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REGULAR MEETING
Senior Citizens Advisory Committee
August 13, 2019
Minutes for the Regular Meeting of the Senior Citizens Advisory Committee held on
August 13, 2019 at 9:00 am in the Activity Building in Meeting Room D, with all board
members present, constituting a quorum of:
Committee Members:
Ms. Nancy Mastrofrancesco, Chair
Mr. Dennis Rundell, Vice Chair
Ms. Vickie Hefner, Regular Member
Ms. Dorothy Montz, Regular Member
Mr. David O’Brien, Regular Member
Ms. Doris Ochoa, Regular Member
Ms. Mona Palmer, Regular Member
Ms. Yolanda Robles, Regular Member
Ms. Charlene Mizener, Alternate
Staff/ Liaison/Guest:
Genie Balderaz, Senior Program Manager
Shadey Caraveo-Saldaña, Assistant Senior Program Manager
Mr. Robert J. Griffon, City Council Liaison
The following items were discussed:
1. Ms. Nancy Mastrofrancesco called the meeting to order at 9:06 am.
2. The invocation was given by Ms. Doris Ochoa.
3. Minutes from July 9, 2019 were approved as presented.
4. Discussion and possible actions regarding the upcoming trips and events:
a. Trips: Tuesday, September 3, 2019, Village on the Park: Lunch and Bingo,
10:00 am – 1:00 pm, Free; Wednesday, September 11, 2019, T-Bone Toms &
Kemah Boardwalk, 10:30 am – 3:00 pm, $5 per person; Friday, September 13,
2019, Alvin Opry, 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm, $5 per person; Tuesday, September
17, 2019, Coushatta Trip, 8:00 am – 8:00 pm, $10 per person; Wednesday,
September 18, 2019, Nessler Senior Dance (80s), 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm, Free;
Thursday, September 19, 2019, Brunch, Taffy Demonstration & Ferry Ride,
10:30 am – 5:00 pm, $5 per person, Brunch on own at Mosquito Café; Friday,
September 20, 2019, Bay Area Harbour Playhouse: Rumors (A Comedy by
Neil Simon), 6:00 pm – 10:30 pm, $12 per person; Monday, September 23,
2019, 99¢ store & Lunch at Pancho’s, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm, $3 per person
b. Events Wednesday, September 4, 2019, Guest Speaker and Bingo, 1:00 pm –
3:00 pm, Free, Sponsor and Guest Speaker: Shannon Roberts with Banker’s
Life Insurance, Topic: Medicare Supplements; Monday, September 9, 2019,
Walmart, 9:30 am – 11:30 am, Free; Monday, September 9, 2019, Breakfast
Donuts, 9:00 am – 9:45 am, Free; Monday, September 9, 2019, Bingo, 1:00
pm – 3:00 pm, Sponsored by Linda Richard; Tuesday, September 10, 2019;
Guest Speaker and Bingo, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm, Free, Topic: Healthy Choices
Help Reduce Cancer Risk with MD Anderson; Thursday, September 12, 2019,
AARP Driving Course, 9:30 am – 1:30 pm, $15 Members/ $20 Non Members;
Friday, September 13, 2019 & Saturday, September 14, 2019, Christmas in
September, Friday: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Saturday: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm; Monday,
September 16, 2019, A Taste of Mexico: Tortas & Sweet Bread, 11:30 am –
12:00 pm, Free; Monday, September 16, 2019, Hand & Foot Tournament, 1:00
pm – 3:00 pm, Free; Wednesday, September 18, 2019, Wii Tournament, 1:00
pm – 3:00 pm; Monday, September 23, 2019, Movie Matinee, 1:00 pm – 3:00
pm, Free; Tuesday, September 24, 2019, Ice Cream Social, 12:00 pm – 12:30
pm, Sponsored by: Gardens of Friendswood; Wednesday, September 25, 2019,
Bingo, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm, Sponsored by: Apostle Home Health; Thursday,
September 26, 2019, Guest Speaker: Laurie Spradlin with Silver Lining, 12:00
pm – 12:30 pm, Topic: VA Program & Care; Monday, September 30, 2019,
Game Day -- Fun Day!, 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm, BYOG (Bring your own Game)
c. Early Registration: Tuesday, September 3, 2019 register for Amazon
Distribution Center Tour and Buc-ee’s scheduled Wednesday, October 2, 2019
at 9:30 am.
d. Ms. Charlene Mizener explained to the group that the Pasadena Opry will be
attended by a group of Friendswood Seniors, even though it wasn’t being
advertised on the newsletter. Genie Balderaz explained that for special shows,
the Hometown Opry does not give the City refunds for purchased tickets that
end up not being used.
e. Genie Balderaz mentioned that, after receiving a lot of positive feedback about
the Alvin Opry, this will now be regular activity each month
5. Discussion and possible actions regarding the Budget and Purchasing:
a. Ms. Nancy Mastrofrancesco brought to the attention of the committee
members that surplus funds accumulated through sponsorships, fundraisers, or
through the senior citizens’ trips would be rolled over to the City’s general
fund. The Friendswood Senior Citizen Program (FSCP) is budgeted to spend
$10,000 on events and trips throughout the fiscal year. Genie Balderaz and
Shadey Caraveo-Saldaña will meet with Budget Manager Jennifer Walker on
August 14, 2019 to get clarification and advice to make sure these funds stay
available for FSCP.
b. Since donations surpassed the projected amount for the Casino Extravaganza,
Genie Balderaz asked the committee if items such as a flat screen TV or
collapsible wagon could be purchased to raffle. Committee members
unanimously approved purchase.
c. Committee suggested purchasing sturdier chairs.
6. Discussion and possible actions regarding the Christmas in September [Friday &
Saturday, September 13 & 14, 2019 – Friday: 9:00 pm – 5:00 pm; Saturday: 9:00
pm – 4:00 pm]:
a. The cost for a booth is $75. As of August 13th, 18 vendors had paid and
confirmed their participation. The limit for vendors is 20.
b. Vendors are allowed to come on Thursday, August 12th in the afternoon to set
up their booths for Friday morning.
c. A light lunch will be available for the vendors on Friday.
7. Report from the Assistant Director:
a. Assistant Director absent
8. Comments made by the Public:
a. Mr. Robert Griffon reported that City Council voted to place a $9.1 million
bond for a new community/activity center in the November ballot. Mr. Griffon
also offered to attend any HOA, Town Hall, Rotary, or Chamber of Commerce
meetings or events to promote, advocate and educate others on this bond.
i. City funds or employees cannot be used to promote the bond.
b. Ms. Nancy Mastrofrancesco said she could set up a table at the health fair to
answer questions regarding the bond as well as other voting information.
9. Comments made by the Committee Members:
a. Ms. Nancy Mastrofrancesco passed around a worksheet for the committee
members to outline how they preferred to be contacted. This was done in an
attempt to better communicate/relay important information amongst all
members.
b. Dennis Rundell asked members for suggestions on noise level due to activities
being scheduled at similar times and more people that have joined the center.
Committee members suggested being cognizant when scheduling events, given
the increased member turnout to the current scheduled event. The committee
acknowledged that this is a wonderful predicament to be facing.
c. David O’Brien mentioned that a participant had asked for a ping pong table.
He told her that if she managed to get more people interested, then it would be
something the committee could discuss.
i. Genie Balderaz said that there had been a ping pong table in the past
but it didn’t get used very much.
10. Adjournment at 10:01am. (David moved to adjourn; several others seconded.)
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Genie Balderaz, Senior Program Manager Date Approved