HomeMy WebLinkAboutssminutes101002WEST UNIVERSITY SENIOR SERVICES ADVISORY BOARD MEETING MINUTES
10/10/2002
Meeting called to order at 2:00 PM.
Attendees: Tom Malloy, Elizabeth Young, George Harbeson, Anne Hershiser, Mary
Ryerson, Maureen Beck, John Neighbors, Joe Graf, Betty Aillet, Stan McCandless and
Jeanne Bergt. No Staff were present. No Council members were present. Absent was
Ann Bertini.
Previous meeting's Minutes approved.
Previews and Sneak Previews were not reviewed.
REPORTS
Sunshine Meals: The count is remaining constant at 40 out of 150. They are
concentrating on signing up more clients. When asked if holiday volunteers were
needed, it was reported that frozen meals are handed out for Thanksgiving and the
following Friday
Recycle Meeting: No report.
APAC: The Silver Haired Legislators have not brought up the proposed merger of the
Department of Aging with Human Services, so there was no report on that aspect. APAC
is looking for suppliers that may be against the merger. Their Board will meet here in
January.
Council Meeting Report: No report.
Good Neighbor Team/Flying Squad Report: There is continued discussion about
using mentor groups. Photos of members assisting others are being considered for
presence on the web site. There was no response yet to a request for drivers from the
Team. This was re-requested, and would also be a means for Team members to meet the
individuals that may need their assistance.
Hi Neighbor Newsletter: No Report.
Activity Report: No changes. Group is mentoring each other.
Previous Business:
None.
New Business: New manager, Janiss Stump will start Monday, October 14th. Pat Voros
will stay on to assist her. Anne Hershiser was asked to remain as Board Chairman.
A motion was made, seconded and passed unanimously to undertake returning Pat's
position to a #36, and to provide a substantial bonus for the excellent interim job she did
after Sharon Reusser resigned her position. Pat's position was downgraded to a #34 with
out any consultation with the Board. A letter will be sent to the City Manager, the Mayor
and Council to this respect. It was also suggested that as Mark Mailes knows so little
about our Board, that he be invited to sit in on some of our meetings.
Maureen was thanked for bringing the lack of use of our computer to our attention. It
was suggested the cabinet door be left open during business hours. Pat has a new lead on
some computer classes.
A letter from the Harris County Appraisal Board was brought to the attention of the
Board. It demanded proof of homestead exemptions within 30 days, or loss of said
exemptions. Concern was expressed that this could result in some seniors loosing their
homestead exemptions. John Neighbors is looking into the matter with the County.
Sending letters to Commissioner Raddick was suggested.
Meeting adjourned 2:40 PM.