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Home My WebLink About2004-12-07; Senior Commission; MinutesMinutes of: SENIOR COMMISSION Time of Meeting: 9:00 A.M. Date of Meeting December 7, 2004 Place of Meeting: Senior Center CALL TO ORDER Vice Chairperson O'Connell called the Regular Meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. ROLL CALL Present: O'Connell, Savary and Surridge Absent: Ricker PLEDGE OF ALLEGIENCE Led by Commissioner Savary. ANNOUNCEMENTS None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES ACTION: On motion by Vice Chairperson O'Connell, the Minutes of the Regular Meeting held on October 5, 2004 were approved. AYES: O'Connell and Surridge NOES: None ABSTAIN: Savary ABSENT: Ricker PRESENTATIONS None. APPROVAL OF AGENDA ACTION: On motion by Commissioner Savary, the Agenda for December 7, 2004 was approved. AYES: O'Connell, Savary and Surridge NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: Ricker CONSENT CALENDAR 1. AB #1204-1 SUMMARY REPORT Commission received, accepted and approved Summary Report of the October 5, 2004 Senior Commission Meeting. Senior Commission Meeting Page Two December 7, 2004 COMMITTEE/COUNCIL REPORTS Recreation Area Manager, Lori Swenck, explained in detail about online registration and how the Senior Center will be implementing the new sign up procedure. North County Health Services will be giving flu shots at the Senior Center on December 8, 2004 from 10:00 a.m. to noon. Swenck informed Commission about the "CityStuff" volunteer program to teach third-grade students about the City of Carlsbad. The program is looking for volunteers to participate. Nutrition Coordinator, Ed Diamond spoke about the increase in Congregate meals. Starting January 3, 2005 the recommended donation will be $3.00 instead of $2.50. Diamond said he has been receiving good feedback from the dining room lunch crowd about how tasty the food has been. The caterer's contract will be renewed for another year. Home Meal Coordinator, Jack Risley said the volunteers we have delivering home meals have been wonderful. Not only do they drop off meals, the volunteers spend time talking with the homebound senior. Risley said volunteers provide over 700 hours a month in service to the Center. Marketing to churches and other organizations is one of Risley's goals. The Nutrition program needs to make an effort to solicit other clubs and organizations to volunteer their service time at the Senior Center. Activities Coordinator, Chuck Coleman informed the Commission of new classes the Senior Center will be offering online. Some classes will be held in the evening as well as on Saturday afternoons to open the doors to seniors that are still working full time and aren't able to attend day classes. ADJOURNMENT By proper motion, Regular Meeting of December 7, 2004 was adjourned at 10:10 a.m. AYES: O'Connell, Savary and Surridge NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: Ricker Respectfully Submitted, Kris Westland Secretary SENIOR COMMISSION - AGENDA BILL AB#1204-1 MTG. DATE: 12-07-04 STAFF:SWENCK TITLE : SUMMARY REPORT INFO ACTION RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept, approve and file. ITEM EXPLANATION: Attached is the Summary Report of October 5, 2004 Senior Commission Meeting. EXHIBITS: 1. October 5, 2004 Senior Commission Meeting Summary Report. October 5, 2004 TO: MAYOR LEWIS MAYOR PRO TEM FINNILA CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS KULCHIN, HALL, PACKARD FROM: RECREATION AREA MANAGER, SENIOR CENTER SUMMARY REPORT OF THE OCTOBER 5, 2004 SENIOR COMMISSION MEETING CONSENT CALENDAR The consent calendar was unanimously approved (3-0). 1. AB #1004-1 SUMMARY REPORT - The Commission approved the Summary Report of the September 7, Senior Commission meeting. 2. AB #1004-2 RECEIPT OF DONATION - The Commission received a donation of $1000.00 to benefit Senior Center programs and activities. The Commission recommended acceptance by the City Council. DEPARTMENT REPORTS 3. AB #1004-3 RALPH M. BROWN ACT Susanne Parsons from the City Attorney's office spoke about the Brown Act. LORI E. SWENCK c: City Manager Assistant City Manager Department Heads Recreation Services Manager Commission Staff Liaisons Carlsbad Senior Center Project Council Minutes of the Meeting of 18 November 2004 Meeting: Called to order at 09:40 by Chairperson Val Pascullcci. Present were: Ed Diamond, Nutrition Coordinator, Chuck Coleman, Activities Director and Charles Donnely, County Council Representative. Members present: Sharon Carewe, Joan Me Cormick, Cissie Rocks, Jean Willman and Al Jandro, who acted as secretary. Minutes: Minutes of previous Meeting were read and approved. Cards: No "Sunshine Lady" activities were reported. It was noted that longtime Senior Center participant Marie-Francoise Dain Thomas had passed away as a result of a brain tumor. Thank You cards were sent to JCas YHftas 9e Car(s6ad for the " birthday cake". Reports Ed Diamond reported continued progress in developing a tasty menu with vendor while staying within constraints of budget and national guide lines. He noted that there will be challenges during upcoming year when inflation spiral will bring about higher food prices. It seems inevitable that a higher meal donation will be called for. Diamond reported little progress in securing outlet for aerosol hand s sanitizer. Home meals will continue to be supplied to homebound, persons with special needs and their caretakers. He offered several alternatives to the request for pre-donated meal ticket. Val Pascucci reported the sale of Koko Beach tickets exceeded expectations. Val also reported that on 29 October the Senior Center had its annual Halloween Party at which the Project Council supplied the decorations, candy and prizes for best costume as well as cake and ice cream.. She said the $5 gift certificate prizes were well appreciated.. She reported that on 20 November, the Senior Center would t » Carlsbad Senior Center Project Council sponsor a USO Ballroom Dance to honor our troops serving overseas. Entertainment will be supplies by the"Rumble-seat Rascals. Dances: Chuck Coleman reported developing plans for monthly dances. He said they would have to be cost effective and hopefully profitable. Discussions and Actions: It was suggested that minutes of the Senior Center Council meetings be made available to the Project Council since we have no representative to appraise us of the Council's actions. A "Pizza Party" was suggested as a possible fund raiser. Motions: There being no further business a motion was made to adjourn. Adjourn at 11:15 am Respectfully submitted, AlJandro Secretary Carlsbad Senior Center Project Council Minutes of the Meeting of 21 October 2004 Meeting; Called to order by Chairperson Val Pascucci at 09:45 Minutes: Minutes of previous Meeting were read and approved. Those present were: Ed Diamond Nutrition Advisor Chuck Coleman Activities Director Val Pascucci Chairperson Members present: Sharon Careave, Joan Me Cormick, Cissie Rocks, Jean Willman, and Al Jandro, (who acted as Secretary). Guests Present: Lori Swenck, Recreation Area Manager Megan Smith, Intern from USD Cards; There was no "Sunshine Lady" activity during the past month. Thank You cards were sent to Las Villas de Carlsbad for the birthday cakes that they have most generously supplied for the past years. Reports Ed Diamond announced the continuance of the food vendor's contract until renewal time in 2005. Val Pascucci reported the "Sidewalk Cafe" Bake Sale was a "sold-out event. She thanked all the volunteers for their help. She expressed the difficulty of having enough products donated.. It was noted that less and less seniors are doing more than 'maintenance cooking. This was the first time the public was invited to participate and it was well received . Carlsbad Senior Center Project Council Chuck Coleman reported the Health Fair an overwhelming success and that the %"~"" vendors and distributor as well as Health Care Givers who participated , were enthusiastic about the next Fair. A profit in excess of $1000.00 was gained. Lori Swenck, Recreation Area Manager, explained policy on posting notices of events in house and asked for cooperation from all members. She complimented the Nutrition Project Council members on the innovation of the "Sidewalk Cafe" theme of the BAKE SALE and encouraged the development of more fund raiser projects throughout the year, she explained the need of up to sixty days prior notice in order to coordinate printing, publicity etc. Chuck Coleman introduced Megan Smith, the Intern from USD, who was working on a project at the Center. A change in schedule for 'handicap patrons' was announced. The details had not been finalized. A Halloween Costume contest will be held the last Friday of October with prizes given for five categories . «*,.,,. Dances: The Line Dance Group held their function on 2 October. The project Council members furnished the refreshments and helped with the cleanup. Chuck Coleman announced a dance will be given by a patriotic group from Vista with notional ties. The theme will be an "USO" dance with all proceeds going to our overseas servicemen for "comfort packages" which are dubbed "MAX-PAKS" All costs will be born by the organization for food, music and entertainment. The donation will be $5. the dance will be held 20 November from 2:00 until 4:00.pm. Music will be provided by the "Rumble Seat Rascals" a popular local senior band. Discussions and Actions; A lack of input to the Senior Commission was discussed. The Project Council hasn't had any direct representation during the past two years. Carlsbad Senior Center Project Council The purchase of a portable aerosol hand disinfecting devise was discussed. Jean Willman reported these devices are being used by airlines and other places where large numbers of people transmit pathogens manually. Motions: A motion by Val Pascucci and seconded by Jean Willman: It is moved that: The Nutrition Project Council look into the cost and purchase or lease of aerosol dispensing hand disinfectant devises be undertaken. The motion was approved unanimously A Motion by Val Pascucci and seconded by Cissie Rocks: It is moved that the Project Council purchase five (5) $5.00 'gift certificate" from Trader Joe's as prizes for the Halloween Costume event. The motion carried. A motion by Al Jandro and seconded by Cissie Rocks: Whereas: There is no current acting Senior Representative to communicate with the Senior Commission, and Whereas: A need is at hand for the efforts of the Senior Center Project Council to be brought before the Senior Commission, therefore It is Moved: that the Senior Commission appoint an intern representative from the Project Council to be its communicator or liaison, by which each entity is aware of the activities of the other. The Motion carried. There being no further business a motion was made to adjourn. Adjourned at 11:15 am Respectfully,swbfflitted, Secretary