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SENIOR COMMISSION
February 4, 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.
Commissioners Heard, Chmiel, MacEnery, Whittaker and Zink.
PRESENTATION:
Mayor Pro Tem Margaret Stanton read and presented a Proclamation to John and Dorothea Radford in
honor of their 50th wedding anniversary.
Sue Spickard introduced two new members of staff; Marolyn Hile, New Nutrition Site Manager and Teri
House, part-time Management Assistant.
MATTERS FROM THE PUBLIC:
David Stookey, 3560 Ridgecrest Drive, addressed the Commission, requesting that the Senior Center be
open on Saturdays, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and on Sunday, from noon until 4:30 p.m. Mr. Stookey
stated that there are many seniors who would appreciate having a place to spend time on the weekends.
Chairman Heard asked Mr. Stookey which group he was representing, and he said the Board Members
had said they wanted this and would support the request.
Sue Spickard stated that staff would prepare a report for the Commission’s review and an ultimate
recommendation to the Commission on this issue.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
On motion by Commissioner Chmiel, the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of January 7, 1993, were
approved as presented.
AYES: Heard, Chmiel, MacEnery, Whittaker and Zink
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UTIUZATION OF DONATIONS:
Chairman Heard announced that the Commissioners had been requested to present recommendations
for a Wish list' for enhancing the use of the Senior Center.
Linwood Van, 2603-51 Avenida De Anita, addressed the Commission, requesting consideration be given
toward starting a fund to replace the small bus. This bus was to be replaced, but with the budget
situation in the City, this will be deferred, and the present bus is out of service much of the time due to
the age of the vehicle. The bus has over 100,000 miles on it, and was purchased in 1982 through a grant.
The Senior Association was in charge of senior matters at that time, and Mr. Van suggested that perhaps
the Association would get involved in raising funds for a new bus. The larger bus which was purchased
through funds from the Center and Fieldstone Company, does not have wheelchair facilities, and the small
bus is the only vehicle that does have.
Mr. Van said there should not be a time limit on the fund, but just have a special fund available for
donations.
Sue Spickard stated she fek it was important at this time to focus on the $900 donation by Home Savings,
as they are anxious to have the Commission designate an item that would cost approximately $900. She
reiterated that Home Savings does not want to put their donation into the 'pot', but want a specific item
to be designated as their donation.
Ms. Spickard suggested the Home Savings' donation could be used to purchase a television and VCR
on a cart that could be moved around to the various rooms. Different groups want to show videos for
their specific use, and the Center has been borrowing such equipment from the School District. The cost
for the two suggested items, on a cart, would be $915.
Ms. Spickard stated a second suggestion would be a slide projector, which could be used for senior
activities and also for presentations in the community to show what has been accomplished at the Senior
Center. The cost of a slide projector and equipment would be approximately $900.
Ms. Spickard stated that another item to consider in the future would be new patio chairs for the Center-
since the ones the Center has now are getting weathered.
There is $25,582.00 in the Trust Fund at the present time, and Ms. Spickard stated that some of that
money belongs to the Project Council. However, there is approximately $22,000 unencumbered.
ACT1 0 N : On motion by Commissioner Chmiel, the Senior Commission voted to use the
donation of $900 from Home Savings to purchase a television, VCR and cart.
AYES: Heard, Chmiel, MacEnery, Whittaker and Zink
Chairman Heard stated that Mr. Van's suggestion of a fund for collecting money to replace the small bus
was an excellent one. Mr. Van said that this fund could be in memory of Leo Gregory.
Commissioner Zink said there had been requests for instructions in bridge, chess and billiards, and that
might be considered if there were enough people interested.
Don Clifford spoke from the audience and said that shouldn't the City provide these things, and not have
the Center always begging for funds to operate the Center.
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Ms. Spickard stated that the City will continue to operate the Senior Center and make certain that any
equipment needed for operations will continue to be provided through the General Fund.
Chairman Heard added that every time the seniors feel they want something for the Center, they don’t
want to go to the City Council for money. The seniors like to think they have the interest and ability to
raise funds. There are a large number of people and organizations in the community that help with fund
raising for the Senior Center. He said that it is far better to spend the money in the Trust Fund for things
that the Center needs, and to do that as soon as possible.
Commissioner MacEnery suggested purchasing a duplicating machine for the seniors to use to copy
documents. Ms. Spickard stated that staff makes copies of documents for the seniors for 10 cents a
COPY -
COMMISSION WORKSHOP:
Sue Spickard stated that the Commission has decided to hold a workshop to work on goals and
objectives. She said that the Commission needs to set a date, and after a discussion, the Commission
chose Wednesday, March 10, 1993, 1 :00 p.m., for the workshop. If Magee Park is available, it will be held
there.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Suaaestion Committee
Commissioner MacEnery reported on four suggestions: a coupon exchange box; no parking in front of
the entrance to the Center: having seniors get into a line before the bus pulls up to the entrance for
boarding, and utilization of the Senior Center on weekends.
Commissioner MacEnergy stated there was a coupon exchange box at one time in the Center, but it was
not used. As to the no parking at the entrance, Ms. Spickard stated she will investigate that, and will also
not’@ City vehicles that they should not park there. She stated that trying to have the passengers lined
up before the bus pulls up is almost impossible, as some of those people need assistance in getting on
to the bus. The fourth suggestion has been referred to staff for a report to the Commission.
Nutrition Proiect Liaison
Commissioner Chmiel reported on the January 8 meeting, giving the statistics for the meals served with
a total of meals served in December, 2,829; with an average donation of $1.40; Home meals delivered
835, with an average donation of $2.14. The balance on hand is $2,689.18.
Carlsbad Senior Citizen Association
No report.
SENIOR COORDINATOR’S REPORT:
Sue Spickard reported on field trips and activies at the Center during the past month, and stated the
attendance at the dance was overwhelming. The scheduling of more dances is a problem, and Ms.
Spickard will meet with the Project Council and the band with regard to the possibility of more dances.
The writing and discussion groups are growing, and the tax season has started.
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SENIOR COORDINATOR’S REPORT: (Continued)
Ms. Spickard stated that the Nutrition Program is not serving their capacity of 146 meals at the present
time, and there are no waiting lists. Staff is working on getting more publicity for the program and also discussing different kinds of meals, such as a salad bar and lighter entrees.
CHAIRMAN’S REPORT:
Chairman Heard stated he had no further report.
ITEMS FOR NEXT AGENDA:
Opening of Center on Weekends
Wish List
ADJOURNMENT
By proper motion, the Regular Meeting of February 4, 1993, was adjourned at 2:21 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Harriett Babbitt
Minutes Clerk
February 17,1993
TO: MAYOR LEWIS
MAYOR PRO TEM STANTON
COUNCILM EMBER Fl NNl LA
COUNCILMEMBER KULCHIN
COUNCILMEMBER NYGAARD
FROM: Senior Commission
SUMMARY REPORT OF FEBRUARY 4,1993, COMMISSION MEETING
1. of rim:
Commission voted unanimously to use the donation of $900 made by Home
Savings of America for purchasing a portable TVNCR and Cart for the
Senior Center.
Commn Wm: .. 2.
Commission voted unanimously to have a workshop on Wednesday,
March 10, 1993 at 1 :00 pm to develop goals and objectives.
MYRA ZlNK
Scribe
C: City Manager
Assistant City Manager
Parks & Recreation Director
Department Heads