HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Leadership Committee For Senior Services - 06/05/2014 Leadership Committee for Senior Services
Meeting Minutes
City Hall, Basement Training Room
Thursday,June 5, 2014
► The Meeting was called to order at 3:40 p.m. by B. Sayles, Chairperson.
►Roll Call
Members present: B. Sayles, E. Flores, I. Hobbs, R. Irwin, H. Lopez, A. Martinez, and E. Savoy.
Members absent: S. Beltz,W. Hardeman, B. Rye,V. Salinas, and A. Cabral.
lo-Consider Committee Member Attendance Issues
• A motion was made by I. Hobbs and seconded by A. Martinez, that committee member, B. Rye,
be asked to step down from the LCSS committee, yet remain as an Ex-Officio member, due to
absences. The motion was unanimously approved. A motion was made by I. Hobbs and
seconded by E. Savoy to seek an additional committee member in July, due to the resignation of
B. Sayles.
No-Approval of Minutes
• Minutes from the April 15, 2014 and May 14, 2014 meetings 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
• Eight (8) Biographical Information Forms were distributed for review for endorsement to the
City Council for new LCSS members. The following persons were selected, by ballot, for
endorsement: Ginger Bryant, Senior Center Representative; Gloria Gooding, Community At
Large Representative;Anita Woolsey, Community At Large Representative.
No-New Business and Possible Action
• A verbal process of Election of Officers for Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, and Secretary was
conducted. A motion was made by E. Savoy and seconded by A. Martinez to nominate I. Hobbs
for Chairperson. I. Hobbs accepted the nomination. The motion was unanimously approved. A
motion was made by B. Sayles to nominate A. Martinez for Vice-Chairperson. A. Martinez
accepted the nomination. The motion was unanimously approved. A motion was made by R.
Irwin and seconded by E. Savoy to nominate E. Flores for Secretary. E. Flores accepted the
nomination. The motion was unanimously approved.
• E. Munoz encouraged the committee members to visit the Corpus Christi Senior Community
Services Facebook page at least once a week. A "Facebook 101" class will be held during the
summer at each senior center to instruct center members and visitors about "liking" the page,
becoming a "friend," and posting onto the page. A finalized schedule of those classes will be
forthcoming.
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►LCSS Subcommittee 215`Century Strategic Plan Reports&Subcommittee Reports
• Funding and Resource/Special Events — R. Irwin reported that the Senior Day at the Nat is
Friday, June 6, 8:OOam-1:OOpm. Other upcoming events are the Coushatta Casino Trip, June 9-
11; Walk to Be Well, second Saturday of each month; Ms. Coastal Bend Senior Pageant, Sunday,
June 22, at Texas A&M CC Performing Arts Center; Mayor's Council on Aging Greatest Treasures
Awards Dinner, Thursday, July 17 at the American Bank Center, 6:00-8:OOpm. A motion was
made by R. Irwin and seconded by E. Savoy to approve the Holiday Dinner 2014 Sponsorship
Packet. The motion was unanimously approved.
• Program Evaluation — E. Savoy reported that all comments received were at 100% satisfaction.
The Meals on Wheels clients will begin receiving a comment card also.
• Program Operations— I. Hobbs reported the subcommittee is in the process of receiving quotes
for new signage at the senior centers. She also requested from the Program Evaluation
Subcommittee considerations of the centers "name change." The Program Evaluation
Subcommittee was reminded that a name change is required, as determined by the 21"Century
Strategic Plan. I. Hobbs reported that for the Ambassador Program,welcome packets have been
reviewed. A process will be developed for meal program participants, activities only members,
and referral services clients. The Ambassador Program will have designated ambassadors for
the welcoming process. The program will be in place by the end of July 2014.
No-SCS Division Program Updates
• General Highlights— E. Munoz reported that the Parks and Recreation Five Year Business Plan is
in line with the 21ST Century Strategic Plan. Programs and areas that are lending to the
completion of the Business Plan are: the upcoming name change; finalization of the Private Pay
Meals on Wheels Program; continuing of Health and Wellness classes throughout the summer at
the senior centers; meeting the goal of establishing three (3) fee based classes; Summer Food
Program; and the possibility of joint facility usage with the YWCA.
• Senior Center Operations — H. Lara reported that as the new Senior Community Services
Program Manager he has met with staff members regarding facility maintenance, center
activities, and division programming.
• Program Performance Review— C. Reschman reported that the new Kitchen Supervisor is Rita
Galvan. Ms. Galvan comes to Senior Community Services with 20+ years of food industry
experience. Additionally, a new full time Laborer, with 35+years experience in food service, has
been hired. The assessments for the 2013 Meals on Wheels "waiting list" have been completed
and the assessments for the 2014 list have begun. All logistics for the Summer Food Program
are being worked out.
►Identify Items to be Placed on Next Agenda—None
No-Public Comment
• An inquiry was made regarding a possible facelift to the Lindale Senior Center. E. Munoz
reported that tables and chairs will be ordered for replacements and painting of the dining room
and front office has been approved.
►Adjournment
A motion was made by E. Savoy and seconded by R. Irwin to adjourn the meeting. The meeting was
adjourned at 4:55 pm.
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