1995-09-15
CITY OF ENCINITAS
SENIOR CITIZEN COMMISSION
MINUTES
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Meeting Date: September 15, 1995, 1:00 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
Chairperson Hartley called the meeting to order at 1:00 p.m.
Present:
Chairperson Hartley,
Commissioners Norling,
Springer:
Vice
Ash,
Chairperson Black,
Reahm, Small and
Also
Present:
Recreation Superintendent Alexander and Senior
Office Specialist Sally Burgess.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3 . ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
None.
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Approval of minutes for meeting July 21, 1995.
MSC COMMISSIONER NORLING MOVED, VICE CHAIRPERSON BLACK SECONDED TO
APPROVE MINUTES FOR MEETING JULY 21, 1995. MOTION CARRIED.
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5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. Status Report on Project Care.
proj ect Care Coordinator Rutledge gave a status report on
Project Care. She also advised that the local Rotary Club
was interested in participating in a home repair program.
Lutheran Social Services also provided input on the home
repair program.
Project Care is currently taking a needs survey of current
clients regarding interest in the program.
B. Review Participation in Encinitas Day Celebration.
Recreation Superintendent Alexander gave a brief overview on
the Commission's participation in the Encinitas Day
Celebration. She noted the Commission would have Booth #16
and distributed a map of the Celebration area.
The Commissioners discussed their various responsibilities and
firmed up a booth coverage plan for the day.
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C. Update Reports on Ad Hoc Sub-Committees (Well-Being
Forum, Senior Center Advocacy Group, Outreach Information
Program) .
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Well Being - the Ad Hoc Sub-Committee reported that Carol Le
Beau had declined an invitation to speak at the upcoming
forum, and a guest speaker is still needed before further
plans can be made. The SUr:,-Committe~ suggested.. an expert in
the field of mental health would give a speech on his/her
specialty, to be followed up with a discussion group.
Senior Center Advocacy - the Ad Hoc Sub-Committee met with
David Wigginton, Community Services Director to discuss
various ideas and goals, including fund raising. It was
discussed that the Foundation could use three people with
legal, financial, and organizational skills. Three officers
are needed to get the Foundation started - President, Vice-
President and Secretary/Treasurer. The officers cannot be
members of the Commission or City employees.
Outreach Information - Commissioner Norling gave a report on
the Mayor's meeting (see Item 6A-New Business).
The Sub-Committee also provided the birthdays of City Council
members: Mayor Chuck DuVivier-June 4; Deputy Mayor James
Bond-July 31; Councilmember Gail Hano-May 8; Councilmember
John Davis-September 1; Councilmember Lou Aspell-April 24.
6. NEW BUSINESS
A. Report on Mayor's Meeting held on August 31, 1995 with
CAB's and Commission's Representatives.
Commissioner Norling gave, a .brief
meeting, which included the goals
various City Committees and Boards.
report on the
and objectives
Mayor's
of the
B. Discussion of Future Programs/Presentations for the
Senior Citizen Commission Meetings.
Recreation Superintendent Alexander gave a brief overview on
programs and presentations done in the past at Commission
meetings.
After a brief discussion, Commissioner Small was recommended
as Program Chairperson to research and plan future programs
and presentations of interest to Seniors.
THE COMMISSION CONCURRED ON THE RECOMMENDATION THAT BESS SMALL
BECOME PROGRAM CHAIRPERSON FOR FUTURE PROGRAMS AND
PRESENTATIONS.
C. Discussion on Canceling October Commission Meeting.
Recreation Superintendent Alexander gave a brief overview on
the possibility of canceling the October Commission meeting,
noting that several Commissioners would be out of town during
October. '
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Chairperson Hartley noted there are too many issues pending
and suggested in lieu of canceling the meeting to reschedule.
He suggested October 6 at 1 p.m.
! ( MSC COMMISSIONER ASH MOVED, COMMISSION SMALL SECONDED TO CANCEL
OCTOBER 20, 1995 MEETING AND RESCHEDULE MEETING - OCTOBER 6,
1995 at 1:00 P.M. MOTION CARRIED. ,7-0.
Chairperson Hartley suggested an agenda item for November
might be a report with pictures on Betty Springer's trip to
China.
7 . ANNOUNCEMENTS
A. Commissioners
Commissioner Norling gave a brief report on the AARP meeting
he attended.
Chairperson Hartley advised that the Historical Society had a
copy of the Senior video tape and had plans to present it at
various events.
B. Staff
Recreation Superintendent Alexander advised that she had
received a letter of resignation from Commissioner Thelma
Reahm, effectiye October I, 1995.
She further noted that a shuttle service would be available
from City Hall (9:45 a.m. to 5:20 p.m.) for Encinitas Day,
September 23, 1995.
8. ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 3:30 p.m.
Adm.
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