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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Senior Community Services Advisory Committee - 03/03/1994 460 IMO 4 'Gi'ffizv3o ' MINUTES '�� SENIOR COMMUNITY SERVICES ADVISORY COMMITTEE (tja 4. MAN )p�� m MEETING HELD MARCH 3, 1994 ,rF w�9 IA n) �''z/I.FC, m m The March 3, 1994 meeting of Senior Community N.Servicd.r Advisory ..? Committee was called to order by Elsa Ciminelli, Chairperson. \ls . q•`�Efri.S'. t'.b� ' MEMBERS BERS PRESENT: E. Abrams, E. Alba, E. Ciminelli, D. Colin, A. Creighton, J. Dunn, H. Fennessy, G. Garza, E. Gonzalez, K. Gonzalez, M. Hays, M. Jones, E. Oliver, A. Poldrack, and M. Reser. fl—OFFICIO MEMBERS PRESENT: E. Gonzalez, R. Cisneros, M. Medina, J.F. Walker, & 0. Williams. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: It was moved by J. Dunn and seconded by E. Oliver that the minutes for February 3, 1994 be approved with the correction on page 3, 2nd paragraph to read "the roofing at Broadmoor", also on page 2 the donation to the Red Cross from Greenwood should be $777. The motion was unanimously approved. ATTENDANCE ROSTER: The absence of A. Creighton for the month of February will stand as is. DIRECTOR'S REPORT: A. ZAVALA SENIOR CENTER UPDATE: Mr. Sosa informed the Committee that the construction of the Zavala Senior Center is ahead of schedule and are looking at completing construction on the 12th of October 1994. Ms. Oliver gave a brief update on the plans/menu for the ground breaking, which will be held at the Joe Garza gym. B. OVEAL WILLIAMS SENIOR CENTER UPDATE: Mr. Sosa informed the Committee that the construction on the Oveal Williams is also ahead of schedule and construction will be completed on the 8th of September 1994. Ms. Martinez reviewed with the Committee a draft of the list of equipment that will be needed for both sites. It was estimated that the Oveal Williams Senior Center will need $33,000 in equipment and for the Zavala Senior Center will need $16,000 in equipment. This was calculated at unit price and can receive anywhere from a 152 to 20% savings. C. 1994 CDBG UPDATE: Ms. Martinez reviewed the 20th year requests that were summarized by the Park and Recreation Board in priority order. Ms. Martinez will draft a letter to be included in the CDBG packet that will identify the priorities of this board, SCS Advisory Committee, which will be different from the Park and Recreation Board. Discussion followed. D. 1995 CITY BUDGET PROCESS: Ms. Martinez reported that the City Budget has officially started and revenue estimates have been turned in. Staff is waiting on the packets to develop a budget. The budget office SCANNED 8 • V 11110 A PAGE 2 SENIOR COMMUNITY SERVICES ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES FOR MARCH 3, 1994 is looking at turning in a preliminary budget to the City Manager on April 29, 1994. Be expecting a lengthy meeting for the months of April and May. ELDERLY NUTRITION PROGRAM UPDATE: Ms. Pollakis reported that the program has exceeded 42 over contract on the Congregate and Home Delivered Meals served per day. The overage on the meals will be taken care of by the new budget amendment. The Title XX program should be serving 150 per day but are actually serving 131 meals per day. Staff held a discussion with the contract administrator from Laredo and they have added 40 new people. Ms. Pollakis also reported that she is working with the area wide nutritionists on developing standardized menus for the entire Coastal Bend Region. Will start with new menus in April. Discussion followed. SENIOR EMPLOYMENT PROJECT UPDATE: Ms. Reue reported that the program was monitored by the National Council on Aging in January. Received a good report. A part-time developer was hired to give intense classes on resumes, interviews, and how to look for a job. This has really boosted the placements. Ms. Reue also reported that this was the first time the project has met its. goal. E%-OFFICIO REPORTS: A brief activity report was given by some of the ex-officios. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None at this time. NEW BUSINESS: A. MARCH MENUS: It was moved by 0. Flores and seconded by H. Fennessy approve the March menus with the corrections on some of the scoop sizes. Discussion followed. The motion passed unanimously. B. ENP BUDGET AMENDMENT: Ms. Martinez informed the Committee of $32,000 in non-City income that was received over the planning figures. She gave a brief description on the items that will be spent for this extra money. Also USDA has given the program a raise to 61 cents per meal. It was moved by M. Hays and seconded by 0. Flores to endorse the ENP Budget Amendment as submitted. The motion was unanimously approved. ANNOUNCEMENTS: The board luncheon will be held at the Ethel Eyerly Senior Center on March 17, 1994. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned. disc4:min0394 V V A SENIOR COMMUNITY SERVICES ADVISORY COUNCIL MEMBER'S ATTENDANCE RECORD 1994 MEMBER'S JFMAMJJASOND ELI ABRAMS 12-26-95 * * * ELVA ALBA 12-26-94 * E * ELSA CIMINELLI 12-26-95 * * * DIANA COLIN 12-26-95 E * * AILEEN CREIGHTON 12-26-94 * A * JOHN DUNN 12-26-94 * * * HELENE FENNESSY 12-26-94 E * * GLORIA E. GARZA 12-26-95 * * * ELVA GONZALEZ 12-26-94 * * * KELLY GONZALEZ 12-26-95 * * * • MARJORIE HAYS 12-26-95 * E * MARVENA JONES 12-26-94 * * * ESTHER OLIVER 12-26-94 E * * ANNIE POLDRAR 12-26-95 MAXINE RESER 12-26-95 ALICIA RUIZ 12-26-94 A * A A - Absent * - Present E - Excused Absence U - Unexcused Absence = - No Meeting