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HomeMy WebLinkAbout4 DRAFT Minutes 09-05-2013 ai'}'lry y'- ✓l 101F�N a Call to Order Chairperson Mack called the meeting to order at 9:36 AM. Roll Call Committee Members (CM) Present: Diane Bonetti, Faye Guarienti, Holly Ito, Ramona Krausnick, Eddie Jo Mack Parks and Community Services Commission Liaison: Connie Mack Staff Present: Micki Cronin, Assistant Director of Parks and Recreation Services; Rich Jochner Recreation Supervisor; Anna Hudson, Recreation Coordinator; Rhonda Franklin, Administrative Analyst; Diane Guenther, Office Assistant Oral Communications Public Comments-None Approval of the Minutes CM KRAUSNICK MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE AUGUST 1, 2013 MINUTES. THE MOTION WAS SECONDED BY CM ITO. THE SENIOR ADVISORY COMMITTEE APPROVED THE MINUTES OF THE AUGUST MEETING BY VOTE OF 5-0-0. !, Written Communication—None Unfinished Business-None New Business 7.1 CLASSES AND ACTIVITIES AT THE DUBLIN SENIOR CENTER Ms. Anna Hudson, Recreation Coordinator, presented the specifics of the item as outlined in the Staff Report. COPIES TO: GXOMMISSIONS&COMMITTEES\SRADVCMTENinutes\2013\SCAC 090513 dgahr.doc CITY OF DUBLIN SENIOR CENTER ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 5,2013 Page 2 of 3 Staff presented the Committee Members with a current copy of the Senior Center newsletter, the Dublin Doings, and explained how the newsletter is organized and how the activities and classes fulfill at least one of the nine Senior Center core values. CM Guarienti asked why the Dublin Community Car Show event was not included in the report. Ms. Hudson stated that in order to use current examples, Staff focused on the events and activities listed in the current newsletter,which is for September thru November 2013. CM Ito commented that many of the activities could be listed under more than one core value and Ms. Hudson agreed. Ms. Hudson pointed out that newer classes and activities are highlighted in the newsletter with a "NEW" indication so that they stand out to the reader. Ms. Hudson stated Staff is continually looking for new activities to offer and volunteer instructors. CM Guarienti commented on the dwindling participation in the Path Wanderers activity. Former Path Wanderers group leader, Mr. Rich Guarienti, stated that he felt more people need to know about the activity. Staff and Advisory Committee Members suggested various methods for promoting the activity. It was also suggested the Path Wanderers consider hosting a booth at the upcoming Senior Center Info Fair. Staff provided Advisory Committee Members with flyers advertising the Senior Center Info Fair on Saturday, October 5, 2013, and pointed out that several new agencies were participating this year. CM Ito commented that most classes offered at the Senior Center appear to appeal to more women than men and asked if programming was geared more towards women. Ms. Hudson explained that the Dublin Senior Center offers a variety of activities that are suitable for both men and women and Staff continues to strive to offer activities in which both genders can participate. Other Business CM Bonetti provided the Dublin Senior Foundation report. The fireworks booth earned $5,300 this year; which was an increase of about $1,000 over last year. She further reported that the Annual Holiday Boutique scheduled on Saturday, November 16, 2013, has 63 paid vendors registered thus far. Volunteers are needed to work the event and the Dublin Senior Center Advisory Committee Members were invited to volunteer by contacting the Foundation if interested. Commissioner Mack reported the Parks and Community Services Commission discussed the Iron Horse Park and Open Space project. She provided an overview of the public comments on this project which mostly centered on concerns with increased traffic and the potential driving-out of native species in the area. CITY OF DUBLIN SENIOR CENTER ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 5,2013 Page 3 of 3 Mr. Rich Guarienti commented that he met with the Heritage Park and Museums Staff to provide input on seven to eight different ideas for historical nature walks. He expects that these walks would begin sometime next year and proposed offering a different walk one Saturday a month. CM Mack informed the Committee Members that former Planning Commissioner, Maxine Jennings, had passed away and that the date for the memorial service would be announced soon. Adjournment—10:42 AM Respectfully submitted, Diane Guenther Office Assistant Approved: Eddie Jo Mack Chairperson