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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSenior Center Advisory Committee-Minutes-6/19/2008GitY Uf ~ Il~ Texas SENIOR CENTER ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES Thursday, June 19, 2008 1:30 p.m. The regular meeting of the Colleyville Senior Center Advisory Committee was called to order at 1:31 p.m. on Thursday, June 19, 2008 by Debra Minea, Chair of the Committee. ROLL CALL: Debra Minea, Wanda Johnson, Dorothy Parker, Jack Olsen, Connie Hampton and Patrecia Fox ABSENT: Lila Coley, Councilman Tom Hart and Councilman Mike Taylor, STAFF: Monica Walsh, Park and Recreation Director and Renee Garrett, Senior Center Supervisor Call to Order and Roll Call Approval of the May 15, 2008 Senior Center Advisory Committee Minutes Jack Olsen made a motion to approve the minutes as read. Patrecia Fox seconded. The motion carried with a unanimous vote. Senior Center Advisory Committee June 19, 2008 Page 2 of 4 Discussion and Consideration of Senior Center Committees Social Committee: Barbara Kirkland reported that she needed guidelines and rules concerning when the committee can meet and what they can do. Monica Walsh, Park and Recreation Director, stated that the committee can meet whenever they want and decide what they would like to do. The committee then will need to get with Renee Garrett, Senior Center Supervisor and work out the details. Also, she stated that we are flexible and you do not have to plan six (6) months down the road. Dates for socials will be published in the newsletter, announcements at luncheons and dinners and also via phone calls. Van guidelines -the City van and rental van can only be driven by a city employee. City insurance doesn't cover volunteers driving the van. Therefore, scheduling for the use of a van must be done in advance since the City van is also utilized by the Park and Recreation Department and someone has to be available to drive. Directory Communications Committee: No report Welcome Committee: A committee has been formed and is in the process of planning a fall and spring tea. Sunshine Committee: Connie Hampton reported that she has sent one (1) get well card and Renee Garrett, Senior Center Supervisor, had also sent a card to Jim Hampton. 4. Discussion and Consideration of Senior Center Wish List Renee Garrett, Senior Center Supervisor, reported that the bookshelves had been purchased and will be put together by the Parks Department. She has not purchased the chairs but will do so. Debra Minea reported on forms to laminate. She stated that personal information should be available on each person and at home. This information should include medications, medical conditions and contacts. Cards have been made to hand out and are wallet size. One card should be on the person at all times and the other kept at home. More cards can be made as needed. However, it is recommended that the cards should not be laminated because information changes and it would be easier to make changes on the cards if they are not laminated. She also reported that the Fire Department is working on a program Senior Center Advisory Committee June 19, 2008 Page 3 of 4 called "Vial of Life". They are working with CVS, Walgreens, Market Street and other pharmacies to see if they would provide these. The Fire Department will also visit four (4) times a year and share information and tips. They will share information such as ICE (in case of emergency) and DNR forms. Jack Olsen also informed the group that Wal Mart can make you a dog tag with vital information for approximately $5. This is great for someone walking or jogging. 5. Discussion on Items of Interest for Potential Future Action None to report. 6. Reports -Staff and Committees Renee Garrett, Senior Center Supervisor, gave an overview of the senior activities and programs. She reported that in May there were 662 visits and so far for the month of June 442 visits. She also reported that the Commuter Rail Meeting will be held on the following dates: June 19th - 7:00 p.m. Colleyville Center June 24th - 11:00 a.m. Colleyville Senior Center June 25th - 7:00 p.m. Colleyville Center July 8th - 7:00 p.m. Colleyville Center Jack Olsen - no report. Acoustical Report was given by Renee Garrett, Senior Center Supervisor. She passed out a copy of the acoustical report and drawings. After much discussion, it was decided that staff will find out how much this treatment will help the sound problems. A discussion was held concerning the black ceiling and it was brought up that it would brighten the area if it were painted another color. Dorothy Parker made a motion to have staff research the cost of painting the ceiling. It was seconded by Patrecia Fox. The motion carried with a unanimous vote. Senior Center Advisory Committee June 19, 2008 Page 4 of 4 7. Citizen comments/presentation regarding items not on the agenda* No citizen comments. 8. Adjournment Jack Olsen moved to adjourn at 2:26 p.m. Wanda Johnson seconded the motion. The motion carried with a unanimous vote. Respectfully submitted: Wanda H. Drexel, Administrative Secretary