HomeMy WebLinkAboutWUSSB 06-11-15West University Senior Services Board Meeting Minutes June 11, 2015 Present: Michelle Moore (Interim Chair/Deputy Chair), George Baker, Sarah Ballanfant, Candyce Beneke (Interim Secretary), Selby Clark, Judy Faulkner, Virginia Lootens, Joe Mitchell, John Palmer, Mary Ryerson Absent: Pieter Vra ncken, Becky Arnold, Janet Vrancken (Secretary) Staff: Tim O'Connor, Toby Brooks, Senior Residents in Attendance: Alida Drewes, Linda Smith Minutes: The meeting was called to order at 2:05 p.m. A quorum was present. John Palmer moved to approve the Minutes of May 14, 2015 as presented. Joe Mitchell seconded. The motion was approved. Activities and Previews (Toby Brooks): Toby reported on several activities for June. Numbers in () indicate the number of participants. Two young ladies from NCL Post Oak Chapter are providin g weekly brain memory games for seniors (8). A group (14) also went on a tour of the Village of Meyerland facility on June 2, a few days after the recent flooding in the Meyerland area. Note: This facility did not flood! Doctor Vaseem Ali, a UT Clinica l Professor, discussed sleep, pain, stress, and incontinence (? seniors). Senior Services also provided transportation to Bellville, TX for a tour of Belleville Castle and Newman ’s Bakery (35 seniors). A genea logy class recently started recently with ten (10) participants. It continues through August. A fu ll busload (14) attended the Funeral Museum Tour on June 10! Dignity Memorial provided admission and lunch. Toby reported that they have already started working on the Senior Newsletter for the fall. She also submitted the Senior Scene portion of West U. Leisure Fall Guide. APAC (Virgin ia Lootens): No Repor t Virginia reported that she received several notices with multiple corrections as to the meeting time and place. Consequently, she did not attend this month. Council Meeting Report: No Report Michelle will write a letter to the newly elected Mayor and City Council members, inviting them to appoint a liaison to attend our meetings beginning September 2014. Good Neighbor Team Report (Michelle Moore): Michelle reminded us that the next meeting, to assemble items connected to hurricane awareness, will be held on June 18th. Items in each bag will include a brochure, a flashlight, a magnifying glass , a toothbrush and paste, and a word game. The team will then distribute to assigned seniors. The next meeting will be September 17, 2015. Parks and Recre ation Report (Tim O'Connor): Tim reported on several projects. On the west end of Colonial Park Redevelopment project, he reported that the staff met with PGAL to discuss the timeline and also had an initial meeting with the Citizen ’s Task force (nearby neighbors) to review and discuss the pr eliminary concept design. Staff then provided to feedback to PGAL, who will then prepare a revised conceptual design.
He reported that the idea is to enhance the use of the existing park - not create a new park - and to have more green space available when it is not pool season. No permanent food truck will be included, but one can be provided for special events. A 20x30 hard pad will be provided for the truck when it ’s there. There will also be temporary fencing between the pool and grass area (for events held when it is not pool season). There will be no private cabanas. The trash area receptacles will be moving to the east side. of the park. Lighting design will be sensitive to citizen neighbors. After the rev ised architectural rendering, the proposed design will go back to the citizen task force, then to the Friends Board, Parks and Rec Board, Senior Board, and then to Council for approval (hopefully by September). Tim proposed that the Friends Board fund thi s park enhancement, wi th no need for taxpayer dollars. For updates on other Parks and Rec staff projects, see the weekly PARD Operations Summary online. Previous Business: Toby reported that she received a nice note from former Councilwoman, Joan Johnso n, saying that she enjoyed serving with us as the Council ’s liaison to our Board. Action Items: None New Business: Board Get Together/Farewell to Vranckens A farewell reception for Peter and Janet Vrancken was proposed for July 16 and details were d iscussed. Tim said we could have it at the Community Building and that it is ok to have alcohol if no taxpayer dollars are spent on it. Several volunteered to bring wine and appetizers. John made a motion to hold the reception and Joe seconded it. Appr oval was unanimous. The reception will be from 5 to 7 p.m. on July 16 and is open to all Senior Board Members, their spouses, and specifically invited guests. Citizens' Comments: Alita Drewes: Wants to invite all WU seniors to the Farewell party and w ant to invite the new City Council members. Linda George Smith: Wants to invite all WU seniors to the Farewell party and chastised the Board for being exclusive. J oe moved to adjourn, John seconded. The meeting was adjourned at 3:08 p.m.