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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSenior Center Advisory Committee-Minutes-4/16/2009 Texas SENIOR CENTER ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES Thursday, April 16, 2009 1:30 p.m. The regular meeting of the Colleyville Senior Center Advisory Committee was called to order at 1:55 p.m. on Thursday, April 16, 2009 by Debra Minea, Chair of the Committee. ROLL CALL: Debra Minea, Dorothy Parker, Michelle Appling and Susan Thomason ABSENT: Wanda Johnson, Molly Skinner and Anne Gifford STAFF: Renee Garrett, Senior Center Supervisor and Monica Walsh, Parks and Recreation Director Guest: Ed Havaran Call to Order and Roll Call Approval of the March 19, 2009 Senior Center Advisory Committee Minutes Michelle Appling made a motion to approve the minutes. Dorothy Parker seconded. The motion carried with a unanimous vote. Discussion and Consideration of Senior Wish List Dorothy Parker gave an update on the flag costs. A 30' used pole costs $600 and installation $210, for a total cost of $810. A 5'x8' flag that has been flown over the Capitol costs $22.05 plus $4.00 for shipping. Monica Walsh, Parks and Recreation Director, said the City would pay half the cost of the flag pole if the Senior Center would raise the funds to pay the other half. Ed Havaran said he would donate the flag. Senior Center Advisory Committee April 16, 2009 Page 2 of 3 Dorothy Parker made a motion that the Senior Center Advisory Committee pursues the flag pole and raises half of the cost and the City will cover the other half. Michelle Appling seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous. Discussion on items of Interest for Potential Future Action Michelle Appling brought up having a pancake breakfast as a fundraiser to raise the funds to purchase the flag pole. She volunteered to chair the committee. Michelle Appling made a motion that the Senior Center Advisory Committee has a Pancake Breakfast as a fundraiser for the flag pole. Dorothy Parker seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous. Renee Garrett, Senior Center Supervisor, said she would check possible dates that the fundraiser could be held and email the committee. Reports -Staff and Committees Social Committee -Dorothy Parker reported that Nadine Norton was recognized as the new member. Her pictures and story are in the lobby. Sunshine Committee -two (2) get well cards and one (1) sympathy card were mailed Library Committee - all books have been shelved alphabetically Computer Committee - no report Monica Walsh, Parks and Recreation Director, reported the Senior Center trail is underway and should be completed by summer. Renee Garrett, Senior Center Supervisor, reported that 984 seniors visited the Senior Center in March and as of today 386 had visited for the month of April. She also reported that a tour of San Antonio is planned for December 7 -11. The price if $409 and includes the transportation by Diamond Tours and 5 days/4 nights. July is National Parks and Recreation Month and to celebrate the Senior Center is having Spuds and Movie (Marley and Me) July 10'" and families are invited. The Senior Center will be serving hot dogs and ice cream sundaes. A total of 75 patrons were helped by AARP Tax Help. These were seniors and non-seniors. Senior Center Advisory Committee April 16, 2009 Page 3 of 3 6. Citizen comments/presentation regarding items not on the agenda* None 7. Adjournment Michelle Appling moved to adjourn at 2:52 p.m. Dorothy Parker seconded the motion. The motion carried with a unanimous vote. Respectfully submitted: ,; Wanda H. Drexel, Administrative Secretary