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City of Colleyville
Senior Center Advisory
Committee
Minutes
City Hall
100 Main Street
Colleyville, Texas 76034
817.503.1000
www.colleyville.com
Thursday, October 17, 2013
1:30 p.m.
Senior Center
2512 Glade Road
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson Debra Minea called the regular meeting of the Colleyville Senior Advisory
Committee to order on October 17, 2013, at 1:34 p.m.
Roll Call: Present Chairperson Debra Minea, Committee members Heath Dowell,
Anna King, Denise LaPosta, Molly Skinner; Library/Parks and Recreation Director
Mary Rodne, Recreation and City Events Manager Lisa Escobedo, Recreation Specialist
Cody Ashton, Assistant City Manager/Chief Financial Officer Terry Leake, and
Administrative Assistant Kathy Moore
Absent Committee members Charna Gray and Donna Bertram
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
July 18, 2013
Committee member Molly Skinner moved to approve the July 18, 2013 minutes as
written. Denise LaPosta seconded the motion. The motion carried with a unanimous
vote.
3. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
3a Introduction of new Senior Center Advisory Committee members
Committee Chair Debra Minea welcomed back Denise LaPosta for another term on the
Committee; she noted that new Committee member Donna Bertram was not in
attendance.
3b Election of Senior Center Advisory Committee Chair and Vice-Chair
Molly Skinner made a motion that Debra Minea continue as Senior Center Advisory
Committee Chair and Charna Gray remain as Vice-Chair. Anna King seconded the
motion. The motion carried with a unanimous vote.
3c Update on the Colleyville Senior Center Rebranding Study
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Library, Parks and Recreation Director Mary Rodne updated the Committee on the
progress of the Colleyville Senior Center rebranding study, stating that staff is in the
process of compiling all survey results. Assistant City Manager/Chief Financial Officer
Terry Leake informed the Committee that a presentation is scheduled for Pre Council
on December 17. Additionally, Leake requested that a joint worksession be set with
the Senior Center Advisory Committee and the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board;
at such date, Hidell Associates will present their findings and recommendations to
both groups for their consideration. Discussion continued regarding the survey
demographics and percentages. Terry Leake concluded that we had approximately a
5% participation rate with the survey, noting that the majority of the participants
were over age 50.
The Senior Center Advisory Committee agreed to hold a joint worksession on
November 21 at 6:00 p.m.; Rodne stated that once this date is confirmed with the
Parks Board, staff will email a confirmation to all members.
3d Discussion and Consideration of the Senior Center Wish List
Debra Minea stated that the “Wish List” items are on hold until the results of the
Senior Center Rebranding Study are presented. She noted that the Committee could
continue to work on the plaque recognizing the 90/older members. Molly stated that
pictures were taken for the 90/older plaque, however, she was unsure of their
location. Staff will research this and report back at the next meeting.
3e Discussion of Items for Future Agendas
There was discussion on the possibility of helping the seniors form a carpool. Terry
Leake agreed to contact the City Attorney on the possible liability to the City and any
such parameters that would need to be met.
4. REPORTS
Cody Ashton, Recreation Specialist gave an overview of the Senior Center activities
and upcoming events. Ashton stated that the Senior Center Health Fair was held on
September 13, he noted that the date for the Health Fair was moved up to avoid
conflict with the Empowering Seniors Health Fair. Cody added that a total of 47
vendors participated and 58 seniors completed their “passport” at the event; this was
an increase from last year.
Ashton informed the Committee that in September the seniors participated in a focus
group for a new senior living facility being built in Colleyville. The group consisted of
12 seniors who provided input on what type of amenities they would want in a senior
living facility; each senior received a gift card for their participation.
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Cody concluded stating that over the last quarter the seniors have gone on 5 trips
with an average attendance of eight. Additionally, he noted that the City purchased a
new step ladder for the van, which has made trips a much more enjoyable experience
for the seniors.
Chairperson, Debra Minea invited everyone to attend Friday’s Meals on Wheels
luncheon; she noted that shrimp scampi was on the menu and is always very popular
with the seniors.
5. CITIZEN COMMENTS/PRESENTATIONS REGARDING ITEMS NOT ON THE
AGENDA
There were no citizen comments/presentations regarding items not on the agenda.
6. ADJOURNMENT
Denise LaPosta moved to adjourn at 2:02 p.m. Molly Skinner seconded the motion.
The motion carried with a unanimous vote.
APPROVED BY A VOTE OF 4 AYES, 0 NAYS, AND 0 ABSTENTIONS ON THIS THE 17th
DAY OF July 2014.
Minutes taken and prepared by:
Kathy E. Moore
Administrative Assistant
Parks and Recreation