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HomeMy WebLinkAboutssminutes021397SENIOR SERVICES MINUTES FEBRUARY 13, 1997 MEMBERS PRESENT Sharon Reusser, Manager John Monahan, Chairman Mary Lee Gray, Secretary Ruth Nelson, Treasurer Ida Feux Marie Fish Tom Malloy Dorothy Rieger Dianne Rogers Dalia Stokes Wick Wickerham Ruth Ann Wissel MEMBERS ABSENT Randy Hardy 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. Ruth Nelson motioned to accept; Dalia Stokes seconded. PREVIEWS AND MONTHLY REPORT Sharon Reusser read the previews and the monthly report. Wick Wickerham motioned to accept the previews; Tom Malloy seconded. Tom Malloy motioned to accept the monthly report; Ruth Nelson seconded. TREASURER'S REPORT Ruth Nelson read the treasurer's report. Marie Fish motioned to accept; Dianne Rogers seconded. AARP REPORT Ruth Nelson reported that the Bayou Bend tour and the Rainbow Lodge trip had been cancelled SUNSHINE MEALS ON WHEELS Tom Malloy reported that the service has 48 clients. A plan to assist Randall's in delivering flowers to clients has been cancelled. Ruth Ann Wissel motioned to accept; Ida Feux seconded COUNCIL MEETING REPORT Dorothy Rieger reported that Council passed a new sign ordinance limiting size to two square feet per side; replaced a police car; discussed limiting the additional taxi fee charged airport passengers whose destination is inside West University; changed the ordinance limiting framed area for new residential contruction; and decided to offer job search counseling to the City Manager's wife who had to leave a position to move here. She added that the library is delivering books to homebound seniors. John Monahan reported that Council approved the recycling center. NEW BUSINESS Dalia Stokes is serving on the West University Party nominating committee. She described briefly the structure of the party and said that anyone interested in running for office is encouraged to let the committee know. A proposal to set aside funds that would be available to low income residents to make necessary repairs to their homes was discussed. The loans would not be repaid until the housE was sold. Inspectors would determine what repairs are necessary. After a general discussion of the proposal, Dianne Rogers volunteered to obtain information about similar projects. MOTION TO ADJOURN Dalia Stokes made the motion; Dianne Rogers seconded. Respectfully submitted, Mary Lee Gray, secretary SENIOR SERVICES CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE TREASURER'S REPORT FEBRUARY 13,1997 Beginning Balance 12/31/96 Deposits/Credits Disbursements/Debits Ending Balance 01/31/97 $3,443.78 + 989.00 - 512.10 $3,920.68 Respectfully submitted, Ruth Nelson, Treasurer