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MINUTES
SEPTEMBER 9, 1999
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Sharon Reusser, Manager
Mary Lee Gray, Chair
Betty Aillet
Lola Brooks
Lorraine Greenleaf
George Harbeson
Tom Malloy
Stan McCandless
Ken Moore
Dr. Ruth Netscher
Alice O'Neill
Dorothy Zink
CALL TO ORDER:
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Dalia Stokes
The Senior Services Board of Directors meeting was called to order by Chair Mary
Lee Gray at 2:30 P.M. on September 9, 1999 in the Senior Wing of the Community
Building. Chair Gray welcomed Maurine & Joe Graf, Bob Park and Joan McKay.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Minutes from the August 12, 1999 minutes were circularized and Dorothy Zink
presented several corrections, copy is attached. Betty Aillet moved the acceptance
of the minutes, as corrected. Motion carried.
PREVIEWS AND MONTHLY REPORT:
Sharon Reusser gave the previews. Lola Brooks moved the previews be accepted.
Motion carried.
TREASURER'S REPORT:
Alice O'Neill gave the Treasurer's Report. Tom Malloy moved the acceptance of
the Treasurer's Report. Motion carried.
AARP REPORT:
Sharon gave a short AARP report and said they need volunteers to be on their
board.
SUNSHINE MEALS ON WHEELS REPORT:
Tom Malloy reported 54 meals were delivered of which 22 were in West University.
RECYCLE REPORT:
Ken Moore gave favorable comments on the recycle activities. Several members also
offered comments.
APAC REPORT:
Chair Gray reported on her visit to the APAC meeting, since we have no
representative. She advised the House Bill to be voted on permits program for the
aged and we need to vote in favor of it.
CITY COUNCIL REPORT:
Dorothy Zink gave the report from City Council meeting and advised the Chief of
Police has resigned. City Council is now working on street lighting. Zone &
Planning is working on reactive properties. They have met with Southside Place
residents regarding beautification work on University. She advised the swearing in
of the Senior Service Board members will be held on September 13, 1999 at City
Hall. We will be adding new members.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
Chair Gray advised the committee headed by Ken Moore attempting to update the
Seniors list has also been working on this project and will continue. Lynn Old,
George Harbeson, Betty Aillet will try to secure names of those who have moved
into our area. Dorothy Zink, Stan McCandless, Bob Park, Maurine Graf, Ruth Ann
Wissel and some consultants will be working on the Care Committee. Lola Brooks,
Alice O'Neill, Stan McCandless, Lorraine Greenleaf and Dalia Stokes will be
working on the by-laws committee. Lynn Old and Dalia Stokes will be working on
the programs for people in the 55-64 age group. The Newsletter will consist of 3
issues a year. The schedule and announcement of the chairman will be announced
later. Volunteers to attend other board meetings and their notes reporting back to
us will be helpful. The Park Board has asked for our input, and were furnished an
urban design from Zoning & Planning.
NEW BUSINESS:
Sharon Reusser reported on our achievements as follows: Health Fair with the75th
Anniversary celebration, and a computer hook up. Some volunteers have
discontinued their services and some very caring, helpful people have filled those
places. Metro bus cards have been provided for those who want or need them.
Many field trips, seminars, etc. were made and many more are planned for us.
Many other suggestions to this list were made by board members.
2000 GOALS:
Learn computer
Secure more publicity
Secure a Public Relations volunteer to write/design web site
Director Gray reported on a letter from Bob Park and questions on the budget for
Senior Services.
ADJOURNMENT:
Director Gray adjourned the meeting at 3:55 P.M.
Lola M. Brooks, Secretary
CITY COUNCIL REPORT: Minute revisions August 12, 1999
Animal Recreation Facility: There is still support for this facility from dog owners.
Metro Money: $265,000 provided by Metro over the next ten years. The money
received previously was used for infrastructure repairs. Councilman Grubb would
like to use the money to hire new police officers and associated equipment.
There has been opposition to the change in the use of the money. The money
should be used for street improvement which is estimated to exceed the General
Obligation bond.
MAYOR LINDA LEWIS; We were honored to have the Mayor address our
meeting and bring valuable information regarding Metro. The Metro Police will be
available during peak traffic hours and the money generated will go directly to
WU. She complimented our board members on being informed and involved and
advised the president of Metro is a woman.
Dorothy continued and advised that trivial encroachment is being addressed by
the Zoning and Planing Commission. Arthur Hirdler thanked the council for the
positive response to his previous complaints. Mary Lee reported the Port of
Houston is seeking more container facilities and should not be supported on the
project. Storm sewers in the blocks of Oberlin, Riley and ollege require pipe
replacement estimated cost $400,000. Design of Priority Areas 7B, 8 and 12 are
going out for bid.. Dennis Mack is the new building inspector. Walter Thomas
gave a Financial Report for expenditures and expected to meet the budget. Thefts
are less than last month. Traffic Task Force, Councilman Dr. John Bertini wants
facts. "Welcome to West University" the City has applied for funds on the basis of
80% State and 20% local match from the Statewide Transportation Enhancement
Program (STEP). One of the ideas is an esplanade in front of the school for
traffic calming effect.
SENIOR SERVICES BOARD (1999-2001)
Ara' tc wnd Address ;
Position'
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M
ary Lee Gray
Chair/Position 1
661.4406 (h)
4124 Albans
Stan McCandless
Position 2
669.1830
3712 Rice Blvd.
Tom B. Malloy
Position 3
664.4838
6429 Westchester
Joseph Graf
Position 4
664.4629
5908 Lake
Dalia Stokes
Position 5
664.1899 (h)
4017 Tennyson
522.2224 (w)
Lyn Old
Position 6
838.0907(h)
6422 Sewanee
Maureen Graf
Position 7
664.4629 (h)
5908 Lake
Bob Park
Position 8
661.8265
3752 Plumb
Betty Aillet
Position 9
668.7184 (h)
4221 Sunset
Sigrid Greenleaf
Position 10
665.5860
2913 Bissonnet
Dorothy Zink
Position 11
661.4115 (h)
6527 Sewanee
George Harbeson
Position 12
665.6944 (h)
4140 Cason
Lola Brooks
Position 13
665.8550 (h)
6315 Mercer
Alice O'Neill
Position 14
668.2165 (h)
5328 Community
Kenneth Moore
Position 15
665.2917 (h)
6629 Vanderbilt
September 1999
SENIOR SERVICES
TREASURER'S REPORT
SEPTEMBER 9,1999
BALANCE: 7/31/99 $4,279.01
DEPOSITS:
Belleville trip deposit &
Reimbursement from Puppet Show 296.14
Trips: Tomball & Rice deposits 424.00
Deposit IMAX trip 30.00
Refund Service Charge 9.29 759.43
WITHDRAWALS:
Belleville trip lunches 368.00
Donation to Belleville Irish Society 64.00
Refund of trip cancellations 17.00
Tickets to IMAX 32.50
Service Charge 2.00* 483.50
BALANCE 8/31/99 $4,554.94
• To be refunded
Alice O'Neill
Treasurer