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M I N U T E S
MEETING OF: Senior Commission
DATE OF MEETING: June 14, 2012
TIME OF MEETING: 3:30 p.m.
PLACE OF MEETING: Senior Center
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CALL TO ORDER: Commissioner Nelson called the Regular Meeting to order at 3:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL was by the secretary as follows:
Present: Nelson, Savary, Surridge and Tweedy
Absent: Pearson
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Commissioner Tweedy led the Pledge of Allegiance.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: On motion by Commissioner Savary the approval of the April 12,
2012 and May 10, 2012 minutes were approved.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
1. AGENDA ITEM # 0612-1 SUMMARY REPORT – (ACTION)
On motion by Commissioner Tweedy the approval of the April 12, 2012 and the May 10,
2012 summary reports were approved.
AYES: Nelson, Savary, Surridge and Tweedy
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Pearson
NOES: None
DEPARTMENT REPORTS:
2. AGENDA ITEM # 0612-2 GUIDELINES FOR PARTICIPATION (INFORMATION)
Commissioners reviewed and discussed the potential to update the current guidelines for
participation at the senior center.
3. AGENDA ITEM # 0612-3 SENIOR SCHOLARSHIP FUND (ACTION)
Sue Spickard suggested the possibility of establishing a senior scholarship fund that would
give low-income seniors an opportunity to participate in senior center classes that they may
not otherwise afford.
Bonnie Elliott, Management Analyst for Parks and Recreation, spoke to the commissioners
about a similar program called the Opportunity Grant Program. The program was created
for low-income families in Carlsbad for youth 17 years and younger to participate in
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Recreation classes, camps and aquatic programs that they may not normally be able to
afford. Elliott suggested we could use the same type of template as the Opportunity Grant
Program structured for seniors.
4. AGENDA ITEM # 0612-4 SENIOR CENTER REPORT (ACTION)
Commission accepted and approved an oral report on the ongoing activities and upcoming
events presented by Recreation Services Manager, Sue Spickard.
AYES: Nelson, Savary, Surridge and Tweedy
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Pearson
NOES: None
Carlsbad by the Sea contacted Sue Spickard to ask if they could partner with the senior
center in a meaningful way. Spickard suggested areas to consider; transportation, health
screening, volunteers to teach classes, and collaborate on a senior health fair. Medical
appointments are scheduled only in the afternoons 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. four days a week and
no appointments on the first Thursday of the month when the driver takes them to
WalMart. Transportation is not available for ongoing appointments i.e., therapy, dialysis,
medical emergencies, etc. Further discussion will be pursued with Carlsbad by the Sea
and staff.
Aging and Independence Services will no longer offer “Mom’s” meals instead they have a
new program called “More On The Menu.” Along with hot meals served every day to our
home meal recipients, they will receive a bag of fresh fruits and vegetables once a week.
The goal is to provide healthy snacks and to help meet the recommended daily servings of
fruits and vegetables.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
None.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:
ADJOURNMENT:
By proper motion, the Regular Meeting of June 14, 2012 was adjourned at 4:35 p.m.
Kris Westland
Secretary