HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006-03-07; Senior Commission; MinutesMinutes of: SENIOR COMMISSION
Time of Meeting: 9:00 A.M.
Date of Meeting March 7, 2006
Place of Meeting: Senior Center
CALL TO ORDER
Vice Chairperson O'Connell called the Regular Meeting to order at 9:00 a.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Nelson, O'Connell and Savary
Absent: Hopkins and Surridge
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Commissioner Nelson.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
None.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
ACTION: On motion by Commissioner Surridge, the Minutes of the Regular Meeting
held on February 7, 2005 were approved.
AYES: Nelson, O'Connell, Savary and Surridge
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Hopkins and Surridge
PUBLIC OPEN FORUM
Izma Chmiel
3121 Vista Rica
Carlsbad, California 92009
Addressed Commission regarding the cement planter box in the courtyard. Chmiel was under the
impression that the cement planter box was to be refurbished at the same time the courtyard was
being renovated. Chmiel commented that nothing has been done to enhance the planter box.
PRESENTATIONS
Recreation Area Manager, Gail Lynn presented the Needle Grafters a letter and certificate of
recognition from Assemblyman Mark Wyland. Assemblyman Wyland acknowledged the Needle
Grafters for donating their time and money making baby caps and blankets for premature and
AIDS babies.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
ACTION: On motion by Commissioner O'Connell, the Agenda for March 7, 2006
was approved with the exception of items 2-4 which were pulled for
discussion.
AYES: Nelson, O'Connell and Savary
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Hopkins and Surridge
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. AB #0306-1 SUMMARY REPORT
By a 3-0 vote Commission received, accepted and approved the Summary Report of the
February 7, 2006 Senior Commission meeting.
2. AB #0306-2 REQUEST TO CHANGE SENIOR COMMISSION MEETING TIME
AND DATE
By a 3-0 vote the Commission approved changing the Senior Commission meeting day and
time to the first Thursday of the month at 3:00 p.m.
3. AB #0306-3 NOMINATION AND ELECTION OF CHAIRPERSON AND VICE
CHAIRPERSON
By a 3-0 vote Mike O'Connell was elected Chairperson and Jack Nelson elected Vice
Chairperson for the calendar year 2006.
4. AB #0306-4 REQUEST FOR REDUCTION OF RENTAL FEES FOR BOY SCOUT
TROOP 784
By a 3-0 vote the Senior Commission approved reduced rental fees of $250 for the Boy Scouts
48th Annual Pancake Breakfast on April 16, 2006.
DEPARTMENT REPORTS
None.
COMMISSIONER/STAFF REPORTS
1. Commissioner O'Connell will not be available to attend the SANDAG, Full Access &
Coordinated Transportation (FACT) meetings. Commissioner Nelson volunteered to attend the
meetings.
2. Gail Lynn, Recreation Area Manager reported the Volunteer Recognition dinner held at the
Olympic Resort was a great success. The newsletter's new format has been well received.
Newsletters are printed on a bi-monthly basis. The lunch menu, activity calendar and special
programs are printed on a monthly basis.
3. Jack Risley, Recreation Supervisor updated the Commission on new items that have been
added to the lunch menu. Risley said the response to the added lunch menu items has
improved the attendance for lunch.
AGENDA ITEMS FOR FUTURE COMMISSION MEETING
None.
ADJOURNMENT
By proper motion the Regular Meeting of March 7, 2006 was adjourned at 9:50 a.m.
AYES: Nelson, O'Connell and Savary
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Hopkins and Surridge
Respectfully submitted,
Kris Westland
Secretary