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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-05-01; Senior Commission; MinutesMinutes of: SENIOR COMMISSION Time of Meeting: 3:00 P.M. Date of Meeting May 1, 2008 Place of Meeting: Senior Center CALL TO ORDER Chairperson Nelson called the Regular Meeting to order at 3:00 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Hopkins, Nelson, Savary and O'Connell Absent: Surridge PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Led by Commissioner Hopkins. PRESENTATIONS None ANNOUNCEMENTS None APPROVAL OF MINUTES ACTION: On motion by Commissioner Savary, the Minutes of the Regular Meeting held on April 3, 2008 were approved. AYES: Hopkins, Nelson, O'Connell and Savary NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: Surridge APPROVAL OF AGENDA ACTION: On motion by Commissioner O'Connell, the Agenda for May 1, 2008 was approved. AYES: Hopkins, Nelson, O'Connell and Savary NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: Surridge PRESENTATION: Rob Carly, Executive Director of Full Access & Coordinated Transportation (FACT) explained the vision of FACT. The goal is to provide all seniors and disabled people living in San Diego County to have full mobility by accessible transportation system that meets their individual need. Some of the ways they are supporting this endeavor is through grants, matching funds and community partnerships. 1. AB# 0508-1 SUMMARY REPORT - (ACTION) Accepted and approved and filed the April 3, 2008 Senior Commission Meeting Summary Report. 2. AB# 0508-2 ACCEPTANCE OF IN-KIND PRODUCT AND SERVICE DONATIONS (ACTION) Accepted and approved donations of $845 in-kind products and services for senior programs. CONSENT CALENDAR The consent calendar was unanimously approved (4-0). Senior Commission May 1,2008 PUBLIC COMMENT Mr. Al Jandro 2200 Afton Way Carlsbad, CA 92008 Mr. Jandro inquired if the Senior Commission plays a role in overseeing contractor's performance and if not, should the Commission have a role? Chairperson Nelson explained that the commission plays an advisory role not an administration role as Senior Commissioners. COMMISSION/STAFF REPORT 1 . Tri-City Medical Center Advisory Board - Commissioner Surridge was absent. 2. Managers Report -The Fitness Room is tentatively scheduled to have the computer equipment installed in two weeks and doors will open in 30-45 days. There will be a Certified Trainer on sight. Fee memberships are based on a thorough study done by Lynn and approved by the Recreation Services Manager and Recreation Director. With the addition of a new part-time driver, transportation has expanded its services to La Costa four times a week. Seniors from La Costa will have transportation Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday to the Center including shopping, medical appointments and Trader Joes. 3. Nutrition Report - Jack Risley provided an update on April participant numbers for the Nutrition Program. The volunteer appreciation dinner was a special evening honoring the volunteers who served lunch to 300 hundred people attending Grand Opening. Staff and commissioners, Nelson, Savary and Surridge helped serve appetizers and dinner to the volunteers. Food was donated by the Center's congregate caterer who also donated the food. The volunteers are still talking about how much they enjoyed the evening. The Easter Seals Volunteers are adults who are developmentally or physically challenged who help setup for Bingo once a week. On a daily basis the Interface volunteers, who also have the same challenges, help setup for lunch. The volunteer's are also planting flowers in the patio area that will be used for decorating home meal trays. A part of the A.I.S. contract requires all Nutrition Managers to hand out surveys to their congregate and home meal participants to ask their opinions on food, service, and satisfaction of the program. Overall results from the survey were very positive. ADJOURNMENT By proper motion the Regular Meeting of May 1 , 2008 was adjourned at 4:15 p.m. AYES: Hopkins, Nelson, O'Connell and Savary NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: Surridge Respectfully submitted, Kris Westland Secretary