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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSenior Center Advisory Committee-Minutes-12/18/2008GttY of ~ ~~ 7'exa5 SENIOR CENTER ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES Thursday, December 18, 2008 1:30 p.m. The regular meeting of the Colleyville Senior Center Advisory Committee was called to order at 1:34 p.m. on Thursday, December 18, 2008 by Debra Minea, Chair of the Committee. ROLL CALL: Debra Minea, Wanda Johnson, Dorothy Parker, Molly Skinner ABSENT: Michelle Appling and Anne Gifford STAFF: Renee Garrett, Senior Center Supervisor and Monica Walsh, Parks and Recreation Director Call to Order and Roll Call Approval of the November 20, 2008 Senior Center Advisory Committee Minutes Wanda Johnson made a motion to approve the minutes as read. Molly Skinner seconded. The motion carried with a unanimous vote. Discussion and Consideration of Decorations for the Facility Dorothy Parker brought an item to show that she found at the Goodwill Store to show that decorations for the facility do not have to be expensive. The Library Committee met with Renee Garrett, Senior Center Supervisor, to discuss lamps and tables for the Library. The Library Committee will look at decorations for the Library. Renee Garrett, Senior Center Supervisor, informed everyone that she had applied for a grant for the Library through the Woman's Club, Circle of Hope. We will not know if we will receive the money for the library purchases until spring 2009. Senior Center Advisory Committee December 18, 2008 Page 2 of 3 Molly Skinner said she had two (2) pieces of artwork that were professionally framed and matted that she would be willing to donate to the Senior Center. She will take a photo of the artwork and let the Senior Center Advisory Committee decide if they would like to have them. The craft room is in need of decorations. Renee Garrett, Senior Center Supvervisor, will speak to the Sit & Stitch Group to see if they would be interested in making something to put on the craft room walls. Discussion and Consideration of Senior Center Wish List Dorothy Parker made a motion to add decorations for the facility to the Senior Wish List. Wanda Johnson seconded the motion. The motion carried with a unanimous vote. Decorations for the facility will be added as the second item. Discussion on items of Interest for Potential Future Action Dorothy Parker wanted to know when the movies would be shown at the Senior Center. Renee Garrett, Senior Center Supervisor, reported that the movies would be shown on the second Friday of each month at 11:00 a.m. Baked potatoes will be served also. The movie for January 2009 is Bucket List. She will advertise through announcements and the sign out front. 6. Reports -Staff and Committees Jack Olsen - no report Welcome Committee -Dorothy Parker reported on the new member and old member recognitions at the Tuesday evenings Supper and Social. Ms. Rose was honored in December and Vern Salzman will be recognized in January 2009. Senior Center Advisory Committee December 18, 2008 Page 3 of 3 Communications/Directory -Renee Garrett, Senior Center Supervisor, stated that she has forms that Molly Skinner had collected and they need to be added to the directory if anyone has the time. She will purchase a flash drive for the Senior Center so it will make it easier. Sunshine Committee - no report Dorothy Parker did report that Barbara's Kirkland sister had passed away. Renee Garrett, Senior Center Supervisor, said she would contact Connie Hampton and have her send a sympathy card. Library Committee -Book ends have been ordered and Renee Garrett, Senior Center Supervisor, will contact Erica at the Colleyville Library to find out where to order the supplies that are needed. Renee Garrett, Senior Center Supervisor, informed the committee that she was in an accident on Wednesday, December 17t", but she was fine. She was rear ended in the City Van. In November there were 624 visits to the Senior Center and to date 368 visitors in December. She took a group to the United States Mint in Fort Worth and they had a great time. She also reported that the Senior Center would be closed December 24th and 25th and also January 1, 2009. However, the Senior Center would be open Friday, December 26th and Friday, January 2"d Metroport Meals on Wheels will be served on Friday, January 2"d She also had received an estimate on the oven. It would cost $2,009 to install the stove and oven. This would include installation, wiring and remodeling. However, it does not include the cost of the stove and oven. 7. Citizen comments/presentation regarding items not on the agenda* None 8. Adjournment Molly Skinner moved to adjourn at 3:04 p.m. Wanda Johnson seconded the motion. The motion carried with a unanimous vote. Respectfully submitted: ,-- J Wanda H. Drexel, Administrative Secretary