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M I N U T E S
MEETING OF: Senior Commission
DATE OF MEETING: February 9, 2012
TIME OF MEETING: 3:30 p.m.
PLACE OF MEETING: Senior Center
CALL TO ORDER: Commissioner Nelson called the Regular Meeting to order at 3:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL was taken by the secretary as follows:
Present: Nelson, Pearson, Savary, Surridge and Tweedy
Absent:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Commissioner Tweedy led the Pledge of Allegiance.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: On motion by Commissioner Pearson, the minutes of the
January 5, 2012 meeting were approved.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
1. AGENDA ITEM # 0212-1 SUMMARY REPORT – (ACTION)
On motion by Commissioner Pearson, Commission accepted the January 5,
2012 Senior Commission meeting summary report.
AYES: Nelson, Pearson, Savary, Surridge and Tweedy
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
NOES: None
DEPARTMENT REPORTS:
2. AGENDA ITEM # 0212-2 PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT UPDATE
(INFORMATION)
Parks & Recreation Services Manager, Sue Spickard gave an update on
Parks & Recreation activities. The city is undergoing a best values
assessment and hired consulting firm Baker Tilly to help in the process. The
goal is to ensure we are providing high quality services in the most efficient
manner.
3. AGENDA ITEM # 0212-3 PARKS & RECREATION MANAGEMENT
ANALYST (INFORMATION)
Management Analyst, Lolly Sangster gave an overview on what areas she is
currently researching and analyzing at the senior center and tracking trending
patterns. Sangster pointed out that some classes are well attended and some
are not, however, the trending pattern is on an upward turn.
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4. AGENDA ITEM # 0212-4 VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION CELEBRATION
(INFORMATION)
Recreation Supervisor, Jack Risley provided information on the upcoming
volunteer recognition celebration. The theme for this year is “Spring Fling”
and will be held at the senior center. Hors d’oeuvres, desserts and
refreshments will be served and musical entertainment will be provided.
Commission agreed to the date of Saturday, March 24, 2012. Commissioners
will partake in welcoming the guests. The time of the event will either be
5-7p.m. or 5-8 p.m.
5. AGENDA ITEM # 0212-5 SENIOR CENTER REPORT (ACTION)
On motion by Commissioner Pearson Commission accepted and approved
an oral report on donations, ongoing activities and on upcoming events given
by Recreation Services Manager, Sue Spickard.
AYES: Nelson, Pearson, Savary, Surridge and Tweedy
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
NOES: None
Spickard proposed an idea to have an Open House and share with current
customers or potential new customers all that the center offers. In each room
there should be an assigned volunteer to talk about what type of activity the
room is used for, and demonstrations of various activities.
As for the underutilization of the fitness room, Commissioner Pearson
suggested we write a grant to provide an instructor/trainer who is sensitive to
seniors needs and offer encouragement and to perhaps teach some classes.
The suggestion was made to contact Cal State San Marcos and see if we
can find some student who’s majoring in health and would be interested in
working with seniors.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Commissioner Savary advised that the Rotary would like a project at the Senior Center for
their Rotary Day of Service. Staff will contact the Rotary.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:
ADJOURNMENT:
By proper motion, the Regular Meeting of February 9, 2012 was adjourned at 4:39 p.m.
Kris Westland
Secretary