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2014-09-09 SAC PacketCity of Southlake Values: Integrity ♦ Innovation ♦ Accountability ♦ Commitment to Excellence ♦ Teamwork M E M O R A N D U M August 18, 2014 TO: Senior Advisory Commission FROM: Steve Moore, Recreation Superintendent SUBJECT: Agenda Item Comments for Senior Advisory Commission Meeting Tuesday, September 9, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. 1. Agenda Item No. 1. Call to Order 2. Agenda Item No. 2. Consent: A. Approval of the August 12, 2014 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 – Harborchase of Southlake – A representative from the senior assisted living facility proposed at 700 block of East State Highway 114 and East Highland Drive has accepted an invitation to present information about the facility at the September meeting. B. Trip Reservation Fees – An increase of the field trip reservation fee from $3.00, which was established in April 2011, to a variable fee of $5.00 or $7.00 per trip was discussed at the August 12, 2014 meeting. The original purpose of the fee was to guarantee a trip reservation sinc e there had been “no shows” causing last minute trip cancellations. The trip reservation fee is fully refundable by either a refund or a credit issued toward a future trip should a cancellation be necessary. The purpose of this agenda item is to discuss the trip reservation fee and provide feedback to staff on the matter. Additionally, the Commission will be asked to assist staff with developing a Cost Recovery Policy as we prepare for the opening of the new senior center. C. Future Visitors – The purpose of this item is to brainstorm possibilities for future guests and to look at opportunities to enhance the visitor program. 4. Agenda Item No. 4. Reports: A. 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 Community Services Department staff regarding current developments. This item has no packet document. Senior Advisory Commission Meeting Date – September 9, 2014 Page 2 of 3 City of Southlake Values: Integrity ♦ Innovation ♦ Accountability ♦ Commitment to Excellence ♦ Teamwork B. Metroport Meals on Wheels – This item is a standing item on the agenda to allow for a report on the MMOW program. This item has no packet document. C. Call A Ride Southlake– This item is a standing item on the agenda to allow for a report on the CARS program. This item has no packet document. D. Senior Services Coordinator – This is an opportunity for the Senior Services Coordinator to present information about existing and future programs and activities. This item has no packet document. 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). This item has no packet document. 5. Agenda Item No. 5. Public Forum: – This is the public's opportunity to address the Commission about non-agenda items. During Public Forum, the Commission will not discuss 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. 6. Agenda Item No. 6. Consider: No items this meeting. OTHER ITEMS OF INTEREST 7. Community Engagement Town Hall Forums – Upcoming Town Hall Forum(s) for proposed developments in the City are listed online at www.SouthlakeSPIN.org. The Forums currently scheduled are: Tuesday, September 9 – 6:00 p.m., Council Chambers o SPIN #8 will discuss the proposed development of seven small flex/office buildings, located at 1363 Brumlow Avenue, ranging in size from 3,000 to 5,990 SF for a total of approximately 29,000 SF. Question and answer period following. o SPIN #5 will discuss the proposed development of a 120,000 SF, four -story office building on six acres located at north east corner of Hwy 114 and White Chapel Blvd. Question and answer period following. 8. 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 fr ee to call me. Senior Advisory Commission Meeting Date – September 9, 2014 Page 3 of 3 City of Southlake Values: Integrity ♦ Innovation ♦ Accountability ♦ Commitment to Excellence ♦ Teamwork As always, we appreciate your commitment and service to the City. Steve Moore STAFF CONTACT INFORMATION: Telephone – (817) 748-8186 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) Soheila Mashat-Phelps, Senior Services Coordinator, 817-748-8398, (smashatphelps@ ci.southlake.tx.us) Candice Edmondson, Deputy Director of Community Services, 817-748-8311, (csanders@ ci.southlake.tx.us) Cassie Tucker, Assistant to the Director, 817-748-8036, (ctucker@ ci.southlake.tx.us) Steve Moore, Recreation Superintendent, 817-748-8186, (smoore@ci.southlake.tx.us) Ryan McGrail, Recreation Supervisor, 817-748-8024, (rmcgrail@ci.southlake.tx.us) Linda Carpenter-Elgin, 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, September 9, 2014 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 August 12, 2014 regular Senior Advisory Commission meeting minutes 3. Discussion A. Guest Presentation – Harborchase of Southlake B. Trip Reservation Fees C. Future Visitors 4. Reports A. City Manager’s Office & Community Services B. Metroport Meals on Wheels C. Call A Ride Southlake D. Senior Services Coordinator E. Southlake Senior Funding, Inc. 5. Public Forum (This is the Public’s opportunity to address the Senior Advisory Commission about non - agenda items. During Public Forum, the Commission will not discuss, consider or take action on any items presented.) 6. Consider – No items this meeting. 7. Adjournment A quorum of the City Council may be present at this meeting. Senior Advisory Commission Meeting Date – September 9, 2014 Page 2 of 2 City of Southlake Values: Integrity ♦ Innovation ♦ Accountability ♦ Commitment to Excellence ♦ Teamwork 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, September 5, 2014 by 6:00 p.m. pursuant to Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code. Lori Payne, 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: August 12, 2014 LOCATION: Senior Center 307 Parkwood Drive Southlake, Texas Members Present: Chair Nancy Sporn, Secretary Marge Kyle; SAC members, Jean Boland and Charlie Boyd Commission Members Absent: David Baltimore, Beverly Blake, Louis Braun and Barbara Pappy Staff Members Present: Director of Community Services Chris Tribble; Steve Moore, Recreation Superintendent; Soheila Phelps, Senior Services Coordinator; Communications & Website Manager Pilar Schank; and Assistant to the Director Cassie Tucker Staff Members Absent: None Guests: Southlake resident Bernie McCauley Liaisons: CARS Chair Brighton Greene Public Forum: Southlake resident Richard Schneider 1. CALL TO ORDER Chair Sporn called the meeting of the Senior Advisory Commission to order at 1:03 p.m. The agenda items were considered out of the regular agenda sequence. 3. DISCUSSION 3A. GUEST PRESENTATION – CITY COUNCILMEMBER SHADID SHAFI City Councilmember Dr. Shadid Shafi spoke about his background, his goals to represent all citizens of Southlake, and his desire to learn more about the Senior Advisory Commission. Commission members expressed satisfaction with the new community recreation center/senior center. Ideas to attract younger seniors in the community to participate in the Center’s programs and opportunities to 2A - 1 Senior Advisory Commission Minutes of the August 12, 2014 Page 2 of 5 City of Southlake Values: Integrity ♦ Innovation ♦ Accountability ♦ Commitment to Excellence ♦ Teamwork advertise the Senior Center were discussed. Dr. Shafi talked about encouraging participation by enhancing the Center’s brand to reflect the positive achievements and accomplishments of the senior population. He also spoke about participation on the City’s boards and commissions. Southlake resident Richard Schneider attended the meeting and spoke to the Commission about marketing of Senior Center and suggested advertising with post cards. 4. REPORTS 4A. CITY MANAGER’S OFFICE & COMMUNITY SERVICES Communications & Website Manager Pilar Schank presented the City Manager’s Report and responded to questions regarding traffic and signal light issues. The Commission was encouraged to attend the Joint City Council and Boards and Commissions meeting on August 12, 2014 where information on the community recreation center will be presented. 4B. METROPORT MEALS ON WHEELS MMOW representative Mary King was not present at the meeting to provide the usual monthly report. A copy of the monthly statistical report was distributed and summarized by Director Tribble. 4C. CALL A RIDE SOUTHLAKE CARS Chair Brighton Greene summarized the purpose of CARS and how it is funded. The June and July CARS monthly participation reports were distributed and some trip statistics were highlighted. Mr. Greene was available to respond to questions. 4D. SENIOR SERVICES COORDINATOR Senior Services Coordinator Soheila Phelps reported on upcoming events and programs at the Center and an increase in attendance for the events. The 3rd Quarter Written Report to City Council (Agenda Item 6C) was also presented and discussed at this time. A correction was made to the draft Report. Commission members also asked about the increase of the bus field trip reservation fee from $3.00 to $5.00 or $7.00 per trip. A discussion item will be placed on the September meeting agenda for the Commission to discuss the fees and provide feedback. 2A - 2 Senior Advisory Commission Minutes of the August 12, 2014 Page 3 of 5 City of Southlake Values: Integrity ♦ Innovation ♦ Accountability ♦ Commitment to Excellence ♦ Teamwork 4E. SOUTHLAKE SENIOR FUNDING, INC. Southlake Senior Funding, Inc., Board member Nancy Sporn updated the Commission on SSFI’s purpose and history. SSFI is currently in the process of reorganizing its organization. Fundraising materials are being printed as well as memberships are being solicited. Ms. Sporn was available to answer questions. 2. CONSENT AGENDA Consent Agenda items are considered to be routine by the Commission and are enacted with one motion. Secretary Kyle read the consent agenda items into the record. 2A. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FROM THE JUNE 10, 2014 REGULAR SENIOR ADVISORY COMMISSION. There were no corrections to the minutes. APPROVED A motion was made to accept the minutes of the June 10, 2014 meeting as presented. Motion: Sporn Second: Boland Ayes: Boland, Boyd, Kyle, and Sporn Nays: None Abstention None Vote: 4-0 Motion Carried. City Councilmember Gary Fawks has accepted an invitation to be the guest speaker at the October SAC meeting. A representative from HarborChase of Southlake, a retirement center being built in Southlake, has been invited to attend the September meeting. 6. CONSIDER 6A. ELECTION OF VICE CHAIRMAN TO FILL UNEXPIRED TERM VACANCY Chair Sporn presented the item to fill the Vice Chairman position and accepted the nomination of Charlie Boyd by SAC member Jean Boland. APPROVED 2A - 3 Senior Advisory Commission Minutes of the August 12, 2014 Page 4 of 5 City of Southlake Values: Integrity ♦ Innovation ♦ Accountability ♦ Commitment to Excellence ♦ Teamwork A motion was made to approve Charlie Boyd as Vice Chairman. Motion: Boland Second: Kyle Ayes: Boland, Boyd, Kyle, and Sporn Nays: None Abstention None Vote: 4-0 Motion Carried. 6B. RECOMMENDATION ON FY 2015 SENIOR SERVICES GENERAL FUND OPERATING BUDGET Community Services Director Tribble provide information about the proposed FY 2015 senior services division budget, revenue information, sponsorship funding and community recreation center budget. This item was discussed by the Commission and Mr. Tribble responded to questions. APPROVED A motion was made to approve the FY 2015 Senior Services General Fund Operating Budget as presented. Motion: Boyd Second: Boland Ayes: Boland, Boyd, Kyle, and Sporn Nays: None Abstention None Vote: 4-0 Motion Carried. 6C. SENIOR ADVISOR COMMISSION 3RD QUARTER WRITTEN REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL This item was presented during consideration of Agenda Item 4D. One correction was made to the Report. 5. PUBLIC FORUM Southlake resident Richard Schneider spoke to SAC about advertising the Senior Advisory Commission and senior center programs during Agenda Item 3A. 7. ADJOURNMENT APPROVED 2A - 4 Senior Advisory Commission Minutes of the August 12, 2014 Page 5 of 5 City of Southlake Values: Integrity ♦ Innovation ♦ Accountability ♦ Commitment to Excellence ♦ Teamwork A motion was made and unanimously approved to adjourn the meeting at 2:36 p.m. Motion: Kyle Second: Sporn Ayes: Boland, Boyd, Kyle, and Sporn Nays: None Abstention None Vote: 4-0 Motion Carried. Nancy Sporn, Chair Steve Moore, Recreation Superintendent Community Services A tape recording of this meeting is available upon request from the Office of City Secretary. 2A - 5 1 Jean Boland a 0 r a a a 0 a 83%8 2014 77% 2 Louis Braun a 0 a a a a 0 r 83%8 3 Charles Boyd a 0 a a a a 0 a 100%9.5 4 David Baltimore a 0 a a r a 0 r 67%7 5 Nancy Sporn a 0 a a r a 0 a 83%8.5 6 Richard McCauley a 0 a a n n n n 100%5 7 Marge Kyle a 0 a a a a 0 a 100%9.5 8 - Alt 2 Barbara Pappy r 0 a a a a 0 r 67%6.25 9 - Alt 2 Beverly Blake a 0 r a a a 0 r 67%6.5 88%0%77%100%67%88%0%44%a In attendance Total Hours 1.75 0 1.5 1.75 1 2 0 1.5 9.5 r Not present; no substitute m Substitute in attendance n Chair Dick McCauley deceased 4/17/14 n Vacant position 0 Meeting Canceled *No quorum; Meeting Canceled Change in Representative Senior Advisory Commission Attendance Report Place Name 1/14/14 2/11/14 3/4/14 4/8/14 5/13/14 6/10/14 7/8/14 Individual Attendance Rate Hrs To Date Average Monthly Attendance Meeting Attendance Rate (includes substitutions) 8/12/14 9/9/14 10/14/14 11/11/14 12/9/14 Packet Insert - SAC Attendance Report