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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1993-01-07; Senior Commission; Minutest MINUTES MEETING OF: SENIOR COMMISSION DATE OF MEETING: TIME OF MEETING: PLACE OF MEETING: January 7, 1993 (Regular Meeting) 1 :15 p.m. CARLSBAD SENIOR CENTER CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Heard called the Meeting to order at 1:15 p.m. ROLL CALL: Present: Absent: None. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE was led by Chairman Heard. MAlTERS FROM THE PUBLIC: There were no requests to address the Commission on a non-agenda item. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Commissioners Heard, Chmiel, MacEnery, Whittaker and Zink. - On motion by Commissioner Chmiel, the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of December 3, 1992, were approved as presented. AYES: Heard, Chmiel, MacEnery, Whittaker and Zink SENIOR CENTER BARBECUE Sue Spickard referred to the report to the Commission dated January 5,1993, which gave the background of the project and the recommendation of staff. A copy of that report is part of the record. Crty Council returned this item to the Senior Commission for further consideration with the recommendation that a barbecue be constructed with a cost not to exceed $5,000. Ms. Spickard stated that staff recommended that the Commission take no further action at this time and use the money from the trust account to purchase a portable barbecue, if they wanted a barbecue at this time. Commissioner Chmiel stated she felt that it would not be advisable to spend such a large amount of money for a barbecue at this time, as the barbecue would not be used that often. Commissioner Zink concurred, adding that she would rather spend the money on something more useful. Commissioner Whittaker stated that if the barbecue had been included when the building was built, it would be a part of the amenities. He felt a separate barbecue does not fit here, and since none had been required the last three years, he felt it was not necessary now. He recommended taking no action at this time, including not purchasing a separate barbecue. I_ January 7, 1993 SENIOR COMMISSION Page 2 Commissioner MacEnery expressed concern about the safety of a portable barbecue. She stated that she understood there is a portable barbecue that is available for City interdepartmental use. Dave Bradstreet, Parks and Recreation Director, stated the Fire Department has a portable barbecue that is available for City use. Commissioner Chmiel stated that in the present economic times, she felt the seniors would be criticized for spending a large amount of money on this project. Commissioner Whittaker stated he would not object to borrowing or renting a barbecue if it could be done properly and keeping the area safe and clean. Chairman Heard thanked Dave Bradstreet, Parks and Recreation Director, and Keith Beveriy, the grant writer, for all their work on this project. ACTION: On motion by Commissioner Whittaker, the Senior Commission voted to abandon the building of a barbecue at the Center and to use those funds for another project. If the Senior Center needs to use a barbecue, the Commission recommended borrowing one from the Fire' Department, as long as this can be done safely and with no housekeeping problems with the area used at the Senior Center. AYES: Heard, Chmiel, MacEnery, Whittaker and Zink ^I- ELECTIONS: Sue Spickard distributed ballots to the Commissioners, and the following 1993 officers were elected: Chairman - Commissioner Heard Vice-chairman - Commissioner Whittaker COMMllTEE APPOINTMENTS: The following Committee appointments were made: Volunteer Committee - Chairman Heard, Commissioner Zink Billiards Committee - Commissioner Whittaker Suggestion Committee - Commissioner MacEnery Nutrition Liaison - Commissioner Chmiel Anniversary/Birthday - Commissioner Chmiel Carlsbad Senior Citizen Association Liaison - Commissioner MacEnery Scribe - Commissioner Zink ACCEPTANCE OF DONATION: Sue Spickard stated that Dr. Thomas Gregory had donated $1 ,OOO to the Center in memory of his Father, Leo Gregory. Home Savings of America makes a donation to the Center each year, with the stipulation that the money be used for some specific item. One year their donation provided the spinet piano and last year they purchased the ping pong table. Ms. Spickard recommended this item be placed on a future agenda for suggestions from the Commissioners for a new wish list. January 7, 1993 SENIOR COMMISSION Page 3 ACTION: On motion by Commissioner Zink, the Senior Commission accepted a donation of $1,000 in memory of Leo Gregory and $900 from Home Savings of America. The Commission will discuss items for a wish list at a future meeting. AYES:: Heard, Chmiel, MaeEnery, Whittaker and Zink COMMISSION WORKSHOP: Sue Spickard reported that the Commission held a workshop last year with a training program and moderator. The Commissioners'decided they would like to have another workshop with no moderator present. This would allow the Commissioners to set goals for the Commission and to decide where the Commission wants to put its energy. Commissioner Whittaker requested an outline from last year's workshop. The Commission, by consensus, tentatively set Tuesday afternoon, January 19, 1993, as the date for the workshop. COMMllTEE REPORTS: Suqaestion Committee Sue Spickard gave the Suggestion Committee report, stating there were two suggestions, both of which have been addressed previously. One suggestion was for hooks on the billiard tables, and that will be done. The other suggestion was to have separate rooms for the TV and the card players. Ms. Spickard explained that there is not room in the Center to have a separate Library, and those using that room will need to work together. Nutrition Proiect Liaison Commissioner Chmiel reported on a recent meeting, giving the statistics for the meals served with a total of meals served in November, 2,503; with an average donation of $1.37; Home meals served 809, with an average donation of $1.82. The balance on hand is $2,242.08. She reported on birthday/sympathy cards sent. There will be a District 5 meeting, January '21, 1993, at Lemon Grove. SENIOR COORDINATOR'S REPORT Sue Spickard reported that the Holidays are a slow time at the Center. She complimented the writing and discussion groups for their good work. Dr. Sebastian had given a talk on Life Without Pain and the free skin cancer screening was well-attended. Other screenings will be scheduled. The bake sale netted $209, which goes into the Project Council's Trust Fund for their use. Ms. Spickard concluded her report by listing the activities and classes scheduled for January. CHAIRMAN'S REPORT: Chairman Heard stated he had no further report. January 7, 1993 SENIOR COMMISSION Page 4 ITEMS FOR NEXT AGENDA: Wish List for Home Savings Donation ADJOURNMENT: By proper motion, the Regular Meeting of January 5, 1993, was adjourned at 1:s p.m. Minutes Clerk January 11, 1993 TO: MAYOR LEWIS MAYOR PRO TEM STANTON COUNCILMEMBER FlNNllA COUNCILMEMBER KULCHIN COUNCILMEMBER NYGAARD FROM: Senior Commission SUMMARY REPORT OF JANUARY 7,1993, COMMISSION MEETING 1. Senior Center Barbecues: Commission voted unanimously to release the $21,416 in Roberti Z-Berg-Harris funds previously committed to constructing a barbecue structure at the Senior Center and to utilize the portable BBQ available through the Fire Department. 2. AcceDtance of Donations: Commission voted unanimously to accept the donation of $1,000 from Dr. Thomas Gregory in memory of Leo Gregory; and to accept a donation of $900 from Home Savings of America, use of which will be left for discussion and determination at another meeting. IZMA CHMIEL fl Scribe C: City Manager Assistant City Manager Parks & Recreation Director Department Heads