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Minutes 01-06-03 MINUTES OF THE SENIOR ADVISORY BOARD MEETING HELD AT THE SENIOR CENTER, 1021 SOUTH FEDERAL HIGHWAY, BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA, ON MONDAY, JANUARY 6, 2003 AT 3:00 P.M. Present Jeanne Hasty, Chair Olive Field, Vice Chair Denise Chamberlain Elizabeth Jenkins (arrived at 3:30 p.m.) Christine Wilson (arrived at 3:15 p.m.) Joan White Barbara A. McGee, Alternate Absent Lillian Bruzzese Betty Spinelli, Alternate 1. Pledge of Allegiance Steve Lulkin, Recreation Supervisor Chairperson Hasty called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m. and led the members in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. 2. Roll Call The Recording Secretary called the roll and declared that a quorum was present. 3. Approval of Agenda The agenda was approved as presented. 4. Approval of Minutes - November 4, 2002 Motion Ms. Chamberlain moved to approve the minutes. Vice Chair Field seconded the motion that unanimously carried. 5. Chairman's Remarks Chairperson Hasty welcomed Brenda Burbank from RSVP to the meeting. Meeting Minutes Senior Advisory Board Boynton Beach, FL January 6, 2003 Chairperson Hasty reported that the variety show was a success and donations for the Senior Center Fund in the amount of $500 were received. Tickets are available for the Thursday, January 23, 2003 variety show to be held at the Woman's Club beginning at 1:00 p.m. The cost of the tickets is $7.00 and funds raised will also go to the Senior Center Fund. There will be entertainment and hors d'oeuvers. Mr. Lulkin also announced that there would be a band for dancing, followed by the show and giveaways. 6. Old Business Chairperson Hasty requested that Mr. Lulkin give an update on the sprinkler situation at the Senior Center. Mr. Lulkin reported that the waterlines have been located and the plans are being drawn up. Work should begin sometime in March. It may be necessary to close the Senior Center at certain times during the construction process. After the sprinklers are installed, the second phase of the Senior Center can begin. This will include the exercise room, computer lab and new office space. A hallway and door will also be built to add an entrance to the stage room. Mr. Lulkin also announced that the street in front of the Senior Center would be made one-way heading west from Federal Highway. Diagonal handicap parking will be added in front of the building. Mr. Lulkin said that he would be recommending that no trucks be allowed because the road will be cut back due to the diagonal parking. He also noted that automatic doors are going to be added. Mr. Lulkin reported that over $6,000 has been raised through the STARS Program with a goal of $10,000. Chairperson Hasty noted that she and Ms. Burbank would be going to St. John's Missionary Baptist Church to try to recruit more minorities to participate in the Senior Center activities. She will be contacting Reverend Chaney to make the necessary arrangements. Jimmy Fedell, one of the City's bus drivers, also said he would like to attend to discuss the bus services that are available to transport people to the Senior Center. Ms. Chamberlain indicated that she would like to attend as well. Chairperson Hasty will notify everyone that wants to attend after she speaks with Reverend Chaney. Ms. Chamberlain thought that it would be a good idea to contact all the senior communities in the City to inform them about the Senior Center and the various services that are available. Ms. Chamberlain also suggested that volunteers be recruited to assist on the buses. Mr. Lulkin suggested that Ms. Burbank could help with this. Meeting Minutes Senior Advisory Board Boynton Beach, FL January 6, 2003 7. New Business Mr. Lulkin announced that the Mae Volin Center would like to open another food site that would be located in the north end of the City, possibly at the Wilson Center, since they are not meeting the minority requirements for the food program at the Senior Center. Mr. Lulkin also noted that he has spoken with Mr. Ellington at St. John's Missionary Baptist Church about offering various programs and shows at the Church. Mr. Ellington will be bringing this before the Church board for consideration. Mr. Lulkin distributed a flyer furnished to him by Mr. Majors, the Recreation Director, regarding the Ambassadors for Aging Day to be held in Tallahassee on Thursday, March 6th. If there is enough interest, it may be possible to get a group together to attend. In this event it would be necessary to go up the day before since the program begins at 9:00 a.m. on March 6th. Anyone wishing to attend should contact Mr. Lulkin who will check to see if there is money available to make the trip. Mr. Lulkin noted that Lt. Governor Frank Brogan will be present at the event. Chairperson Hasty asked for an update on the accreditation for the Senior Center. Mr. Lulkin announced that the next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, January 15th and there are approximately three chapters that need to be completed. It is anticipated that the self-assessment would be completed by June. After that, they will be able to apply for accreditation in August. There are only two accredited senior centers in Florida and Boynton Beach is hoping to become one of the top five senior centers in the State. After everything is submitted, the Senior Center would be inspected over a period of one to two days. If the center meets all the criteria, it would then become accredited. The accreditation is good for three years and then you have to reapply. If the Senior Center becomes accredited, the award is made in Washington, D.C. Mr. Lulkin pointed out that they have been diligently working on accreditation for over a year and one-half. Ms. Wilson requested that flyers advertising the Senior Center be placed at St. John's Missionary Baptist Church to let everyone know what the Senior Center has to offer. Chairperson Hasty said that she would be bringing information with her when she visits the Church. Ms. Chamberlain thought that it was important that Boynton Beach have a representative on the County's Board for the Area on Aging. She inquired when the next leadership program would be offered since this is one of the criteria that needs to be met in order to be appointed. Ms. Burbank thought that the program was offered four times a year and suggested that Ms. Chamberlain try to sign up 3 Meeting Minutes Senior Advisory Board Boynton Beach, FL January6,2003 for the March class. Ms. Burbank will contact Ms. Chamberlain with the necessary information. Mr. Lulkin reported on the Holiday Party that was attended by over 200 people and noted that everyone had a wonderful time. The party was fully sponsored which resulted in no cost to the Senior Center and over 70 prizes were awarded. Next Meeting: Monday, March 3, 2003 at 3:00 p.m. at the Senior Center 8. Adjournment There being no further business, the meeting properly adjourned at 3:35 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Barbara M. Madden Recording Secretary (one tape) (January 7, 2003) 4