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2009-10-13 SAC PacketCITY OF SOUTH LAKE MEMORANDUM October 1, 2009 TO: Senior Advisory Commission FROM: Amanda Troum, Senior Services Coordinator SUBJECT: Agenda Item Comments for Senior Advisory Commission Meeting Tuesday, October 13, 2009 at 1:30 p.m. Please note the meeting time and location has been changed to: Watermere Retirement Community Clubhouse 251 Watermere Drive turn south at the second street west of Davis Blvd.. The meethW will start at 9:30 13.m. 1. Agenda Item No. 2. Administrative Comments: A. City Council Member Update — Chairman Baltimore has invited City Council member Brandon Bledsoe to attend the meeting to provide an update on current issues with the city. B. Boards and Commission Reception —.lust a reminder about this year's Boards and Commissions Reception on Tuesday, October 20, at 5.30 p.m. in the Town Hall lobby. City Council and staff look forward to honoring you for your volunteer service on the Senior Advisory Commission. Hope you can', come! (A copy of the invitation is included in your packet.) 2. Aaenda Item No. 3A. Consent: Approval of the Minutes from the September 8, 20.09 regular Senior Advisory Commission meetin . Should you have any changes or additions to these minutes, please let Amanda Troum, Senior Services 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 atroum ci.southlake.tx.us. 3. 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 for an update on CARS issues and provide statistical reports. 5. 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. Senior Advisory Commission Meeting Date — October 13, 2409 Page 2 of 2 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 Mary King or Darla Fowler and to discuss present and future issues with the program. 7. Agenda Item No. 8. Report: Facilities -Update — Current & Future/New — This item is a standing item for the Commission members to receive information about progress being made in connection with current and future facilities. 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 SOUTHLA E SENIOR ADVISORY COMMISSION: Tue§daL October 13 2009 LOCATION: Watermere Retirement Community Clubhouse 251 Watermere Drive Southlake, Texas 76092 TIME: 1:30 p.m. -- REGULAR SESSION: 1. Call to Order 2. ADMINISTRATIVE COMMENTS: A. City Council Member Update (B. Bledsoe) B. Boards and Commissions Reception. CONSENT'AGENDA! A# items listed below are considered to be routine by the Senior Advisory Commission and, will be enacted with one motion. There will be no separate discussion of. items" unless a Commission member or citizen so requests, in which event the item will be removed from the general order of business and considered in its normal sequence. 3. Consent A. Approval of the September 8, 2009 regular Senior Advisory Commission meeting minutes. REGULAR.AGENDA: 4. Public Forum 5. Report: CARS (Dick Johnston) 6. Report: Southlake Senior Activities (Nancy Sporn) 7. Report: Metroport Meals on Wheels (Mary King/Darla Fowler)' 8. Report: Facilities Update — Current & Future/New (Kerry McGeath/Amanda Troum) 9. Adjournment Senior Advisory Commission Meeting Date — October 13, 2009 Page 2of2 CERTIFICATE i hereby certify that the above agenda was posted on the official bulletin boards at Town Hall, 1400 Main Street, Southlake, Texas, on Friday, October 9, 2009 by 5:00 p.m. pursuant to Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code. ♦ee, Lod Payne, TR , 'S s City Secretary If you plan tri attend this pu l'q me W'V'%dnd have a disability that requires special needs, please advise the City 9e8NUry 48 hours in advance at 817.748.8016 reasonable accommodations will be made to assist you. 2�a-� OFFICIAL MINUTES Not Approved by the Senior Advisory Commission CITY OF SOUTHLAKE SENIOR ADVISORY COMMISSION September 8, 2009 Senior Activity Center MEMBERS AND ALTERNATES PRESENT: David Baltimore, Chairman; Jean Boland, Charlie Boyd, Pat Burnett, Marge Kyle, Dick McCauley, Vice Chairman, and Nancy Sporn, Secretary MEMBERS AND ALTERNATES ABSENT: Craig Hayes and Cleta Pierce EX OFFICIO MEMBERS AND GUESTS PRESENT: Darla Fowler, MMOW Coordinator and Carolyn Morris, Southlake City Council STAFF PRESENT: Amanda Troum, Senior Services Coordinator, and Kerry McGeath, Community Services Deputy Director Agenda Item No. 1. Call to Order Chairman David Baltimore called the meeting to order at 1:05 p.m. Aaenda Item No. 2. Administrative Comments Carolyn Morris, City Council Member, gave an update on City activities including: the 2030 Comprehensive Plan, uniform signage throughout the City, and due to a decrease in sales tax revenue the City is currently working on a promotional video introducing the City of Southlake. Ms. Morris also reported that the City is currently working on the budget and at this time no decision has been made about the multi -purpose center but that in the near future there will be a citywide survey to identify the needs and wants for a Community Center. Some questions were raised about the survey process and who is selected to take part in the poll. Dick McCauley volunteered to talk to Ben Thatcher and report back at the October Senior Advisory Commission meeting. Amanda Troum, Senior Services Coordinator, reported the success of the August 22, Sock Hop Dance, with 110 people in attendance. She also reported the Senior Center expansion project was approved by the City Council and will start in September. The Tuesday lunches will take place at White's Chapel United Methodist Church for the month. Ms. Troum reported that the Center now has WIFI and encouraged the participants to bring and use their laptops. Agenda Item No. 3A. Approval of the August 11 2009 Senior Advisory Commission meeting_ minutes. A motion was made to approve the minutes as presented. Motion: Boyd Minutes of the September 8, 2009 Senior Advisory Commission Page I of 3 �5 ry 1 OFFICIAL MINUTES Not Approved by the Senior Advisory Commission Second: Burnett Ayes: Baltimore, Nays: None Abstention: McCauley Vote: 6-0 Motion carried. Boland, Boyd, Burnett, Kyle, and Sporn Agenda Item No. 4. Public Forum No items at this time. A enda Item No. 5. Report: CARS Dick McCaule Dick McCauley reported that CARS had its busiest month to date with 126 one- way riders. Mr. McCauley also spoke of different marketing opportunities that CARS will be involved in to help promote the organization and growth. The next CARS meeting will be held at Isle of Watermere Retirement Community. Agenda Item No. 6. Report: Southlae Senior Activities (Nangy Sporn) Nancy Sporn, liaison for the Steering Committee, reported on the many activities that occurred in the past month including the large attendance to the Thursday Matinee Movies at the Center, trip to the Cowboys Stadium, Bridge Group and Yoga classes. Ms. Sporn also reported that August was the busiest month for the Senior Center with 900 participants in attendance. Agenda Item No. 7. Report: Metroport Meals on Wheels Darla Fowler No items to report at this time. Agenda Item No. 8 Report: Facilities Update, Current & Future/New Kerry McGeath, Deputy Director of Community Services, will let the Senior Advisory Commission members know the dates for the upcoming City facilities meeting. Agenda Item No. 11. Adjournment A motion was made to adjourn the meeting at 1:30 p.m. Motion: McCauley Second: Boland Ayes: Baltimore, Boland, Boyd, Burnett, Kyle, McCauley and Sporn Nays: None Abstention: None Vote: 7-0 Motion carried. Minutes of the September 8, 2009 Senior Advisory Commission Page 2 of 3 OFFICIAL MINUTES Not Approved by the Senior Advisory Commission David Baltimore, Chair Kerry McGeath, Deputy Director of Community Services A RECORDING OF THE MEETING IS AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY SECRETARY. Minutes of the September 8, 2009 Senior Advisory Commission Page 3 of 3 -5 R