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CITY OF ENCINJ:TAS
SENIOR CITIZEN COMMISSION
MINUTES
Meeting Date: January 19, 1996, 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, Vice Chairperson Black,
Commissioners Norling, Small.
Also
Present:
Recreation Superintendent Pamela Alexander, and
Program Assistant II Sally Burgess.
Absent:
Commissioner Springer.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3 . ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Nancy Hughes, 4815 Vigilant, Carlsbad - shared her
experiences with the Life Story Writing Class.
Dorothy Boyer, 8519 Sugarman Dr., La Jolla - discussed how
much she enjoyed the Life Story Writing Class.
C. K. Stidd, 4005 Carmel View Rd., #61, San Diego - noted how
and why he began the Life Story Writing Class and what it
meant to him.
4 . APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Approval of minutes for meeting Nov~mber 17, 1995.
MSC COMMISSIONER NORLING MOVED, VICE CHAIRPERSON BLACK SECONDED,
TO APPROVE MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 17, 1995 MEETING. MOTION
CARRIED. ' 4 - 0 .
5. PRESENTATION
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Presentation by Chairperson Hartley and Commissioner
Springer on Life Writing Classes.
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Chairperson Hartley shared a video on Life Story Writing, as
well as other pertinent information on the class.
6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. Status Report on Project Care.
Recreation Superintendent Alexander gave a status report on
Project Care, and noted the statistics for November and
December, which are included as part of the report. She
further noted that the Home Repair Program will be handled
through the San Dieguito Senior Center not the local Rotary
Club as originally announced. Project Care will refer
interested individuals to the Senior Center.
B. Status Report on Senior Citizen Commissioner
Appointments.
Recreation Superintendent Alexander gave a brief overview on
Senior Citizen Commissioner, appointments, noting that
February 22 was the deadline for submitting applications,
with City Council interviewing applicants on March 20 and
making appointments on March 27. (Applicants must be
residents of Encinitas and registered voters)
C. Update Report on Ad Hoc Sub-Committees (Senior Center
Advocacy Group, Outreach Information Program) .
Senior Center Advocacy Group - Chairperson Hartley, Vice
Chairperson Black and Commissioner Norling are reviewing by
-laws for the new Senior Center Foundation.
Recreation Superintendent Alexander advised she had spoken to
Ralph Strahm, who has experience in creating foundations, and
he would be glad to assist the Commission through her.
Vice Chairperson Black suggested that when by-laws are
completed, a draft should be given to Recreation
Superintendent Alexander and Ralph Strahm for review.
Chairperson Hartley noted he had several legal issues to
resolve and the use of an attorney was discussed.
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Recreation Superintendent Alexander re-distributed Goals of
the Senior Center Advocacy Group Sub-Committee for review and
discussion.
Outreach Information Program - The need to review telephone
numbers for accuracy in the Senior Directory was discussed as
well as the refilling of the plastic holders at various
locations. --It was suggested that a list of sites be
prepared as well as a monthly refill schedule by name.
Additionally, it was noted that Sea Crest Village requested a
presentation on available senior services on February 16 I
1996. Recreation Superintendent Pamela Alexander will be
making this presentation with Madeline Goluh, San Dieguito
Senior Center Director.
7 . NEW BUSINESS
A. Discussion on Plans for 1996 Senior Fair.
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Recreation Superintendent Alexander gave a brief ov.erview on
previous Senior Fairs I advised the Commission, that Carrie
Roth, Recreation Coordinator-Special Events would be taking
over coordination of the upcoming Fair and suggested the
Commission select a date for the event.
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COMMISSIONER SMALL MOVED, VICE CHAIRPERSON BLACK SECONDED TO
HOLD THE 1996 SENIOR FAIR ON MAY 14, 1996. MOTION CARRIED.
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In further discussion, the hours 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. were
selected, the need to appoint two Commissioners to work with
staff was, discussed and the suggestion that no product
vendors participate was considered. Chairperson Hartley
agreed to develop the flyer and work with staff.
Commissioner Small suggested asking Elder Hostel to
participate in the Fair.
B. Discussion on Commissioner Representation at North
County Council on Aging Meetings.
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Recreation Superintendent Alexander reviewed the need for
Commission representation at the North County Council on
Aging meetings.
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Commissioner Small volunteered to attend the North County
Council on Aging meetings and report back to the Commission.
8 . ANNOUNCEMENTS
A. Commissioners
Commissioner Small advised that Jan Wischnia of Elder Help
will speak at next scheduled meeting.
Commissioner Norling suggested speakers for March - School
Board representative to discuss bond issue; Fire Department
to discuss ambulance and paramedic services. He also
requested that several items be agendized for the next
meeting - a discussion on the possibility of large print on
street signs; writing State and Federal representatives for
Senior funds; support a central lobby receptionist at City
Hall to improve customer service. He also advised that Ruth
Berkwich was interested in being a member of the Commission.
Chairperson Hartley would like to recognize Regina Ash for
her work on the Commission. He noted that City Council was
presenting her with a placque on February 14 and would like
to have cookies and coffee in the Poinsettia Room, with
Regina Ash after the presentation.
He further advised the Commission that he would be attending
a library site committee meeting on January 24.
Brief statements
feasibility of the
center facilities.
followed regarding
San Dieguito A9ademy
feasibility/non-
site for senior
B. Staff
Recreation Superintendent Alexander advised the Commission
that the Park Encinitas Craft Club had again donated $100 to
the Oakcrest Park Master Plan Building Fund toward Senior
Center facilities, for a total of $300.
9 . ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 3:00 p.m.
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Ja ,lyn Dakovich,
Secretary