1994-03-18
CITY OF ENCINITAS
SENIOR CITIZEN COMMISSION MINUTES
Date:
March 18, 1994
1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
Chairperson Weikum called the meeting to order at 1:10 p.m.
Present: Chairperson Weikum, Vice Chairperson
commissioners Hartley and Ash.
,Black,
Also
Present:
Pamela Alexander , Recreation Superintendent, and
Jacklyn Dakovich, Administrative Secretary
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
None.
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Approval of Minutes for January 21, 1994 regular meeting.
MSc COMMISSIONER HARTLEY MOVED, VICE CHAIRPERSON BLACK SECONDED TO
APPROVE MINUTES OF JANUARY 21, 1994 MEETING. MOTION CARRIED.
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B. Approval of Minutes for January 31, 1994 special meeting.
MSc COMMISSIONER ASH MOVED, COMMISSIONER HARTLEY SECONDED TO
APPROVE MINUTES OF JANUARY 31, 1994 SPECIAL MEETING. MOTION
CARRIED. 4-0.
C. Approval of Minutes for February 18, 1994 discussion
meeting.
MSC VICE CHAIRPERSON BLACK MOVED, COMMISSIONER HARTLEY SECONDED TO-' --- -
APPROVE MINUTES, WITH MINOR CORRECTIONS, OF FEBRUARY 18, 1994
DISCUSSION MEETING. MOTION CARRIED. 4-0.
-5. PRESENTATIONS
A. Video Presentation on Long Term Care.
Chairperson Weikum read a brief overview on the video, noting
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the video source - Long Term Care Committee, Washington, D. C.
(a lobby group)
B. Video Presentation on "What to Look for in a Nursing
Home" .
Following the video presentations, Chairperson Weikum opened
the meeting to commissioner comments.
commissioner Hartley recommended that this video presentation
should be advertised and shown to the public. . He noted both
videos were very informative, although shared concerns about
accuracy of statistics.
Vice Chairperson Black agreed that the videos were informative
and very well done.
commissioner Ash noted that a long-term care program was still
being reviewed by the Federal government, as part of the
National Health Care Program.
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Chairperson Weikum advised that the Area Agency on Aging
sponsors the Ombudsman Program, which assists in many areas of
long term care. (He distributed Ombudsman pamphlets).
commissioner Ash suggested having a speaker present the recent
Social Security changes, to the Commission and public either
at a Senior citizen commission meeting or at the San Dieguito
Senior Center. She offered to check with the Center for an
available time and date.
6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. Status Report on Senior commission Sub-committees.
Information/Publicitv Subcommittee
Subcommittee Chairperson Hartley advised that the video was
progressing in a timely manner, and that the script was in its
third revision. He also advised that an experimental shoot
was scheduled for next week to test film and camera, with May
the target date for completion.
Health/Housinq Subcommittee
No report.
Fundinq/Leqislation Subcommittee
Recreation Superintendent Alexander advised that
cOhtributions for the video had come in SDG&E
Community savings $lOO; Ralph's $100 gift certificate.
several
$100;
She
further advised that she will follow up with Gene Johnston on
his contribution offer.
Proqrams/Services Subcommittee
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Subcommlttee Chalrperson Black advlsed she had met with
Recreation Superintendent Alexander regarding the flyer for
the Senior Information Fair and requested commissioner input.
Recreation Superintendent Alexander advised that letters to
exhibitors and sponsors haq been mailed and responses were
being received. She further advised that the fee for a
commercial booth had been increased to $30. She also noted
that she would need the names of those speakers participating
in the forum before'having the flyer printed.
Chairperson Weikum recommended, after a brief
regarding speaker and topic selection,
Programs/Services Subcommittee organize this
program.
discussion
that the
part of the
B. Status Report on Area Agency on Aging.
Chairperson Weikum distributed information on the AAA
nutrition survey. He also noted his concerns with regard to
transportation for seniors and the handicapped. He will meet
with the Chief Administrator of North County Transit District
to discuss transportation needs, and will also obtain
information ,on taxi and shuttle services who might be
interested in bidding on a contract to provide North County
transportation. He will then take this information to the
County Board of supervisors and/or Area Agency on Aging for
their action.
A brief discussion followed regarding various types of
transportation services and the need for a more comprehensive
program.
C. Status Report on Project Care.
Chairperson Weikum shared a letter he had written to John
Burnett, NOCOSIA, advising that he had been unable to locate
a lead person or organization in the Encihitas area for
Project Care. He advised, however, that he had been able to
secure volunteer help to run the program under a lead agency~
A brief discussion followed regarding the need for a lead
agency and what this program would mean to North County.
7. NEW BUSINESS
None.
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8. ANNOUNCEMENTS
A. Commissioners
commissioner Ash gave a brief report on the Senior Coalition
meeting she attended. She also announced NOCOSIA changed name
to North County Council on Aging.
commissioner Hartley introduced Thelma Reahm, a Commission
candidate.
vice Chairperson Black shared Betty Springer's newspaper
column and ad for Senior Wares.
Chairperson Weikum shared ,information on a meeting he attended
on Older Workers Week at the County.
B. Staff
Recreation Superintendent Alexander shared the media list put
together by Vice Chairperson Black. She also advised the
Commission that Al Taaff was at home with Hospice Care and
gave a status report on Jackie Reynolds.
9 e ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 3:10 p.m.
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Lee Weikum, Chairperson
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