HomeMy WebLinkAboutSCAC Minutes 2016-02-09 Regular
REGULAR MEETING
Senior Citizens Advisory Committee
February 9, 2016
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. on
February 9, 2016 with all board members present, constitutes a quorum:
Committee Members:
Mr. Paul Gordner, Chair
Ms. Jill Musser, Vice Chair
Ms. Frankie Santoro, Regular Member
Ms. Kay Griffin, Regular Member
Ms. Yolanda Robles, Regular Member
Mr. Dennis Rundell, Regular Member
Ms. Nancy Mastrofrancesco, Regular Member
Ms. Mona Palmer, Alternate Member
Staff/ Liaison:
Genie Balderaz, Senior Program Manager
Jamie Eubanks, Assistant Senior Program Manager
Michael Boyett, Recreation Superintendent
The following items were discussed:
1. Mr. Paul Gordner called the meeting to order at 9:00am.
2. The invocation was given by Ms. Kay Griffin.
3. The January 12, 2016 minutes were approved.
4. Upcoming trips and events for the month of March include:
a. On Monday, March 7, 2016 we will take our monthly trip to
Wal Mart from 12:30 – 1:30pm. On Friday, March 18, 2016
we will go to the Pasadena Opry; we will leave the building at
5:30pm and return around 10:30pm, cost is $12 per person. On
Wednesday, March 23, 2016 we are taking a trip to Galveston
for the Tree Sculpture Tour, we will leave at 9:00am and return
at 3:00pm; cost is $10 per person; lunch is on your own at The
Original Mexican Restaurant. On Thursday, March 31, 2016
we will go out to lunch at T-Bone Tom’s; we will leave at
10:30am and return at 1:30pm, cost is $5 per person and lunch
is on your own.
b. On Wednesday, March 9, 2016 we will have our Wii Bowling
Tournament from 1:00 – 3:00pm. On Monday, March 14, 2016
we will have our monthly Birthday Social from 12:00 –
12:30pm. We will have Bingo on Monday, March 14, 2016
from 1:00 – 3:00pm, sponsored by Tiffany Cole, Right at Home
Health Care. On Wednesday, March 16, 2016 we will have
our Root Beer Float Social from 12:00 – 1:00pm; sponsored by
Gardens at Friendswood Lakes. On Thursday, March 17, 2016
we will have our annual Spaghetti Luncheon from 11:00am –
1:00pm, sponsored by Jeter Memorial Funeral Home. On
Monday, March 21, 2016, from 12:00 – 1:00pm we will have
Guest Speaker, Cheryl Patterson from Bay Area Audiology;
topic to be announced. On Monday, March 21, 2016 we will
have our Movie Matinee from 1:00 – 3:00pm, movie to be
determined. On Monday, March 28, 2016 we will have a
Lunch and Learn by Marcia Turner from Heartis Senior Living;
from 11:30am -12:30pm. On Monday, March 30, 2016 we will
have Bingo from 1:00 – 3:00pm sponsored by Apostle Home
Health.
5. Discussion and possible actions regarding the Spaghetti Luncheon:
We will be on Thursday, March 17, 2016 from 11:00am – 1:00pm. It
is sponsored by Jeter Memorial Funeral Home; they will cover the
amount of the food. Brothers Produce is sponsoring all the salad and
Whataburger is sponsoring cookies. We will serve spaghetti, garlic
bread and dessert. Plates are $10 for adults and $8 for seniors.
6. Discussion and possible actions regarding the Budget and Purchasing:
Read and Reviewed. In need of 2 lb. and 3 lb. weights for the
exercise classes.
7. Discussion and possible actions regarding the Town Hall Meeting of
the Activity Building Expansion. Notes and suggestions taken from
the Town Hall meetings: covered drop area, add additional hall,
removable stage, zone air conditioner, computers and printers, flag
pole, sidewalk, rental for functions.
8. Report from Recreation Superintendent: We’ve decided on a cup for
the center and we will order 250. Our daily participants will get a cup
and each participate is responsible for their cup. For a replacement
cup it will be $10 per cup. Looking into a flag pole for the building.
9. Comments made by the Public: Would like more support in getting
the proposed Activity Building plans to City Council. In order for this
to happen the plans and execution need to be well planned.
10. Comments made by the Committee Members: None
11. Adjournment at 9:40 am.
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Genie Balderaz, Senior Program Manager
Date Approved: 3/8/16