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SENIOR SERVICES BOARD
CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE
September 17, 1987
PRESENT:
Joan Eccles, Coordinator
Jane Breazeal, Chairperson
Mildred Chapin
Jim Council
Gene Hines
Oscar Kotteman
Ken Pearce
Doris Ramey
Dottie Shaw
Harold Smith
Dalia Stokes
Anna Lay Turner
M. D. Wickerham
Florence Worstell
ABSENT:
Elizabeth McRoberts,
Secretary
CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order by Chairperson,
Jane Breazeal, at 3:35 p.m.
ROLL CALL: Roll was called by Dalia Stokes. Presence or absence
was listed as above.
MINUTES: The minutes of the August Board Meeting were read silently
and approved as written, with only a correction to the spelling of
Norman Gauerke's name.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
1. The Health Fair, scheduled for October 6, 9:00 to 2:30,
needs all hands available. Volunteers' names were recorded by Joan
for further contact. The Fair will have numerous health screenings,
booths, and four or five speakers.
2. A second defensive driving course for adults 50 years or
over is scheduled for November 5 and 12 from 1:00 to 4:30 p.m., at
a cost of $7.00 per person. The same teacher, Norman Gauerke, will
be in charge.
3. A hearing aid check to determine if aids are working
properly and to do free repairs and cleaning is scheduled for Oc-
tober 27 and November 24 by Bell Tone.
4. Ukulele lessons will be given beginning November 10 at
10:15. There are eight lessons at only a minimal charge.
5. A state fair trip is scheduled for October 20 by Allegro
Tours. Participants will fly by Southwest Airlines to Dallas and
spend the entire day at the state fair grounds for a total price of
$53.
MONTHLY REPORT: Joan read the attached monthly report. A discus-
sion ensued concerning the appropriateness of the board paying
seniors' delinquent water bills. In the case at hand (Rosa Har-
ris), it was recommended that the city attorney file a request with
the title company handling the sale of the seniors' property that
all delinquencies owing the city be paid at closing.
TREASURER'S REPORT: The Treasurer indicated that as of the present
date, the account contained approximately $1,700, which does not
include the van fund money.
APAC REPORT: Mr. Wickerham informed the Board that APAC met to
discuss proposals for services. However, the public address system
was not working properly, so the busloads of people attending the
meeting were not able to be heard, a decision was made promptly,
and the meeting was terminated in an abbreviated fashion. The New
Food Company selected to provide meals is Valley Foods, Inc., from
Jackson, Mississippi.
MEALS ON WHEELS REPORT: Anna Lay Turner wanted to report "how nice
it is!" She is pleased to be able to submit a list to senior ser-
vices each month for clients in West University who can't afford to
pay for their meals and have these meals paid for by the city. Ad-
ditionally, Anna Lay credited Mr. Wickerham with having non-designa-
ted funds at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church donated to the Meals
on Wheels program in the amount of $1,500. She has had no luck in
finding a source for reduced prescriptions.
GARDEN CLUB REPORT: The Garden Club will begin the fall meetings
September 22, 1987, with a coffee and a membership drive.
OLD BUSINESS:
1. Van Update. Curtis approved the letter to be circulated
to all van fund contributees. The letter will be sent after the
van arrives. The bid for the van was selected and the van should
be delivered within the next few days. For the time being, Nan and
Joan will be the designated drivers. They are currently working on
a driving schedule.
2. The student nursing program only has three student nurses
available at the present time, which is making home visits very dif-
ficult. The low staff situation is expected to continue until Janu-
ary.
3. The contra dance was cancelled.
4. The letter to the Mayor and City Council requesting a
review of the property tax exemptions for seniors was submitted to
the board by Dalia Stokes.
NEW BUSINESS:
1. The Southwest Society of Aging Conference scheduled for
October 11 through 14 in Albuquerque is still on Joan's agenda to
attend; however, she has been unable to get confirmation from the
conference.
2. Joan happened to see Bobbie Milan in the airport and
learned that she is now working for Texas Air in public relations
and doing well.
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3. The cutest doll clothes in the world have been prepared
for the West U. PTA Carnival.
4. Mrs. Jones, a senior regularly transported by senior
services, donated $100 to Senior Services recently.
5. A private party was allowed to be held in the auditorium
recently for a child's birthday. The auditorium was left in a de-
plorable condition. The general recommendation was that no private
parties be allowed without a significant deposit.
6. Oscar Kotteman asked that the senior citizens be alert
to the negative impact the proposed Medicare increase will have on
their pocketbooks.
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 4:58 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
DALIA STOKES for Leah McRoberts,
Secretary
APPROVED:
JANE BREAZEAL, Chairperson
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