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Minutes 06-03-02MINUTES OF THE SENIOR ADVISORY BOARD REGULAR MEETING HELD AT THE SENIOR CENTER, 1021 SOUTH FEDERAL HIGHWAY, BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA, ON MONDAY, JUNE 3, 2002 AT 3:00 P.M. Present Jeanne Hasty, Chair Denise Chamberlain Olive Field Christine Wilson Steve Lulkin, Recreation Supervisor Absent Lillian Bruzzese Elizabeth Jenkins Joan C. White 1. Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance Chairperson Hasty called the meeting to order at 2:55 p.m. and led the members in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag, followed by a moment of silent prayer. 2. Roll Call The Recording Secretary called the roll and declared that a quorum was present. 5. Chairman's Remarks (Addressed out of Order) Chairperson Hasty noted that the Bylaws provided that the Chairperson and Vice Chairperson be elected every year in May. She felt that a term limit for officers should be set in order to give everyone a chance to serve. After discussion, members agreed that officers would serve for two years. Motion Ms. Chamberlain moved that the Chairperson and Vice Chairperson serve for no more than two years. Motion seconded by Ms. Wilson and unanimously carried. One of the City's bus drivers asked Chairperson Hasty if they could wear costumes on Halloween. Prior to "9-11," bus drivers were permitted to wear costumes on Halloween, but were informed that this practice would no longer be allowed. This was very enjoyable for the seniors and she would like to see it continued. Mr. Lulkin advised her to speak to Ms. Golden. Meeting Minutes Senior Advisory Board Boynton Beach, Florida June 3, 2002 Chairperson Hasty also spoke with Ms. Golden about providing volunteers to assist the shoppers on the bus, other than in Leisureville. Ms. Golden was going to check on the insurance and whether there would be any liability on the part of the City. She will contact her to see if any progress has been made with this request. Chairperson Hasty noted that the RSVP Program is now being administered by the County's Area Agency on Aging. She would like to have a representative from the City serving on that Agency. Ms. Chamberlain reported that in order to become a member, a person must attend a rigorous ten-week training program. Mr. Lulkin noted that Brenda Burbank is the person in charge of the RSVP Program and a volunteer will be at the Senior Center approximately twice a week. He said it was important that people turn in their insurance cards as soon as possible, since that is the Agency that insures the volunteers. Ms. Chamberlain was welcomed back as a member of the Board. 3. Approval of Agenda Motion Ms. Field moved to approve the agenda. Motion seconded by Ms. Chamberlain and unanimously carried. 4. Approval of Minutes - April 1, 2002 Motion Ms. Wilson moved to approve the minutes. Motion seconded by Ms. Chamberlain and unanimously carried. 6. Schedule of Meetings It was decided at the last meeting that the Board would m~ every other month. The next scheduled meetings are September 9, 2002 and November 4, 2002. There will be no meeting over the summer. Since the first Monday in September is Labor Day, the September meeting will be held on the second Monday. 7. Old Business Ms. Wilson inquired if any Board member was able to locate any programs that benefit seniors on the Internet. Chairperson Hasty was not certain which Board member was looking into this. 2 Meeting Minutes Senior Advisory Board Boynton Beach, Florida June 3,2002 It was reported that the STARS Program has been very successful and to date approximately $3,300 has been raised. Last week the Camera Club donated $100. Mr. Lulkin noted that the Iow goal is $5,000 and the high goal is $10,000. Mr. Lulkin reported on the grant applications. The City has reapplied to the Lattner Foundation and the results should be known sometime in July. The County will also be seeking a bond referendum and if it is approved, it is anticipated that the Senior Center would be a recipient of some of the funds. 8. New Business Ms. Chamberlain inquired about the annual variety show that was referred to in the last meeting minutes. Chairperson Hasty reported that the show is held at the Senior Center and she would like to institute a small charge this year. Last year people were asked for a $1.00 donation, but this year she would like to sell tickets at $3.00 because there will be a great deal of talent performing and the show will be longer. All funds raised should go to the construction fund for Phase 2 of the Senior Center. This can be further discussed at the September meeting. Chairperson Hasty would also like to determine if the Senior Center could offer a membership to people who do not live in the City for a small fee. This would also be another way to raise funds. Mr. Lulkin did not think that memberships for a fee could be offered whether or not a person was a resident of the City. The food program, which is a grant program, requires that there be no fees charged. Mr. Lulkin stated that the Senior Center is doing a self-assessment in order to become accredited. There is an Assessment Board that meets monthly. In August the Board will be taking a trip to St. Petersburg to visit their senior center, which is the only certified senior center in the State. Ms. Chamberlain suggested that a member of this Board also take the trip with the Assessment Board. 9. Adjournment There being no further business, the meeting properly adjourned at 3:25 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Barbara M. Madden Recording Secretary (one tape) (June 4, 2002) 3