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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1987-11-05; Senior Commission; MinutesMINUTES qeetino of: SENIOR CITlZEN COMMISSlON Date of Meetinq: Novemher 5. 1997 T.im of Yeetina: 1:!5 p.m. Place of Meetirio: Hdrdjno Comrninity Center \' \. COMMISSIONERS \ CALL TO ORDER: -- Chairman Van called the Meetinq to order at 1.15 p.m. ROLL CALL: --- Present: Chairman Van. Commissioners Gast. Hoskin, Mdggjo and Ritchie. Absent : None. Staff Members Present: Sue SpiCkdrd. Senior Citizen Coordinator Dave Bradstreet. Director Parks & Recreation Dept. MATTERS FROM THE PUBLIC: There was no one present desirino to address the Commission. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The Minutes of the MePtinq beld Octoher 1, 19R7, were mproved as presented. LETTER TO COMMIS5IONFRS FROM COUNCIL MEMBFR LARSON Chairman Van reported on the results of the meeting with Council Member Larson. The consensus of the Comissioners was that this Commission was doinq what it was formed to do, and there were no auestions at this time. Commissioner Ritchie inquired about the holdinq of workshops and training sessions and how the Brown Act affected those. Dave Bradstreet stated as long as the meetinqs are publicly noticed, they can be held. Any informal gatherina did not require such noticinq, according to Mr. Bradstreet. VOLUNTEER CHRISTMAS PARTY Sue Spickard qdve the report on this item, statino the volunteer party is given durinq the holiday season, and staff has been workin9 to develop this year's party. December 18 is the date, and it will be held at Hardino Street auditorium, sponsored by the Senior Citizen Commission. There will be d social time at 6:OO p.m., with a turkey dinner at 6:30 p.m. It has been the custom to hold a dance following the dinner, hut it was felt not many of those dttendfnfl ever had the chance to dance. This year there will be entertainment by the Spotliqhters. The consensus of the Commjssion was to approve the plans for the party as presented. Van Cast Hoskin Macrqio Rjtchie 1\ \ pi s - MINUTES SENIOR CITlZEN COHMISSlON November 5. 1987 Paqe 2 COMM,SS,ONERS \I SENIOR CENTER UP= Sue Spickard used three site plan drawinos to indicate the three plans beino considered at the present time for the deslon of the Senior Center. Mrs. Spickard explained Site Plans 2 and 3, which consisted of one-story buildinqs, and stated that Site Plan 1 was the one the committee was favoring. Thls plan hds a two-story School District building in front on Pine Street, which then provides more qreen area with a courtyard to the rear. Mrs. Spickard stated the kitchen needed to have access to hoth the auditorium and the main eatinq a red. The 4rchitect will do further chdnqjnq of the desiqn at the meetinq next Tuesday, as nothing firm has been determined at thls time. Dave Bradstreet comnented the CIP proqram is proposing to purchase the other seven acres behind the school area to make a community park area. At thdt time, additiondl parking could he addressed to meet the arowth of the Senior Center complex. Discussion disclosed the surveys all expressed a desire to have an outdoor area, and the courtyard ared would be very desirable. Commissioner Ritchie stated a kitchen is d noisy and smelly area, and she questioned the advisability of havina such an area In the center of the buildinq. She suoqested having a pullman kitchen for the auditorium area. The school representatives have requested havinq the drawings at their next meeting in order to he aware of the proposed plans. Mrs. Spickard suggested the Commissioners give some thought to where they felt the kitchen should be located. Also, it was Pelt the deslaners should be aiven the kitchen location problem to see what they would suqgest. UNITED WAY DONATION Sue Spickard reported that at two different times, the Commission receives $81 from the United Way Fund as the donation of Roger Burke. This has been deposited to the trust fund for the home-delivered meals program. Senior Citizen Commission designated the home- delivered meals program as the recipient of the United Way Fund donation of Roger Burke in the amount of $81. Van Gast Hoskin Maqgfo Ritchie \ MINUTES e-- - SENlOR CITIZEN COMMISSION November 5. 1997 Pane 3 COMM~SS~ONERS COMMISSION LIAISON TO C.S.C.A. - Chairman Van reDorted on the Board Meetinq of the ksociation and stated there is a new Editor for the Newsletter. He said Mrs. Spkkard qave the presentation to the Board on the desion of the Senior Center, arid at the next meetinq she will report to the Board on the qift shop to be part of the new Center. This gift shop will have 400 square feet and will be an area to display arts and crafts done by the seniors. SENlOR CITIZEN COORDINATOR'S REPORT Sue Spickard reported another employee/career fair 1s being planned for North County in March. This year the fdr will be a foint effort with Escondido and Carlsbad foininq forces. Mrs. Spickard reported the fishinq qroup--Carisbad Anqlers-hdd their first ocean fishinq trip, and the ages ranaed Prom 60 to 87 years. The lunch-bunch is doinq well, and a group traveled to Julian last month. It was decided that was too lonq a trip to schedule in the van, and future trips will be shorter distances. Mrs. Spickard reported the C.P.R. class for seniors was a very large success, and another class will he held soon. Cerico's is involved in the senior program and is planning a holiday dinner for seniors on December 13, from 2:OO p.m. to 8:OO p.m., and will be free to all seniors 60 years and older. Anyone under the age of 60 would pay $3.00. help those unable to go throuqh the buffet line. Mrs. Spickard stated Christmas Day the volunteers and staff are proposing to have a Christmas dinner at the Senior Center for seniors, sponsored by the Senior Center and the Christ the King Church. seniors dre alone on Christmas and this dinner 1s for those people, and will be by reservation. Volunteers will be provided to Many ITEMS FOR THE NEXT AGENDA Status of SANDAC survey. Discussion of time change for Senior Citizen Commission meetinq. Senior Center. ADJOURNMENT: By proper motion, the Meeting of November 5, 1987, was adjourned at 2:12 p.m. Harriett Babbitt Minutes Clerk