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Minutes 05-05-03 MINUTES OF THE SENIOR ADVISORY BOARD MEETING HELD AT THE SENIOR CENTER, 1021 SOUTH FEDERAL HIGHWAY, BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA, ON MONDAY, MAY 5, 2003 AT 3:00 P.M. Present Jeanne Hasty, Chair Steve Lulkin, Recreation Supervisor Olive Field, Vice Chair Lillian Bruzzese Elizabeth Jenkins Joan C. White Christine Wilson Barbara A. McGee, Alternate Rose A. Love, Alternate Absent Denise Chamberlain 1. Call to Order Chairperson Hasty called the meeting to order at 3:05 p.m. 2. Pledge of Allegiance Members recited the Pledge of Allegiance. Ms. White requested that the flag be moved to a better location so that it could be displayed in a more patriotic fashion. The Recording Secretary called the roll and declared that a quorum was present. 3. Approval of Agenda Motion Ms. White moved to approve the agenda. Motion seconded by Ms. Bruzzese and unanimously carried. 4. Approval of Minutes Ms. Jenkins pointed out that there was no discussion in the minutes regarding the requirements to ride the City's buses. Chairperson Hasty informed Ms. Jenkins that this discussion took place after the meeting adjourned. Chairperson Hasty requested that this be added to the agenda under "Old Business." Meeting Minutes Senior Advisory Board Boynton Beach, Florida May 5, 2003 Motion Vice Chair Field moved to approve the minutes. Motion seconded by Ms. McGee and unanimously carried. 5. Chairman's Remarks Chairperson Hasty reported that Brenda Burbank from RSVP and Fay Glasgow from the Foster Grandparents' Program accompanied her to St. John's Church in March to inform members about the Shopper Hopper and Senior Center. Chairperson Hasty would like to have more participation from residents in the north end of the City. She also visited High Point and was accompanied by Board member Denise Chamberlain. Ms. Chamberlain and Chairperson Hasty also visited the YMCA to speak about the Senior Center and are planning to visit Colonial Club sometime this month. Ms. McGee requested when they visit Colonial Club, she would like to be included. Chairperson Hasty reported that there is another tax deduction available in the County in addition to the homestead deduction. She spoke with City Manager Bressner about this and he informed her that the City did not participate in this program because the City could not afford to lose any additional tax money. Chairperson Hasty asked Ms. Jenkins to report on the meal program that is now being offered at the Wilson Center. Ms. Jenkins said that up to 14 people are now having lunch at the Wilson Center, and she expects this number to increase. The lunches are provided by Mae Volen and are very good. Ms. White reported that Randy Scheid, Program Manager for the Area Agency on Aging, spoke at her condo association's woman's club. Ms. White gave a report on the meeting, a copy of which is on file in the City Clerk's Office. Mr. Scheid spoke about the RSVP Program and provided applications for anyone interested in volunteering. Ms. White reported on the Senior Center, Shopper Hopper, and We Care Program. People in attendance received a packet from the Sheriff's Department that included the "Vial of Life." Attendees were provided information on how to obtain a free 911 emergency phone offered by the Sheriff's Department and literature on free amplified telephones for the hard of hearing offered by the Deafness Center. Ms. White felt that the meeting was very informative. 6. Old Business Chairperson Hasty had spoken to the staff member who is in charge of the City's transportation and learned that the Shopper Hopper is available to all residents in the City, regardless of age. The cost of a roundtrip ride is $1.00. The Shopper Hopper travels to Publix, Wal-kMart, and the Boynton Beach Mall. She suggested that anyone wishing to use City transportation should obtain a copy of the bus schedule because the schedule varies throughout the City. 2 Meeting Minutes Senior Advisory Board Boynton Beach, Florida May 5, 2003 Chairperson Hasty asked for an update on the sprinkler system. Mr. Lulkin responded that the awarding of the bid will be on the Commission agenda on Tuesday, May 6th, for approval. If the bid is approved, it is anticipated that work could begin shortly. 7. New Business Ms. Rose Love, the Board's new Alternate, was welcomed. Chairperson Hasty reported that BellSouth gives a discount of $13.50 per month to qualified seniors that meet certain income guidelines. She previously had provided the information to Ms. Jenkins to disburse at her Church. Ms. Jenkins stated that she spoke to BellSouth and was informed that in order for a person to qualify for the discount they had to be receiving food stamps, or be an SSI recipient or have an income at the poverty level. The requirements vary depending upon the number of persons in the household. Mr. Lulkin reported on the following: · The Mother's Day Social scheduled for Friday, May 9th, iS sold Out. · A fashion show is scheduled for June 27th at the Senior Center. Bells Outlet will be providing the clothes. · The Father's Day Ice Cream Social is scheduled for Thursday, June 12th. · Camp Wrinkle Ranch will be starting in June. There will be 3 two-week sessions; one each in June, July and August. · A plan for Phase 2 of the Senior Center was available for viewing, and the changes and additions were pointed out. An exercise room, new computer lab and two new offices will be added. Color samples of the tile floor, carpeting and trim were presented. A video system will also be installed. The current location of the computer lab will be used for office space and there are plans to install a coffee shop that will be open all day. Chairperson Hasty inquired about funding. Mr. Lulkin stated that there have been discussions about a bond issue, and funds for Senior Center could be included. There are already funds for the Phase 2 renovations as presented on the plan that were obtained through grants from the Lattner Foundation. · There have been discussions about purchasing the property across the street that would be used for parking and a small park. Also, the street in front of the Senior Center may be closed off entirely and would be used for handicap parking only. · The Senior Center is going through the self-accreditation process and in order to receive accreditation it will be necessary to install automatic doors. The cost for funding the doors was included in the budget. · A grant application has been submitted to the Lattner Foundation for funding to install a total security system, both inside and outside the building, including the parking lots. 3 Meeting Minutes Senior Advisory Board Boynton Beach, Florida May 5, 2003 Members agreed that there have been a lot of improvements made to the Senior Center in such a short period of time. Mr. Lulkin noted that when the entire building is complete, there will be 10,000 square feet available, which is double the current size. He pointed out that currently there are 63 programs and services offered at the Senior Center. Ms. Bruzzese asked Mr. Lulkin if he could speak at a meeting in Leisureville to inform everyone about the upcoming changes to the Senior Center, and he indicated that he would be available to speak. Ms. Bruzzese will contact Mr. Lulkin to arrange for a date. Chairperson Hasty pointed out that Ms. Burbank and Ms. Glasgow are available to speak about their programs at homeowner association meetings. Anyone wishing to have them speak should contact her for their telephone numbers. Ms. Wilson inquired when the enlarged dining room would be completed. Mr. Lulkin said that no work would begin before the sprinkler system was installed. He estimated that it might be available by the beginning of next year. The plans are ready, but bids still have to go out. Ms. Wilson announced that she would be attending a senior luncheon at Palm Beach Atlantic College and people usually leave a donation of approximately $5.00. She thought that when the enlarged lunch area was ready, it would be nice to have a luncheon to raise money. Chairperson Hasty asked for a motion to suspend the Board meetings until September. Motion Vice Chair Field moved to postpone the summer Board meetings. The next regular meeting will be held on Monday, September 8, 2003. Motion seconded by Ms. Bruzzese and unanimously carried. 8. Adjournment There being no further business, the meeting properly adjourned at 3:40 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Barbara M. Madden Recording Secretary (one tape) (May 6, 2003) 4