2001-07-10
CITY OF SOUTHLAKE
SENIOR ADVISORY COMMISSION
July 10, 2001- Senior Activity Center
MEMBERS AND ALTERNATES PRESENT: Vice-Chair David Baltimore, Linda Moore,
Connie Montague, Jerry Montague, and Tom Furey
MEMBERS AND ALTERNATES ABSENT: Chair Jeane Alexander, Bill Cosgrove, Linda
Forbes, and Darla Lattimore
EX OFFICIO MEMBERS AND GUESTS PRESENT: Sonja Allen, MMOW
Mary King, Executive Director, MMOW
Mike Bedrich, DPS Community Service Officer
STAFF PRESENT: Joanne Leek, Community Services Coordinator
Agenda Item No. 1, Call to Order
The meeting was called to order by Vice Chair David Baltimore at 1:15 p.m.
Agenda Item No. 2 Approval of June 12, 2001 Minutes
Connie moved and Linda seconded the motion to approve the minutes. They were approved
unanimously.
Agenda Item No. 3 Guest: Mike Bedrich, Southlake DPS. Community Service Officer:
Mike gave an overview of the Southlake Community Crime Prevention program and the
community based police system. The continued growth of Southlake has presented many
challenges to DPS with the Neighborhood Watch and Home Watching programs. Mike
encouraged homeowners to call the DPS and let them know when they will be out of town for
extended periods. This allows officers to patrol the neighborhood more often as well as checking
on the security of the house. Over the next several months DPS is focusing heavily on residents
engraving their belongings so that if they are stolen and eventually recovered - they can be
claimed. Mike will check on the "ARE YOU OK?" program offered through Haltom City Police
Department. Mike also discussed the 911 Cell Phone project for seniors. He will check on that.
It would be necessary to check out the mechanics of the phone, develop registration forms,
guidelines for using the phone, and training/education on using the phone and giving appropriate
information to dispatch. Mike offered that he is available to talk and work with seniors on fraud
as well as other crime and security issues.
Agenda Item No. 4 Metroport Meals on Wheels
Sonja distributed the MMOW report for the quarter as well as for June. MMOW used Tuesday,
June 12th for their volunteer recognition event. Sonja reported that 43 seniors (26 Southlake) and
25 volunteers attended the event. She further stated that food and craft/activities costs were up
due to the MMOW volunteer luncheon and gifts. Food providers have been established as
follows: Cactus Flower, Mimi's, Potluck, and Cotton Patch. Fifth Tuesdays will have special
menus and plans.
Agenda Item No. 5 Administrative Comments
Joanne reported that the Breakfast Club is going well with an average of 7 participants. In
addition, we are beginning to develop the fall trip schedule which will include a day trip to
Oklahoma. City, a day trip to the Secret Garden and a two night, three day trip to Galveston for
"Dickens on the Strand." All trips will be opened up to neighboring senior centers.
A spreadsheet delineating MMOW data for the Southlake Senior Activity Center was distributed.
It was noted that this data will not coincide with the data presented by MMOW due to the fact
that only senior participation is captured. It was noted that Southlake Senior participation was
down somewhat this year from last.
Agenda Item No. 6 Southlake Senior Activities
Tom reported that there have been many activities to keep everyone busy at the center. Among
the highlights were the Sing-A-Longs, Music Lovers, book reviews and the many opportunities to
meet at the center for activities.
Agenda Item No. 7 Open Forum
A discussion followed regarding the reasons for the decreasing number of Southlake Seniors
utilizing the MMOW program. It was felt that better communications; publicity as well as
personal invites should be implemented to assure that all Southlake Seniors are aware of the
program. In addition, ways to identify whom the Southlake Seniors are and where they live may
need to be developed through city roles and churches. Only if there is participation from seniors
can appropriate programs be developed.
There ing no furl usiness, the meeting was adjourned at 2:40 PM.
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Mission Statement: The mission of the Senior Advisory Commission nthe i is tto enhance
and concerns he qua lit y
of life for older citizens of Southlake, by continuously monitoring
d o umenting those needs that are
this growing segment of the population; and by identifying needs.
not being met, and to advise the City Council of those unmet
met the second Tuesday of each month, with the
The Senior Advisory commission (SAC)
exception of December and March due to lack of a quorum. Were Jeane Alexander, nlChair,hDeld av d
Town Hall with a tour of the new facility. Officers elect
Baltimore, Vice-Chair, and Darla Lattimore, Secretary.
Presentations:
A Library Presentation by Terry McLaughlin
A Proposed Recreation Center and potential changes to Senior Center area by Kevin
Hugman
A Natatorium update by Kevin Hugman
Sco e o Services Contracts: Wheels ♦ A Scope of Services Contract for $10,000 with MetTopo meal on
p ogres MOW)
was recommended to City Council for the Tuesday congregate uthlak
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♦ A Scope of Services Contract for $18,000 with
at contract appro~al andethe AeS)in g
recommended to City Council with $9,000 p
$9,000 paid in April. ervice ♦ A Scope of Services Contract with Northeast anTsr Transportation tl swoud become available.
recommended until such time as alternative transportation
NETS Contract terminated December 31, 2000
Senior Activity Center Participation Data:
ata: 00 O1 6/01/01
Calendar Year: 98 3148
2786 4993 5231
Average Monthly 348 416 457 664
264 197 211
MMOW Monthly
Southlake Senior Activity Center
Programs and Services
00-01
Classes Activities Travel Enrichment Info Seminars
Intro/Quilting Line Dancing Theatre Sin -A-Lon s Stroke Awareness
55 Alive Computer Classes Bluebonnets Music Lovers Vital Signs
Computer- Breakfast Club Granbu Book Reviews Glaucoma Screening
Mouse/Keyboard Games Christmas Lights Crafts Bone Density
Fund. A & B Lunch Dallas Musical Exercise Wheelchair Asst.
Word Proc. A & B Bingo State Fair Breakfast Club CPR
Intro to Internet Bride Kimbell Thursdays Together Health Heart
Bride Canasta Omni MMOW Lunches Health Eyes
Canasta Dominos Lone Star Park Lunch Bunch LTC
Dominos 42 CR Smith Friday Fun Night "Bu er Beware"
Mexican Dominos Painting Tyler Rose Trip._. Hat & Gloves Tea "Night Out"
Mexican Canasta Sin -A-Lon s Azalea Tour Valentine Lunch Investments
Acrylic/Oil. Painting Music Lovers Bass Hall Tour "A Special Taste" Housing
Line Dancing Crafts Outlet Shopping Travel Tours Services
Gentle Exercise Book Reviews Ballpark Tour Fashion Tours Safe in Home
Trips Speedway Tour Peer Support Food Safe
Seminars
Jan.01- June 01 Partici nts
Senior Activity Ctr.
Classes 531
Trips 48
Enrichment 286
Seminars 74
Info Referrals 47
Games 2 683
Total Includes June 3r669