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WEST UNIVERSITY SENIOR SERVICES ADVISORY BOARD MEETING MINUTES
12/14/2006
Meeting called to order at 2:00 PM.
Attendees: John Neighbors, Stan McCandless, Carolyn Sacchi, Cathy Wright, Betty Aillet,
Elizabeth Young, Craft Hughes, Mary Lee Gray, Mary Ryerson, Lyndon McKnight, Joe Graf,
Joan Johnson and Jo Lukens. Absent were Maureen Beck and Byron Prater. Staff member
present was Toby Dykema. Council member present was Steven Segal.
Previous meetings minutes were sent to Board members with agenda and approved
Previews and Sneak Previews were reviewed.
REPORTS
APAC: It's not too late for a flu shot! ! PetsMart is accepting donations of pet food (or money).
They are joining forces with Meals on Wheels in an effort to keep recipients of meals from
giving away portions of their meals to pets, thereby decreasing the nutritional value of the meals
they receive. They want to deliver dog food weekly to participants, so that participants can get
full health benefits from their meals. It was suggested that Silver Haired Legislators be recruited
as speakers for a Senior activity and/or for the Board. Senior Day in Austin will be Tuesday,
February 13th. The two primary issues to be addressed to Legislators are nursing home predators
and increased training for nursing home nurses. Go to TXSHL.com for more information. It
was also suggested that Ellen Cohen and Kyle Janek be asked to speak to the Board.
COUNCIL MEETING REPORT: Water rates will increase 3% effective January 1, 2007 in
order to pass on the cost increase from Houston, and for maintenance and upkeep. The Charter
Review Committee presented proposed amendments to Council, to include eliminating special
elections by allowing Council to make appointments. CenterPoint Franchise Agreement was
approved on the first reading. There will be a thirty year extension to the now expiring fifty year
agreement. Russ Schulze was appointed Chair of the Parks and Recreation Board to replace
David Stepah, who has resigned due to relocation in London. Council discussed a possible
neighborhood park at 3301 Georgetown. A proposed ordinance to allow alcohol at special City
sponsored events, and at private parties (renting City property) has been on the Agenda twice,
but no action taken. There was discussion about the bond election results and PRB's scope for
proposed outside consultant assistance, to include a possible survey of residents. PRB is to
investigate and bring a proposal to Council for consideration at the January 8, 2007 meeting.
The cost-cutting advantage to having to have one uncovered pool and one permanently covered
pool (with removable sides for warm weather) is being considered. Council approved up to
$11,000 to retain an audit firm to audit the City's franchise agreement with Time Warner.
Council approved a payment of $284,650 for repairs to the City's water tower on Bellaire. We
were reminded the Marathon race will take place on January 14th, and that it is sold out.
Residents are encouraged to encourage the runners as they pass through our City.
GOOD NEIGHBOR TEAM: Poinsettias will be delivered Friday. West University
Elementary School fourth and fifth graders and their parents will assist with the delivery. There
were some concerns expressed about strangers participating in the deliveries, but necessary
precautions are in place. There will be no meeting the following week.
HI NEIGHBOR NEWSLETTER: The Newsletter went out after Thanksgiving. Activity
sign-ups have already commenced.
ACTIVITY REPORT: Activities included Opera in the Heights, the Hobby Christmas Carole,
Birding in Baytown, the Rockettes performance, the Richmond School Christmas lights and
displays. Shakespeare and Opera classes are very popular, and other activities are seeing
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increasing participation
PREVIOUS BUSINESS: The police department has identified eight homes needing assistance
with complying with the new ordinance regarding house numbers. The Handymen will install
the numbers for those residents.
NEW BUSINESS: E-mail from Michael Ross concerned requests for citizen information
purported to be needed for the CERT program. The Chiefs of Police and Fire will be consulted
about these requests. The change of name from Senior Services to Adult Services was broached
again, and tabled for now.
ANNOUNCEMENTS: None
Meeting Adjourned at 2:58 PM
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