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Meeting Minutes
Greenwood Senior Center
Thursday, March 6, 2014
► The Meeting was called to order at 3:35 p.m. by S. Beltz.
►Roll Call
Roll call was conducted by S. Beltz. Members present: E. Flores, W. Hardeman, R. Irwin, H. Lopez, V.
Salinas, E. Savoy, and A. Martinez.
Members absent: A. Cabral, B. Rye,A. Martinez, B. Sayles, and I. Hobbs.
►Consider Committee Member Attendance Issues
• K. Weaver, LCSS Staff Liaison, reported that communication has been provided to the City
Secretary's office in regards to the excused absences of I. Hobbs.
No-Approval of Minutes
• Minutes from the February 6, 2014 were distributed for review. A motion was made by E. Savoy
and seconded by R. Irwin to approve the minutes. The motion was unanimously approved.
No-Old Business and Possible Action
• L. Oliver reported that Dr.Jorgenson presented the Texas A & M Senior Center Survey at the City
Council meeting on Tuesday, February 26, 2014. A video clip, of the City Council's feedback
regarding the survey, will be presented at the LCSS Retreat in April.
►New Business and Possible Action
• K. Weaver reported the following committee members were up for reappointment; A. Martinez,
I. Hobbs, H. Lopez, V. Salinas, and A. Cabral. A. Martinez, H. Lopez, and V. Salinas verbally
accepted reappointment. I. Hobbs was not present at the meeting, but had submitted written
correspondence that she would accept the reappointment. A motion was made by R. Irwin and
seconded by H. Savoy to approve the accepted reappointments. The motion was unanimously
approved. A. Cabral was not present at the meeting; however, she will be contacted by email
regarding her reappointment response. A motion was made by R. Irwin and seconded by A.
Martinez that if A. Cabral accepts the reappointment, the reappointment would be approved.
The motion was unanimously approved.
►LCSS Subcommittee 21St Century Strategic Plan Reports&Subcommittee Reports
• Funding and Resource/Special Events — R. Irwin reported that the Community Champions
March for Meals Event will be held on Wednesday, March 19, 2014 at 10:45 am at the Nutrition
Education Service Center. The restaurant promotion for March for Meals is pending follow up
by the Funding and Resource/Special Events Subcomittee. E. Flores reported the Facebook
Promotion has been pushed back to April 2014. There will be a LCSS Recruitment Event at
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Garden Senior Center on Wednesday, March 26, 2014 from 5:45-7:OOpm. No Strategic Plan
report.
• Program Evaluation — H. Savoy reported that the call backs that were made received all
satisfactory comments. L. Oliver reported for the Strategic Plan that the emphasis will be on
attracting baby boomers and quarterly events will be held to do so. The following events are
being planned:
• Friday, May 16, 2014—Senior Prom Casino Style—TBA
• Saturday, September 13, 2014 — Silver Fitness Boot Camp at 10:OOam,
immediately following the Walk to be Well at Salinas Park
• Saturday, November 15, 2014 — Personal Enrichment/Financial Improvement
Luncheon -TBA
• Program Operations—No Subcommittee report or Strategic Plan report.
►SCS Division Program Updates
• General Highlights — L. Oliver reported that routine maintenance issues are being resolved at
the Senior Centers and that the Fiscal Year 2015 preliminary budget figures are being submitted.
• Senior Center Operations— L. Oliver reported two new fee based classes are being introduced
as a means to increase revenue: Zumba Gold at the Northwest Senior Center and Table Tennis
at the Ethel Eyerly Senior Center. The goal is to have 10-12 participants attending each class
regularly.
• Program Performance Review — C. Reschman reported that the monitoring for the Texans
Feeding Texans, Department of Agriculture Grant resulted in a "no findings" report.
• Approval of a recommendation to fill the Outreach Worker staff vacancy has been submitted to
Human Resources. Interviews for the Kitchen Supervisor vacancy are being conducted.
►Identify Items to be Placed on Next Agenda- None
►Public Comment
• Olga Gonzales, Greenwood Site Council President, provided an overview of the monthly
activities at the Senior Center.
• Greenwood Senior Center members: Toby Vasquez, Olga Gonzales, Joe Trevino, and Santos
Huerta each spoke regarding concerns they have for the center. T. Vasquez; turnover of
supervisors and absences of supervisors due to other assigned duties. O. Gonzales; inability to
conduct Site Council meetings when supervisors are absent as stated in the Standing Rules. J.
Trevino; facility repairs. S. Huerta; recommendation of previous supervisor to be in attendance
of LCSS meeting to hear the comments being made.
►Adjournment
A motion was made by E. Savoy and seconded by R. Irwin to adjourn the meeting. The meeting was
adjourned at 4:45 p.m.
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