HomeMy WebLinkAboutSSBM 05.09.19Page 1 of 1 SENIORS BOARD MEETING May 9 , 201 9 Presiding: Selby Clark The meeting was called to order at 2:00 p.m. Roll call: P resent : Selby Clark, Candyce Beneke, John Palmer, Ann Crowley, Joan Johnson, Tom Brombacher , Stan McCandless, Judy Faulkner, Susan Davis , George Baker (very tardy); Absent : Carlos de la Torre , Virginia Lootens , Rebecca Dozier , Minutes: The minutes were amended and approved. Guest s : John Barnes (future city council), Kelly Burke (city council), Alida Drewes (resident), Karen Kenny (prospective board member), Mar di Turner Resident comments : Asks for a review of fee schedule for seniors, as there has been no adjustment in 10 years. Laments the lack of a dog park. Seniors to be charged for paper b illing. Discussion of fee for paper billing (Stan, Selby, Kelly) Parks and Recreation : Susan White reported on advances in the upgrade to Whitt Johnson Park, with approvals by the Parks & Recreation Board; ADA accessibility to be includ ed; removal of gazebo. Colonial Park Pool resurfacing and updat es are scheduled for August 20 20 . Discussion of saltwater vs. chlorine. Pool is open on weekends. New recycling and solid waste receptacles to be put in service, funded by Fun Run. No taxpayer money. Weir Park: New gate latches. Fees to be unchanged in 2019; review of fees in 2020, with a senior board member on the fee committee. City Council : Kelly Burke: Her last meeting with the Board; expresses appreciation. Swearing in of new council membe rs on May 30. Fence -like hedges voted down by Zoning & Planning Commission. State of the City Address: May 23, a community event. “Virtual Fence” update; Implementation 3 years: bond for 15 years: to cost homeowner $2/month for 15 years. Question came up about the possible reduction of homeowner insurance as a benefit . Discussion: Primarily a crime deterrent (John). Perceived as too expensive; preferable to hire more police officers (Stan). A big h iring challenge for new police officers (Kelly) APAC Repor t : No meeting this month . Karen Kenny has agreed to serve as a back -up. Senior Services report: Toby Brooks reported that Speed Friendship Day on April 16 drew 40 people. Pain Management meeting was held at Sheltering Arms with 8 people attending. Proper ty tax filing workshop scheduled to assist with protests, exemptions and deferrals. Adjournment : The meeting was adjourned at 3 :0 0 p.m. Next meeting: June 13, 201 9 at 2:00 p.m. Meetings will not be held in July and August. Submitted: George Baker