1998-04-28
UNOFFICIAL MINUTES
CITY OF SOUTHLAKE
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE SENIOR ADVISORY COMMISSION
April 28, 1998
Old Union Room - Bicentennial Park
MEMBERS PRESENT: Dick Johnston, Chair; Wanda Buschman, Fran Weiser
STAFF PRESENT: Nona Whitehead, Community Services Coordinator
Agenda Item No. 1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Johnston at 1:10 p.m.
Agenda Item No. 2. Discussion of Proposed Revisions to the Senior Ordinance
Wanda Buschman moved to adopt the proposed revisions. Fran Weiser seconded the motion.
Nona Whitehead distributed a matrix to compare the old ordinance to the proposed revisions. Fran
Weiser voiced her strong feelings about allowing (2) members of the Commission to be younger
than 55 years of age. Fran pointed out that the recommendation of the Commission at the last
meeting was to make an exception for Martha Greenberg, who is younger than 55, to continue
serving. The proposed revision goes beyond the recommendation. Fran pointed out that the
Commission was set up to give Southlake Seniors a much needed voice in their city government.
She said the differences in life-styles, needs etc. of seniors (ages 55- 100) is much different than
those of people of 50 (Baby Boomers.) Fran said that she feels mixing ages dilutes the unity and
impact of the Commission. Fran moved that the number be changed to (1) member being under the
age of 55. Dick Johnston pointed out that age alone does not determine senior knowledge and that
most legislators who impact the lives of senior citizens are not over age 55. Wanda Buschman
expressed her strong feelings that age should not be a factor and that she had no problems with
allowing members to be younger than age 55. The motion died for lack of a second. Following
the vote, Fran expressed a definite minority opinion on the age requirement changes.
The original motion to recommend the proposed revised ordinance 653-A to the City Council was
approved unanimously.
There being no other business, the meeting was adjourned at 1:30 p.m.
Approved
Dick Johnston, Chair
Attest