Minutes 10-06-97
MINUTES OF SENIOR ADVISORY BOARD MEETING HELD AT
CITY HALL IN THE MALL, BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA, ON
MONDAY, OCTOBER 6, 1997, AT 3:30 P.M.
PRESENT
Raymond Eney, Vice Chairperson Hank Ackermann, Neighborhood
Marilyn Brook Project Specialist
Mary Cannon
Geraldine Graham
Esther Stranahan
ABSENT
Betty Collins, Chairperson
Edgar Sackett
Elizabeth Jenkins, Alternate
1. CALL TO ORDER
Vice Chairman Eney called the meeting to order at 3:30 p.m. A moment of silent prayer
was observed.
2. ROLL CALL
The Recording Secretary called the roll. Mr. Ackermann was not yet present. Guests
in the audience included Bernice and Don Joyce, residents of Leisureville.
3. AGENDA APPROVAL
Vice Chairman Eney added an item regarding the new senior center in Delray Beach.
Motion
Ms. Brook moved to approve the agenda as amended. Ms. Graham seconded the
motion, which carried unanimously.
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
No additions, deletions, or corrections were made to the minutes of the last meeting.
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Motion
Ms. Graham moved to approve the minutes of the September 8, 1997 meeting as
submitted. Ms. Brook seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
5. DISCUSSION OF NEW BUS SCHEDULE (SHOPPER HOPPER)
Chairman Eney advised that the new bus schedule goes into effect tomorrow. The
current bus schedule had been operating since the Spring. It consisted of one route
going east and one going west. However, it has not produced the ridership that the
Department of Public Works had expected.
A meeting was held at Leisureville a couple of weeks ago. At this meeting, the
Supervisor of the Public Works Department pointed out that the cost of operating the
current bus schedule was excessive considering the minimal ridership. All the
communities that have community associations or condo associations were invited to
discuss how to revise the bus schedule. However, because of inclement weather, the
turnout was poor. Mr. Eney explained the new bus routes and schedule that is going to
be implemented.
Ms. Brook suggested posting the new bus routes in churches, public facilities such as
the library and the Civic Center, and other places where people gather.
Ms. Stranahan suggested that the condo groups post these routes on their bulletin
boards and in their clubhouses. She suggested putting the routes in the newspapers,
especially the Boynton Times and the Funfare Magazine, and perhaps advertising them
on local television stations.
Mr. Ackermann distributed copies of the Shopper Hopper maps and bus schedules. He
advised that he attended two meetings in the last week at which Larry Roberts, the
Director of Public Works, and Joe, the coordinator of the bus routes, presented the bus
schedule, displayed maps, and handed out information about the schedules.
Mr. Eney advised that the routes will be advertised in the next Leisureville News. Mr.
Ackermann advised that the routes will be advertised in the newsletter next week and
schedules are available at City Hall. In addition, the Public Information Office sent
information about the Shopper Hopper and new bus schedule to various newspapers.
6. ACTIVITIES FOR COMING YEAR
Vice Chairperson Eney advised that the board does not have much lined up for the
coming year.
7. NEW SENIOR CENTER IN DELRAY BEACH
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SENIOR ADVISORY BOARD MEETING
BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA OCTOBER 6, 1997
Mr. Eney distributed an article from the September 2, 1997 Sun-Sentinel regarding the
expansion of senior services in Delray Beach. Delray Beach already has two senior
centers and is opening another one. Discussion ensued regarding the need for a
senior center and social services in the City of Boynton Beach.
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Two doctors were supposed to make a presentation at the November 3 meeting about
pain management and Alzheimer’s. Since the Annual Board Dinner is scheduled that
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same day, the board is considering rescheduling that meeting to November 10.
Rather than having the doctors at that meeting, they would prefer Wilfred Hawkins to
attend and speak about a senior center.
8. ADVISORY BOARDS TO MEET IN OCTOBER
Chairman Eney advised that the Chairperson of the Advisory Board on Children and
Youth would like representation from the Senior Advisory Board at the Advisory Board
Forum on Saturday, October 25, 1997, from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Library.
9. NEW BUSINESS
There was discussion at the last meeting about people calling City Hall in the Mall if
they need a ride to the Senior Advisory Board meetings. Mr. Ackermann advised that it
would be all right to do that, and Chairperson Collins will call City Hall in the Mall to see
if anyone needs a ride.
10. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the board, Ms. Graham moved to
adjourn the meeting at 4:13 p.m. Ms. Brook seconded the motion, which carried
unanimously.
Eve Eubanks
Recording Secretary
(One Tape)
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