2015-11-10 EUCITY OF
SOUTHLAKE
Senior Advisory Commission Meeting:
November 10, 2015
LOCATION: Senior Center
307 Parkwood Drive
Southlake, Texas
Members Present: Chairman Charlie Boyd, Vice Chair Beverly Blake, Secretary Marge
Kyle; SAC members Bernice McCauley, Jim Miller, Barbara Pappy, Esther Spickler
Commission Members Absent: Jean Boland and MaryLee Alford
Staff Members Present: Deputy Director of Community Services Candice Edmondson,
Deputy Director of Communication Pilar Schank, and Senior Services Coordinator Soheila
Phelps
Guests: Brighton Greene, CARS liaison; and Metroport Meals On Wheels liaison Mary
King; Southlake citizen Esther McGill
1. CALL TO ORDER
Vice Chairman Boyd called the meeting of the Senior Advisory Commission to order
at 1:02 p.m.
2. PUBLIC FORUM —There was no one present to speak at public forum.
3A. GUEST SPEAKER: COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN
CRAIG ROTHMEIER
Craig Rothmeier, chairman of the City's Community Engagement Committee (CDC),
shared information about the Community Enhancement Committee, their Strategy
Map, SPIN town hall forums, CDC goals, and initiatives to improve citizen
engagement in the community.
Mr. Rothmeier and Deputy Director of Communications Pilar Schank responded to
questions from the Commission regarding the Citizens Survey.
Commission members inquired about the developer-driven Sam School Road
project, U-turns on FM 1709, and roundabout at Highland and White Chapel
Boulevard.
4. REPORTS
City of Southlake Values:
Integrity ♦ Innovation • Accountability • Commitment to Excellence ♦ Teamwork
Senior Advisory Commission
Minutes of the November 10, 2015
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4k CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE
Deputy Director of Communication Pilar Schank presented the City Manager's Report
and was available to respond to questions from the Commission, including questions
about several traffic situations.
4B. COMMUNITY SERVICES / UPCOMING EVENTS
In Deputy Director Kate Meacham's absence, Deputy Director Candice Edmondson
presented the report and provided information about upcoming events. Invitations to
the VIP boards and commission December 11, 2015 event was distributed.
Ms. Edmondson presented the revised Metroport Meals On Wheels community
services agreement and she and MMOW Executive Director Mary King responded to
questions.
Commission members inquired about a senior water aerobics program and were also
interested in obtaining information about the pool planned for The Marq Southlake
Phase 2. SAC would like to discuss the pool's specifications at the December 15
SAC meeting.
4C. SENIOR SERVICES COORDINATOR
Senior Services Coordinator Soheila Phelps reported on the December Calendar of
Events, the tentative plans for December 14, 2015 grand opening of The Marq
Southlake Legends Hall, and the senior dances arranged for the 3rd Thursday of the
month. Ms. Phelps was available to answer questions from the Commission.
4D. METROPORT MEALS ON WHEELS
MMOW Executive Director Mary King presented the MMOW September monthly
report and commented about the home delivered meals, MMOW restaurant
partnerships and their 15 year relationship with the City. Ms. King was available to
respond to questions from the Commission.
4E. CALL A RIDE SOUTHLAKE
CARS board representative Brighton Greene presented information about the history
of the CARS organization and its services to citizens. The CARS monthly
participation trip report was summarized. Mr. Greene answered questions concerning
insurance coverage provided by CARS volunteer drivers.
4F. SOUTHLAKE SENIOR FUNDING, INC.
City of Southlake Values:
Integrity ♦ Innovation • Accountability • Commitment to Excellence • Teamwork
Senior Advisory Commission
Minutes of the November 10, 2015
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Southlake Senior Funding, Inc. representative Bernice McCauley reported about
SSFI activities, their fundraising efforts, and possible name change to Serving Senior
Funding, Inc. Mrs. McCauley was available to answer questions.
5. CONSENT AGENDA Consent Agenda items are considered to be routine by the
Commission and are enacted with one motion.
5A. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FROM THE OCTOBER 13, 2015 REGULAR
SENIOR ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING.
APPROVED
A motion was made to approve the minutes of the meeting as read.
Motion: Kyle
Second: McCauley
Ayes: Blake, Boyd, Kyle, McCauley, Pappy
Nays: None
Abstention Miller, Spickler
Vote: 5-0-2
6. CONSIDER
6A. ELECTION OF OFFICERS FOR SENIOR ADVISORY COMMISSION
The Senior Advisory Commission considered nominations for the officer positions of
chairman, vice chairman and secretary to serve a two year term, November 2015 —
October 2017. Nominations included Charles Boyd for chairman; Jean Boland and
Beverly Blake for vice chair; and Marge Kyle for secretary. The tie for the vice chair
position was broke with two votes for Jean Boland and four votes for Beverly Blake.
APPROVED
The Senior Advisory Commission officers elected were: Charles Boyd, chair; Beverly
Blake, vice chair; and Marge Kyle, secretary.
Additional Meeting Comments
The Commission discussed changing the SAC Bylaws to change the Senior Advisory
Commission meeting from Tuesday to Monday and agreed to leave the meeting on
Tuesday.
7. ADJOURNMENT
APPROVED
City of Southlake Values:
Integrity ♦ Innovation • Accountability ♦ Commitment to Excellence • Teamwork
Senior Advisory Commission
Minutes of the November 10, 2015
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A motion was made and unanimously approved to adjourn the meeting at 2:35 p.m.
Motion: Miller
Second: Blake
Nays: None
Ayes: Blake, Boyd, Kyle, McCauley, Pappy and Spickler
Nays: None
Abstention None
Vote: 6-0
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Community Service
A digital recording of this meeting is available upon request from • : Office of City Secretary.-The-
City of Southlake Values:
Integrity ♦ Innovation •Accountability ♦ Commitment to Excellence ♦ Teamwork