2003-04-08
CITY OF SOUTHLAKE
SENIOR ADVISORY COMMISSION
April 8, 2003 - Senior Activity Center
MEMBERS AND ALTERNATES PRESENT: Jeane Alexander, Marge Kyle, Bill Kyle, Jerry
Montague, and Connie Montague, and Tom Furey.
MEMBERS AND ALTERNATES ABSENT: David Baltimore, Cleta Pierce, Linda Moore,
and Bill Cosgrove.
EX OFFICIO MEMBERS AND GUESTS PRESENT:
Malcolm Jackson, Director of Community Services
Mary King, Executive Director, MMOW
Dala Mulholland, MMOW
STAFF PRESENT: Joanne Leek, Community Services Coordinator
Agenda Item No. 1, Call to Order:
The meeting was called to order at 1:15 p.m. by Chairperson, Jean Alexander.
Agenda Item No. 2 Introduction of Malcolm Jackson, Director of Community Services:
Malcolm was formally introduced to the members of the Commission. He spoke briefly regarding
his new position with the City as well as his many years of service with the City of Southlake.
Agenda Item No. 3 Approval of the 3/11/03 Minutes:
Bill Kyle made the motion to accept the Minutes as offered and Connie Montague seconded the
motion. It passed unanimously.
Agenda Item No. 4 CARS (Call A Ride of Southlake):
In the absence of a representative of CARS, Malcolm spoke briefly regarding the City's position
of helping to keep the services of CARS in Southlake. Mary King added that MMOW has been
asked to take over the CARS program. At the present time Metroport is researching all of the
CARS information in order for their Executive Board to be able to make an appropriate decision.
Mary did offer that if MMOW did absorb CARS the service area would probably expand. The
CARS monthly report was discussed. Malcolm suggested developing a task force with a broad
spectrum of interest to develop ideas and plans regarding CARS.
Agenda Item No. 5 Southlake Senior Activities:
Tom reported on the many activities taking place at the Center. He also talked of the trips to the
Irving Arts Center, the Mardi Gras celebration at the Wellington and the upcoming Theatre trip to
Denton.
Agenda Item No. 6 Metroport Meals on Wheels tMMOW):
Mary distributed the report for March and the quarterly report. Dala reported on the Bingo
prizes. She felt that the prizes were too expensive. It was felt that the Commission members
would look into the prizes and decide what the next step would be.
Agenda Item No. 7 Administrative Comments:
The TX Commission on Aging Conference will be held on April 13-April 16'h at the The Creeks
Hotel across from the Motor Speedway. Anyone is encouraged to attend if they would like. The
all center Volunteer Luncheon will be held on Thursday, May 1st at 12 noon. We will be honoring
the volunteers from all of the programs and classes. The annual Health and Information Fair will
be at Keller Senior Center on May 2nd and everyone is encouraged to attend. The trip to
Granbury will be on May 9fl'. We are also planning a trip to Galveston, a 3 day-2 nights probably
in the fall.
Agenda Item No. 8 Open Forum:
We discussed the distribution of our cell phones. Since we have an abundance of available phones
we are looking for others who may be able to use them as well. Mary heard of a group who
needs them and she will check into it as to how we could connect with these folks.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 2:05 PM.
anie Alexander, hairperson
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