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2003-05-13 CITY OF SOUTHLAKE SENIOR ADVISORY COMMISSION May 13, 2003 - Senior Activity Center MEMBERS AND ALTERNATES PRESENT: Jeane Alexander, David Baltimore, Bill Kyle, Linda Moore, and Marge Kyle. MEMBERS AND ALTERNATES ABSENT: Cleta Pierce, Jerry Montague and Connie Montague. EX OFFICIO MEMBERS AND GUESTS PRESENT: Mary King, Executive Director, MMOW Linda Braun, MMOW Coordinator Steve Moore, Supervisor, Southlake Recreation STAFF PRESENT: Joanne Leek, Community Services Coordinator Agenda Item No. 1, Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 1:08 p.m. Agenda Item No. 2 Approval of the 04/08/03 Minutes: Bill Kyle moved and Linda Moore seconded the motion. They were approved unanimously. Bill Cosgrove has resigned due to health reasons and Bill Kyle, Alternate #1, has been moved into Place number 3 to fulfill the unexpired term of Mr. Cosgrove. David Baltimore moved and Linda Moore seconded and all approved. Agenda Item No. 3 Report: Call A Ride of Southlake (CARS): No representative from CARS was present to discuss the status of CARS. A discussion followed regarding the continuation of the CARS program. Mary gave an insight into the possibility of MMOW absorbing the CARS program. David talked about the May a City Council Agenda item regarding CARS. This item was pulled from the Council Agenda and will be placed on the Agenda for May 2&. Jeane Alexander reported on the meeting she attended in which Malcolm Jackson, Director, Community Services, stated that he wanted to get the City Council's input on whether or not to appoint a Task Force to look into the CARS program. Bill Kyle reported on the CARS Executive Board meeting he attended in which the Chairman and Treasurer spoke regarding the dwindling funds of CARS and the unwillingness of anyone to accept the Executive Board positions to help manage and raise funds for CARS. Mary shared information regarding a new transportation system based on the existing NETS program. She has attended several meetings regarding this system. Apparently, this system will encompass eight Northeast Cities and will charge a fee per capita. Initially, Southlake is not one of the communities but could join at a later date. This system would probably not work for all seniors especially those who are frail or need more help getting to doctor's appointments and so forth. The need for CARS or a system like it will still be necessary. Agenda Item No. 4 Southlake Senior Activities: No representative available. Agenda Item No. 5 Metroyort Meals on Wheels (MMOW): Mary distributed the monthly report. The numbers look very good. Bingo continues to be a strong drawing point the first Tuesday of the Month. Mary reported that there have been some changes in the ability to receive prizes supplied by Teen Court participants. Most of the Teen Courts are no longer letting their teens work off their hours by bringing in gifts or gift certificates. Therefore, supplying Bingo prizes has gotten expensive and perhaps we will need to re-think the prizes. David suggested that we survey participants and ask them what type of prizes they want and have them make donations to help defray the costs. Bill suggested that free meal vouchers be given and if the participant wanted to donate it back to MMOW - then someone else could use it for free meals. Mary is hoping that the Bingo prize pantry will be adopted by businesses or several individuals. Agenda Item No. 6 Administrative Comments: Joanne reported that the Volunteer Luncheon went very well with 42 people attending. The Health Fair, which was held on May T4 was well attended by Southlake people. Over 80 people registered and 72 had lunch. Bingo was played at the end of the day. We may try to see about having this at Town Hall next year. The vendors really enjoyed it and the entertainment was great. We have a number of trips planned and some in the planning stages for the fall. We are partnering with Colleyville and Keller to get our buses filled. Agenda Item No. 7 Oven Forum: David invited everyone to attend the SPIN meeting on Monday, May 19th at 7 PM to meet the new Mayor and talk with the City Council. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 2:30 PM. ~Iane Alexander, Chair tt .