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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997-02-06; Senior Commission; MinutesMINUTES MEETING OF: SENIOR COMMISSION DATE OF MEETING: TIME OF MEETING: PLACE OF MEETING: February 6, 1997 (Regular Meeting) 1 :I 5 p.m. CARLSBAD SENIOR CENTER CALL TO ORDER: Chairperson Whittaker called the Meeting to order at 1 : 15 p.m. Before the start of business, Chairperson Whittaker asked for a moment of silence for former Senior Commissioner, George Heard, who passed away. ROLL CA LL: Present: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE was led by Chairperson Whittaker. MATTERS FRO M THE PUBLIC: There were no requests to address the Commission on a non-agenda item. Commissioners Whittaker, Chmiel, Serrin, West and Zink. APPROVAL OF M IN UTES : On motion by Commissioner Zink, the Minutes of the Regular Meeting held November 7, 1996, were approved as presented. AYES: Chmiel, Serrin, West, Whittaker and Zink Meetina Minutes Sue Spickard advised that with the retirement of minutes wrk Harriett Babbitt, a change will need to be made’ in the recording of Commission Minutes. Ms. Spickard explained that Harriett’s position with the City cannot be filled for five years and that there is no one else in the City who can take minutes on a dictation machine as the one Harriett used. Ms. Spickard reported that she spoke with the City Clerk who gave some options for recording minutes. One option would be to only record the ”Actions” taken by the Senior Commission and in the event of a specific item that the Commission felt required more information, a more detailed written summary would be included in the minutes on that item. The other option would be to tape the information and have them written out in more detail than just recording the Actions. Sue Spickard explained that any of the options mentioned is acceptable by City standards. FEBRUARY 6, 1997 SENIOR COMMISSION Page 2 Meetina M' mutes (Continued) Chairperson Whittaker requested of Sue Spickard that she pursue the purchase of dictation recorderhranscriber equipment and report the estimated cost at the next Commission meeting. ACTION: On motion by Chairperson Whittaker, the Commission unanimously voted to record only "Actions" at Commission meetings. AYES: Serrin, Chmiel, West and Zink. Elections Sue Spickard proposed implementing a change in procedure for electing officers. She explained that since all terms begin and end in September, it would be a reasonable transition to elect new officers in October rather than in January. ACTION : On motion by Commissioner Serrin, the Commission unanimously voted to hold Election of Officers in October and that an October Commission meeting would be mandatory. AYES: Zink, Chmiel, West and Whittaker. Senior Coordinators Report Chairperson Whittaker requested that Ms. Spickard read her Coordinator's Report aloud. Ms. Spickard apologized for not having the report written in time for the agenda distribution. Sue Spickard introduced Karin O'Connor, the new Administrative Assistant replacing Teri House who left to have a baby. Ms. Spickard mentioned that Betty Kledzinski, Special Events Coordinator, passed away on Christmas Day and will be replaced with Sharon Jewell. Sue said that Marsha Lipton is still the part-time temporary Nutrition Site Manager and that the City will be recruiting for that position before the end of the fiscal year. Ms. Spickard continued that Kent Jewell has been hired to replace Greg Harrold, facility attendant. Ms. Spickard explained that Perry Gentry has been invited back to work in the capacity of lead supervisor of facilities. Sue explained that the Center has three facility attendants as it always had and that Perry's position is new in the capacity of supervising the facilities and facility attendants. Sue Spickard reported on some of the new classes held at the Center and the upcoming schedule: Hospice, Fraud Against Seniors, Legoland, Tax Assistance Program. Ms. Spickard reported that there will be three computers available in the Support Services Room for Center participants to use. The computers donated by the City have arrived and printers and furniture stations are on the way. The computers will .eventually be hooked up to the Internet. Ms. Spickard said that Karin is working on a system for how the Seniors will have to sign up to use the computers. FEBRUARY 6, 1997 SENIOR COMMISSION Page 3 Senior Coo rdinator’s Reoort (Continued) Sue Spickard reported that the Carlsbad Senior Citizens‘ Association has decided to stop publishing their newsletter. February was the last issue published. Ms. Spickard said that the Center will continue to have the menu, activities and special events information available for free at the reception desk. Sue Spickard reported that she has received the 1997-98 fiscal year budget packet and encouraged the Commissioners to let her know if there was any particular items they wished included for the new fiscal year. Voluntee rs in Schoo IS Commissioner Serrin stated that a couple of volunteers had to withdraw due to illness, so the program now has nine volunteers working at the High School, Valley Junior High, Jefferson Elementary and the High School. A meeting with the volunteers is scheduled for mid-March to discuss any concerns and to keep the coordination going. Commissioner Serrin reported that the schools are very pleased with the placement of volunteers. .. Voluntee r Recoanitio n Chairperson Whittaker reported that the November 22 1 996 Volunteer Recognition Celebration held at the Raintree was very enjoyable. Commissioner Zink responded that she missed having live music and dancing at the party as in past years. Commissioner Chmiel remarked that a number of people commented to her that they missed the live music. Ms. Spickard stated that the reason they tried not having music this year is because so few people stayed to dance; most people left just after eating and did not stay to dance. Acceotance o f Gericos Donation ACTION: On motion by Commissioner Chmiel, the Commission unanimously voted to accept $3491 raised through Gerico’s fundraising efforts. AYES: West, Chmiel, Serrin, Whittaker and Zink. Sue Spickard reported that she met with members of the Nutrition Project Council to discuss the problem in the dining room of unfriendly behavior by some of the participants, especially to newcomers. She said that the Nutrition Site Manager has started a system of closing down one or two tables when the lunch program is not full, so that participants have the opportunity to sit at other tables to meet new people. Ms. Spickard said that she has been receiving many positive comments regarding the dining room, that Marsha Lipton is doing a very good job and attendance in that area has increased significantly. FEBRUARY 6, 1997 SENIOR COMMISSION Page 4 COMMITTEE RFPO RTS Suaaestion ReDort Suggestion: Answer: Suggestion: Answer: Suggestion: Answer: Suggestion: Answer: Suggestion: Answer: Suggestion: Answer: Mention that there is a scrabble group in your newsletter. Unfortunately, what is to become of the Newsletter at this point is unknown. However, we will be glad to put a press release in the local newspaper and add it to the list of events at the Center. Pay utilities at the Senior Center like they do in Rancho Bernardo. We will certainly check with Rancho Bernardo regarding this request. But the Carlsbad Senior Center cannot take responsibility or liability for Seniors' utility bills. It will depend on what is involved before we could commit to such a program. Stop the music at noon, it is too loud. We will speak to the various musicians and band to instruct them to keep the music low, or stop playing at the time we begin serving lunch. Outdoor walking track would be nice. Unfortunately we do not have any property around the facility. We encourage you to look at the Mall Walkers at Plaza Camino Real, or perhaps you could start a group with your friends along the Sea Wall. Disappointed that Spinal fitness will not continue. We could donate if the issue is money. Spinal fitness is now being offered at the Girls club. Unfortunately our space at the Senior Center is limited and that class had to move to accommodate the annual Tax Assistance Program. Spinal Fitness is offered free through Mira Costa College and we would be interested in having them return to our Center after April 15, 1997. Offer Lip Reading at the Center. This is a very good idea that we will take into consideration when organizing new programs. FEBRUARY 6, 1997 SENIOR COMMISSION Page 5 N ut r i t i o n Pr oi ec t Liaison Commissioner Chmiel gave the reports for November 8, 1996,, December 13, 1996 and January 10, 1997, as follows: Total Congregate meals served in October, 2,888; November, 2,488; December, 2,515. Total average donation in October, (not available); November, $1.91 ; December, $$1.90. The total Home Meals delivered in October 996 with total donation average (not available); for November, 953 delivered with total donation average $2.04; and for December 908 meals delivered with total donation average $1.79. The balance of funds as of December 1996 is $4,493.27, and these funds are raised from dances, white elephant sales and bake sales. Commissioner Chmiel reported on special events and activities of the Nutrition Council. Chairperson's Reoort Chairperson Whittaker requested a communication be sent to Teri House congratulating her on the birth of her new daughter Megan and thanking her for the service provided to the Senior Center during her tenure. Chairperson Whittaker welcomed Karin O'Connor to the Senior Center staff. Jtems for Next Aaenda State recognizing reduced fee for senior parking. Housing Department presentation regarding owner occupied townhouses in Carlsbad for 55 and over. ADJOURNMENT By proper motion, the Regular Meeting of February 6, 1997, was adjourned at 2:05 pm. Respectfully submitted, MaryAnn M. Theis Secretary