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OFFICIAL MINUTES
Approved by the Senior Advisory Commission 2-14-06
CITY OF SOUTHLAKE
SENIOR ADVISORY COMMISSION
January 10, 2006
Senior Activity Center
MEMBERS AND ALTERNATES PRESENT: Jeane Alexander, Chair; David Baltimore,
Vice Chair; Jean Boland (Alternate 2), Bill Kyle, Margie Kyle, Connie Montague, Gerald
Montague, Linda Moore and Cleta Pierce (Alternate 1)
MEMBERS AND ALTERNATES ABSENT: None
EX OFFICIO MEMBERS AND GUESTS PRESENT: Dorothy Cosgrove, Southlake
Seniors; Mary King, MMOW chairman; and Josh Weiser, CARS representative; Fran
Weiser
STAFF PRESENT: Steve Polasek, Director of Community Services and Kim Edmonds,
Senior Activities Center Coordinator
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
December 13, 2005.
A motion was made to accept the December 13, 2005 meeting minutes as amended.
Motion: Baltimore
Second: Pierce
Ayes: Alexander, Baltimore, Boland (Alternate 2), B. Kyle, M. Kyle, G.
Montague, C. Montague, Moore and Pierce (Alternate 1)
Nays: None
Abstention: None
Vote: 9-0
Motion carried.
Agenda Item No. 3 Report: CARS
CARS representative Josh Weiser presented the CARS statistical report for December
2005. Ridership was 114 trips in December, down from 131 trips in November, probably
due in part to cancellations because of the ice storm. The Southlake Senior Center
remains the top destination for trips. The accumulated six-year summary indicates this
year's trips totaling 1,737 is about average since CARS inception. Kim Edmonds will
provide Mr. Weiser the names of the riders included in the report under "Handicapped
>17 & <55" so they may be recognized. CARS expressed appreciation for the $400
donated to them from the recent senior holiday festival. CARS continues to work on
grant requests from the various Southlake women's organizations.
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Agenda Item No. 4. Report: Southlake Senior Activities (Dorothy Cosgrove_)
Dorothy Cosgrove reported the following:
• Community Service Agreements between CARS and Metroport
Meals on Wheels and the City of Southlake were approved by City
Council on January 3, 2006.
• Senior center will be participating in planned activities for
Southlake's 50th Anniversary. Announcements will be made as
they occur.
• A Valentine's Dance is being planned by the National Charity
League. Details to come.
• Southlake Women's Club will host the annual luncheon on
February 10, 2006.
• Great programs are being arranged by Senior Center Coordinator
Kim Edmonds. Among the upcoming activities are:
• Dave Lieber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram columnist, at
the Potluck Dinner on Tuesday, January 31
• Trips to Dallas Aquarium, Chocktow Casino, Sam
Moon's and Gainsville Outlet Shops
• Proceeds from the Fall Festival of $400 were presented to CARS
by the Steering Committee and $600 was used to supplement the
senior trip to Gaylord Texan Resort.
Agenda Item No. 5. Report: Metroport Meals on Wheels (Lynn Reed)
Mary King distributed the December MMOW statistical reports showing attendance was
down for the luncheons, however, attendance is not inconsistent with seasonal history.
As a side note, this year MMOW had a "Senior Angel Tree" adoption program whereby
all the seniors that meals were delivered to, also received Christmas gifts. The generosity
was outstanding.
Agenda Item No. 6. Consider: Revision to Senior Advisory Commission bylaws
The Senior Advisory Commission bylaws currently state that "officers shall be elected by
a majority vote in the regular June session of each year." It was recommended to revise
the bylaws to reflect that election of officers to occur following appointment by City
Council. The proposed wording for Article III, Section 3.1(b) of the SAC bylaws is
derived from the City Code, Section 12-78, Parks and Recreation Board.
A recommendation was made to amend the bylaws to read: "At the first regular meeting
following the annual appointment of new commission members by the city council, the
commission shall elect by majority vote from the members a chair, vice chair, and
secretary, each to serve until the next annual election."
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A motion was made to adopt the change as recommended.
Motion: B. Kyle
Second: Baltimore
Ayes: Alexander, Baltimore, Boland (Alternate 2), B. Kyle, M. Kyle, C.
Montague, G. Montague, Moore and Pierce (Alternate 1)
Nays: None
Abstention: None
Vote: 9-0
Motion carried.
Agenda Item No. 7. Consider: Establishment of Senior Activities Center Improvement
Exploration Ad Hoc Committee
At the September 13, 2005 meeting, the Senior Advisory Commission discussed
establishing a committee to explore funding options which may facilitate improvements
to the Senior Center earlier than currently scheduled. This item is placed on the agenda to
allow the commission the opportunity to take formal action on establishing a committee.
The committee will consist of Cleta Pierce as chairman, David Baltimore, Gerald
Montague, Connie Montague, and Virginia Muzyka in an advisory capacity. Kim
Edmonds and Chris Tribble will also serve as staff liaisons.
A motion was made to select those mentioned during the discussion of this item.
Motion: B. Kyle
Second: Boland
Ayes: Alexander, Baltimore, Boland (Alternate 2), B. Kyle, M. Kyle, C.
Montague, G. Montague, Moore and Pierce (Alternate 1)
Nays: None
Abstention: None
Vote: 9-0
Motion carried.
Agenda Item No. 8A. Administrative Comments: Tarrant County Transportation Services
TCTS
Tarrant County Transportation Services were unable to have representatives available at
today's meeting, however, representatives will attend in February. Representatives from
the American Red Cross will also attend to provide ridership information since they are
an integral part of that service. Beginning in February, monthly ridership/activity reports
from Tarrant County Transportation Services will be included in the meeting packets.
Of particular interest was that the initial ridership information Kim Edmonds received
from TCTS was that two (2) riders made 50 trips during several months.
Metroport Meals on Wheels and CARS community services agreements were approved
by city council January 3, 2006.
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Bob Jones Nature Center is investigating interest in hosting a brown-bag luncheon on a
monthly basis for the seniors with guest speakers to talk about environmental issues. The
Commission would like to participate in the brown-bag luncheons.
Agenda Item No. 9: Public Forum
Chairman Alexander opened the Public Forum.
Gerald Montague commented that the final approval for The Remington's replacement
may occur at the January 17, 2006 city council meeting. This change may affect the
demographics of the center and impact the senior services. He recommended the
commission be cognizant of this pending change and requested that staff share any
information derived from meetings with the developer with the commission.
Public Forum was closed.
Agenda Item No. 9: Adjournment
A motion was made to adjourn the meeting at 1:40 p.m.
Motion: Baltimore
Second: No second
Ayes: No vote
Nays: None
Abstention: None
Vote: None, announced and agreed upon by all.
Motion carried.
)eane Alexander, Chair
Attes .
A CASSETTE TAPE RECORDING OF THE MEETING IS AVAILABLE FOR
REVIEW IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITYSECRETARY.
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