HomeMy WebLinkAboutssminutes070899SENIOR SERVICES
MINUTES
JULY 8,1999
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Sharon Reusser
Mary Lee Gray
Lola Brooks
Betty Aillet
Lorraine Greenleaf
George Harbeson
Tom Malloy
Stan McCandless
Ken Moore
Alice O'Neil
Dalia Stokes
Bob Wark
Ruth Ann Wissel
Dorothy Zink
MEMBERS ABSENT:
RuthNetscher
CALL TO ORDER:
The Senior Services Board of Directors meeting was called to order at 2:30 p.m. on
July 8, 1999 by Chairperson Mary Lee Gray.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
The minutes from the June 10, 1999 meeting were read by Secretary, Lola Brooks
and approved as read.
PREVIEWS AND MONTHLY REPORT:
Sharon Reusser read the previews. Bob Wark moved the acceptance of the
previews, motion carried.
TREASURER'S REPORT:
Alice O'Neill advised the bank statement has been delayed and that report will be
deferred until our next meeting.
SUNSHINE MEALS ON WHEELS REPORT:
Tom Malloy gave the Sunshine Meals report and advised CCSC needs several
volunteers. He also advised the ADA Players is presenting "The Importance of
being Earnest" and any driver who volunteers will be given a free ticket to the play.
He advised 52 meals were delivered and the allotment by the city is for 4 people.
AARP REPORT:
Ruth Ann Wissel gave the AARP report on upcoming meetings and programs.
RECYCLE REPORT:
Stan McCandless reported the Recycle program is undergoing some revisions, in
that some items will be picked up at curbside. He advised that we read the
"Currents" for a detailed review and requirements.
APAC REPORT:
Betty Aillet, APAC representative advised no meeting has been held and that she is
resigning from that position.
CITY COUNCIL REPORT:
Dorothy Zink reported on the City Council meeting. Friends of the Park will pay to
design Colonial Park. Intersections will display the logo at cross streets, new signs
will be placed at the recycle site. There will be redistribution of the inspections of
the city. AARF needs $10,000 to purchase property and consideration to leasing is a
probability. Signs marking entrance to West University Town Hall meetings and
traffic were addressed. Block captains may be invited to participate in the program.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
Two year plan for us to accomplish:
Dorothy Zink, Nominating Committee spokesperson presented the names of John
Nabors and Lynn Old for consideration to the West University Board. Ruth Ann
Wissel moved that we accept those presented by the Nominating Committee.
Motion carried. Chairman Gray advised a secret ballot would be taken for us to
express our preference. Lynn Old received the majority. Chairman Gray
commented there is a possibility we may get both of these canidates for our board.
Also a part of our two year plan is to establish a mission statement or by laws
outlining the reason we exist and not in conflict with City Council. Chairman
advised Lola Brooks would prepare this instrument for our review.
NEW BUSINESS:
Need list of property owners who are 65 and older, those who have served on this
board. How we could be of service, show our interest, care committee, safe homes,
contacts, needs or wants without intruding?
Recreation and programs are expanded. Harris County to try helping to make
75,000 homes more healthy and livable. The need for a committee to accomplish
these needs brought the following volunteers: Stan McCandless, Dalia Stokes,
Dorothy Zink and Ken Moore. Chairman Gray reminded us the need for a liaison
for the Park Board. Perhaps we need to ask City Council to join APAC for the
benefit of everyone in Harris County who is in need.
ADJOURNMENT:
Chairperson Gray adjourned the meeting at 4:20 p.m.
Lola M. Brooks, Secretary
SENIOR SERVICES
TREASURER'S REPORT
JULY 19, 1999
BALANCE: 5/31/99
Deposits:
Refund Service Charge 59.15
Withdrawals:
Captain Andy Velasco Princess 340.00
Refunds to Seniors 55.00
Service Charge 9.17
404.17
BALANCE: 6/30/99
• To be credited next month.
$4,302.31
59.15
404.17
$3,957.29
`Alice O'Neill
Treasurer