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HomeMy WebLinkAboutssminutes041290MINUTES SENIOR SERVICES BOARD April 12, 1990 MEMBERS PRESENT: MEMBERS ABSENT: Joan Eccles, Coordinator Dalia Stokes Jane Breazeal, Chairperson Dorothy Rieger, Secretary Randy Hardy, Treasurer Jim Council Marie Fish Dorothy Shaw Harold Smith Anna Lay Turner M. D. Wickerham Florence Worstell The Senior Services Board met in the Loggia of the Community Building. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order by Chairperson, Jane Breazeaj at 3:30 p.m. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The minutes were read and approved. ANNOUNCEMENTS: Announcements were read by Joan Eccles and discussed. The bluebonnet trip was full, she said. Defensive Driving was cancelled, as AARP 55 Alive is still not accredited in Texas. Sharon called Coaches Driving School, and it will be held - same time, same place, but for $15.00. At the City of Houston Mayor's Awards Banquet, Volunteer Service Awards went to Bob Wark, Marie and 0, G. Wieprecht and Mildred Duelberg. A luncheon will be held to meet the Silver-Haired Legislature candidates on May 9th at 11:30 a.m. The polling place will be at the Senior Services building. A Picnic in the Park bus trip will be May 23 at 9:30 until 3:30. The group will see IMAX and visit the zoo and will cost $15.00. MONTHLY REPORT: The March Monthly Report was read by the Coordinator. TREASURER'S REPORT: Randy Hardy gave the Treasurer's Report. APAC REPORT: 'Mr. Wickerham said the Legislative Committee is trying to get together a comprehensive family coverage health insurance. There is a difference in what they want and what they can afford. The Spanish Group always wants the most money. Council allots the money to the groups. It is Federal money and some think you don't have to account for it, but the Government wants to know where every dollar goes and wants receipts to back it up. It is investigating the Spanish Group to see if they comply. Federal money must be kept separate and not co-mingled with other accounts. MEALS ON WHEELS: Baptist teenagers gave Meals on Wheels plastic Easter eggs with candy in them to give those receiving meals. Other teenagers gave sachets and Sister Virginia from St. Vincente de Paul's church gave spiritual folders. Ms. Turner praised Sister for all her help. GARDEN CLUB: Florence Worstell reported that the Garden Club will not meet again until the Fall. OLD BUSINESS: Joan said the Health Fair was a big success and she has been receiving thanks from those taking part and furnishing services, and we are grateful for them. The Health Fair was a success and the University of Texas nurses did a great job planning and securing screeners and exhibitors. The luncheon seminar on Utilizing Your Home to Maximize Your Retirement Income" went well. Randy's portion of the program was well received. Our Dart Baseball Team came in second in their league. NEW BUSINESS: The raises in our property valuations was brought up and Harold Smith suggested we do something to get the Mayor and Council to double Senior citizen exemptions. He said we are being penalized because of the new homes. Jane Breazeal said she would talk to the AARP, and we decided to get as many Seniors to go the next Council meeting a`s was possible. Randy Hardy said the ambulance fees have gone up from $75.00 to $125.00. He suggested it is so expensive because the police and fire department always accompany it. Joan Eccles will be on vacation 3 weeks from May 1st. We voted to cancel the May meeting. Marie Fish asked for adjournment. Respectfully submitted, Dorothy Rieger TREASURER'S REPORT SENIOR SERVICES BOARD CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE APRIL 12, 1990 BALANCE: 2/28/90 DEPOSITS/CREDITS: DISBURSEMENTS/DEBITS: $1,978.23 1,064.00 605.00 BALANCE: 3/30/90 2,437.23 Respectfully submitted, Randy H dy, Trea er