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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1990-08-02; Senior Commission; MinutesMINUTES Meeting of: SENIOR COMMISSION Time of Meeting: lr15 p.m. Date of Meeting: August 2, 1990 Place of Ueeting: Carlsbad Senior Center COMMISSIONERS ' CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Van called the Meeting to order at 1:15 p.m. ROLL CJU& : Present: Chairman Van, Commissioners Maggio, and Savary. Absent: Commissioners Heard and Ritchie. Staff Present: Sue Spickard, Senior Coordinator Dave Bradstreet, Parks 6r Recreation Director MATTERS FROM THE PUBLIC: Robert Collet, 2412 Sonora Court, inquired about the status of the mini-van. It was indicated the van would go out to bid next week. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The Minutes of the June 7, 1990, Regular Meeting were approved as presented. ACCEPTANCE OF DONATIONS Sue Spickard reported that the Carlsbad Senior Center received $50 from Commissioner Ritchie in memory of Manual Castorena and Norris Cochran; $100 from the Encinitis Terrace, and the bulk of the money was from the La Costa Tournament of Champions Charities in the amount of $5,000. Joe Johnson, 3300 Belle Lane, asked how these donations were designated, and Ms. Spickard replied to the Carlsbad Senior Center. The Senior Commission accepted donations to the Carlsbad Senior Center in the amount of $5,150. ROTARY Sue Spickard reported that a representative of the Carlsbad Evening Rotary Club had approached her stating they would like to work on special projects for the Senior Center, expressing interest in a "hands on" type of project rather than fund-raising. She asked the Commissioners for ideas for such projects. Commissioner Savary suggested driving people to doctor appointments or necessary appointments where they have no transportation. Ms. Spickard stated the Rotary Clubs do donate to the taxi voucher program. Ms. Spickard said the second request has come from the High Noon Rotary Club, and added that the Rotary Clubs have been very supportive of the senior programs. The Rotary Club founded the senior programs in the Carlsbad area. Van Maggio Savary Van Maggio Savary h \ !! - August 2, 1990 SENIOR COMMISSION Page 2 v COMMISSIONERS ROTARY (Continued) Ms. Spickard stated the High Noon Rotary has requested this Commission consider letting them have one of their meetings here sometime this year. They meet at noon every Monday and would like to tour the Center and the School District offices. She said that due to the policy not to allow any group other than the seniors to meet here between the hours of 8:OO a.m. to 5:OO p.m., she wanted to bring this before the Commission for consideration. Chairman Van stated he felt the Commission needed to show appreciation to the people who help the Center. Ms. Spickard asked whether this was to be annually or one time, with the consensus of the Commission that it should be one time. Chairman Van suggested that the Rotary Club be provided with lunch. Dave Bradstreet said that they were willing to pay for lunch--that they just want to have their meeting here and they would have their own lunch catered; then tour the building. Phil Bunn, 5350 Los Robles, stated he was inclined to go along with the Commission, and felt this was the least they could do. He added that the donations should be in the newsletter. The Senior Commission approved honoring the Rotary Club for their support to the senior programs by having them at the Senior Center for a luncheon meeting. VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION Chairman Van stated that once a year the volunteers for the Center are honored and he asked for suggestions for the planned party this year scheduled for November 16, 1990. Commissioner Savary said it would be pleasant to have music and dancing at that function. chairman Van answered that the reason that has not been a popular function in the past was because there are so many more women than men. He said that the Commission had decided on the November 16 date, due to all the activities at Christmas. Commissioner Maggio commented that it would be nice to have music to entertain during dinner, but she felt dancing was not one of the most important activities. Me. Spickard inquired whether the Commission wanted a turkey dinner or something else. Chairman Van stated he preferred roast beef, and Ms. Spickard said she would check on the menu. The entertainment was discussed, with one of the groups from the schools to sing. This item will be on the next agenda. August 2, 1990 SENIOR COMMISSION Page 3 \-d COMMISSIONERS VOLUNTEER IN SCHOOLS PROGRAy Sue Spickard reported that last year the Pine School Volunteer Program was started, with 26 people expressing interest. By the end of the year, nine individuals remained active. Two months ago she surveyed all 26 of those individuals to find what went wrong, and how could this program be better. Me. Spickard said that there is a need to create an opportunity for the volunteers to have an ongoing association with the center and each other. Last year the volunteers were placed in what was hoped to be an appropriate place and then the schools were to handle this. However, the seniors felt disjointed and not tied to an organization; uncertain of their responsibilities and not used to their full potential. They needed an outlet to express these feelings before they dropped out of the program. Commissioner Savary and Hs. Spickard discussed this and when the program is started up in the fall, they will not turn the volunteers totally over to the school. tabs on them and treat them as part of the Senior Center volunteer group in cooperation with the schools. They will keep Us. Spickard said that Kelly School has expressed a strong desire to expand into this program, and asked whether the Commission wanted to do that. She recommended that the program not be expanded into the entire school district, and would rather take one or two at a time. She added the Principal at Roosevelt School was also interested in the program. Chairman Van recommended the Street School until there is MS. Spickard added that the indicated their interest, if felt under-utilized at the P program remain just in the Pine a successful program there. ndividuals she contacted they could be used, as they ne Street School. The nine individuals who stayed with the program felt very strongly about it. Commissioner Maggio said that perhaps with taking on Kelly School, the volunteers would feel they had something more than just the Pine Street School and something to look forward to. The consensus of the Senior Commiesion was to try the Volunteer in School6 Program in both the Kelly and the Pine Street Schools. Commissioner Savary will continue to lead this Program. SENIOR COORDINATOR'S REPORT Me. Spickard reported that basically all the programs that have been provided all along are continuing and all doing very well. A new program of Thursday Afternoon at the Movies is proving to be very popular; the Del Mar Fair trip was full and great; there were over 250 people in attendance at the Ice Cream social, and that will be held again next year at Magee Park. Next year the proposal has been made to have hotdogs, chips and soda, with volunteers to barbecue the hotdogs. The specialized health screenings will be increased also. x\ August 2, 1990 SENIOR COMMISSION Page 4 COMMISSIONERS SENIOR COORDINATOR'S REPORT (Continued) Ha. Spickard stated the Center-is doing a lot of things thai they are very good at and it is time to expand the programs and try new things. There are new committees interested in planning new events and activities, and new ideas are being presented. The Capital Bank will sponsor a dance at the Center on Thursday, August 9, 1990, with the number of people to attend being limited. In the past, there have been so many people attending the dances, that the dance floor has been made smaller and smaller by adding more chairs. This dance has already filled its quota of 85 persons. Me. Spickard said the Nutrition Program Reservation System has been in place for a month and appears to be going quite well. She is very pleased with the response, and is lookinc at the menus for different days; for example, there are 30 to 40 people turned away on Tuesdays, and it is felt that if partially because there is a live band and good music and then there is bingo in the afternoon. The music will be changed to Thursday, which is a slow day, to Bee whether that makes a difference. Ms. Spickard reiterated the minibus specs have been prepared, and the Utilities/Naintenance Department plans to go out to bid next week. This is a process that the City must go through on a purchase of this type. The building is doing fine and the needed changes are in place; however, Me. Spickard said the air conditioning sndfot heating is still a problem, and she asks everyone to be patient. The question arose whether a person with a post office address in Carlsbad is considered a resident of Carlsbad. Ms. Spickard replied that they pay for that post office box, and no one at the center has the ability to follow them home to check on their residency. Mr. Johnson commented that a post office does not make a person a resident. Ms. Spickard said that even the snow birds stay here six months. If they have a post office box in Carlsbad, they are considered residents as far as the Center programs. She said this needs a longer trial period to determine whether or not it is a problem. CHAIRMAN'S REPORT Chairman Van announced that Commissioner Savary would be considered for re-appointment to the Commission. However, this will be Commissioner Maggio's last meeting, as she has requested not to be re-appointed. She has made a lot of contribution6 to the Commission and was thanked by the Commission for her service. Chairman Van stated that Mayor Lewis has made several visits to the Center, since it is the summer vacation period. Mr. Van said he explained the handicapped parking situation to the Mayor and that a person in a wheelchair could use the school parking with no problem. He commented that it is not the handicapped people themselves who complain, but others. \ s r I .. I , \ August 2, 1990 SENIOR COJ4MfSSION Page 5 COMMISSIONERS ( Cont inued ) Mr. Van said the Mayor had suggested the Senior Cwarission meet with other senior conmrissions in other cities, but he told the Mayor that this Commiesion and this Center are so far ahead of the other commissions, that it would be of no benefit to this Commission. Mr. Van concluded his report, stating he had been unable to attend the Association meeting, due to a band commitment. Two people, Joe Johnson and Phil Bunn, were re-elected to the Board, and both are in attendance at this meeting. ITEMS FOR NEXT AGENm The Commiasioners were reminded to get agenda items to Me. Spickard a8 soon as possible. party will be on the next agenda. The Volunteer Recognition By proper motion, the Meeting of August 2, 1990, was adjourned at 2x00 p.m. Harriett Babbitt Minutes Clerk