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City Hall—Basement Training Room
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January 10,2008
The meeting was called to order at 3:30 p.m. by LCSS Chairperson, Kathy H. . IN SECRETARY'S OFFICE
Roll Call—Miltan Martiz
Roll call was conducted by Mrs. Miltan Martiz as per the attached attendance roster. A quorum was
present with seven members in attendance. Guy Williams arrived at 4:00 p.m.
MINUTES
Committee members were asked to review the November 2007 meeting minutes. Members noted the
following corrections:
1. Bottom of page one; the word is "we" for the beginning of that sentence.
2. Page four at the bottom of the page;the last paragraph should be stricken from the record. Mrs.
Martiz made a motion to strike the last paragraph on page 4 and was seconded by Ms.
McNamara. The motion was approved.
3. Page 2, second paragraph last line regarding the Senior Companions; "...program that isn't tied
to that membership is... " should read "...program that isn't tied to what that membership
is..."
There was discussion to amend the meeting minute format. Future minutes will include reports
summaries, motions and votes or action items. The committee unanimously agreed.
A motion was made by Apolonia Cantu and seconded by Donna Cisneros to table the November 2007
meeting minutes pending revisions and corrections. The item was approved.
COMMITTEE REPORTS (Written reports are to be submitted to the Secretary prior to each meeting)
PROGRAM OPERATIONS—Judy McNamera
Ile Senior Center Accreditation: A committee will be organized with a representative from each senior
center and one from the LCSS committee.
▪The new hours of operation at the Ethel Eyerly Senior Center will be from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
effective Monday January 14,2008.
►Senior Center Member Fees: Currently under review pending research and recommendation.
▪Shred-A-Thon: This event will be scheduled in May and September.
PROGRAM EVALUATION—Miltan Martiz
►Comment Cards: No cards were received in December 2007. A revised comment card should be
distributed to the centers by the end of the month.
▪New menu cycle: Begins January 2008 with more variety and healthier meals being served. There
will be fewer sweet items(cakes and cookies) on the menu but more healthy items such as fruits and
vegetables.
Ile Diabetes issue: Ms. Ochoa visited with senior centers members to dispel the myth that our meals
were"bad for them". Menu items have no more than six (6)carbohydrates. She voiced concern about
the volume of non-nutritious food bank items that members are taking home. Mrs. Martiz commented
on the amount of food waste she has observed at the centers.
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PROGRAM EVALUATION Coned:
',Milk Price Increase: Leticia presented a recommendation to increase the price of a milk unit from
$.25 each to $.35 each for the purchase of an extra milk carton. Kathy Harron advised that the
members of the centers be informed about why the price of extra milk is being raised.
O.$4.5 million Federal funding increase for congregate meals: Miltan asked if the program would be
receiving any of the money that Congress has approved. Staff advised that we have not received
formal notice of grant awarded for this particular region at this time and planning figures remain the
same as last year.
►Grant Writer: Kathy recommended that our program should secure a grant writer to enhance funding
for all service areas. Elsa replied that she and all section supervisors have grant writing responsibilities.
The Funding and Resource sub-committee's charge is also to assist staff in identifying grants and
assistance with grant proposals. The Coastal Bend Community Foundation is the organization that
funds various charities and other organizations through periodic grants.
SPECIAL EVENTS/FUNDING& RESOURCE—Kathy Harron
IP The Dr. Charles Clark Sr. Event: Yielded a total of$1,698.81 in resources. It was recommended that
we plan this event again. Jim Montgomery, the new CEO of Doctors Regional Hospital has accepted
the invitation to serve as the 2008 keynote speaker. Kathy states that we need more publicity and
corporate sponsors to enhance the profitability of this event.
HOLIDAY DINNER 2007 Report—EVILA SALINAS
►The overall consensus was that the food was good,the music was"mixed"and the dance floor was
full. 514 member tickets were sold and 32 guest tickets were sold.
10-Kathy suggested that we budget a set amount to be given to each center for them to have their own_
Christmas Party or event. Staff states that the Senior Centers already host their own Christmas party
for their members and their guests. The intent of this event is to bring all the senior centers for end of
year celebration and they look forward to this. Consensus was that we plan for a 2008 Holiday Dinner
with planning to commence in February 2008. Millan suggested that we approach professional
organizations and social clubs for sponsorship. Guy Williams suggested that the drawing for the door
prizes be done earlier not at the end of the event.
0.2008 Holiday Dinner Ticket Price: Alan Bligh made a motion to maintain the $5.00 ticket price for
senior center members and $8.00 price for guests. This was seconded by Guy Williams and was
unanimously approved.
FUNDING AND RESOURCE—Marion Ball
0-Current balance: $1,791 (see handout)
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
Superintendent's Report—Elsa Munoz
►Lindale Tuesday Night Dance: Progress was being made with the site council to improve relations
and support for the dance. On Tuesday, January 8, 2008, Mrs. Adelpha Martinez, Site Council
Chairperson announced a change in the schedule (5 — 8 p.m.) and increased the fee from $2 to $3 per
person. An overwhelming majority spoke to Elsa and Hope (Site Council member regarding the
changes. It was recommended to initiate a random survey.
Superintendent's Report coned: The poll numbers showed that 47 members wanted to keep the time
as scheduled. There were many phone calls to Sally and Elsa as well as to the Lindale office regarding
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the time change. Sally spokes. Martinez, Site Council President. Persons on the committees may
receive calls as well.
*Budget update: Senior Center operations are funded almost 90% through the city's general fund. If
there is an increase of members it is unlikely that the city would increase the funding. Therefore, we are
exploring other revenue generating options.
*LCSS Member ReappointmentsNacancies: Miltan Martiz and Guy Williams expressed interest and
approval for reappointment to the advisory committee. Miltan clarified that she agrees to
reappointment,however, she resigns as Secretary. Apolonia Cantu has fulfilled her term as an LCSS
member thus leaving a vacancy in the SCP representative position.
*LCSS Member ReappointmentsNacancies: A packet of biographical information forms from
prospective members were issued for your review. City Council will be considering appointments to
the LCSS committee in February. A slate of prospective members endorsed by the LCSS members
may be presented to City Council or a 3-member committee makes the recommendations. Vacancies
include: Agency representative-l; SCP vacancy— 1; Community at-Large vacancies -4. There are two
individuals who are recommended, however, they have not completed their biographical information
forms. They include Mrs. Donna Montgomery, wife of Jim Montgomery who will be the keynote
speaker for our fundraising event. Kathy Harron will contact her to see if she is interested in serving.
The other nominee is Jane Haas from Christus Spohn Hospital. Kathy will follow up with Ms. Haas
regarding her interest in serving.
The process is to either take actions on the slate of prospective candidates as nominated or have Ms.
Harron appoint a 3-member sub-committee to develop a slate and make a recommendation to City
Council. Ms. Leach would replace the current SCP vacancy and not Ms. Cantu's position because that
slot will not be vacant until February. Prospective candidates must live in the City of Corpus Christi
city limits. There are a total of ten prospective members as follows:
Ronnell Bright, Jim Epsy, Andrea Green,Rick Greenfield, Jane Haas, Linda Leach, Donna
Montgomery, Lisa Pollakis and Nicole Segovia.
The six candidates endorsed by the LCSS members are as follows: Ronnell Bright, Jane Haas, Linda
Leach,Donna Montgomery, Lisa Pollakis and Nicole Segovia.
Senior Centers—Lisa Oliver
*Bond Projects: HVAC projects are near completion.
RSVP—Sylvia Oliver
►MOU renewals: We are now in compliance with the grant requirements for MOU's (Memorandums
of Understanding)with Volunteer Stations requesting volunteer support.
*RSVP Grant Renewal: Staff is working on the FY 2008-2009 grant proposal for continued funding.
► Martin Luther King Day of Service Events: January 15th— 18th in conjunction with the Oveal and
Greenwood Senior Centers, two day care centers and two head start schools. The events will culminate
with a free Community Breakfast from 7:30—9:30 a.m. at the Oveal Williams Senior Center with a
donation of items for day care or churches in the area.
►Program Performance Report - January 2007
*800 volunteers -70 Volunteer Stations
*Timesheets: Timesheets are due on 25th and no later than the 30th to complete monthly reports.
SCP—Janette Reuter
*Program Performance Report-January 2007 to December 2007
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459 volunteers 1125,310 service hours 81 clients were assisted;iiLl 1 Volunteers Stations/9 active
W Area Agency on Aging Vendor Agreement was renewed.
►Bi-annual Progress Report: Due January 31,2008
►Martin Luther King Day of Service Events: January 15th— 18th
►Monthly In-service: Friday, January 24, 2008
►Waiting List: There is a long waiting list of people waiting for companions. We are hoping to
increase the number of volunteers.
NESC—Leticia Ochoa
►Program Performance Report—November 2007:
+Senior Centers: 8,771 meals served - HDM: 7,506 meals served -Title XX: 4,195 meals served
►Program Performance Report-December 2007:
'Senior Centers: 8,734 meals served -IDM: 8,888 meals served -Title XX: 3,959 meals served
HDM Waiting List: There is currently a waiting list. We receive 30-50 referrals a week.
►Food Bank Grant: Targeting low income/60+clients
►In December CITGO and the Steelworkers donated blankets for the HDM Clients.
NEW BUSINESS—Kathy Harron
Is-Election of Officers: There being no nominations from the floor.The following slate of officers
for 2008-2009 was presented:
President—Kathy Harron Secretary—vacant *
Vice President—Judy McNamara Treasurer—Marion Ball
*The Secretary's position is still vacant because the committee is waiting upon the new
persons to join before filling this position.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
►By-Laws revision: Special Events and Funding&Resources subcommittees have overlapping duties
and responsibilities and a consolidation of the committees was made last fall, however,the change was
not amended in the By-Laws. Miltan also recommended a revision to Article 4,Item 5 to change the
language to"support and coordination items". Ms. Munoz advised that any proposed amendment to
the By-laws must be submitted in writing to the chairperson and then circulated in writing for seven
days prior to inclusion on the agenda of a regular meeting. Members requested that Elsa send the By-
Laws to each committee member for review and revisions. Members are to then send their
recommended changes to Guy Williams(carbon copy all members and Ms. Munoz) via email.
►Guy discussed the issue of renaming of the senior centers. Elsa shared that there is an ongoing
national debate about senior centers changing their names to life enrichment centers,community
centers, life long learning centers, and others.
►Guy also inquired about the revenues from the rental of senior centers. Staff advised that the revenue
will be deposited into the general fund for FY 2009 due to significant budget cuts in 2008 City funding.
He recommends that this issue be addressed to city council to request that rental fees not be deposited
into the general fund.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Donna Cisneros announced that she will be getting married in November 2008.
PUBLIC COMMENT: None
A motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Judy McNamara and was seconded by Miltan Martiz.
The meeting adjourned at 5:30 p.m.
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