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2013-06-11 SAC PacketCity of Southlake Values: Integrity ♦ Innovation ♦ Accountability ♦ Commitment to Excellence ♦ Teamwork M E M O R A N D U M May 30, 2013 TO: Senior Advisory Commission FROM: Kari Happold, Deputy Director of Community Services SUBJECT: Agenda Item Comments for Senior Advisory Commission Meeting Tuesday, June 11, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. 1. Agenda Item No. 1. Call to Order 2. Agenda Item No. 2. Consent: A. Approval of the April 9, 2013 regular Senior Advisory Commission meeting minutes – Please include any corrections to the minutes in your motion. 3. Agenda Item No. 3. Discussion: A. Guest Presentation – Deputy Fire Chief/Fire Marshall David Barnes – This item is a standing agenda item to allow the Commission an opportunity to hear guests from the community and City government about current issues of concern to citizens in Southlake. Fire Chief Starr was initially invited as the guest speaker but due to a schedule conflict, could not attend. Deputy Fire Chief/Fire Marshall David Barnes will substitute for Chief Starr as the guest speaker at the June meeting. 4. Agenda Item No. 4. Reports: A. Metroport Meals on Wheels – This item is a standing item on the agenda to allow for a report on the MMOW program. B. Call A Ride Southlake– This item is a standing item on the agenda to allow for a report on the CARS program. C. SPIN -- This is a standing item to inform the Commission about SPIN meetings pertaining to developments in Southlake. SPIN meetings are public opportunities to support or oppose proposed developments as City Council receives a SPIN Report, including the expressed support/opposition of attendees, for proposed development. The following SPIN meeting(s) are scheduled: Senior Advisory Commission Meeting Date – June 11, 2013 Page 2 of 3 City of Southlake Values: Integrity ♦ Innovation ♦ Accountability ♦ Commitment to Excellence ♦ Teamwork Monday, June 10, SPIN Forum, Town Hall 7:00 p.m. Topic: Proposed condominiumized loft building on Block 4R1, Lot 4 of Southlake Town Square, which is the surface parking lot between Central Avenue and the East Public Parking Garage. Residential Lofts are allowed by SUP in Chapter 37.2 of the Zoning Ordinance. Proposed minimum size is 1,500 square foot for residences; estimated average size is 1,900 square foot. 8:00 p.m. Topic: Proposed 8,400 square foot daycare center for Little Sunshine Playhouse on Zena Rucker Road. Tuesday, June 11, SPIN Standing Committee Meeting Tuesday, July 9, SPIN Standing Committee Meeting D. Senior Services Coordinator – This is an opportunity for the Senior Services Coordinator to present information about existing and future programs and activities. Staff will provide an update on the hiring of a replacement for Nancy Brown. E. Southlake Senior Funding, Inc. – This item is a standing item on the agenda to allow for a report on Southlake Senior Funding, Inc., (SSFI). F. City Manager’s Office & Community Services – This is a standing item on the agenda to allow for an update from the City’s Communications and Website Manager Pilar Schank and Deputy Director of Community Services Kari Happold regarding current developments. G. Guest Schedule – Staff has confirmed the following guest speakers. July 9 Police Chief Steve Mylett and Assistant Police Chief James Brandon 5. Agenda Item No. 5. Public Forum: – This is the public's opportunity to address the Commission about non-agenda items. During this proceeding, the Commission will not discuss, consider or take action on any item presented. 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. Senior Advisory Commission Meeting Date – June 11, 2013 Page 3 of 3 City of Southlake Values: Integrity ♦ Innovation ♦ Accountability ♦ Commitment to Excellence ♦ Teamwork 6. Agenda Item No. 6. Consider: A. Cancellation of the July 9 or August 13 Senior Advisory Commission meeting – At the April 9 meeting, Chair McCauley directed staff to place this item on the agenda to discuss and consider cancelling either the July or August regular Senior Advisory Commission meeting. 7. 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, (__________@ ci.southlake.tx.us) Kari Happold, Deputy Director of Community Services, 817-748-8018, (khappold@ ci.southlake.tx.us) Candice Edmondson, Deputy Director of Community Services, 817-748-8311, (csanders@ ci.southlake.tx.us) Stacey Udoni, Assistant to the Director, 817-748-8036, (sudoni@ ci.southlake.tx.us) Linda Carpenter-Elgin, Administrative Secretary, 817-748-8184; (lcarpenter@ ci.southlake.tx.us) City of Southlake Values: Integrity ♦ Innovation ♦ Accountability ♦ Commitment to Excellence ♦ Teamwork SENIOR ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING: Tuesday, June 11, 2013 LOCATION: Senior Activities Center 307 Parkwood Dr Southlake, Texas 76092 TIME: 1:00 p.m. AGENDA: 1. Call to Order 2. Consent A. Approval of the April 9, 2013 regular Senior Advisory Commission meeting minutes 3. Discussion A. Guest Presentation – Deputy Fire Chief/Fire Marshall David Barnes 4. Reports A. Metroport Meals on Wheels B. Call A Ride Southlake C. SPIN D. Senior Services Coordinator E. Southlake Senior Funding, Inc. F. City Manager’s Office & Community Services G. Guest Schedule 5. Public Forum (This is the Public’s opportunity to address Senior Advisory Commission about non-agenda items. During Public Forum, Senior Advisory Commission will not discuss, consider or take action on any items presented. Senior Advisory Commission respectfully asks anyone speaking during Public Forum to limit remarks to three minutes or less.) 6. Consider: A. Cancelation of July 9 or August 13 Senior Advisory Commission meeting Senior Advisory Commission Meeting Date – June 11, 2013 Page 2 of 2 City of Southlake Values: Integrity ♦ Innovation ♦ Accountability ♦ Commitment to Excellence ♦ Teamwork 7. Adjournment A quorum of the City Council may be present at this meeting. 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, June 7, 2013 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 Senior Advisory Commission Meeting: April 9, 2013 LOCATION: Southlake Senior Activities Center 307 Parkwood Dr Southlake, Texas Members Present: Chair Dick McCauley, Vice Chair Nancy Sporn and Secretary Marge Kyle; SAC members David Baltimore, Beverly Blake, Jean Boland and Charlie Boyd Commission Members Absent: Louis Braun Staff Members Present: Kari Happold, Deputy Director of Community Services: Nancy Brown, Senior Services Coordinator; and Communications & Website Manager Pilar Schank Guests: Randy Williamson, City Council candidate Liaisons: MMOW representatives Mary King and Darla Fowler; and CARS representative Neil Perkins Public Forum: None 1. CALL TO ORDER Chairman McCauley called the meeting of the Senior Advisory Commission to order at 1:05 p.m. 2. CONSENT AGENDA Consent Agenda items are considered to be routine by the Commission and are enacted with one motion. Chair McCauley read the consent agenda items into the record. 2A. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FROM THE MARCH 12, 2013 REGULAR SENIOR ADVISORY COMMISSION. APPROVED A correction was made to delete Jean Boland in the vote for Item 7, Adjournment, since she was not present at the March 12, 2013 meeting. A motion was made to approve the minutes of the March 12, 2013 meeting as presented and amended. 2A - 1 Senior Advisory Commission Minutes of the April 9, 2013 Page 2 of 4 City of Southlake Values: Integrity ♦ Innovation ♦ Accountability ♦ Commitment to Excellence ♦ Teamwork Motion: Baltimore Second: Kyle Ayes: Baltimore, Blake, Boyd, Kyle, McCauley and Sporn Nays: None Abstention: Boland (absent at March 12, 2013 meeting) Vote: 6-0-1 Motion Carried. 3. DISCUSSION: 3A. GUEST PRESENTATION – CITY COUNCIL CANDIDATE RANDY WILLIAMSON City Council candidate Randy Williamson shared his experience in the community and with youth sports, his background in city government and aspirations as a City Councilman. Mr. Williamson responded to questions from Commission members and listened to Commission members’ expressions regarding a senior center. 3B. REVIEW SENIOR ADVISORY COMMISSION RESPONSIBILITIES Chairman McCauley talked about the Commission’s responsibility to collectively represent Southlake seniors to the City Council. Detailed ways to engage seniors in activities, special events and programs as well as how members might improve meeting and greeting visitors was discussed. Practical suggestions for improvement were offered. 4. CONSIDER - THERE ARE NO ITEMS TO CONSIDER FOR THIS MEETING 5. REPORTS 5A. METROPORT MEALS ON WHEELS MMOW representatives Darla Fowler and Mary King reported on the congregate and delivered meals provided by MMOW. MMOW requested assistance of two (2) Parks and Recreation staff for the June 11 luncheon. MMOW recently hired Amy Rickets, Program Director for Southlake, and Nancy Downer, Program Director for surrounding territory. 5B. CALL A RIDE SOUTHLAKE CARS representative Neal Perkins distributed the CARS monthly participation report and highlighted the number of trips. CARS is seeking donations for the Annual CARS Volunteer Driver dinner to be held April 24, 2013. 2A - 2 Senior Advisory Commission Minutes of the April 9, 2013 Page 3 of 4 City of Southlake Values: Integrity ♦ Innovation ♦ Accountability ♦ Commitment to Excellence ♦ Teamwork 5C. SPIN Senior Advisory Commission member David Baltimore reminded members of the SPIN Candidates’ Forum for the CISD School Board on April 23, 2013 at Town Hall. 5D. SENIOR SERVICES COORDINATOR Senior Services Coordinator Nancy Brown reported her resignation, recent improvements to the senior center, progress on a profile assessment questionnaire, status of the new membership roster form, name tag program and business cards for the senior center. 5E. SOUTHLAKE SENIOR FUNDING, INC. Southlake Senior Funding, Inc., Board Director McCauley reported a recent meeting held with an anonymous benefactor to acquire funding of a feasibility study for a new senior center at the existing site. 5F. CITY MANAGER’S OFFICE & COMMUNITY SERVICES Deputy Director Kari Happold read the City Manager’s Weekly Update to City Council regarding the proposed community recreation center, which will be discussed at a joint meeting of the City Council and Senior Advisory Commission on May 21, 2013. The Update noted the discussion will include options to develop phasing construction of the community recreation center, beginning with the community/senior center wing of the building. Moving forward, the format of the minutes for the Senior Advisory Commission meetings will be modified to be consistent with other City boards and commission minutes to include the topic, motion, vote and reason for dissent, if provided. Communications & Website Manager Pilar Schank distributed articles from the Dallas Morning News, the Southlake Journal and www.MySouthlakeNews regarding Southlake’s position as a place for empty nesters, the upcoming MasterWorks Music Series and Mobile Crud Cruiser Day. 5G. GUEST SCHEDULE Police Chief Mylett is confirmed for the May 14 meeting and Fire Chief Starr is confirmed for June 11 Senior Advisory Commission meetings. The Commission directed staff to add Mayor Pro Tem Brandon Bledsoe to the guest schedule. The Commission directed staff to put an item to consider cancellation of the July or August meeting on the next meeting agenda. 2A - 3 Senior Advisory Commission Minutes of the April 9, 2013 Page 4 of 4 City of Southlake Values: Integrity ♦ Innovation ♦ Accountability ♦ Commitment to Excellence ♦ Teamwork 5H. SENIOR CENTER COORDINATOR UPDATE Deputy Director Kari Happold provided information on the progress to hire a replacement senior center coordinator. Over 100 applications were received and are being reviewed to select candidates for preliminary interviews with the Deputy Director Happold, Recreation Superintendent and Recreation Supervisor. Second interviews will be conducted with Director Chris Tribble, followed by a meet and greet session at the Senior Center. 6. PUBLIC FORUM Chair McCauley opened the public forum and asked for anyone wishing to speak to come forward. There being no one wishing to speak, Chair McCauley closed the public forum. 7. ADJOURNMENT APPROVED A motion was made and unanimously approved to adjourn the meeting at 3:04 p.m. Motion: Baltimore Second: Sporn Ayes: Baltimore, Blake, Boland, Boyd, Kyle, McCauley and Sporn Nays: None Abstention: None Vote: 7-0 Motion Carried. Dick McCauley, Chair Kari Happold, Deputy Director Community Services A tape recording of this meeting is available upon request from the Office of City Secretary. 2A - 4 1 Jean Boland a a a r a a 80%9 2013 90% 2 Louis Braun a a a a r a 80%8.75 3 Charles Boyd a a a a a a 100%10.75 4 David Baltimore a a r a a a 80%9.75 5 Nancy Sporn a a a a a r 100%9.5 6 Richard McCauley a a a a a a 100%10.75 7 Marge Kyle a a a a a r 100%9.5 8 - Alt 2 Vacant 9 - Alt 2 Beverly Blake a a a a a a 100%10.75 100%100%88%88%88%75%a In attendance Total Hours 2.75 2 1 1.75 2 1.25 10.75 r Not present; no substitute m Substitute in attendance n Vacant position 0 Meeting Canceled *No quorum; Meeting Canceled Change in Representative Senior Advisory Commission Attendance Report Place Name 1/8/13 2/12/13 2/26/13 3/12/13 4/9/13 5/21/13 6/11/13 Individual Attendance Rate Hrs To Date Average Monthly Attendance Meeting Attendance Rate (includes substitutions) 7/9/13 8/13/13 9/10/13 10/8/13 11/12/13 12/10/13