HomeMy WebLinkAboutMarch 14 2024Senior Board Minutes—March 14, 2024
Attendance:
Present: Diana Ayers, Ann Crowley, John Montgomery, Eileen O’Neil, George Hildebrandt, Karen Kenny, Candyce Beneke, Susan White, Robin Burks, Toby Brooks, Kay Bryan, Soraya Brombacher,
Jennifer Sickman,
Absent: Laura Turley, Geri Wood, Gloria Nino Monicelli
Guests: Alida Drewes, Carlos De La Torre, Dick Yehle, John Barnes, Mardi Turner, Mary Beth Gilbert - Friends of West U library
Minutes:
- Fix Burks last name: No "E"
- Motion to approve Karen K, Candyce Second.
Citizens:
- Drewes expressed concerns regarding senior exemption increase, lack of a dog park near her house, perceived misuse of tax money, and inadequate support for senior citizens' needs.
Looking Ahead to New Community Building Review:
1. Discussion on preparing future preparation room.
2. Deadline for completion is next year.
3. Various potential improvements discussed.
4. Consensus on the importance of an easily accessible lounge and beverage area.
5. John Barnes emphasized the need for a comprehensive understanding of the space's functionality.
6. Drew echoed the desire for comfortable seating and wellness areas.
7. De La Torre advocated for defining a higher purpose for the space, such as a community hub or a hope and healing center.
Updates:
- Debbie discussed home visits, noting challenges in engagement.
- Soraya highlighted recent activities, including sharing recipes and tabling for future events.
- Kay emphasized the need to improve communications.
- Karen provided updates on APAC.
- Susan announced statewide recognition for Parks and Recreation, ongoing park projects, and fee adjustments.
- John Montgomery provided updates on water improvements and city projects.
- Discussion on city flag design and approval of exterior improvements for public works.
- Awarded maintenance contract for city landscaping.
- Decision to use electric leaf blowers for reduced noise and pollution.
- Engineering updates on water management.
- Fundraising possible option for senior center
Motion to adjourn-- by Diana Ayers, seconded by Soraya Brombacher.