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Minutes 05-02-11 MINUTES OF THE SENIOR ADVISORY BOARD REGULAR MEETING HELD ON MONDAY, MAY 2, 2011, AT 3:00 P.M. AT THE SENIOR CENTER, BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA Present: Denise Chamberlain, Chair Katharine Cregan Blanche Girtman Katherine Lynch Virginia O'Connell Jean Young Betty Spinelli, Alternate Absent: Patricia Frazier Lillian Bruzzese, Alternate I. Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 2:58 p.m. II. Pledge of Allegiance/Moment of Silent Reflection The members recited the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag, followed by a moment of silent reflection. III. Roll Call The Recording Secretary called the roll. IV. Approval of Minutes Motion Ms. Spinelli moved to approve the minutes which was seconded by Ms. O’Connell and passed unanimously. V. Approval of Agenda Motion Ms. Young moved to approve the agenda. Ms. Lynch seconded the motion that passed unanimously. Meeting Minutes Senior Advisory Board Boynton Beach, Florida May 2, 2011 VI. Chairperson’s Remarks Resignation of Chair  Chair Chamberlain announced she intended to resign as the Chair for personal reasons. Her sister is now in Hospice. Two of her children have come, but she advised that she will become her caregiver. She advised she will try to attend the September meeting. Nominate New Chair  With regard to nominating another Chair, Ms. Lynchhad advised Chair Chamberlain she would be willing to take over as the Chair. Since she was absent, she could not be nominated. The Board will delay the selection until the September meeting. VII. Old Business Correction of 03/07/11 minutes concerning letter  Chair Chamberlain recited what was said at last meeting. "Ms. Girtman offered to circulate the letter if we were available to the various churches. Chair Chamberlain asked for a volunteer to write the letter. Ms. Young and Ms. Cregan volunteered to write the letter with the assistance of Mr. Lulkin.” That is where the correction was Chair Chamberlain advised she found out when she called City Hall concerning what was said verbatim at the meeting, that the Recording Secretaries, do not transcribe verbatim and they must put things in their own words. She advised when that was said, Ms. Young and Ms. Cregan were a little worried about writing the letter and Ms. Chamberlain indicated, at that time, Mr. Lulkin would assist. That is how it appeared in the minutes. She was advised whatever is heard, in most cases, they put it in. So, as the correction, Mr. Lulkin did not assist with the letter. Letters to Mayor and Commissioners concerning Shopper Hopper  Chair Chamberlain read the letter she wrote to the Mayor and Commissioners concerning the Shopper Hopper. The letter was sent and received by them on March 10 and she had not received any communication from them regarding the letter. She understood, however, there had been a preliminary vote to eliminate the Shopper Hopper and was passed. That does not mean it is final but is part of the process. There were no signatures received from any of the members from the public. Ms. Chamberlain advised since the Board does not meet in the summer, if any member gets signatures, to drop them off to the City Manager’s office. There was further discussion among the members about the letter and about having people use the suggestion box in City Hall 2 Meeting Minutes Senior Advisory Board Boynton Beach, Florida May 2, 2011 leaving comments about the Shopper Hopper. Chair Chamberlain indicated 26 sheets had already been submitted to City Hall. Update on accreditation committee.  There is no update on the accreditation process. Chair Chamberlain indicated she was not sure where it stood as Mr. Lulkin had resigned and she was unaware if anyone else would be taking over. She advised she was the only other Committee member and she had not been approached by anyone. She was aware that there was an application fee to reapply and in the beginning the City paid for that along with the expenses paid to date. “Community for a Lifetime” meeting cancelled  Chair Chamberlain advised that the meeting had been cancelled due to the retirement of Mr. Lulkin. She advised she did not know the future of the program at this time. VIII. New Business New Problems on Seniors from Members  Chair Chamberlain asked the members if there were any new problems to be  addressed. She advised one of the concerns she kept hearing from people was the issue of the Shopper Hopper. It seems to be an ongoing issue with seniors. Ms. Spinelli mentioned the new Delray Senior Center and was concerned that some of their members might be drawn to them. Chair Chamberlain indicated that some Delray members go to their center but pay a fee. There are programs the Boynton Senior Center had that Delray does not. Chair Chamberlain advised when the center started in 1999, everyone was accepted from all areas. That was changed and felt Delray would be in the same place. There was a comment made about the Lake Worth Senior Center and that they gave the seniors two free classrooms for the summer, thth June 5 and 13 for classes. Ms. Girtman inquired as to whether the Boynton Beach Senior Center had free activities. Chair Chamberlain suggested she take and pass out flyers to let the City residents know what takes place there. Senior Center Report – Steve Lulkin  No report. IX. Next Meeting Date: September 12, 2011, 3:00 p.m. - Boynton Beach Senior Center 3 Meeting Minutes Senior Advisory Board Boynton Beach, Florida May 2,2011 Chair Chamberlain reminded the members to contact her if they would not be attending a meeting. X. Adjournment Motion A motion was made by Ms. Spinelli to adjourn the meeting and seconded by Ms. O'Connell. There being no further business to discuss, the meeting properly adjourned at 3:26 p.m. II /7 01tu (CU~-L/.lr- Ellie Caruso Recording Secretary 05-10-11 4