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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Leadership Committee For Senior Services - 03/11/2015 - Special Leadership Committee for Senior Services (LCSS) Special Meeting Minutes Wednesday, March 11, 2015 City Hall, 6t" Floor Conference Room ►The special meeting was called to order at 3:35 pm by I Hobbs, LCSS Chairperson. ►Roll Call Roll Call was conducted by E. Flores. Members present: G. Bryant, E. Flores,T. Garcia, G. Gooding, 1. Hobbs, R. Irwin, E. Lopez, E. Savoy, D. Villagran Members absent: A. Cabral, C. Canales,,W. Hardeman,A. Martinez,V. Salinas,A. Woolsey. L. Oliver introduced the two new endorsees approved by City Council: G. Gooding and C. Canales. ►Approval of Minutes The January 8, 2015 and February 5, 2015 meeting minutes were reviewed. E. Savoy made a motion to approve both meeting minutes, R. Irwin seconded the motion. All approved. None opposed. ► New Business A. Update on Proposed Senior Center Joint Use Agreement L. Oliver introduced Laura Cisneros with WellMed Charitable Foundation (WCF). L. Cisneros presented on the Joint-Use agreement proposal with WCF. The proposal includes a $210,000 Remodeling plan, $17,000 equipment plan, as well as providing staff for the facilities, and contract staff for the additional classes. This will be the first intergenerational center for WCF. 1. Hobbs asked if the youth would counted and therefore, should to be registered like the seniors. L. Cisneros explained the youth would not be counted the same. Upon conclusion of the presentation, E. Savoy motioned for the LCSS Committee to endorse entering the proposal, R. Irwin seconded the motion. All were in favor, none opposed. B.2015-2017 Site Council Election Procedures/2015 Calendar of Events D. Villagran distributed and explained the revised Site Council Election Process for 2015-2017 and the 2015 Calendar of Events. R. Irwin asked if a Special Events Committee could become a Site Council. L. Oliver explained that, historically, a Special Events Committee has not been able to return to Site Council status, due to lack of participation. 1. Hobbs stated it could be considered if the Special Events Committee submits a request for consideration to return to Site Council status. R. Irwin stated he was not sure about the other members' participation in having a site council. 1. Hobbs explained that if there was a request to return to Site Council Status, it must be presented and voted on at this meeting, due to time restraints with the election schedule. R. Irwin commented that he would like for the LCSS Committee to review the roles between Special Event Committee Members and Site Council Committee Members and make them more equal at some point in the future. D. Villagran explained the Election Calendar of Events for 2015. G. Bryant motioned to accept the proposed revisions for the 2015-17 Site Council Election Process and 2015 Election Calendar of Events. T. Garcia seconded the motion. All were in favor, none opposed. ► LCSS Subcommittee Session/Project Status Reports A. Development&Special Events- E. Flores reported the subcommittee would continue: • Enhancing the website/social media/internet and should be able to reach by the target date • Promoting booths at different locations i.e. Meet&Greet at Brewster's, Social Workers Conference, Exhibitors and Nueces County Health Fair by 8/2015 • Promoting via media coverage i.e. Caller Times, Metro Leader • Calendar updates for the next quarter include: • March 25-Community Champions Day • April 30-Senior Pageant applicant deadline • May 13-Site Council Installations • June 13- Interviews for Senior Pageant • June 14-Senior Pageant at TAMUCC B. Program Evaluations- H. Lara reported the subcommittee would continue: • Researching and soliciting information for field trips • Currently scheduled Cooking,Arts &Crafts, Painting, Boot Camp, and Zumba • Some specialized volunteer groups already scheduled to meet program needs are Crime Prevention, Self Defense, and TAMUCC-the Big Event(will be at Lindale Senior Center as a clean-up effort). C. Program Operations- D. Villagran stated the subcommittee would work on: • Soliciting equipment inventory, identifying wellness equipment, and obtaining wish lists from the Centers • Accreditation meeting will take place in the next few weeks. • Name change recommendation will be in addition to current name: • Name: Greenwood 50+Adult Community Center • Tagline: Nurturing Mind Body&Spirit • G. Bryant moved to adopt name change. E. Flores seconded the motion. All were in favor, none opposed. • D. Villagran reported that the research feasibility of partnering with the local university for interior facility renovations is in the process for next semester. • The Hospitality Ambassador Program has been initiated, additional orientations will be scheduled and currently waiting on the vests for volunteer. ► SCS Division program updates A. General Highlights- L. Oliver spoke of the WCF Joint-Use agreement,goals being met from the 5 Yr Business Plan, and Hero of the day,Alfredo Segura. Additionally,Texans Feeding Texans grant for the Home Delivered Meals will be presented to City Council in the next month to appropriate funds. B. Senior Center Operations- H. Lara reported all center supervisors are fully staffed. He stated there are still several vacancies in support positions. The Center activities increased from 8,144 to 8,335 in the last month. C. Program Performance Reviews-C. Reschman reported on the Program Performance Data and Year to Date Client reports. She explained the criteria to qualify for Home Delivered Meals (HDM): 60+, must not have a home provider, and score a 20+on a state tool for assessment on Activities of Daily Living/Independent Activities of Daily Living. She explained, community outreach efforts, media stories, and fundraisers help to inform the community of HDM services. L. Oliver added the Adopt a Meals on Wheels Client Campaign is a way businesses or organizations can contribute to help keep the program running efficiently and avoid accumulating a waiting list. She also informed committee members that KRIS TV is doing a story on Meals on Wheels that will air on Friday March 13, 2015. ►Items for next Agenda None ►Public comments None ►Adjournment • The meeting adjourned at 4:35 pm.