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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992-07-02; Senior Commission; Minutes\- MINUTES MEETING OF: SENIOR COMMISSION DATE OF MEETING: TIME OF MEETING: 1:lS p.m. PLACE OF MEETING: July 2, 1992 (Regular Meeting) CARLSBAD SENIOR CENTER CALL TO ORDER: ’ Chairman Heard called the Meeting to order at 1:15 p.m. ROLL CALL: Present: Absent: Commissioner Maggio. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE was led by Chairman Heard. Commissioners Heard, Chmiel, Van and Zink. PRESENTATIONS: Mayor Lewis presented Mr. and Mrs. Robert Collet and Mr. and Mrs. Michael Kane with Proclamations in honor of their 50th Wedding Anniversaries. Mayor Lewis stated that the Council and the City are happy to be able to honor citizens for achieving 50 years of marriage. Commissioner Van read a thank-you note from Mr. and Mrs. Hillman for the Proclamation they received May 7, 1992, for their 50th Wedding Anniversary, and added their thanks for being given a tour of the Senior Center. MATTERS FROM THE PUBLIC: There were no requests to address the Commission on a non-agenda item. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: On motion by Commissioner Van, the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of May 7, 1992, were approved as presented. AYES: Heard, Chmiel and Van ABSTAIN: Zink July 2, 1992 SENIOR COMMISSION Page 2 ACCEPTANCE OF DONATION: ACTION: On motion by Commissioner Zink, the Senior Commission accepted a donation of $2,000 from the La Costa Hotel & Spa Tournament of Champions Charities. AYES:: Heard, Chmiel, Van and Zink VOLUNTEER CELEBRATION: Sue Spickard stated that each year the Center holds a party for the volunteers, without whom the programs and operation of the Center would not be possible. She asked the Commission to appoint a committee to work with staff on planning this celebration. She suggested that perhaps there should be some volunteers also appointed to this committee. Commissioners Chmiel and Zink volunteered to serve on this committee, and Jean Ballard and Terry Talbot volunteered to serve. Commissioner Van suggested that perhaps a Member of the Senior Citizens Association should be asked to serve on the committee. Sue Spickard asked whether the Commission wanted the party to be in November, as it was last year, and the consensus of the Commission was that was an excellent time. The Commissioners also agreed that the party last year at Raintree was enjoyed by everyone. TRUST FUND: Sue Spickard reported there is a balance of $25,606 in the Trust Fund. Some of that money is committed: for example, $3,100 is committed to the barbecue. That project will be before Council to go out to bid before the end of July. Ms. Spickard stated that recently another large screen video projector had been tested. The original estimate of the cost of such a projector was between $15,000 and $20,000. Another portable projector was shown, and the quality of those projectors has greatly increased since staff and the seniors involved had looked at them. The Center is out to bid on the projector they saw recently, and the cost is $4,500. Ms. Spickard continued, stating there is approximately $18,000 in the Trust Fund that is not committed at this time. In the past, funds have been used toward the Volunteer Recognition and another concern at this time is the lights in the billiard room. At the present time, the Billiard Committee is awaiting word from the City about the cost of those lights. There is a large amount of money in the Trust Fund, and Ms. Spickard asked the Commission to be thinking of some project or purchase they might want to make to use some of those funds. The funds do not have to be spent by any time limit, and the City cannot use those funds for any other purpose. The Trust Fund can only be spent upon approval by the Senior Commission. Commissioner Van suggested that perhaps some of the upholstery in the Center needs to be cleaned and this could be funded by the Trust Fund. Ms. Spickard stated that the City is to clean some of the carpeting tomorrow. July 2, 1992 SENIOR COMMISSION Page 3 SENIOR COMMISSION WORKSHOP: Chairman Heard stated that the Commission held a workshop in April, and this workshop was conducted by Kim Welshons, a Planning Commissioner. He stated that there is a need to get guidelines for the Commission. Ms. Spickard added that goals should also be set. Commissioner Van suggested that perhaps the workshop should be delayed until the new Commissioner is appointed, as his term is ending. The other Commissioners felt it would be better to have the benefit of Commissioner Van's experience. However, after discussion, the consensus was to hold the workshop after the new Commissioner is appointed, and invite Commissioner Van to attend that meeting. COMMITTEE REPORTS: Sucmestion Committee Commissioner Van reported on suggestions made during the last two months; one being a coke machine. He said that the Committee has responded to that request several times, and the machine that was at Harding Street was removed, as it did not pay for itself. That suggestion was denied. A suggestion was made for a Disneyland trip. Commissioner Van stated that a suggestion was made to use the auditorium at the center for memorial services for departed seniors. There are many places available for such services, and since the Senior Center is to be a happy place for seniors, this suggestion was denied. There was a suggestion for another Chinese cooking demonstration. The last program was sponsored by the Friends of the Library, and the committee decided they would support the co-sponsorship of a similar program. Nutrition Proiect Liaison Commissioner Chmiel reported on the May 8 and June 12 meetings, giving the statistics for the meals served and the money received. She reported on menu changes, which will include a chef's surprise once a month; liver and onions twice in six months; carnations for Fathers on June 19, and a picnic meal on Thursday, July 2. Outside invitations were declined, as that interferes with the regular nutrition program. Billiards Committee Commissioner Van reported there has been no meeting of the Committee, as they are awaiting word from the City as to whether or not lights could be added in the Billiards Room. Anniversarv/Birt hday Commissioner Chmiel reported that with the two anniversaries today, that brings the Committee up to date. She asked that anyone knowing of a 50th Wedding Anniversary or a 100th Birthday, to please let her know. She read a thank-you note from Mr. and Mrs. Hillman, thanking the Commission for their Proclamation and tour of the Center. July 2, 1992 SENIOR COMMISSION Page 4 SENIOR COORDINATOR’S REPORT: Sue Spickard wished the Commission ‘Happy New Year as this is the start of the new fiscal year for the City and the Center. She stated that the budgets for the operating of the Center through the City’s General Fund and the Area Agency on Aging have been approved and adopted. However, staff has been warned that there may be revisions made, depending on what the State of California does with regard to taking funds from the City and the AAA. She said that $3,000 was frozen last year due to the State budget constraints, and more such action is anticipated this year. Ms. Spickard reported that interviews are in process for the Management Assistant, and they hope to have someone in the position by the end of July. The dining room has been suffering from a low count on some days, according to Ms. Spickard. The Project Council will be asked to look at that for recommendations to increase the count on those days. This is the first time this Center has experienced this situation. Ms. Spickard stated that Joan Kindle had addressed the Commission with regard to displaying Carrillo Ranch artifacts here. The decision has been made to only display artifacts at the Library. Ms. Spickard described the classes in progress at this time and those that are anticipated in the coming months. She described the work program that is in progress with the Mental Health Systems and stated there are brochures throughout the Center. The Ice Cream Social will be held on July 12 in Magee Park with music by the Golden Tones and some sing-alongs. been low and several trips have had to be canceled. The state of the economy has been blamed, and more programs will be planned for the Center rather than costly trips. The participation in trips has Ms. Spickard stated that the building is now two-plus years old, and the lighting in the lounge has been so bad that users have nearly gone blind. The recessed lights were not replaceable, and the City has now gotten an agreement with the company that installed them to have them replaced. CHAIRMAN’S REPORT: Chairman Heard stated he had no additional report. ITEMS FOR NEXT AGENDA: Volunteer Celebration (continuing item) ADJOURNMENT: By proper motion, the Regular Meeting of July 2, 1992, was adjourned at 2:08 p.m. Minutes Clerk Senior Center Office JULY 7, 1992 TO: MAYOR LEWIS MAYOR PRO TEM KULCHIN COUNCILMEMBER LARSON COUNCILMEMBER NYGAARD COUNCILMEMBER STANTON FROM: Senior Commission SUMMARY REPORT OF JULY 2,1992, COMMISSION MEETING 1. Acceptance of Donation Commission voted unanimously to accept a donation of $2,000 from LaCosta Hotel & Spa Tournament of Champions Charities. IZMA CHMIEL Scribe C: City Manager Assistant City Manager Parks & Recreation Director Department Heads 799 Pine Avenue - Carlsbad. California 92008-2428 - (619) 434-4127