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2015-03-17 MINUTES OF THE ENCINITAS SENIOR CITIZEN COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MARCH 17, 2015 AT 2PM 505 SOUTH VULCAN AVENUE ENCINITAS, CA 92024 1. CALL TO ORDER Commissioner Vance called the meeting to order at 2:02 PM. 2. ROLL CALL Present: Commissioners Vance, Henry, Lerchbacker (arriving at 2:02pm), Melikian, Simon, and Stewart Absent: None Also Present: Recreation Superintendent Gorham, Senior Center Manager Goodsell and Management Analyst Roff There being a quorum present, the meeting was in order. 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS 4A. Let’s Move Encinitas – City of Encinitas Associate Civil Engineer, Christy Villa 5. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS / POSSIBLE DIRECTION TO STAFF Public Speaker David Ahlgren presented information on the May 17, 2015 EcoFest. 6. CHANGES TO THE AGENDA ACTION COMMISSIONER MELIKIAN MOTIONED TO ADOPT THE MARCH 17, 2015 AGENDA, COMMISSIONER LERCHBACKER SECONDED THE MOTION, AND THE MOTION CARRIED 6-0. 7. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES 7A. Approval of the February 23, 2015 Special Meeting Minutes ACTION COMMISSIONER HENRY MOTIONED TO APPROVE THE FEBRUARY 23, 2015 SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES, COMMISSIONER SIMON SECONDED THE MOTION, AND THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0 (COMMISSIONER STEWART ABSTAINED). 8. ACTION ITEMS 8A. Senior Citizen Commission Chair and Vice Chair Commissioner Vance called for nominations for Chair. Commissioner Simon nominated Commissioner Henry for Chair and Commissioner Henry accepted the nomination. With no other nominations the vote was unanimous nominating Commissioner Henry as Chair. Commissioner Vance called for nominations for Vice Chair. Commissioner Henry nominated Commissioner Melikian for Vice Chair and Commissioner Melikian declined the nomination. Commissioner Henry nominated Commissioner Lerchbacker for Vice Chair and Commissioner Lerchbacker accepted the nomination. With no other nominations the vote was unanimous nominating Commissioner Lerchbacker as Vice Chair. 8B. Senior Awards Program Senior Center Manager Goodsell presented a program overview. Public Speakers included Lori Turley representing finalist Betsy Barnhart, Roger Bolus presented information on the applicant evaluation process, John McLevie representing finalist Connie McIntire, and Barbara Grice representing finalists Dave Oakley and Pam Walker. Commissioner Vance asked for a vote for Senior Citizen of the Year and finalist Betsy Barnhart was selected with four votes. Commissioner Vance asked for a vote for Service to Seniors and finalist Connie McIntire was selected with four votes. 8C. Senior Citizen Commission FY 2015-16 Work Plan Commissioners drafted a FY 2015-16 Work Plan to be reviewed and discussed at the April meeting. 8D. Senior Citizen Commission Proposed Meeting Calendar FY 2015-16 Commissioners reached consensus and adopted the FY 2015-16 Calendar. 8E. City of Encinitas and Mizel Family Foundation Community Grant Panel Commissioner Melikian volunteered to serve on the panel and the Commission unanimously accepted. 9. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS 9A. Senior Center Operations Report 10. COMMISSION MEMBER INITIATED AGENDA ITEM Agenda items prepared and presented by a Commissioner None 11. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADDED BY COMMISSION MEMEBERS None 12. COMMISSION REPORTS 12A. FY2014-15 Senior Citizen Commission Work Plan Tracking Report – All Commissioners 12B. Roundtable – Commissioner Lerchbacker provided a report on his visit to the Carlsbad Senior Center and information on the American Legion. Commissioner Melikian provided a report on her visit to the Carlsbad Senior Center. Commissioner Henry presented information on the use of volunteers for programming senior outings. Commissioner Vance reported on his presentation to Council and the senior population in China. Commissioner Stewart requested information on cities with Senior Centers. ADJOURNMENT Chair Vance adjourned the meeting at 3:35pm.