listening or dancing and the fellowship was exceptional. Chairman Heard promised to attend the party this coming year. Peggy Savary stated she had photographs she had taken at the Party for anyone wishing to see them. COMMllTEE REPORTS: Senior Center Anniversary Commissioner MacEnery reported the suggested date for the Anniversary Celebration is Tuesday, December 8. There will be a birthday cake in the foyer, and this will be cut about 12:30 p.m. Sue Spickard recommended, with the Commission's approval, that there be a cake served in the dining room for those participating in the noon luncheon, and then another cake outside for anyone who had not been in the dining room. The consensus of the Commission was to approve this suggestion. Sucmestion Committee Sue Spickard gave the update on the Suggestion Committee meeting, stating that two individuals had suggested charging persons who do not show up after having made a luncheon reservation and not canceling. According to the Federal guidelines, fees cannot be charged for the meals. However, staff and volunteers are keeping a list of those people who do not cancel reservations and who habitually abuse this. Those people will be approached by staff to remind them that they are cheating someone else out of a luncheon by not canceling their reservations. The suggestion was made to develop a merchant discount list. Ms. Spickard stated that at the present time staff does not have the time to do this. The suggestion will be turned over to the Newsletter Editor, who might be able to compile such a list. There was a suggestion to have a beginning Tai Chi class. It will be offered after the first of the year; however, it will depend on the enrollment, as the instructor wants to be certain it is worthwhile. Ms. Spickard stated the Library needs a dictionary, and Joe Johnson will donate one. The bridge sticks in the poolroom fall on the floor from the hooks on the wall. Mr. Van and Ms. Spickard will go to a billiards store on this coming Friday and purchase hooks for underneath the tables. December 3, 1992 SENIOR COMMISSION Page 3 Suqqestion Committee (Continued) Ms. Spickard reported that the suggestion had been made to sell bus passes at the Senior Center. The Center cannot become an agent for all groups, agencies, etc., as suggested, especially when it comes to handling money. Bus passes can be purchased through the mail, as well as at the Carlsbad MacDonald Pharmacy on State Street and Grand Avenue. The City of Carlsbad is negotiating with the company that installed the lights in the Center, and the lounge is the place that will be repaired first. A suggestion was made to let everyone sign up two days in advance for lunch. Ms. Spickard stated that the policy on reservations is set by the City Council and can only be changed by them. The present policy does give Carlsbad seniors the ability to sign up in advance. Ms. Spickard stated there was a complaint about it being cold in the dance studio, and she said she is aware of the problems in that wing of the building. That area is on a separate system and has never worked correctly. She said that until the problem has been solved, that everyone should dress accordingly. The repair company will come to the Center to check the system. Nutrition Proiect Liaison Commissioner Chmiel reported on a recent meeting, giving the statistics for the meals served with a total of meals served in September, 2,929, with an average donation of $1.39; Home meals served were 897, with an average donation of $2.35. In October, 2,874 meals were served, with an average donation of $1.41 ; home meals 857, with $2.62 donation. There is a balance on hand of $1,661.50. She reported on topics discussed and the birthday and sympathy cards sent. The Council voted to increase the price for the dance to $2 beginning in December. The band now has five members, which is one more new member. The music will continue on the same basis as in the past. Fruit baskets were delivered on Thanksgiving Day, and there will be a bake sale December 18. Seniors Association Commissioner Zink reported that the Seniors Association is meeting every three months, with the next meeting to be in January, 1993. SENIOR COORDINATOR'S REPORT: Sue Spickard reported that November and December are months where senior participation in programs at the Center is less than usual. She said that trips and programs have not been well-attended, and it is hoped that it is due to the holidays. The Walkathon sponsored with the Carlsbad Village Center raised some money and those involved had a good time. The Thanksgiving meal was served on November 25, 1992, and 199 meals were served. Ms. Spickard stated that hopefully it will be the same for Christmas. She said that Mayor Lewis and his entire family helped serve the meal, with Council Members Kulchin and Nygaard also serving. Ms. Spickard stated that the Center was not open on Thanksgiving Day, however, staff and volunteers delivered a hot dinner to the homebound residents on that day. There were fruit baskets from the Nutrition Council and a small bouquet of flowers and a place mat made by the local children. The White Elephant sale cleared $665.1 4. In the future, the bake sale and the craft sale will most likely be separate. Ms. Spickard listed the activities coming up during the month of December and. stated that the part-time Management Assistant has been hired and will begin working December 9. December 3, 1992 SENIOR COMMISSION Page 4 SENIOR COORDINATOR’S REPORT: (Continued) Ms. Spickard stated that she did not put the Commission committee appointments on the agenda, as she felt this should be done at the first of the year. This will be on the next agenda. CHAIRMAN’S REPORT: Chairman Heard stated he concurred with having the appointments in January. He urged everyone to spread the word about the Anniversary Party. ITEMS FOR NEXT AGENDA: Commission Committee Appointments ADJOURNMENT: By proper motion, the Regular Meeting of December 3, 1992, was adjourned at 1 :43 p.m. spectfully submitted, Minutes Clerk December 7, 1992 TO: MAYOR LEWIS MAYOR PRO TEM STANTON COUNCILMEMBER FlNNlLA COUNCILMEMBER KULCHIN COUNCILMEMBER NYGAARD FROM: Senior Commission SUMMARY REPORT OF DECEMBER 3,1992, COMMISSION MEETING Commission voted unanimously to accept $174 in memory of Leo Gregory. IZMA CHMIEL Scribe C: City Manager Assistant City Manager Parks & Recreation Director Department Heads