2001-02-13
CITY OF SOUTHLAKE
SENIOR ADVISORY COMMISSION
February 13, 2001- Senior Activity Center
MEMBERS AND ALTERNATES PRESENT: Chairperson, Jeane Alexander, David
Baltimore, Darla Lattimore, Connie Montague, Jerry Montague, Tom Furey, Linda Moore
MEMBERS AND ALTERNATES ABSENT: Bill Cosgrove, Linda Forbes
EX OFFICIO MEMBERS AND GUESTS PRESENT: Sonja Allen, MMOW
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 1:15 p.m.
Agenda Item No. 2 Approval of January 9, 2001 Minutes
Tom Furey moved that the minutes be accepted. The motion was seconded by Connie
Montague and approved unanimously.
Agenda Item No. 3, Administrative Comments
Joanne introduced information regarding United Way's Steering Committee for NE
Tarrant County. A brief discussion followed regarding two legislative bills - one aimed at
establishing a "211" information line for health and human services concerns and services
and the other at curbing telemarketing companies - especially those that target senior
citizens and disabled. Following conversation regarding the proposed new recreation
center and library project - members decided they would like to have Kevin Hugman and
perhaps someone from the Parks Board to come and discuss with the Commission the
plans and time frame for this project.
Agenda Item No. 4, Report: Southlake Senior Activities
Tom Furey reported on the activity highlights for the month of January. Among the
highlights were the oil painting class, Ruby and her mouse/keyboard class, the book
review and the video on wheelchair assistance for caregivers. In addition, Tom reported
that CARS received their appropriation from the Council.
Agenda Item No. 5. Report: Metroport Meals on Wheels
Sonja Allen presented her report for January. The food cost from Mimi's was higher than
expected. Attendance is going up. Several other restaurants were discussed as possible
alternatives for food source.
Agenda Item No. 6, Discussion
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Senior Health Care Concerns defined - Discussion followed regarding narrowing down
health care concerns to health care insurance and access to appropriate care. It was
decided that Joanne will contact Vicki Truitt's office here in Southlake and set up a time
when she could come and meet with the Senior Advisory Commission members.
AP-enda Item No. 7. Open Forum
David Baltimore offered information regarding the Tax Aide program, which is underway
each Thursday morning until April 15th.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 2:00 p.m.
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