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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Leadership Committee For Senior Services - 05/03/20181 Leadership Committee for Senior Services (LCSS) Meeting Minutes Thursday, May 3, 2018 Northwest Senior Center ►The meeting was called to order at 3:38 pm by E. Flores, LCSS Vice Chairperson. ►Roll Call Roll Call was conducted by T. Garcia. Members present: G. Bryant, P. Lewis, M. Hansen, W. Hardeman, G. Berry, K. Heslip, E. Bell, E. Flores, T. Garcia, and I. Garcia Members absent: D. Villagran(excused), K. Diggs(excused), P. O’Brien(excused), and Dr. M. Zhao ►Approval of Minutes The meeting minutes for April 5th were approved by G. Bryant and second by P. Lewis. All were in favor, none opposed. ►New Business A. FY 19 City Budget Update L. Oliver gave a recap on the 6% budget cut for the Senior Community Service’s budget cut that was discussed at last month’s meeting. G. Berry questioned the opportunities for staff transitioning from full time to part time. Staff have the option to check with Human Resources for other full time hiring positions in the city if needed. The office management and budget has so far stayed with the 6% proposal changes, L. Oliver will keep committee members posted on any upcoming changes. L. Oliver traveled with H. Lara, Superintendent of Program Services, to visit senior centers in San Antonio and McAllen, TX for feedback on transitioning changes they have experienced. An update for future organization structure will be presented to the committee once finalized. The idea to combine senior centers and recreation centers together is something to look forward to in the future. B. Subcommittee Assignments L. Oliver reviewed the current members on the roster and discussed the opportunity for members to joining the Funding and Development subcommittee. E. Flores offered in volunteering in the subcommittee. L. Oliver recommended all subcommittees meet prior to June meeting. ►Old Business A. Committee Vacancy L. Oliver informed committee of the vote for John Meehlieb to be presented to City Council in June. Update as follows. ►LCSS Subcommittee Session/Project Status Report A. Special Events – G. Bryant reviewed special events from calendar for May-June 2018. Update calendar dates is the Older American’s Month Proclamation at City Chambers on May 15th at 11:30am, Updates to Hurricane- Storm Ready at American Bank Center on June 16th from 11am- 2pm. Ms. Coastal Bend Senior Pageant Application deadline was extended to May 18th. B. Program Evaluation – No report, subcommittee to report updates at next month’s meeting. C. Program Operations – L. Oliver reported the most current update with the internet access at Ethel Eyerly center, says the center lead at that site touched base with the computer instructor at the facility and mentioned no issue with the internet connections, the issues was with the lack of computer access. The city’s IT dept. was working on unlocking equipment already on site but many of the monitors did not have city tags, leaving no room for IT to complete the order. The center lead of Ethel Eyerly center, Carla Garcia, did access extra equipment not being used from Broadmoor center and transferred equipment over to Ethel Eyerly to use. L. Oliver 2 mentioned the purchase of more community computer equipment is not in the budget but any donations are accepted. E. Bell questioned the idea of requesting donations from local companies such as Best Buy. K. Heslip informed committee of possible donations from DELL Company with a letter request for educational needs at senior centers. D. Fund Development – No report, subcommittee to report updates at next month’s meeting. ►SCS Division program updates A. General highlights/Senior Center Ops – L. Oliver informed committee of the final meet with students from Texas A&M Psychology Aspects of Aging class on reporting data during their visits at the different center locations including the central kitchen. Input received will be combined onto one spreadsheet then shared with the committee members at next month’s meeting. L. Oliver shares the students did arise concerns for center closer, lack of staff and volunteers. Students offered helping with renewing the variety of activities as their schedule permits and are willing to revisit the sites next year. Senior Services was in partnership in hosting the Legal Clinic with the CC Bar Association. Clinic received a grant to offer free legal services, such as Transfers of Death Deeds and on the spot Notaries for all persons 60+. G. Berry was also able to volunteer his time as a notary during clinic. Hosting a second clinic this year is in the talks depending on the funds available, update to come. Senior Community Services did receive several grants this year, one form WellMed Charitable Foundation for $20,000. Money’s received would go towards Meal on Wheel clients needing immediate assistance being they were recently discharged from a hospital with need of temporary services. Clients approved would receive 3 months of Meals on Wheels services to better help them recover. Another grant received was $6,013.12 received from Subaru, Share the Love event. B. Nutrition Program – C. Reschman reported the students from Mary Greet ending help at the kitchen due to the end of school year, May 30th. The summer feeding will begin on June 11th for 8 weeks. Volunteers to help during program are welcomed. Three full time center leads are working to place new clients on Meals on Wheels program. Currently the list is down to approximately 84 clients. C. Program performance reviews – No report, update to come at next month’s meeting. ►Items for next Agenda None. ►Public comments None. ►Adjournment • The meeting adjourned at 4:43 pm.