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MEETING OF: Senior Commission
DATE OF MEETING: September 3, 2009
TIME OF MEETING: 3:00 p.m.
PLACE OF MEETING: Senior Center
CALL TO ORDER: Chairperson Nelson called the Regular Meeting to order at 3:01 p.m.
ROLL CALL was taken by the secretary as follows:
Present: Nelson, O'Connell, Savary and Surridge
Absent: Hopkins
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Commissioner Surridge led the Pledge of Allegiance.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: On motion by Commissioner Surridge, the Minutes of the
previous meeting were unanimously approved with the correction to the Minutes recognizing
the outgoing Nutrition Council. Jack Risley presented a Certificate of Appreciation thanking
the Nutrition Council for their contribution and participation during the time served.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting held August 6, 2009.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
1. AGENDA ITEM 0909-1 SUMMARY REPORT OF AUGUST 6. 2009
ACTION: On motion by Commissioner O'Connell, Commission
unanimously accepted the August 6, 2009 Summary Report.
AYES: Nelson, O'Connell, Savary and Surridge
NOES: None
ABSENT: Hopkins
DEPARTMENT REPORTS:
2. AGENDA ITEM 0909-2 SENIOR CENTER REPORT - (INFORMATION)
The agenda packet will now include a written report from the manager listing
current and future activities. The format for accepting donations has changed.
In the report it will list cash and in-kind donations. Letters of appreciation will
continue to be sent out to the donors.
3. AGENDA ITEM 0909-3 COMMISSION APPOINTMENT TO THE COMMUNITY
GRANT CITIZEN REVIEW COMMITTEE
Appointed Commissioner Mike O'Connell to serve on the Community Activity
Grant Review Committee.
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COMMISSIONER/STAFF REPORTS
Recreation Services Manager, Sue Spickard, conducted the meeting in Gail Lynn's absence.
Spickard talked about the new donations format and other minor changes in the procedures.
Through the City's Vehicle Replacement Program the Center has a new 21 passenger bus.
The new bus has double hand railing, easier stair access and a PA system. The new 8
passenger van with a lift was also approved and has been in operation for two months.
There are two workshops for "Baby Boomers" in September; "The Sandwich Dilemma,"
September 15, 2009, and "Care Giving and Preparing for the Inevitable," September 23, 2009.
During budget preparation for fiscal year 09-10 staff was requested to identify
programs/services that could be cut or outsourced in an effort to save money. The Senior
Safari program was one of the programs that staff felt could be outsourced. Staff is currently
investigating options to make this service available to interested seniors, however, not directly
through the Senior Center.
The Ice Cream Social will be held on Thursday, September 17th. This year it will be held
during the week from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Besides ice cream there will be hot dogs,
hamburgers and popcorn. Jack Risley will send out flyers to the local residents who might
want to participate. The Ice Cream Social will be held at Pine Park. Entertainers will be
performing at Pine Park amphitheatre.
Recreation Supervisor, Jack Risley reported in August based on 21 serving days, the average
meals served were 107. Home Meals served an average of 30. Risley pointed out there has
been an increase in Home Meal deliveries.
Emergency kits were distributed to Home Meal and Congregate participants. Emergency kits
provide seniors with meals for 7 days in case of a disaster or emergency situation.
The new Activities Coordinator, Valerie Fisher is doing a great job. Seniors have taken an
immediate liking to her. One way she is working with the seniors is inviting them to vote on
what movie to select for the month. Since Valerie has encouraged participation in the
selection process, she has seen an increase in attendance at the monthly movie.
ADJOURNMENT:
By proper motion, the Regular Meeting of September 3, 2009 was adjourned at 3:35 p.m.
Kris Westland
Secretary