1999-01-12
SENIOR ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING January 12, 1999
TIME: 1:15 P.M.
LOCATION: SENIOR ACTIVITY CENTER
307 Parkwood Drive
MEMBERS PRESENT: Bill Cosgrove, Chairman; Martha Greenberg, Vice Chairman,
Matalyn Smith, Linda Moore, Jeane Alexander, Fran Weiser, Betsy Horowitz
OTHERS PRESENT: Ex officio member Rose Hampshire, Community Services
Coordinator Nona Whitehead, Community Services Officer Carrie Fullington, Bob
McIntyre, H. Hanson, Mary Jane Hoger, Arlene Green Lenora Herron and Sylvia
Douglas.
Agenda Item No. 1, Call to Order:
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Cosgrove at 1:15 p m.
Agenda Item No. 2, Approval of the November 10, 1998 Minutes:
Corrections to the minutes were included a request to omit the reference to Rose's salary,
a change from senior issue to senior issues in agenda item number 7. Clarification was
requested on the letter referred to in agenda item number 11, to include the phrase
"regarding the need for an increase in the number of skilled nursing beds for Northeast
Tarrant County "
Matalyn Smith moved to approve the minutes as corrected. Linda Moore seconded the
motion and the motion was approved unanimously.
Agenda Item No. 3, Administrative Comments:
Nona Whitehead mentioned that the irrigation work will begin tomorrow and the
sprinklers will be on an automatic timer. Nona also passed out the attendance summary,
which showed an average of 392 per month and noted that the Commission needed to
vote to move Betsy Horowitz from Associate member to full member.
Agenda Item No. 4, Presentation: Department of Public Safety
Community Services Officer Carrie Fullington reviewed the "Special Needs" program
already in operation and introduced Bob McIntyre and H. Hansen from the Haltom City
Police Department to explain the program called "Are You OK?" Mr. McIntyre
explained that "Are You OK?" is a computer program designed to call and check on
individuals at a prearranged time. Haltom City is willing to let Southlake residents
become a part of their computer system at no cost until our numbers grow too large.
Residents will be able to call Haltom City Direct to indicate they are going to be away
from home for a while. Fran Weiser asked how the Senior Advisory Commission could
help get the word out. Ms. Fullington said that all'4he Special Needs participants will be
notified and the program will be advertised through the paper and cable television.
Agenda Item No. 5. Resort: Metroport Meals on Wheels
Rose passed out the November, December and Quarterly statistics on the congregate
meal and the home delivered meals. Rose noted that there would be a change in the way
the deserts are handled.
Agenda Item No. 6, Report: Southlake Seniors Activities
Fran Weiser reported that the Southlake Seniors Steering Committee did not have a
meeting in December.
Agenda Item No. 7, Report: Transportation Committee
Mrs. Weiser said that the Transportation Committee did not meet in December and will
have their next meeting on January 25 h at 11:00 a.m.
Agenda Item No. 8, Discussion: Event to increase awareness of Senior Issues
Nona presented a sample of a program done in Ohio called "Your Aging Parents." Nona
was requested to place this event as a discussion item on the next agenda.
Martha Greenberg passed out a sample of an expanded mission statement and goals
synopsis. Discussion was held on whether the goals were ever finalized. Members were
encouraged to review the minutes to determine the status of the goals.
Agenda Item No. 9, Open Forum:
Rose asked to have the parking lot placed on the Agenda. Martha Greenberg also said
she had to park in an area that caused her to twist her ankle coming in. Nona will see
whether a staff member of Public Works can attend the meeting to discuss parking lot
options
In the absence of Chairman Bill Cosgrove who left early, Martha Greenberg adjourned
the meeting at 2:40 p.m.
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