2005-08-09
OFFICIAL MINUTES
Approved by the Senior Advisory Commission 8/16/05
CITY OF SOUTHLAKE
SENIOR ADVISORY COMMISSION
August 9, 2005
Senior Activity Center
MEMBERS AND ALTERNATES PRESENT: Jeane Alexander, Chair; David Baltimore,
Jean Boland (Alternate 2), Bill Kyle, Margie Kyle, Connie Montague, Gerald Montague,
and Cleta Pierce (Alternate 1)
MEMBERS AND ALTERNATES ABSENT: Linda Moore
EX OFFICIO MEMBERS AND GUESTS PRESENT: Dorothy Cosgrove, Southlake
Seniors; Mary King, MMOW chairman; Josh Weiser, CARS representative; and Fran
Weiser
STAFF PRESENT: Malcolm Jackson, Director of Community Services; Steve Polasek,
Deputy Director of Community Services
Agenda Item No. 1: Call To Order - Chair Jeane Alexander called the meeting to order at
1:15 p.m.
Agenda Item No. 2: Approval of the Senior Advisory Commission meeting minutes of
July 12, 2005.
A motion was made to accept the July 12, 2005 meeting minutes as presented.
Motion: Baltimore
Second: Kyle
Ayes: Alexander, Baltimore, Boland (Alternate 2), Kyle, Kyle, Montague,
Montague, and Pierce (Alternate 1)
Nays: None
Abstention: None
Vote: 8-0
Motion carried.
Director Jackson Farewell - Chair Alexander welcomed Director Malcolm Jackson to the
meeting. Director Jackson announced this would be his last meeting with the Senior
Advisory Commission due to his retirement at the end of August, however he would still
be visiting Southlake with other business activities. He expressed his appreciation to the
Commission and commended them on all their hard work. Senior Advisory Commission
members wished Director Jackson the very best and thanked him for all he had done on
behalf of the Commission and the seniors.
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Agenda Item No. 3 Report: CARS (Josh Weiser)
CARS representative Josh Weiser expressed appreciation to Director Jackson for his help
in accomplishing so much during his three year directorship.
Mr. Weiser presented the CARS statistical report for July 2005. Trip rides were lower
than the previous month probably due to summer vacations. He regretted to report that
for the first time in their history, CARS had a driver forget to pick up two riders.
Mr. Weiser will present a summary of the service comment cards they have received at a
future meeting.
CARS will host a Family Day at the Center on September 25, 2005, 5-7:00 p.m. The
event will include a fundraiser meal, raffle tickets, and goodies.
Agenda Item No. 4 Report: Southlake Senior Activities (Dorothy Cosgrove)
Ms. Cosgrove reported:
• A Fall Festival will be held Saturday, November 5. Proceeds from the fundraiser
will go toward CARS and a senior trip to The Gaylord Resort and Convention
Center.
• The Steering Committee requested that the grass not be mowed at the Center on
Tuesdays or Wednesdays.
• The Steering Committee Directory is completed and will be distributed.
Agenda Item No. 5. Report: Metroport Meals on Wheels (Marv King/Lynn Reed)
Mary King announced that Lynn Reed was attending to a family member's illness in
California this week but should return next week. Meda Payne has been substituting for
Ms. Reed and has done a wonderful job.
Ms. King distributed the July MMOW statistical report saying the report is consistent
with previous reports. MMOW encouraged seniors to bring their visiting grandchildren to
the luncheons during their summer visits.
Ms. King presented information about MMOW and their role in upholding their original
philosophy of "neighbors helping neighbors." She briefed the Commission on recent
events about the Watauga MMOW program as related in the newspaper.
Agenda Item No. 6. Administrative Comments:
A. Budget Process - A special Senior Advisory Commission will be held
next Tuesday, August 16, 2005, 1:00 p.m. to consider the budget.
Agenda Item No. 8: Open Forum
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Chairman Alexander opened the Public Forum. Public Forum was closed.
Other Item: Senior Advisory Commission would like to invite the new Police Chief
Wade Goolsby to attend the SAC luncheon and meeting next Tuesday.
Agenda Item No. 8: Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 1:52 p.m.
J ~ ie Alexander, Chair
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