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SENIOR CENTER ADVISORY COMMITTEE
MINUTES
Thursday, February 15, 2007
1 :30 p.m.
The regular meeting of the Colleyville Senior Center Advisory Committee was called
to order at 1 :30 p.m. on Thursday, February 15, 2007 by Connie Hampton, Chair of
the Committee.
ROLL CALL:
Connie Hampton, Debra Minea, Jack Olsen, Jim Moore,
Lila Coley, Marion Jenkins and Patrecia Fox
ABSENT:
Councilman Mike Taylor, Councilman Tom Hart
STAFF:
Monica Walsh, Director of Parks and Recreation, Renee
Garrett, Recreation Specialist and Dal Anderson,
Assistant City Manager
1. Call to Order and Roll Call
2. Approval of the January 18, 2007 Senior Center Advisory Committee Minutes
Lila Coley amended page 3 under Item 7, Discussion of Senior Center Wish List.
The following paragraph is as stated in the January 18, 2007 minutes:
"2) Lighting in large room: An electrician proposed sixteen (16) fluorescent 4 lamp
wrap-arounds with two switches for an estimated cost of $5,000."
This is the paragraph as corrected by Lila Coley:
"2) Lighting in large room: An electrician proposed sixteen (16) fluorescent 4 lamp
wrap-arounds with two switches for an estimated cost of $5,000. Councilman Mike
Taylor suggested trying fluorescent light bulbs."
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Monica Walsh amended page 3 under Item 7, Discussion of Senior Wish List.
The following paragraph is as stated in the January 18, 2007 minutes:
"4) More outside lights: It was recommended that a 35 foot pole with three (3)
lights be installed that would completely illuminate the front of the building and
the parking lot. The cost is estimated to be about $1,000."
This is the paragraph as corrected by Monica Walsh:
"4) More outside lights: It was recommended that a 35 foot pole with three (3)
lights be installed that would completely illuminate the front of the building and
the parking lot. The cost is estimated to be about $8,000."
Jim Moore moved to approve the minutes as amended. Jack Olsen seconded
the motion. The motion carried with a unanimous vote.
3. Discussion and Consideration of Senior Center Wish List
Some new light bulbs were installed in the large room of the Senior Center for a
test. The seniors were satisfied with the test run. They directed staff to complete
the rest of the area. Jim Moore moved to remove from the wish list Item 2 -
Lighting in large room. Jack Olsen seconded the motion. The motion carried.
4. Discussion and Possible Future Action on Potential Changes in the
Bylaws
Monica Walsh, Director of Parks and Recreation, distributed the amended Senior
Center Bylaws as approved by City Council at the February 6,2007 meeting.
5. Discussion and Possible Future Action on Potential New Programs
Connie Hampton discussed events and programs at a Grapevine Senior
Advisory meeting she attended. Renee Garrett, Recreation Specialist, discussed
the Texercise program.
6. Discussion on Items of Interest for Potential Future Action
Jim Moore requested that "removing weightlifting equipment" be placed on the
next agenda.
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7. Reports - Staff and Committees
Renee Garrett, Recreation Specialist, gave an overview of the senior activities
and programs. Monica Walsh, Director of Parks and Recreation, discussed the
Senior Center Open Space Master Plan Committee. Lila Coley will serve on the
committee. The memo concerning the Senior Center Trail was discussed. Jim
Moore reported on suggestions received in the suggestion box. The suggestions
were:
. Two of the treadmills need cup holders attached.
. We need a fan on a table that will oscillate and cool all three
treadmills. A comfortable room gets too hot when you are working
out.
8. Citizens comments/presentations regarding items not on the agenda
Barbara Kirkland discussed April as "Baby Month" at the Senior Center
9. Adjournment
Marion Jenkins moved to adjourn at 2:35 p.m. Patrecia Fox seconded the
motion. The motion carried.
Respectfully submitted and approved:
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