HomeMy WebLinkAbout4 DRAFT 04-05-2012 SCAC MinutesCITY OF DUBLIN
SENIOR CENTER ADVISORYCOI~IMITTEE
MINUTES OFAPRIL 5, 2012
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Call to Order
Chairperson Mack called the meeting to order at 9:30AM.
Roll Call:
Committee Members (CM) Present: Diane Bonetti, Faye Guarienti, Eddie Jo Mack, Lee Sandeman,
Diana Threlkeld
Parks and Community Services Commission Liaison Present
Staff Present: Micki Cronin, Assistant Director of Parks
Recreation Coordinator; Diane Guenther, Office Assistant
Oral Communications -None
Public Comments -None
Connie Mack
and Community Services; Anna Hudson,
Approval of the Minutes
THE MINUTES WERE AMENDED AS FOLLOWS; SECOND ANNUAL CAR SHOW, "Staff
updated the Senior Center Advisory Committee on the planuing of the Second Annual Car Show to be
held on Saturday, April 21, 2012 at the Heritage Park and Museums." "CM Bonetti asked if
motorcycles will be participating this year." CM BONETTI MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE
THE MARCH 1, 2012 MINUTES AS AMENDED. THE MOTION WAS SECONDED BY CM
G UARIENTI. THE SENIOR ADVISORY COMMITTEE UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE
MINUTE OF THE MARCH MEETING AS AMENDED BYA VOTE OF 5-0-0.
Written Communication -None
Unfinished Business
SENIOR CENTER ADVISORY COMMITTEE STRATEGIC GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
Staff gave a brief review of the agenda statement and the attachment. Staff asked that the Senior Center
Advisory Committee to form subcommittees for each of the three goals and objectives; set a date to meet
with Staff to review and be prepared to report back to the Senior Center Advisory Committee at the May
meeting.
Subcommittees were formed as follows:
CM Mack and Commissioner Mack
Strategic Goal # 1 -Reach out to senior groups and social networks in the community
CMs Guarienti and Bonetti
Strategic Goal #2 -Assist Staff with planning and implementing new special events to attract new
customers to the Senior Center
CMs Sandeman and Threlkeld
Strategic Goal #3 -Educate residents about Dublin and resources available for older adults
Each of the Subcommittees set dates in April to meet with Staff and will report back at the May meeting.
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New Business
2012 WINTER QUARTERLY REPORT
Hudson provided the Senior Center Advisory Committee with a brief overview of the report.
CM Guarienti asked if the percentages of changes in attendance were needed or necessary in the
Attendance Grid. Cronin indicated that the percentages can be removed going forward.
The Senior Center Advisory Committee engaged in a discussion about how the Senior Center can attract
more patrons to the daily lunch program. There was discussion about the quality and taste of the food; the
registration process and the cost per meal. CM Mack and Commissioner Mack would like to investigate
other lunch program models and report back to the Senior Center Advisory Committee Members to share
what they have learned.
Other Business
CM Bonetti reported on the Foundation meeting. The Car Show is all in place. At the Foundation meeting
there was discussion about the purpose of the Car Show and discussion about sponsoring an opportunity
drawing and what organization will receive the from the drawing. Cronin offered any support that CM
Bonetti might need with the Foundation. CM Bonetti invited everyone one to come out to show their
support of the event.
The planning and registration for the November 17, 2012 boutique has started. Fourteen vendors have
already signed up.
CM Sandeman suggested coordinating an art project/show with the youth. Hudson noted there will be an
intergenerational activity at the Senior Center in June; World Art Day.
CM Mack asked about the opportunity drawing as the last special luncheon. Staff stated that it is run by
the Foundation and gift cards from local grocery stores are the prize.
Commissioner Mack reported on the Parks and Community Services Commission meeting. The
Commission discussed the building plan for Emerald Glen Park, which is being reviewed by an architect
who will be developing new phasing alternatives and updated cost estimates. The Commission also
discussed the branding and promotion of the new art, food and wine event coming up on September 22,
2012.
Hudson had the Advisory Committee engage in a brief activity around Parks and the importance of parks
in the lives of individuals.
Respectfully submitted,
Diane Guenther
Office Assistant
APPROVED:
Eddie Jo Mack
Chairperson