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2014-08-12 CITY O F SOUTHLAKE 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 City of Southlake Values: Integrity ♦ Innovation • Accountability • Commitment to Excellence • Teamwork Senior Advisory Commission Minutes of the August 12, 2014 Page 2 of 5 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 3 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. City of Southlake Values: Integrity • Innovation ♦ Accountability ♦ Commitment to Excellence ♦ Teamwork Senior Advisory Commission Minutes of the August 12, 2014 Page 3 of 5 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 City of Southlake Values: Integrity ♦ Innovation ♦ Accountability ♦ Commitment to Excellence ♦ Teamwork Senior Advisory Commission Minutes of the August 12, 2014 Page 4 of 5 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 3 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 City of Southlake Values: Integrity ♦ Innovation ♦ Accountability ♦ Commitment to Excellence ♦ Teamwork Senior Advisory Commission Minutes of the August 12, 2014 Page 5 of 5 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. Nan porn, Chair Steve Moore, R creation Superintendent Community Services A tape recording of this meeting is available upon request from the Office of City Secretary. City of Southlake Values: Integrity ♦ Innovation ♦ Accountability • Commitment to Excellence ♦ Teamwork