2012-04-10 CITY OF
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SOUTHLAKE
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3 Senior Advisory Commission Meeting:
4 April 10, 2012
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6 LOCATION: Southlake Senior Activities Center
7 307 Parkwood Dr
8 Southlake, Texas
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10 Members Present: Chair David Baltimore, Vice Chair Dick McCauley; Secretary Nancy
11 Sporn; SAC members Beverly Blake, Jean Boland, Charlie Boyd, Pat Burnett, Jeanette
12 Gossage and Marge Kyle
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14 Commission Members Absent: None
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16 Staff Members Present: Kari Happold, Deputy Director of Community Services and
17 Nancy Brown, Senior Services Coordinator
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19 Guests: Traci Bernard, president, and Laura Fuqua, marketing director, with Texas
20 Health Partners Resources (Harris HEB), CARS chairman Neal Perkins
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22 Liaisons: MMOW representative Darla Fowler and Southlake Steering Committee
23 representative Bernie McCauley
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25 Agenda Item No. 1. Call to Order — The meeting was called to order by Chairman
26 Baltimore at 1:24 p.m.
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28 Agenda Item No. 1. Discussion
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30 A. Guest Presentation — Texas Health Partners Resources (Harris HEB)
31 president Traci Bernard and marketing director Laura Fuqua presented
32 background and historical information about the Southlake hospital, as
33 well as general surgical services available. Ms. Bernard responded to
34 questions regarding health plans, including Medicare.
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36 B. Hiring process for senior services coordinator position — This item was
37 requested at the March SAC meeting; however, there was no discussion
38 at this meeting.
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40 The reports section of the meeting will be handled different than previously presented.
41 In an effort to manage time more efficiently, the reporting entities (ie. CARS and
42 MMOW) may provide their routine written reports for distribution at the meeting and do
43 not need to attend the meeting unless there is something that needs to be discussed.
City of Southlake Values:
Integrity • Innovation ♦ Accountability • Commitment to Excellence • Teamwork
Senior Advisory Commission
Minutes of the April 10, 2012
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1 Written reports may be mailed, emailed, faxed or delivered to the Center for distribution
2 at the SAC meeting.
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4 A problem with the kitchen sink faucet was reported and a work order will be processed
5 to repair.
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7 Agenda Item No. 2. Reports
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9 A. Metroport Meals on Wheels Report — The MMOW reports were
10 distributed.
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12 B. Call A Ride Southlake Report — Neal Perkin distributed the March CARS
13 report pointing out that ridership is down. CARS hosted their 3 Annual
14 Volunteer Driver's Appreciation dinner, which was well attended. Concern
15 was expressed that rising gas prices may have a negative effect on
16 volunteer drivers. The issue may be considered when the community
17 services agreement with CARS is renewed for 2013 if deemed necessary
18 by CARS, based on their operating plan and demonstrated need.
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20 C. Southlake Steering Committee (SSC) — Bernie McCauley provided a brief
21 report. The Mother's Day lunch will feature brunch -type food, the Father's
22 Day lunch will feature barbeque and Cinco de Mayo will be celebrated at
23 the May 1 luncheon. The Treasurer reported $3,000 in their checking
24 account. SSC will elect officers. There was also discussion about the
25 Center being open on Fridays, depending upon demand and the budget.
26 The ROMEO's went to McAllister in March.
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28 D. Southlake Senior Funding, Inc. — Dick McCauley reported on the progress
29 and discussion of the multipurpose community facility held Southlake 2030
30 Parks, Recreation & Open Space /Community Facilities Master Plan
31 meeting on April 9, 2012.
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33 The Commission talked about adding an item to the May SAC meeting
34 agenda to formally let the City Council know the Senior Advisory
35 Commission supports being part of the multi - purpose facility.
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37 E. City Manager's Office & Community Services — Communications &
38 Website Manager Pilar Schank provided a report.
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40 Voting information regarding May 12 Election was provided. SPIN will host
41 a Candidate's Forum Monday, April 16, in Town Hall Council Chambers.
42 Art In the Square is April 27 -29 at Town Square. Bicentennial Park
43 received a merit award from the Texas Chapter of the American Society of
44 Landscape Architects for its design and construction. Property Fraud Alert
45 flyers are included in the 2012 property value statements concerning a
46 program to alert property owners anytime a document with their name on
City of Southlake Values:
Integrity ♦ Innovation ♦ Accountability ♦ Commitment to Excellence ♦ Teamwork
Senior Advisory Commission
Minutes of the April 10, 2012
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1 it is recorded in the Tarrant County Clerk's Office. For more information,
2 visit MySouthlakeNews.com website. Median construction along FM 1709
3 is complete; deceleration lane construction is being done at several
4 locations. Updates on construction projects and opening of new
5 restaurants and businesses in Southlake may be found at
6 MySouthlakeNews.com. Concern about U -turns at medians were
7 expressed. Commission members were advised to email Gaylon Music,
8 DPS sergeant- traffic division, at gmusic @ci.southlake.tx.us with any
9 concerns or traffic questions.
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11 F. Senior Advisory Commission Report to Council — Written Senior Advisory
12 Commission reports to City Council will be included in the council packets
13 for the first meetings in January, April, August and October annually. The
14 next written SAC report to City Council will be August 7, 2012. SAC will
15 have an opportunity to preview the report at their July 10 meeting.
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17 The Commission requested an item on the next SAC meeting agenda to
18 discuss canceling of the July SAC meeting and to determine other
19 meeting dates that may be canceled or rescheduled.
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21 G. Guest Schedule — Council member Martin Schelling will be the guest
22 speaker at the May SAC meeting and Public Works Director Bob Price is
23 scheduled in June; however, Deputy Director Happold will contact Mr.
24 Price to see if his guest appearance may be moved to allow a
25 representative from Kenny Marchant's office at the June SAC meeting to
26 talk about Medicare issues.
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28 Agenda Item No. 3A. Consent: Approval of the minutes from the regular Senior Advisory
29 Commission Meeting March 13, 2012 — There were no corrections to the minutes.
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31 A motion was made to approve the minutes.
32 Motion: Boland
33 Second: McCauley
34 Ayes: Baltimore, Blake, Boland, Boyd, Burnett, Gossage, Kyle, McCauley and
35 Sporn
36 Nays: None
37 Abstention: None
38 Vote: 9 -0
39 Motion carried.
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41 Agenda Item No. 4. Public Forum — No one was present to address the Commission
42 during Public Forum.
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City of Southlake Values:
Integrity ♦ Innovation ♦ Accountability ♦ Commitment to Excellence ♦ Teamwork
Senior Advisory Commission
Minutes of the April 10, 2012
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2 Agenda Item No. 6.Adiournment.
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4 A motion was made to adjourn the meeting at 3:03 p.m.
5 Motion: Sporn
6 Second: Boyd
7 Ayes: Baltimore, Blake, Boland, Boyd, Burnett, Gossage, Kyle, McCauley and
8 Sporn
9 Nays: None
10 Abstention: None
11 Vote: 9 -0
12 Motion carried. )
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20 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
Senior Advisory Commission Sign -in Sheet
April 10, 2012
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