2012-01-10 SAC PacketCITY OF
SOUTHLAKE
MEMORANDUM
December 20, 2011
TO: Senior Advisory Commission
FROM: Karl Happold, Deputy Director of Community Services
SUBJECT: Agenda Item Comments for Senior Advisory Commission Meeting
Tuesday, January 10, 2012 at 1:00 p.m.
1. Agenda Item No. 2. Discussion:
A. Guest Presentation — This item is a standing item on the agenda to allow a
guest from the community or the City government to make a presentation to
the Commission about current issues of concern to seniors in Southlake.
Chief of Police Steve Mylett will be the guest speaker at the January 10, 2012
SAC meeting.
B. Metroport Meals on Wheels Report — This item is a standing item on the
agenda to allow for an update and report on the MMOW program.
C. CARS Report— This item is a standing item on the agenda to allow for an
update and report on the CARS program.
D. Southlake Steering Committee- This item is a standing item in order for the
Commission members to receive information about monthly events and
activities at the Senior Center and within the Steering Committee.
E. Facilities Update -- Current & Future/New — This item is a standing item on
the agenda to allow for updates from staff and feedback from the Commission
on current and future facility needs, improvements and maintenance.
F. Southlake Senior Funding, Inc. — This item is a standing item on the agenda
to allow for an update and report on Southlake Senior Funding, Inc., (SSFI).
G. City Manager's Office — This is a standing item on the agenda to allow for an
update from the City's Communications and Website Manager Pilar Schank
about current developments.
H. Guest Schedule — The following schedule of speakers has been arranged to
date:
• February 14 EMS/Asst. to the Director Kyle Taylor
= March 13 No speaker confirmed at this writing
City of Southlake Values:
Integrity ♦ Innovation ♦ Accountability ♦ Commitment to Excellence ♦ Teamwork
Senior Advisory Commission
Meeting Date — January 10, 2012
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• April 10 Traci Bernard, president, Texas Health Partners
Resources (Harris HEB)
• May 8 City Council member Martin Schelling
2. Agenda Item No. 3A. Consent: Approval of the December 13 2011 regular Senior
Advisory Commission meeting minutes. Corrections to the minutes should be
included as part of the motion during the meeting.
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. Consider. There are no agenda items at this meeting.
5. FYI, as usual your packet contains a copy of the SAC Attendance Log for your
information.
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.
As always, we appreciate your commitment and service to the City.
Kari Happold
STAFF CONTACT INFORMATION:
Telephone — (817) 748-8203
Facsimile --- (817) 748-8027
1400 Main Street, Suite 210, Southlake, Texas 76092-6242
Chris Tribble, Director of Community Services, 817-748-8021, (ctribble@ci.southlake.tx.us)
Vacant, Senior Services Coordinator, 817-748-8398, L@ ci.southlake.br.us)
Candice Edmundson, Assistant to the Director, 817-748-8311, (csenders@ cl.southlake.tx.us)
Karl Happold, Deputy Director of Community Services, 817-748-8018, (khappold@ ci.southlake.tx.us)
Linda Carpenter -Elgin, Administrative Secretary, 817-748-8184; (/carpenter@ ci.southlake.tx.us)
City of Southlake Values:
Integrity ♦ Innovation 1 Accountability ♦ Commitment to Excellence 4 Teamwork
CITY OF
SOUTHLAKE
SENIOR ADVISORY COMMISSION: Tuesday, January 10, 2012
LOCATION: Senior Activities Center
307 Parkwood Dr
Southlake, Texas 76092
TIME: 1:00 P.M.
AGENDA:
1. Call to Order
2. Discussion:
A. Guest Presentation — Chief of Police Steve Mylett
B. Metroport Meals on Wheels Report
C. CARS Report
D. Southlake Steering Committee Report
E. Facilities Update — Current & Future/New
F. Southlake Senior Funding, Inc.
G. City Manager's Office
H. Guest Schedule
3. Consent
A. Approval of the December 13, 2011 regular Senior Advisory
Commission meeting minutes.
4. Public Forum
5. Consider: No items this meeting.
6. 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 Friday, January 6, 2012 by 6:00 p.m. pursuant
to Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code.
Alicia Richardson, TRMC
City Secretary
If you plan to attend this public meeting and have a disability that requires special needs, please advise the City
Secretary 48 hours in advance at 817.748.8016 reasonable accommodations will be made to assist you.
City of Southlake Values:
Integrity ♦ Innovation ♦ Accountability ♦ Commitment to Excellence ♦ Teamwork
UNOFFICIAL MINUTES
Not Approved by the Senior Activities Commission
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6 LOCATION: Southlake Senior Activities Center
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10 Members Present: Vice Chair Dick McCauley; Secretary Nancy Sporn; SAC members
11 Jean Boland, Charlie Boyd, Pat Burnett, Marge Kyle and Jeanette Gossage
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13 Commission Members Absent: Chair David Baltimore and Beverly Blake
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15 Staff Members Present: Kari Happold, Deputy Director of Community Services and
16 Communications & Website Manager Pilar Schank
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18 Guests: CARS Chairman Neal Perkins, Darla Fowler, MMOW representative, and
19 Bernie McCauley, Southlake Steering Committee Coordinator
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21 Agenda Item No. 1. Call to Order -- The meeting was called to order by Vice Chairman
22 McCauley at 1:50 p.m.
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24 Agenda Item No. 2. Discussion
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26 G. City Manager's Office — This item was considered out of the regular
27 agenda sequence. Communications & Website Manager Pilar Schank
28 provided a report about Town Hall holiday closures, status of the Citizen
29 Survey, an upcoming FM 1709 turn signal and driving habits study and the
30 recent water flooding of Town Hall and subsequent office closures. An art
31 sculpture was unveiled in honor of Town Square developer Brian Stebbins
32 December 6, 2011. Unveiling of roundabout intersections art sculptures
33 will be held December 16, 2011.
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35 A. Guest Presentation — There was not a guest speaker for this meeting.
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37 B. Metroport Meals on Wheels Report — Darla Fowler presented the MMOW
38 report. Attendance at the congregate luncheons dropped slightly in the
39 previous two weeks due to holidays. The Christmas luncheon was held
40 December 13, 2011. There will not be a lunch served December 20. The
41 New Years luncheon will be held on December 27.
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City of Southlake Values:
Integrity ♦ Innovation ♦ Accountability ♦ Commitment to Excellence ♦ Teamwork
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UNOFFICIAL MINUTES
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1 Deputy Director Happold announced Ester Moreno was no longer
2 employed by the City and a replacement is being pursued for a new
3 Senior Center Coordinator.
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5 C. CARS Report — Neal Perkins gave a brief CARS report. Ridership is up
6 from last year's rides for one-way trips. Volunteer drivers are needed to
7 handle the increase. SAC members were encouraged to volunteer and to
8 encourage their friends to volunteer as well.
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10 D. South lake_ Steering Committee — A report was provided by Bernice
11 McCauley. Minutes from the last Steering Committee were read regarding
12 current and future activities. $400 of an $800 loan the Steering Committee
13 made to SSFI has been repaid. $3.00 per person will be charged for bus
14 trips.
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16 E. Facilities Update — Current & Future/New — A report was provided by
17 Deputy Director Happold. The process for the 2030 Parks, Recreation and
18 Open Space and Community Facilities meetings was outlined. Acquiring
19 outside funding sources for a new senior center could impact its ranking
20 on the City projects priority list.
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22 F Southlake Senior Funding, Inc. — Dick McCauley provided a report about
23 contacting potential donors for a new senior center, meetings with officials
24 from the City of Keller and City of Colleyville and a discussion with Council
25 member Morris regarding alternative locations for a senior center. City
26 officials that were contacted expressed interest in the project but funding
27 is not available.
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29 SAC Bylaws and Ordinance No. 653A were distributed to members. The
30 provision in the Bylaws establishing SAC as an advisory board to City
31 Council on matters pertaining to programs and issues that impact senior
32 citizens was discussed. Some Senior Advisory Commission members
33 expressed interest in having a presentation on the proposed Forest Park
34 Hospital at a future SAC meeting. Several members expressed concern
35 about the facility because it is purported not to accept Medicaid. Staff will
36 look into the request for an agenda item.
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38 H. Guest Schedule — Kyle Taylor, Assistant to the Director/Emergency
39 Management Coordinator has been confirmed as guest speaker for the
40 February SAC meeting. SAC also requested a Parks Board representative
41 and Traci Bernard, president of Texas Health Partners Resources (part of
42 the Harris HEB system), be invited as guest speakers. Staff is seeking
43 contact information for the Baylor Hospital representative SAC wishes to
44 invite as a guest speaker, which may be available from Neal Perkins.
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Integrity ♦ Innovation ♦ Accountability ♦ Commitment to Excellence ♦ Teamwork
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UNOFFICIAL MINUTES
Not Approved by the Senior Activities Commission
Agenda Item No. 3A. Consent: Approval of the minutes from the regular Senior Advisory
Commission Meeting November 8.2011 — A correction was made to the minutes.
A motion was made to approve the minutes.
Motion:
Sporn
Second:
Boland
Ayes:
Boland, Boyd, Burnett, Gossage, Kyle, McCauley and Sporn
Nays:
None
Abstention:
None
Vote:
7-0
Motion carried.
Agenda Item No. 4. Public Forum — No one was present to address the Commission
during Public Forum.
Agenda Item No. 5. Consider — There were no items for this meeting.
Agenda Item No. 6.Ad'ournment.
A motion was made to adjourn the meeting at 2:55 p.m.
Motion:
Sporn
Second:
Burnett
Ayes:
Boland, Boyd, Burnett, Gossage, Kyle, McCauley and Sporn
Nays:
None
Abstention:
None
Vote:
7-0
Motion carried.
Dick McCauley, Vice Chair
Kari Happold, Deputy Director
Community Services
A recording of this meeting may be requested in the Office of the City secretary_
City of Southlake Values:
Integrity ♦ Innovation ♦ Accountability ♦ Commitment to Excellence ♦ Teamwork
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Senior Advisory Commission Sign -in Sheet
December 13, 2011
Senior Activity Center
David Baltimore
Beverly Blake
Jean Boland
Charles Boyd
Patricia Burnett
Jeanette Gossage
Marge Kyle
Richard McCauley
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STAFF
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