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WEST UNIVERSITY SENIOR SERVICES ADVISORY BOARD MEETING MINUTES
11/10/2005
Meeting called to order at 3:00 PM.
Attendees: John Neighbors, Stan McCandless, Joe Graf, Carolyn Sacchi, Cathy Wright, Elizabeth Young, Joan
Johnson, Mary Ryerson, Betty Aillet, Lyndon McKnight, and Jo Lukens. Staff present were Tim O'Connor and
Toby Dykema. Council member present was Steven Segal. Absent was Maureen Beck. Rolla Long is no
longer a member of the Board.
Previous meetings minutes were sent to Board members with agenda and approved with no changes.
Previews and Sneak Previews were reviewed.
REPORTS
APAC: The Texas delegation to the White House Council on Aging has a proposed draft of fifty
recommendations to be voted on. The Texas delegates were introduced at the meeting, and come from a wide
variety of occupations. Innovative solutions to such issues as transportation, drug prescriptions, medical
devices, etc. are a priority. More emphasis on geriatric studies in medical schools is an additional goal.
COUNCIL MEETING REPORT: David Beach has been named Assistant City Secretary. Council reviewed
and adopted a Budget and Tax Rate for 2006. Council and ZPC held a public hearing on proposed changes to
the 80% rule clarifying certain language. A ten year franchise agreement was approved allowing owners of
property at University and Edloe to continue the encroachment in the City right-of-way. They will pay
$750/year. An expenditure for acquisition of new audio visual equipment for Council Chambers was approved.
Patrick Stallings was appointed Assistant Prosecutor in WU Municipal Court. A Memorandum of
Understanding with Tri Sports for $30,000 in 2005 and $40,000 in 2006 was approved. Infrastructure
negotiations continue. Marlowe property situation is awaiting decision of Judge after cross motions filed.
Council is considering modifications to sidewalk plan. Drought Contingency Plan has been revised and will be
reconsidered. This evoked spirited (and amusing) discussion about "hand-held-hose" watering.
GOOD NEIGHBOR TEAM: The handyman program received approximately $500 from the garage sale
revenues. These proceeds will be used to purchase needed supplies and materials.
HI NEIGHBOR NEWSLETTER: The Newsletter is at the printers and awaiting approval of first draft.
ACTIVITY REPORT: The garage sale was a great success and donors were thanked. The addition of water
aerobics and Mah Jong to Activities is being considered. Computer classes are going well. An activities link
will be on our website.
MASTER PARKS PLANNING TASK FORCE REPORT: The five focus groups are in the process of
assimilating key issues for a final report. A task force and focus groups for indoor facilities has been
implemented.
PREVIOUS BUSINESS:
NEW BUSINESS: Further assistance with understanding the new Medicare prescription program is needed.
Volunteers are needed to be computer trained in order to assist Seniors in evaluating their needs and options.
Steven Segal presented a summary of information Seniors need to compile prior to such an evaluation. Any
current employer prescription benefits should not be dropped without serious evaluation.
ANNOUNCEMENTS: Do not forget that the Volunteer Lunch will be held tomorrow
Meeting Adjourned at 2:55 PM
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