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REGULAR MEETING
Senior Citizens Advisory Committee
April 9, 2019
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Senior Citizens Advisory Committee, this was held
at the Activity Building in Meeting Room D at 9:00 a.m. April 9, 2019 with all board
members present, constitutes a quorum:
Committee Members:
Ms. Nancy Mastrofrancesco, Chair
Mr. Dennis Rundell, Vice Chair
Ms. Mona Palmer, Regular Member
Ms. Doris Ochoa, Regular Member
Ms. Yolanda Robles, Regular Member
Ms. Dorothy Montz, Regular Member
Mr. David O’Brien, Regular Member
Ms. Charlene Mizener, Alternate
Staff/ Liaison/Guest:
Genie Balderaz, Senior Program Manager
Mr. Robert Griffon
The following items were discussed:
1. Ms. Nancy Mastrofrancesco called the meeting to order at 9:03am.
2. The invocation was given by Ms. Charlene Mizener.
3. The March 12, 2019 minutes were approved.
a. Correct day of Spring Picnic
b. Include on Item #10: Nancy, Doris, and Vickie went to the facilities
subcommittee meeting.
4. Discussion and possible actions regarding the upcoming trips and events:
a. Monday, May 6, 2019, Wal Mart, 9:30 to 11:00am, free trip; Tuesday, May 7,
2019, Out to Lunch, Rancho Mexican Restaurant, 11:00am to 1:00pm, free
trip, lunch on your; Wednesday, May 15, 2019, Galveston: Bishops Palace,
8:45am to 3:00pm, Cost: $12 per person, lunch on your own at The Spot;
Friday, May 24, 2019, Pasadena Opry, 5:30 to 10:00pm, cost $12 per person;
Wednesday, May 29, 2019, Miller Outdoor Theater, 9:00am to 3:00pm, cost:
$5 per person, lunch on your own at Luby’s.
b. Thursday, May 2, 2019, Cinco de Mayo Luncheon, 11:00am to 1:00pm;
Monday, May 6, 13, 20, 2019, Guest Speaker: Dorte Koustrop, Mindfulness
and Meditations, 11:30am – 12:30pm.; Wednesday, May 8, 2019, Mother’s
Day Tea, 1:00 – 2:00pm, Monday, May 13, 2019, Bingo, 1:00 to 3:00pm,
sponsored by Linda Richard; Monday, May 20, 2019, Monday Movie
Matinee, 1:00 – 3:00pm; Thursday, May 23, 2019, Memorial Day
Celebration, 11:30am – 12:30pm; Tuesday, May 28, 2019, Ice Cream
Drumstick Social, 12:00 – 12:30pm; Wednesday, May 29, 2019, Bingo, 1:00
to 3:00pm, sponsored by Apostle Home Health.
5. Discussion and possible actions regarding the Budget and Purchasing:
a. Read and Reviewed
6. Discussion and possible actions regarding Cinco de Mayo: Thursday, May 2, 2011,
11am to 1pm, La Casita will provide cheese enchiladas, rice beans, chips and salsa.
We are still trying to decide on entertainment.
7. Discussion and possible actions regarding the Fanny Packs: Received a quote for a
new fanny pack, royal blue, order 250, $6.24 each; each pack to include the parks
and rec logo with contact information.
8. Report from the Spaghetti Luncheon: The event made a total of $816, we did not
have as many to go orders as previous years. Sold a total of 85 plates.
9. Report from the Assistant Director:
a. Stevenson Park restroom and office buildings were moved in
b. Dog Park: final touches, restrooms and pavilion completed next month
c. Spring Sparkle on Saturday, April 13, 2019
d. Youth Fishing Derby on Saturday, May 11, 2019 at Centennial Park
10. Comments made by the Public:
a. Robert Griffon: Drainage Sub Committee had a study done by Rice
University regarding the effects on the creeks, raising the bridges, and
widening creek; this is an ongoing study.
11. Comments made by the Committee Members:
12. Adjournment at 10:00am.
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Genie Balderaz, Senior Program Manager
Date Approved: 05/14/19