2003-12-09
CITY OF SOUTHLAIKE
SENIOR ADNHSORY COMMISSION
December 9, 2003 - Senior Activity Center
MEMBERS AND ALTW&TES PRESENT: Jeane Alexander, Bill Kyle, Marge Kyle, Jean
Boland, Connie Montague, Jerry Montague
MEMBERS AND ALTERNATES ABSENT: David Baltimore, Cleta Pierce, Linda Moore.
EX OFFICIO U"ERS AND GUESTS PRESENT:
Dorothy Cosgrove - Southlake Seniors
Josh and Fran Weiser - CARS
Susan Horn, MMOW Coordinator
Dala Mulholland - MMOW
STAFF PRESENT; Joanne Leek, Community Services Coordinator
Agenda Item Not 1 Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 1:20 PM
Agenda Item No. 2 Approval of the 11/11/03 Minutes
Connie moved and Marge seconded the motion. They were approved unanimously.
Agenda Item No. 3 Report CARS
Josh and Fran Weiser represented CARS and discussed the monthly statistics. Josh listed the CARS
Board of Directors as the following: Chair, Steve South; Vice Chair, Sherry Nevens; Treasurer,
Barbie Derby; Cleta Pierce, Ann Caruso, Joyce Owen and Steve Lakin. Josh, Dick Johnston, Martha
Greenberg, and Virginia Muzyka have retired from the Board having fulfilled their terms according
to the bylaws. CARS Board usual meeting time is the second Monday of each month, at 10 AM at
DPS West. It is an open meeting and everyone is invited to attend.
Josh discussed wording in the CARS Scope of Services Agreement. It appears that the City Staff
wants to include all handicapped in Southlake including children and CARS Board feels that they
cannot accommodate children. He enlisted the Commission's help in presenting their case to City
Council. However, Bill Kyle discussed the fact that this issue is really between CARS and City
Staff. The Commission's recommendation to City Council is to support CARS.
Agenda Item No. 4t Report Southlake Seniors Activities
Dorothy reported that the usual activities were held. Marge mentioned the Holiday Open House.
Agenda Item No. 5, Report Metroport Meals on Wheels
In Mary's absence, Dala distributed the monthly report. Senior participation is going up.
Agenda Item No. 6 Administrative Comments
Joanne thanked everyone for their help in making the Holiday Open House a wonderful event.
There were 72 pictures taken with Santa and 62 folks who signed in the book. Everyone had a
good time enjoying the entertainment, food and especially Santa. The Red Hats descended on
Town Square December 4 with lunch at Josephine's and parading to Town Hall where they had
their picture taken in front of the Christmas tree, followed by shopping. A great time was had by
all. There will be an outside clean up day on Saturday, December 13 . A Boy Scout Troop will
be here 8 AM — 12 Noon. The City has agreed to provide mulch for the flower beds and the
Scouts will put that down. They will also clean out the gutters, and the front beds and general
clean up of the grounds. We are very fortunate to have this group willing to help us out at the
Senior Center. Joanne mentioned that she is working on developing trips beginning in February
with Keller and Coffeyville. In January, the Red Hats will be going to the Runway Theatre.
Agenda Item No. 7 Discussion of Tax Freeze for Seniors in Tam County
David had sent an e-mail requesting that seniors attend the Council meeting on December lb' to
show their interest and support for freezing the taxes in Southlake. The work session begins at 5:30
PM and the regular meeting begins at 7 PM. He also asked that Jeane Alexander be prepared to
thank the Council on behalf of the Commission and the seniors of Southlake. Josh mentioned that
the petition was delivered to the Council through their weekly packets.
Agenda Item No. 8 Open Form
Nothing to report.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 2:20 PM.
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