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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSCAC Minutes 2011-01-11 RegularREGULAR MEETING Senior Citizens Advisory Committee January 11, 2011 Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Senior Citizens Advisory Committee, which was held at the Activity Building in Meeting Room D at 9:00 a.m. on January 11, 2011 with all board members present, constitutes a quorum: Committee Members: Mr. Paul Gordner, Chair Ms. Jill Musser, Vice Chair Ms. Ginger Spade, Regular Member Ms. Rae McMullen, Regular Member Ms. Frankie Santoro, Regular Member Ms. Sharon Richardson, Regular Member Ms. Dorothy Montz, Regular Member Ms. Sarah Matthews, Regular Member Ms. Irma Trevino, Alternate Member Staff/ Liaison: Genie Balderaz, Senior Program Manager Elena Luquette, Assistant Senior Program Manager The following items were discussed: 1. Mr. Paul Gordner called the meeting to order at 9:02am. 2. The invocation was given by Ms. Rae McMullen. 3. The December 14, 2010 minutes were approved. 4. Upcoming trips and events for the month of February include: a. Thursday, February 17th, 2011, we plan to visit Harbour Playhouse in Dickinson to watch Play it Again, Sam. We plan to leave the building at 7:00pm and return around 10:30pm. The cost is $12.00 per person. We will take a trip out to Newman’s Castle and Bakery in Bellville, TX on Tuesday, February 22nd, 2011. We will leave the Activity Building at 9:00am and plan to return around 3:00pm. The cost is $15.00 per person and that price includes the tour and lunch. This is an HP1 trip. Finally, Thursday, February 24th, 2011, we will drive out to L’auberge Du Lac in Louisiana. We will leave promptly at 8:00am and plan to return around 8:00pm. The cost is $25.00 per person, which includes a choice of either $15.00 towards lunch or $10.00 towards gambling. b. We have a guest speaker scheduled for Thursday, February 3rd, 2011 at 12:00pm. Ann Howard with UTMB- Moody Medical Library will speak about “Finding Good Information on the Internet.” Saturday, February 5th, 2011 is our annual Valentine’s Dance. DJ Peter Hoth will provide the music and pictures are sponsored by Sally Branson with Raymond James. The cost is $6.00 per person at the door. Light refreshments will be provided. The next Wii tournament will take place on Wednesday, February 9th, 2011 at 1:00pm in the ABC room. This month’s Birthday Social will be Monday, February 14th, 2011 at 12:30pm. Finally, the Activity Building will be closed Monday, February 21st, 2011 in observance of President’s Day. 5. The Valentine’s Dance will take place Saturday, February 5th, 2011 from 7:00pm until 10:00pm. DJ Peter Hoth will provide the music. Sally Branson with Raymond James will sponsor the pictures. The cost is $6.00 per person at the door and light refreshments will be provided. We are hoping to get more seniors to participate this year. Marian Gordner is encouraging her exercise classes to join us at the dance. Mr. Paul Gordner and Ms. Irma Trevino both commented on what a wonderful time was had last year at the dance. We hope this year will be even better. 6. Several Committee Members gave suggestions for 2011 committee goals. The following projects were discussed and currently have committee members to head them: a. Grievance Committee- Ms. Ginger Spade b. Veteran’s Day Ceremony- Ms. Frankie Santoro c. Crochet Committee (providing blankets for cancer patients and seniors who are ill)- Ms. Dorothy Montz d. Food Pantry Donations- Ms. Rae McMullen and Ms. Sarah Matthews e. Women’s Shelter Donations- Ms. Jill Musser f. Garden Club- Ms. Irma Trevino and Ms. Sharon Richardson g. Mr. Paul Gordner will act as a floater, ensuring smooth productivity for each project. h. As of Wednesday, January 5th, 2011, the total senior funds available are $1,351.44. The total non-resident fees collected are $2,219.00. This total does not include the cost of the mirrors to be installed on the wall by the exercise room ($1,000). Mr. Paul Gordner suggested that we purchase new chairs to replace the old maroon chairs outside the office. Everyone agreed that they were in very bad condition. Ms. Rae McMullen made the motion to purchase the new chairs and Mr. Sharon Richardson seconded the motion. The motion was approved unanimously. After speaking with Mr. Gordon Morgan (Master Gardner), Ms. Elena Luquette mentioned that we would need to purchase manure and mulch for the new garden as soon as possible. Ms. Dorothy Montz made the motion to approve this purchase and Ms. Irma Trevino seconded the motion. The motion was approved unanimously to purchase the required materials for the garden. Ms. Sharon Richardson made the motion to approve the budget, Ms. Frankie Santoro seconded that motion and it was approved unanimously. 7. There was some discussion about the budget. As of December 13th, 2010, the total available funds in the senior account are $3,559.64. Ms. Rae McMullen pointed out that we are only just beginning the fiscal year and those funds are to be used throughout the year. Until we bring in more money, we need to be careful how we spend it. There is already a plan in place to install mirrors on the wall outside the Exercise Room. The best quote we have received so far is from Columbia Glass for $1,110.00 to cover the middle section as well as the two side panels. After looking at the wall and considering the cost, the Committee voted to have Columbia Glass to begin construction after the New Year. Mr. Paul Gordner made the motion to approve it and Ms. Rae McMullen seconded that motion. The project was approved unanimously. 8. Report from the Recreation Coordinator: N/A 9. Comments made by the Public: N/A. 10. Comments made by the Committee Members: Ms. Frankie Santoro asked the Committee to pray for her daughter, Paula, who is suffering from cancer. 11. The meeting was adjourned at 9:42am. _________________________________________ Genie Balderaz, Senior Program Manager Date Approved: February 8, 2011