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HomeMy WebLinkAboutssminutes031397SENIOR SERVICES MINUTES MARCH 13, 1997 MEMBERS PRESENT Sharon Reusser, Manager John Monahan, Chairman Mary Lee Gray, Secretary Ruth Nelson, Treasurer Marie Fish Tom Malloy Dorothy Rieger Dianne Rogers Dalia Stokes John Valcik MEMBERS ABSENT Ida Feux Randy Hardy Ruth Ann Wissel The Senior Services Board met in the Senior Wing of the Community Building. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by John Monahan, Chairperson. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes read by the secretary. Tom Malloy motioned to accept as amended; Marie Fish seconded. PREVIEWS AND MONTHLY REPORT Sharon Reusser read the previews and the monthly report. Ruth Nelson motioned to accept the previews; Dalia Stokes seconded. Dianne Rogers motioned to accept the monthly report; Dorothy Rieger seconded. TREASURER'S REPORT Ruth Nelson read the treasurer's report. Tom Malloy motioned to accept; Marie Fish seconded. AARP REPORT John Monahan said the next quarterly meeting would be on March 20. SUNSHINE MEALS ON WHEELS Tom Malloy reported that the service has 44 clients. Flooded streets prevented one planned food delivery. Marie Fish motioned to accept; Dorothy Rieger seconded. COUNCIL MEETING REPORT Dorothy Rieger reported that Council passed an ordinance establishing fines for taxi drivers charging above Houston rates for airport transportation into West University; approved the selection of John Valcik to the Senior Services Board; and discussed a tree ordinance issue between the city and a contractor. RECYCLING COMMITTEE John Monahan reported that groundbreaking for the recycling center had taken place and that the facility should be completed in 120 days. The chairman of the committee, Cindy Neal, is a candidate for City Council. APAC REPORT Vesta Papafagos reported that APAC representatives are working in Austin on nursing home and long term care legislation. They are recommending an ombudsman in every nursing center, as well as guidelines for agencies involved in long term care. A conference on aging has been scheduled by the governor for December, 1997. She also reported that a number of senior service centers have closed because of lack of funds; and that a Walk for Meals is planned to raise money to feed the homebound. NEW BUSINESS New Board member John Valcik was introduced. He replaces Wick Wickerham who has moved away from the city. Sharon Reusser suggested that Senior Services have a booth at the annual Health Fair and she asked for volunteers. The first 20 city employees who visit the booth will receive gifts from a supply already available. Dalia Stokes said that the Historical Society is recruiting new members who have the time and interest to be involved. She also reported results of a city-wide survey. Sharon Reusser explained how the planned street repairs will affect Senior Service plans. The repairs will not be completed until September 1998. She also said the offices will be closed March 28. MOTION TO ADJOURN Dianne Rogers made the motion; John Valcik seconded. Respectfully submitted i~ SENIOR SERVICES CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE TREASURER'S REPORT MARCH 13, 1997 Beginning Balance 01/31/97 Deposits/Credits Disbursements/Debits Ending Balance 02/28/97 $3,920.68 + 0 - 208.30 $3,712.38 Respectfully submitted, Ruth Nelson, Treasurer