HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Leadership Committee For Senior Services - 04/04/2019 Leadership Committee for Senior Services
Thursday, April 4, 2019 3:30 P.M. —4:30 P.M.
Garden Senior Center
5325 Greely, Corpus Christi, Texas 78412
Meeting Minutes
Call to order at 3:31 p.m. by Patrica O'Brien, Chairperson. Roll call was conducted by Theresa
Garcia. Present: Patricia O'Brien, Theresa Garcia, Peggy Lewis, Monica Hansen, Ginger Bryant,
Katherine Heslip, John Meehleib, Pamela Greene and Sara Savilde. Staff present: Lisa Oliver,
Brittany De Leon and Ninfa Chavera.
II. Approval of minutes
A. February 7, 2019 —tabled
B. March 7, 2019 — Motion to approve as presented made by Ginger Bryant, 2d Sara Salvide,
all approved.
III. New business and Possible Action
A. Status of Vacancies — Discussion held as to remaining vacancies and recruitment of new
members. LCSS brochures were distributed for members to use in recruitment effort.
B. Presentation: Harbor Bridge Project Update — Presentation conducted by Lorette Williams
with Flatlron Dragados.
IV. Old Business
A. None
V. LCSS Subcommittee Reports
A. Special Events - Ginger Bryant reported on upcoming events. May is Older Americans
Month. A Casino Night is scheduled for May 24, 2019 at Joe Garza Gym. Sponsorships will
be secured. Additional details to follow.
B. Program Evaluation — John Meehleib stated no comment cards had been received to
review. The flag issue discussed at last month's meeting is still pending.
C. Fund Development— Patricia O'Brien reported the committee will explore options for fund
development. One suggestion is to host a Concert with ticket proceeds to benefit the senior
programs. Peggy Lewis will take the lead to research entertainment.
VI. Senior Program updates
A. Elderly Nutrition Program — Lisa Oliver informed committee that Connie Reschman,
Nutrition Coordinator, retired March 30th. The Elderly Nutrition Program Grant renewal is in
progress for FY 20. Staff also received notification from the Meals on Wheels America
Association of a grant award in the amount of$6,562.72 for complying with the Subaru
Share the Love Campaign. Ginger Bryant was recognized for her efforts in supporting staff
with this project.
B. Senior Center Operations - Brittany DeLeon
• Guest Speaker Guideline Form has been reviewed with staff; highlight of center
activities provided.
• Maintenance at Lindale Center completed; Broadmoor center will have maintenance
project done in April; followed by gutter project at Greenwood, then Garden Center.
• 2018 Bond Projects Update — Garden and Oveal Williams Center will have roof
replacements
• Centers data: 42 new members; 562 active (unduplicated) members (all sites)
VII. Identify items to be placed on next agenda
1. Fund Development Update
2. Casino Night Special Event Update
VIII. Public comment: None
IX. Adjournment at 4:30 p.m.— Motion made by Ginger Bryant and seconded by Katherine Heslip.
All approved.