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REGULAR MEETING
Senior Citizens Advisory Committee
December 8, 2015
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
December 8, 2015 with all board members present, constitutes a quorum:
Committee Members:
Mr. Paul Gordner, Chair
Ms. Jill Musser, Vice Chair
Ms. Irma Trevino, Regular Member
Ms. Kay Griffin, Regular Member
Ms. Frankie Santoro, 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 9:03am.
2. The invocation was given by Ms. Kay Griffin.
3. The November 10, 2015 minutes were approved. Correct dates of
Pasadena Opry and Christmas Lights Tour.
4. Upcoming trips and events for the month of January include:
a. We will take our monthly trip to Wal Mart on Monday, January
4, 2016 from 12:30 – 1:30, this is a free trip. On Monday,
January 11, 2016 we will take a shopping trip to the Dollar Tree
from 1:00 – 3:00pm. On Thursday, January 21, 2016 we will
take a trip to Boot Kickers Bingo in La Marque, from 6:00 –
11:00pm, cost $5 per person, cards and food will be purchased
on your own. On Tuesday, January 26, 2015 we will tour the
Houston Federal Reserve Building, we will leave the building
at 9:00am – 3:00pm, cost is $10 per person and lunch will be on
your own at Doneraki’s Mexican Restaurant.
b. The monthly birthday social will be on Monday, January 11,
2016 from 12:00 – 12:30pm. On Wednesday, January 13, 2016
we will have our Wii Bowling Tournament from 1:00 –
3:00pm. On Thursday, January 14, 2016 we will have a Pie
Social from 12:00 – 12:30pm. On Thursday, January 21, 2016
we will have guest speaker, Dr. Brandi Griffin speak on Joint
Aches from 11:30am – 12:30pm. On Wednesday, January 25,
2016 we will have our Monday Movie Matinee from 1:00 –
3:00pm. On Wednesday, January 27, 2016 we will have our
monthly bingo from 1:00 – 3:00pm.
5. Discussion and possible actions regarding the Budget and Purchasing:
Read and Reviewed. Is there any value or benefit for us to continue
Halloween in the Park? It is costly to purchase candy for the event. A
vote was taken and we will not continue Halloween in the Park.
6. Discussion and possible actions regarding reappointment for the
Senior Citizen Advisory Board Committee for November 2015:
No changes will be made to the current board until we receive new
applications for the positions. To promote the committee we will put
a notice in the newsletter every quarter, word of mouth, invite others
to the meetings, flyers and put a notice on the meeting door.
7. Report on the Activity Building Expansion: We need to schedule a
town hall meeting with the participants of the building, get there input
as to what they would like to see in a new building.
8. Report from the Recreation Superintendent: At the last council
meeting it was discussed to start and finish all the park bond projects
sooner; it was approved.
9. Comments made by the Public: At the last lunch event, it was
mentioned that the food was not up to par and we should not cancel all
events when we have a large luncheon. There needs to be more
activities for the participants.
10. Comments made by the Committee Members: There are complaints
that the houses across the street from the Activity Building are taking
up parking spots for the building. Genie will talk to the individuals
and we may consider putting up parking signs.
11. Adjournment at 9:53 am
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Genie Balderaz, Senior Program Manager
Date Approved: 01/12/16