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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1987-12-03; Senior Commission; MinutesMINUTES Meeting of: SENIOR CITIZEN COMMISSION Date of Meeting: December 3, 1987 Time of Meeting: 1:15 p.m. Place of Meeting: Harding Community Center COMMISSIONERS CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Van called the Meeting to order at 1:17 p.m. ROLL CALL: Present: Chairman Van, Commissioners Gast, Hoskin and Maggio. Absent: Commissioner Ritchie Staff Members Present: Sue Spickard, Senior Citizen Coordinator MATTERS FROM THE PUBLIC: There was no one present desiring to address the Commission. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The Minutes of the Meeting held November 5, 1987, were approved as presented. Comnission Meeting Time This item was oontinued to the next meeting. Financing of Senior Center Comnissioner Hoskin stated he was confused about how the senior center was to be financed and would like to have someone from the City speak to the Commission about this. Sue Spickard stated at this time there is nothing final as far as the financing for the center. She volunteered to ask the Finance Director or someone else familiar with the financing to ame before this Commission at the next meeting to discuss the financing of the center. Chairman Van read from newspaper articles stating the senior center was one of the three top priorities for the downtown Redevelopment Area. stated the financing of the center is a concern of this Comnission, even with the assurances that the center will be built. He Senior Center Update Sue Spickard distributed copies of the proposed floor plans for the senior center and stated she had concerns about access to the kitchen area. On the proposed plan, there is only one room--the dining room--that has access to the kitchen, with an exit to the outdoors. Hrs. Spidcard stated she felt this awld create problems, particularly if someone else wanted to use the kitchen area and there was another meeting and/or program being held in the dining room area. Van Cast Hoskin Mali0 A \ ! MINUTES y' SENIOR CITIZEN COMMISSION December 3, 1987 Page 2 COMMlSSlONERS The suggestion was made to move the kitchen area over to where the storage area is shown, which would give an entrance to the kitchen from the hall area. It was noted there are restrooms in that area? which would mean the plumbing would be in the walls there. By consensus, the Commission agreed to have Mrs. Spidtard continue to work with the committee on the location of the kitchen, stating concern with an exit only through the dining room area. Another item discussed was where a lounge area would be placed. a library area, but wondered whether a lounge area would better serve the needs of the seniors, with only a small library area. Other suggestions were to place a lounge area where the kitchen is now shown, or take a portion of the courtyard for a lounge. The Commissioners noted there was Mrs. Spidcard stated she would continue to work on the floor plans with the architect and would keep the Commission informed. Status of SANDAG Survey Results Sue Spickard distributed copies of the Draft of the Senior Needs Survey and highlighted some of the statistics for the Commission. Transportation Sue Spickard reported it was time to start looking into the possibility of another van for the center. Grant programs take about two years to get a vehicle. She stated she had talked with the AAA about a vehicle, but had found that some groups that had received their vehicles were not satisfied with them. Mrs. Spickard added that sometimes SOME will assist groups with the purchase of a vehicle by matching funds. Mrs. Spidtard stated she will pursue this further and will investigate whether a grant application can be made. Senior Citizen Comnission voted to have the Senior Citizen Coordinator pursue future transportation needs for the new senior enter. COMMISSION LIAISON TO C.S.C.A Chairman Van gave the report, stating Hrs. Spickard had briefed the Board on the progress of the senior center. The Association is in the process of finalizing the new by-laws. Van Gast Hoskin Maggio MINUTES y SENIOR CITIZEN COMMISSION Decemher 3, 1987 Page 3 COMM~SS~ONERS SENIOR CITIZEN COORDINATOR'S REPORT: Sue Spickard reported the AAA came to monitor the senior prqrams, with the record-keeping procedures being monitored this time. This time, the center received an A plus on nutrition with regard to documentation, and an A plus on transportation. On home-delivered meals, Carlsbad received a slap on the wrist, since they had not kept the names of every person served on every day. year to see if this has been corrected Spickard added they have already corrected this. Mrs. Spidcard stated two of the finest programs: dance instruction and drama are losinq their instructors. The drama program will continue, but the dance program will not be continuing at this time. She stated that after the first of the year. she will try to get another instructor However, this will be difficult, as the cost of instructors may be prohibitive. Mrs. Spidcard reported the anqlers' club has had overwhelming response to an article in the San Diego newspaper. with the Escondido group wantina to join with the Carlsbad group. The Weekend Lunch Bunch is ooing to Seaport Villaae December 20, 1987. In February, the seniors will. have their first activity at Stagecoach Park--A Sweetheart Pastry Workshop on February 11. Mrs. Spidcard announced the Christmas Day dinner in cooperation with the church has been canceled--as there was no one to prepare the food. Gerico's Christmas Dinner will be December 13 and will be free for anyone over the age of 55. Those under 55 will pay $3.00. Mrs. Spickard hoped everyone had marked their calendars for December 18. which will be the Holiday Party sponsored by this Commission ITEMS FOR THE NEXT AGENDA: Commission Meeting Time Financinq of the Senior Center Recruiting More Volunteers They will return after the first of the Mrs. AD30URNMENT : By proper motion, the Meetlnq of December 3, 1987. was adjourned at 2:15 p.m. RespectfulJy submitted -" Harriett Babbitt Minutes Clerk h 9 \ s -