2003-03-11
CITY OF SOUTIILAKE
SENIOR ADVISORY COMMISSION
March 11th, 2003 - Senior Activity Center
MEMBERS AND ALTERNATES PRESENT: Jeane Alexander, Tom Furey, Bill Kyle, Marge
Kyle, Linda Moore, and Cleta Pierce.
MEMBERS AND ALTERNATES ABSENT: David Baltimore, Bill Cosgrove, Connie and
Jerry Montague
EX OFFICIO MEMBERS AND GUESTS PRESENT:
Mary King, Executive Director, MMOW
Dick Johnston, CARS Executive Board
STAFF PRESENT: Joanne Leek, Community Services Coordinator
Agenda Item No. 1, Call to Order
The meeting was called to order by Chair Jeane Alexander at 1:10 PM. Jeane reported that Bill
Cosgrove will not be able to continue to serve on the Commission due to health problems at this
time.
Agenda Item No. 2. Approval of the February 11, 2003 minutes
Bill Kyle made a motion to approve the minutes. The motion was seconded Cleta Pierce and
was approved by a unanimous vote.
Agenda Item No. 3. CARS Report
Dick Johnston, Treasurer of the Executive Board of CARS, presented the CARS statistical report
for January and February. In addition, he reported on the status of CARS and the issues at hand.
He feels that CARS will shut down operations at the end of the year due to lack of interest and
funding. Members of the Executive Board are speaking with other agencies about the possibility
of CARS merging with another group. This would allow CARS to continue service to seniors.
One possibility mentioned was Metroport Meals on Wheels.
Agenda Item No. 4. Report: Southlake Senior Activities
Tom Furey reported on the many activities at the Center. He highlighted the Tai Chi classes and
the trips. Also, there has been an increase in participants at the Tuesday program. He mentioned
that the Texas Wildlife was stocking the local lakes with fish.
Agenda Item No. 5, Report: Metroport Meals on Wheels
Mary King reported that there had been an increase in the Home Delivered Meals for Southlake
for the month of February. Monthly reports were distributed. Mary clarified the salary portion
as including a week from the previous month due to a switch over in payroll processing. The
numbers are looking very good with 57% of the participants being Southlake residents. Mary
discussed the issue of MMOW taking over CARS. If CARS were to be under MMOW the
geographical area would expand to include the areas that MMOW serves where there are no
transportation services available. The Commission members felt that this would be a good
solution and would be willing to support MMOW in this process. Mary added that there is still
much more research to be done before anything moves forward.
Agenda Item No. 6, Deport: Administrative Comments
Joanne discussed the upcoming events including the Texas Conference on Aging which will be
held April 13-16 at the Creeks Hotel at the Texas Speedway. As Southlake is close to this area,
we will be helping to host this conference. Information on Southlake will be included in each
participant's packet. It is expected to draw nearly 400 participants from all over the state. It was
decided to invite Malcolm Jackson, the new Director of Community Services to attend next
month for lunch and the Commission Meeting. This will allow Malcolm the opportunity to talk
with the seniors and learn about the Senior Center and the importance it plays in their lives. We
will explore other ways to promote awareness of the Senior Center and activities.
Asenda No. 7. Open Forum:
Bill Kyle reported that we have plenty of cell phones. We continue to distribute on the first
Thursday of each month at 1 PM.
There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 2:35 PM.
eane Alexander, Chair
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