2003-10-14
CITY OF SOUTHLAKE
SENIOR ADMISORY COMMISSION
October 14, 2003 - Senior Activity Center
MEMBERS AND ALTERNATE, , EUSENT: David Baltimore, Bill Kyle, Marge Kyle, Cleta
Pierce, Jean Boland, Jeane Alexander
MEMBERS AND ALTERNATES ABSENT: Linda Moore, Jerry and Connie Montague
EX (?FFICIO MEMBERS AND GUESTS PRESENT:
Dorothy Cosgrove - Southlake Seniors
Lois Segers - Southlake Seniors
Susan Horn, MMOW Coordinator
Dala Mulholland - MMOW
STAFF PRESENT: Joanne Leek, Community Services Coordinator
Agenda Item No. 1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 1:20 PM
Agenda Item No. 2. Approval of the 9/09/03 Minutes
Bill Kyle moved and David Baltimore seconded the motion. They were approved unanimously.
Agenda Item No., 3, ftggrrt: CARS
No representative from CARS was present and no reports were given. Cleta reported that she has
been invited to attend the CARS Executive Board Meeting on Monday, October 2& at 10 AM at the
DPS West facility. She plans to attend. Bill Kyle reported that he had also been invited but he has
declined to join at the present time.
Agenda Item No. 4. Report: Southlake Seniors Activities
Dorothy reported that new table covers have been done on all of the card tables. She organized a
team of several seniors who came into the Center and worked one afternoon. They look very nice.
Also, drink holders, provided by the Southlake Seniors, for the card tables are now available for use.
The Friday Fun Night Cookout was a huge success - everyone enjoyed it very much.
Aaeudg Item No. 5. Repo : Metroport Meals on Wheels
Numbers are picking up with the fall weather. A new restaurant, The Big Bowl, provided food for a
Tuesday lunch. The seniors seemed to enjoy it. Susan has been checking with seniors who have not
attended a luncheon in the last few months. She discovered that a number of seniors have moved
away. Next Tuesday's luncheon will be pumpkin decorating and judging. Costumes will be the
following Tuesday (10/28). Nov. I Ph will be our Veteran's Celebration Day. Statistics were
distributed.
Agenda Item No..b: Administrative Comments
Joanne reported that three new computer systems have been received from the City. As soon as
the software is ready and instructors identified, we will begin classes. A request was discussed
regarding joint use of the Senior Activity Center. The Therapeutic Recreation program is
looking for space to meet. Since their meeting times do not conflict with senior activities, it was
decided to share the Center with this program beginning in the Spring.
Agenda Item No. 7, Discussion of Tax Freeze for Seniors in Tarrant County
David discussed the issues of freezing taxes for seniors and disabled within Southlake. This
proposal was adopted by the State Legislature and now needs to be brought to each individual City
for discussion and adoption. David would like to take this issue to the City Council on October 21"
with a signed letter from the Commission supporting this endeavor. Cleta moved and Bill seconded
and all were in favor of the Commission supporting the Tax Freeze.
*en& am No. 8. Open Forum
Nothing to report.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 2:00 PM.
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