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HomeMy WebLinkAboutssminutes021204WEST UNIVERSITY SENIOR SERVICES ADVISORY BOARD MEETING MINUTES 2/12/2004 Meeting called to order at 2:00 PM. Attendees: Stan McCandless, John Neighbors, Betty Aillet, Joe Graf, George Harbeson, Lyndon McKnight, Mary Ryerson, Kenneth Moore, Carolyn Sacchi, Elizabeth Young, Cathy Wright, Rolla Long, and Joan Johnson. Staff present was Janiss Stump. Council member present was Steven Segal. Absent were Maureen Beck, Jo Lukens, and Ann Hershiser. Guest present was Charles Graf. Previous meeting's Minutes were approved without corrections. Previews and Sneak Previews were reviewed. REPORTS Sunshine Meals: Program is to be discontinued. A substitute plan is being analyzed for West U. residents. First step is obtaining confidentiality statements allowing a new service to contact current participants. The Jewish Community Center and Interfaith Ministries are under consideration. They could also provide access for our participants to additional services. Dining In will provide service through 2004 for those that do not want JCC or IFM services. APAC: Deborah attended most of last Thursday's meeting. There was discussion of the Metro Lift program that describes services and obtains coupons. Red Cross also has a curb-to-curb service that we can refer Seniors to. Council Meeting Report: New Fire Chief was approved. Center Point Gas proposed a rate increase for our approval. A coalition of small cities in our area was formed to review rates and enter negotiations. A ninety (90) day challenge of the increase is currently in place. Some residents have been notified of a change in recycling pickup dates. An animal ordnance was passed restricting pets to park perimeters. Each family is allowed a maximum of three cats or three dogs or a total of four pets. The registration fee for pets was approved at $20 per pet. $57,000 was set aside to open the first floor of the recreation and pool facility. $42,000 is estimated revenue from the center. On the coming Monday, a joint Council meeting with Southside Place will address flooding issues, among others. Mr. Segal was questioned about whether the rec center will be "open" (residents have priority and public secondary with higher fees), or "closed" (residents only). If funding is accepted from other governmental sources, the center could be irrevocably open. Mr. Segal was also questioned about cable standardization for West U. with Houston. Good Neighbor Team/Flying Squad Report: A Valentine mail out took place. Activity Report: Participation is growing. Theme meals are particularly popular. Janiss was asked if our website could post our activity agenda, but the question was raised if this would open access to all of Houston. It was suggested a Seniors e-mail list be compiled. Deborah was highly commended for the excellent job she did shepherding Seniors on the trip to Metro Rail. A suggestion was made that activities involving restaurant meals be previewed to insure non-spicy dishes were available to our Seniors. Hi Neighbor Newsletter: This is an ongoing process, and input always needed. Previous Business: Janiss was asked to contact Lisa for a status report on our website. Rotary was thanked for their donation to the Rail trip and has promised to continue their support. Requests for assistance should be routed through Stan. New Business: An agenda matter labeled "painted sidewalks" and the safety issues arising from them was raised, and Council asked to investigate this matter. Meeting adjourned at 2: 55 PM.