Minutes 04-03-00 MINUTES OF SENIOR ADVISORY BOARD MEETING HELD AT
THE SENIOR CENTER, 1021 SOUTH FEDERAL HIGHWAY,
BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA, ON MONDAY, APRIL 3, 2000 AT 3:30 P.M.
PRESENT
Amelia "Terry" Benell
Betty Collins, Chairperson
Mary Coma
Elizabeth Jenkins, Alternate
Bernice Joyce
Esther "Peggy" Stranahan
Christine T. Wilson
ABSENT
Olive Field
Carolyn Sims, Recreation Supervisor
Steve Lulkin, Recreation Supervisor II
1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG, MOMENT OF SILENT
PRAYER
Chairperson Collins called the meeting to order at 3:30 p.m. The Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag was recited, followed by a moment of silent prayer for all
the seniors in the City, especially those seniors in need.
2. ROLL CALL
Chairperson Collins requested the Recording Secretary to call the roll. A quorum
was declared present.
3. APPROVAL OFAGENDA
There were no changes or additions to the agenda.
Motion
Ms. Stranahan moved to approve the agenda, which was seconded by Ms.
Joyce. Motion unanimously carried.
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES, MARCH 6, 2000
MEETING MINUTES
SENIOR ADVISORY BOARD
BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA
April 3, 2000
Ms. Trudy Rosano inquired if the minutes were open to the public and was
informed that they were. Mr. Lulkin will post the meeting minutes at the Senior
Center so that they would be available for viewing.
Motion
Ms. Stranahan moved to approve the minutes, which was seconded by Ms.
Coma. Motion unanimously carried.
5. CHAIRMAN'S REPORT
Chairperson Collins requested that the Board consider changing the meeting
time and date from the first Monday of the mOnth at 3:30 p.m. to the second
Monday of the month at 3:00 p.m.
Motion
It was unanimously voted and duly seconded to change the
meeting time and date to the second Monday of the month at
3:00 p.m.
Mr. Lulkin reported that a Volunteer Breakfast was held this morning, which was
attended by approximately 60 volunteers. Commissioner Chadie Fisher and Mr.
Herb Stevens from RSVP were also in attendance. The volunteers were thanked
for all their fine work and plaques were awarded. Mr. Lulkin distributed a list of
all the businesses which contributed to the breakfast, a copy of which is attached
to the original of these minutes.
6. SENIOR CENTER REPORT
Chairperson Collins requested members to refer to the March Attendance Sheet.
Chairperson Collins inquired if any programs or courses had been eliminated or
added? Mr. Lulkin stated that all the programs are on the same schedule, which
is listed in the Fun Fare. When the new Fun Fare schedule comes out, it will
contain new classes as well as classes that are eliminated. Since this will be the
first summer that the Senior Center will be operating, attendance will probably
drop.
It was noted that 2,935 lunches were served during the month of March.
Chairperson Collins reminded members that Meals-on-Wheels is no longer
available in the City. Mr. Lulkin said that there are two entities that offer the
Meals-on-Wheels in Boynton Beach. One is Mae Volen.
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MEETING MINUTES'
SENIOR ADVISORY BOARD
BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA
April 3, 2000
Chairperson Collins said that the money being received by Mae Volen should
come to the City to provide for a caseworker or that Mae Volen is supposed to
provide a caseworker. She commented that the Boynton Beach Senior Center
was not on the State's funding list. Chairperson Collins also suggested that the
United Fund should be approached for funding.
Ms. Sims reported that she has been working with the residents in the north end
of the City to encourage their participation at the Senior Center, but felt it would
be a slow process.
Ms. Hasty inquired if there is transportation available for these residents and Ms.
Sims stated there was.
Mr. Lulkin stated that he and Ms. Sims have requested in the budget to purchase
a 15-passenger van so that seniors who cannot make the Shopper Hopper
schedules could be picked up individually. It was noted that the van would also
be handicapped accessible.
7. NEW BUSINESS; WORKSHOP MEETING
Chairperson Collins indicated that she would be contacting members to arrange
a workshop meeting in. the near future.
8. COMMENTS FROM MEMBERS
Chairperson Collins announced that at tomorrow night's City Commission
meeting, the Mayor and Commissioners would be making appointments to the
Boards.
Mr. Lulkin reported that all the paperwork for the sign for the Center has been
completed and sent to the Finance Department. Hopefully, the sign will be up
within the next month. Also, there are more accessible handicap parking spaces
across the street from the Center.
Ms. Rosano inquired why there were no flyers available on the Senior Center and
Mr. Lulkin stated they are being printed as fast as possible in order to keep up
with the demand. Chairperson Thomas suggested contacting the Palm Beach
Post-to get the Senior Center activities listed in the Neighborhood Section of the
newspaper. Mr. Lulkin said that press releases of all the programs being offered
will be sent to all the newspapers and radio stations.
Mr. Lulkin also reported that he has spoken to Mr. Bill DeBeck about the door
closures discussed at last month's meeting and he is checking into this. Also,
another sink will be added to the kitchen, which is a requirement of the Health
Department.
MEETING MINUTES
SENIOR ADVISORY BOARD
BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA
April 3, 2000
The AARP Tax Service will terminate on April 14th and there has been an
average of 17 people per day utilizing this service.
Ms. Denise Chamberlain suggested that the Senior Center flyers be sent to the
various clubhouses throughout the City. Mr. Lulkin stated that this is already
being done.
Ms. Sims reported that the first-ever fashion show was fantastic and the clothes
from the thrift shop of the United Christ Church were modeled. Mr. Lulkin said
that Ms. Field was the organizer of the event.
Ms. Wilson reported on the Volunteer Breakfast that she attended this morning.
Ms. Stranahan inquired as to the use of the funds that are collected from the sale
of the coffee and pastry. Mr. Lulkin stated that the staff of the Senior Center is
not responsible for any of that money and the Finance Department has arranged
for three volunteers to be in charge of a checking account for these funds. A
great deal of the funds is used to replace the coffee, plates, etc. The remaining
money is put into a donation account and can be used to purchase anything that
applies to the Center.
Mr. Lulkin reported that a great deal of the pastry and bread has been donated
by Publix and Einstein Bagels donates bagels daily.
Chairperson Collins stated she would like to see a food bank in the City and will
discuss this topic further at the Board's workshop.
Ms. Chamberlain noted that there was an art festival Friday at the Senior Center.
Unfortunately, it was not well attended. All the paintings and arts and crafts
created at the Center were displayed and there should have been more press on
the festival.
Mr. Lulkin announced that on May 16th the first Senior Health Fair would take
place and a great many of the County agencies would be represented. The Fair
will take place from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. There is a registration fee of $10.00,
which will go towards the give-a-way of a 27" color television.
9. ADJOURNMENT
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MEETING MINUT. ES''~
SENIOR ADVISORY BOARD
BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA
There being no further business, upon
meeting properly adjourned at 4:00 p.m.
Res pectfuily submitted,
Barbara M. Madden
Recording Secretary
(one tape)
April 3, 2000
motion duly made and seconded, the
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CBo,~n~i~,n C eacfi enio : Center
The Volunteers of the Boynton Beach
Senior Center would like to thank the
contributors for their generosity in
making our breakfast a success.
We give special thanl~S to Einstein Bagels of Boynton Beach and to
Papa Johns Pizza next door to the Senior Center. Their continous
contributions has helped to make this Center the success it is.
TI-I~Y ARE OUR CORPORATE SPONSORS
OF T~4E YEAR.