HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007-09-06; Senior Commission; MinutesMinutes of: SENIOR COMMISSION
Time of Meeting: 3:00 P.M.
Date of Meeting September 6, 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 O'Connell.
PRESENTATIONS
None
ANNOUNCEMENTS
None
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
ACTION: On motion by Commissioner Surridge, the Minutes of the Regular Meeting held
on June 7, 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 September 6, 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 #1007-1 SUMMARY REPORT - (ACTION)
To accept, approve and file the September 6, 2007 Senior Commission Meeting Summary Report.
2. AB #1007-2 ACCEPTANCE OF DONATION-PAULINE & NEVILLE THACKER - (ACTION)
To accept a donation of $50 from Pauline & Neville Thacker and recommend acceptance by the
City Manager.
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3. AB #1007-3 REPORT ON 2007 HEALTH & FITNESS EXPO & HOT RODS & COOL TREATS -
(INFORMATION)
Rachael Shay, Recreation Supervisor, Special Events reported on the 2007 Health & Fitness
Expo and Hot Rods & Cool Treats events held in July. Shay said there were over 60 vendors
participating in the Health & Fitness Expo. Hot Rods & Cool Treats event was well received by
the local neighborhood and Carlsbad residents. The event raised $1,355.00 to help support the
Senior Center programs and activities.
DEPARTMENT REPORTS
None
COMMISSION/STAFF REPORT
1. Chairperson Nelson attended a meeting with the Parks and Recreation Commission to discuss
ideas of collaboration regarding amenities and activities for seniors in new and existing park
facilities.
2. Gail Lynn updated the Commission on the Senior Center recreation and social services programs.
Among the highlights for August was a Senior Safari trip to Laguna Beach to see the Pageant of
the Masters and a "Gondola Get Away" trip to Long Beach.
Two seminars were held in August on Medicare Part D and Pain Management. Both seminars
were well attended. In the auditorium, Billy Harper Band played to over 70 seniors for the monthly
tea room dance.
3. Jack Risley reported for the month of August that he served over 2,349 meals in the dining room,
over 102 meals served per day.
In celebration of Labor Day a special meal of grilled steak and garlic roasted potatoes were served
to a sell-out crowd.
ADJOURNMENT
By proper motion the Regular Meeting of September 6, 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