Minutes 01-08-01MINUTES OF SENIOR ADVISORY BOARD MEETING HELD AT THE
SENIOR CENTER, 1021 SOUTH FEDERAL HIGHWAY, BOYNTON BEACH,
FLORIDA, ON MONDAY, JANUARY 8, 2001 AT 3:00 P.M.
PRESENT
Amelia "Terry" Benell
Betty Collins, Chairperson
Olive Field
Jeanne Hasty
Bernice Joyce
Christine Wilson
ABSENT
Denise Chamberlain
Elizabeth Jenkins
GUESTS
Peggy Stranahan
1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Chairperson Collins called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m. and led the
members and guests in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag, followed by a
moment of silent prayer for all the seniors in the City.
2. AGENDA
Chairperson Collins announced that there would be no prepared agenda for
today's meeting.
3. ROLL CALL
The Recording Secretary called the roll and a quorum was present.
4. MONTHLY MEETINGS
Chairperson Collins noted that at the November meeting it was discussed
whether or not the monthly meetings of the Board should continue. Chairperson
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Collins pointed out that the Board was established by City Ordinance and did not
want to see the Board totally disband. Now that the transportation and Senior
Center are up and running, it appears that monthly meetings are no longer
necessary. Chairperson Collins pointed out that the Senior Center is now the
responsibility of the Recreation Department.
Chairperson Collins did not want to see the Board eliminated and felt it was
important that the Board remain intact, but meet on a quarterly basis as needed.
She distributed a letter, which she prepared, to be sent to the Mayor and
Commissioners, a copy of which is attached to the original minutes. Also the
Recreation and Parks Advisory Board will be overseeing the Senior Center and
would be advising this Board of any changes.
Ms. Hasty said she had spoken to Mayor Broening and he did not want to see
the Board disband. Ms. Hasty felt the Mayor would be pleased that the Board
decided to stay onboard and meet as needed.
It is anticipated that additional funding will come through someday for the Center
to proceed with Phase 2 of the construction. At that point, it will be important for
the Board to start meeting again. Members discussed other issues that may
arise which would result in the Board meeting.
Chairperson Collins stated that she would have all the members' names placed
on the letter and that a copy will be sent to the Commissioners, the Mayor, the
City Manager, and Wally Majors, the Recreation Director. Mr. Majors plans on
getting the Senior Center certified, which had been the intention of this Board all
along. Ms. Field noted how the Senior Center is growing and today alone 16
new members signed up.
Ms. Joyce inquired if only seniors from Boynton Beach were allowed membership
in the Center? Chairperson Collins replied that the Senior Center is sponsored
by the City and should be open to all residents and people from other cities
should be required to pay a fee in the same manner as the beach charges.
Chairperson Collins would like all members to receive a membership card, which
would indicate whether or not a person is a resident or non-resident. Members
felt that non-residents should be charged between $12 to $15 per year, plus an
additional fee for various events and classes above what residents pay.
Chairperson Collins said she would contact Mr. Majors and Ms. Betty Thomas,
Chairperson of the Recreation Board regarding a fee schedule.
Ms. Wilson pointed out that the Mae Volen Center offers a great deal of services
that the residents of Boynton Beach are not aware of. Ms. Wilson inquired if any
services offered at the Senior Center are administered by the Mae Volen Center?.
Chairperson Collins reported that they have been trying to get a case worker at
the Senior Center, but have not been successful because Mae Volen gets the
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funding and doesn't want to place a case worker in the City. She did point out
that if any senior resident needing assistance in their home, can call Mae Volen
and they would send someone out. Chairperson Collins said that until the Senior
Center gets federally funded, they couldn't afford to pay for a caseworker.
Ms. Hasty reported that she met with a member of the Agency for Aging and she
suggested that a staff member from their Agency be invited to attend a meeting
to inform the Board on how to go about getting funding. Chairperson Collins
noted it is only the City that could apply for funding, not this Board. Chairperson
Collins suggested that the City contact its lobbyist to try to get funding for a social
worker.
5. ANNOUNCEMENTS
Chairperson Collins reminded the members that the Board Dinner is scheduled
for Thursday, January 25th.
Ms. Wilson announced that Ms. Carolyn Sims had surgery and is in the hospital.
6. ADJOURNMENT
Motion
Ms. Hasty moved to adjourn. Motion seconded by Ms. Field. The meeting
properly adjourned at 3:30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Ba-~l~-r~-IVI. fvl-adden
Reading Secretary
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