HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007-05-03; Senior Commission; MinutesMinutes of: SENIOR COMMISSION
Time of Meeting: 3:00 P M.
Date of Meeting May 3, 2007
Place of Meeting: Senior Center
CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson Nelson called the Regular Meeting to order at 3:02 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Hopkins, Nelson, Savary and Surridge
Absent O'Connell
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Commissioner Savary.
PRESENTATIONS
None
ANNOUNCEMENTS
None
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
ACTION: On motion by Commissioner Savary, the Minutes of the Regular Meeting
held on April 5, 2007 were approved.
AYES: Hopkins, Nelson, Savary and Surridge
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: O'Connell
PUBLIC OPEN FORUM
1. Jack Cummings
201 Grand Avenue
Carlsbad, CA 92008
Addressed the Commission to bring more of an outreach to other seniors in Carlsbad.
Cummings said that he would like to have more information where he lives at Carlsbad By
The Sea about what the Senior Center offers.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
ACTION: On motion by Commissioner Surridge, the Agenda for May 3, 2007
was approved.
AYES: Hopkins, Nelson, Savary and Surridge
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: O'Connell
CONSENT CALENDAR
The consent calendar was unanimously approved (4-0). s
1. AB #0507-1 SUMMARY REPORT - (ACTION)
To accept, approve and file the April 5, 2007 Senior Commission Meeting Summary Report.
Senior Commission Meeting
May 3, 2007
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2. AB #0507-2 ACCEPTANCE OF DONATION - KEVIN VINER - ACTION)
To accept a donation of $40 from John and Marilyn Russell and recommend acceptance by
the City Manager.
DEPARTMENT REPORTS
None
COMMISSION/STAFF REPORT
1 . Gail Lynn updated the Commission. on the Senior Center recreation and social services
programs.
One of the highlights in May is a Cool Jazz concert on May 24, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m in
the auditorium
The North County Transit District (NCTD) in conjunction with the Senior Center is offering
senior's a free ride to the Carlsbad Premium Outlet stores on May 18th. May 23tre a free ride to
the mall at Westfield Plaza Camino Real is scheduled. These trips will begin and end at the
Senior Center. The Senior BREEZE Sprees is an educational ridership campaign designed to
train seniors how to use the BREEZE bus system.
Lynn reported the Aging and Independence Services (A.I S.) is now accessible online It will
allow computer literate people to access information online rather than trying to obtain
information by phone.
Senior Safari excursion on May 10, 2007 will be heading to Catalina for the day. The annual
4th of July celebration in down town San Diego will include dinner at Anthony's and a harbor
cruise of the bay to watch the fireworks.
Lynn attended a pre construction meeting on the expansion of the Center. Construction will
begin on May 14, 2007 and completion is anticipated in the fall of 2007
2 Jack Risley, Supervisor expressed the Senior Centers' sorrow of the passing of long-time
employee Terry Talbot who has served for the past 30 years at the Senior Center.
Risley presented statistics on home meals, congregate and transportation participation for the
month of May.
Risley reported that the volunteers will be serving Mothers Day homebound seniors with a
special Mothers Day meal.
ADJOURNMENT
By proper motion the Regular Meeting of May 3, 2007 was adjourned at 4:03 p m.
AYES: Hopkins, Nelson, Savary and Surridge
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: O'Connell
Respectfully submitted,
Kris Westland
Secretary