2007-04-10 SAC PacketCity of Southlake, Texas
MEMORANDUM
April 3, 2007
TO: Senior Advisory Commission Members
FROM: Amanda Troum, Senior Activity Center Coordinator
SUBJECT: Agenda Item Comments for Senior Advisory Commission Meeting Tuesday,
April 10, 2007 at 1:15 p.m.
Agenda Item No. 2. Administrative Comments - No items this agenda.
2. Agenda Item No. 3. Approval of the Minutes from the March 13, 2007 Senior
Advisory Commission meeting. - Should you have any changes or additions to these
minutes, please let Amanda Troum, Senior Center Coordinator, know in advance
and/or make it part of the motion for consideration. Amanda may be reached at (817)
748-8398, or by e-mail at grqum@ci.southIake.tx.us.
Agenda Item No. 4. Public Forum - This is the public's opportunity to address the
Commission about non -agenda items. During this proceeding it is important that the
Commission not deliberate (discuss among yourselves) or take action on any item
brought up at this time. The Commissions' options during this topic are 1) to listen, 2) ask
questions and respond to the presenter only, 3) request staff to look into the issue and
report back to the Commission and/or 4) request that the Chair put the item on a future
agenda for the Commission to discuss or consider.
4. Agenda Item No. 5. Report: CARS - This item is a standing item on the agenda to
allow Mr. Weiser to update Senior Advisory Commission on CARS issues and provide
statistical reports.
Agenda Item No. 6. Report: Southlake Senior Activities - This item is a standing item
in order for the Commission members to receive information about monthly events and
activities from Dorothy Cosgrove.
6. Agenda Item No. 7. Report: Metroport Meals on Wheels - This standing item is placed
to allow monthly and quarterly reports to the Commission from MMOW
representatives and to discuss present and future issues with the program.
Agenda Item No. 8. Discussion: Senior Advisory Commission Advocacy Initiative -
During the last Senior Advisory Commission meeting, members expressed an interest
in having an advocacy program similar to the one the Parks and Recreation Board has,
which would involve SAC members as representatives of the commission at senior
center activities and other Southlake community events and opportunities. This agenda
item will allow for further discussion by the Commission. With your input, staff has
put together a list of proposed opportunities and will hand out the list at the meeting
Tuesday for you to review and sign up for assignments.
Senior Advisory Commission Members
April 3, 2007
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Adjournment
We appreciate your commitment and service to the City and the Senior Advisory Commission.
If you have any questions prior to the meeting, please feel free to call me at (817) 748.8398.
City of Southlake, Texas
SENIOR ADVISORY COMMISSION: Tuesday, April 10, 2007
LOCATION: Southlake Senior Activities Center
307 Parkwood Drive
Southlake, Texas 76092
TIME: 1:15 p.m.
AGENDA:
1. Call to Order
2. Administrative Comments
3. Approval of the March 13, 2007 Senior Advisory Commission meeting minutes.
4. Public Forum
5. Report: CARS (Josh Weiser)
6. Report: Southlake Senior Activities (Dorothy Cosgrove)
7. Report: Metroport Meals on Wheels (Mary King/Lynn Reed)
8. Discussion: Senior Advisory Commission Advocacy initiative
9. Adjournment
CERTIFICATE
I hereby certify that the above agenda was posted on the official bulletin boards at Town Hall,
1400 Main Street, Southlake, Texas, on Thursday, April 5, 2007 by 5:00 p.m. pursuant to
Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Co&, ... W.,
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Lori A. Farwell, RMC = �
City Secretary ,
Xf you plan to attend this public meeting'lirul havL a disability that requires special needs, please
advise the City Secretary 48 hours in advance at 817.784.8016, and reasonable accommodations
will be made to assist you.
UNOFFICIAL MINUTES
Not Approved by the Senior Advisory Commission
CITY OF SOUTHLAKE
SENIOR ADVISORY COMMISSION
March 13, 2007
Senior Activity Center
MEMBERS AND ALTERNATES PRESENT: Jeane Alexander, Chair; David Baltimore,
Vice Chair; Jean Boland, (Alternate 2), Charles Boyd, Dorothy Cosgrove, Bill Kyle,
Margie Kyle, Cleta Pierce (Alternate 1), and Nancy Sporn
MEMBERS AND ALTERNATES ABSENT: None
EX OFFICIO MEMBERS AND GUESTS PRESENT: Mary King, MMOW chairman,
Lynn Reed, MMOW coordinator, Darla Fowler MMOW coordinator, Josh Weiser,
CARS representative, and Dewayne Brinkley, representative from Brinkley, Sargent
Architects.
STAFF PRESENT: Chris Tribble, Deputy Director of Community Services and Amanda
Troum, Senior Center Activities Coordinator
Agenda Item No. 1. Call to Order
Chairman Alexander called the meeting to order at 1:15 p.m.
Agenda Item No. 2. Administrative Comments
A. Chris Tribble, Deputy Director of Community Services, reported that the
construction repairs for the Senior Center parking lot would begin within the
next few weeks and that this construction would not interfere with the day-
to-day operations of the Senior Center.
Agenda Item No 3. Approval of the March 13, 2007 Senior Advisory Commission
meeting minutes
A motion was made to approve the minutes as presented.
Motion: B. Kyle
Second: Balimore
Ayes: Alexander, Baltimore, Boland (Alternate 2), Boyd, Cosgrove, B. Kyle, M.
Kyle, Pierce and Sporn
Nays: None
Abstention: None
Vote: 9-0
Motion carried.
Agenda Item No. 4. Public Forum
Chairman Alexander opened Public Forum.
Minutes of the February 13, 2007 Senior Advisory Commission
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Dewayne Brinkley, representative from Brinkley, Sargent Architects, was introduced by
Chris Tribble, Deputy Director of Community Services. Mr. Brinkley reported on process
of the Facility Planning Study and asked the Senior Advisory Commission for feedback
regarding needs and wants of the proposed facility. This item will be brought back in
future meetings for further discussion.
Public Forum was closed.
Agenda Item No. 5. Report: CARS (Josh Weiser
CARS representative Josh Weiser presented the CARS report for February 2007 along
with the Seventh Year annual summary report.
Josh Weiser reported that Trophy Club has made the decision to provide CARS service
for their citizens. Mr. Weiser also reported that Art in the Square has agreed to fund
CARS for 2007.
Agenda Item No 6 Report: Southlake Senior Activities (Dorothy Cosgrove)
Dorothy Cosgrove reported the Steering Committee has presented their bylaws to the city
for approval. There were no other outstanding issues to report at this time.
Agenda Item No 7 Resort Metropoort Meals on Wheels (Mary King/Lynn Reed)
Lynn Reed, MMOW coordinator, reported that she will be leaving her position with
MMOW and introduced Darla Fowler who will be taking over the coordinator's position.
Mrs. Reed distributed the February report. She advised the commission about the variety
of foods that will be served at upcoming luncheons.
Agenda Item No 8 Senior Advisory Commission Advocacy Initiative
Amanda Troum asked the committee for ideas on how to reach other seniors in the
Southlake Community and let them know about the Senior Center and the services
provided. Several suggestions were made including: distribution of the Senior Scene
newsletter to various locations in Southlake, giving presentations to Southlake clubs,
and having SAC representative attend community focused events.
Agenda Item No 9. Adjournment
A motion was made to adjourn the meeting at 1:40 p.m.
Motion: Sporn
Second: Cosgrove
Ayes: Alexander, Boland (Alternate 2), Boyd, Cosgrove, B. Kyle, M. Kyle,
Pierce and Sporn
Nays: None
Abstention: None
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Vote: 8-0
Motion carried.
Jeane Alexander, Chair
Steve Polasek, Director of Community Services
A CASSETTE TAPE RECORDING OF THE MEETING IS AVAILABLE FOR
REVIEW IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY SECRETARY.
Minutes of the February 13, 2007 Senior Advisory Commission
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