HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007-06-07; Senior Commission; MinutesMinutes of: SENIOR COMMISSION
Time of Meeting: 3:00 P.M.
Date of Meeting June 7, 2007
Place of Meeting: Senior Center
CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson Nelson called the Regular Meeting to order at 3:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Hopkins, Nelson, O'Connell, Savary and Surridge
Absent: None
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Commissioner Surridge.
PRESENTATIONS
None
ANNOUNCEMENTS
None
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
ACTION: On motion by Commissioner Surridge, the Minutes of the Regular Meeting held
on May 3, 2007 were approved.
AYES: Hopkins, Nelson, O'Connell, Savary and Surridge
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
ACTION: On motion by Commissioner O'Connell, the Agenda for June 7, 2007
was approved.
AYES: Hopkins, Nelson, O'Connell, Savary and Surridge
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
CONSENT CALENDAR
The consent calendar was unanimously approved (5-0).
1. AB #0607-1 SUMMARY REPORT - (ACTION)
To accept, approve and file the May 3, 2007 Senior Commission Meeting Summary Report.
2. AB #0607-2 ACCEPTANCE OF DONATION- MARIE DONOVAN (ACTON)
To accept a donation of $50 from Marie Donovan and recommend acceptance by the
City Manager.
3. AB #0607-3 ACCEPTANCE OF DONATION - MARI POUF (ACTION)
To accept a donation of $25 from Mari Pouf and recommend acceptance by the
City Manager.
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DEPARTMENT REPORTS
None
4. AB #0607-4 CHANGING ORDER OF SENIOR COMMISSION AGENDA (ACTION)
Approved moving the Public Contact Item on the Agenda to after the Approval of Agenda and
increasing Public Comment time from three minutes to five minutes on the Agenda Public
Comment Notice.
5. AB #0607-5 SENIOR EXPANSION GRAND OPENING SUGGESTIONS (INFORMATION)
Commission discussed and made suggestions for the Senior Expansion Grand Opening. An idea
was discussed to have on display a list of volunteers and donors who have contributed to the
Senior Center. Chairperson Nelson suggested and Commission concurred to invite and
acknowledge the contributions of the first Senior Center Manager and former Senior
Commissioners.
COMMISSION/STAFF REPORT
1. Gail Lynn updated the Commission on the Senior Center recreation and social services programs.
Among the highlights for May was the National Senior Health and Fitness Day one mile walk.
Over 40 senior's participated in the walk. In addition, Choraleers performed their annual spring
concert to a welcoming audience in the auditorium. Senior Safari excursion on May 10, 2007
headed to Catalina Island and almost had to turn back due to a fire that was encroaching upon the
center of town.
The highly anticipated summer fashion showed was held on June 14th to rave reviews. The
models were residents of Carlsbad modeling clothes provided by Martin & Company. Tickets
were $10.00 and all proceeds went to benefit the Nutrition Council Program.
2. Jack Risley reported the annual A.I.S. audit was approved with no corrections. Risley said in the
month of May the average meals served in the dining room was over 95 per day.
In celebration of Mother's Day and Father's Day, special meals were prepared by the Congregate
caterer. Home Meal recipients also received special meals and flowers along with hand painted
place mats and cards courtesy of the CIT's (Citizens in Training).
ADJOURNMENT
By proper motion the Regular Meeting of June 7, 2007 was adjourned at 4:00 p.m.
AYES: Hopkins, Nelson, O'Connell, Savary and Surridge
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Respectfully submitted,
Kris Westland
Secretary