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Home My WebLink About4 DRAFT Minutes 12-05-2013, i i 1 I I a� Call to Order Vice Chairperson Guarienti called the meeting to order at 10:30 AM. i Roll Call Committee Members (CM) Present: Diane Bonetti, Faye Guarienti, Holly Ito, Ramona Krausnick I Absent: Eddie Jo Mack Parks and Community Services Commission Liaison: Connie Mack Staff Present: Rich Jochner, Recreation Supervisor; Anna Hudson, Recreation Coordinator; Diane Guenther, Office Assistant E Oral Communications 3.1 PUBLIC COMMENTS z Councilmember David Haubert introduced himself and thanked the Committee Members for their service. I Approval of the Minutes CM KRAUSNICK MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE NOVEMBER 7, 2013 MINUTES. THE MOTION WAS SECONDED BY CM /TO. THE SENIOR ADVISORY COMMITTEE APPROVED THE MINUTES OF THE NOVEMBER MEETING BY A VOTE OF 3-0-1 WITH CM MACK ABSENT AND CM BONETTI ABSTAINING AS SHE WAS NOT PRESENT AT THE OCTOBER MEETING. Written Communication—None Unfinished Business-None New Business 7.1 SENIOR CENTER ALTERNATIVE LUNCH PROGRAM Staff provided information on a possible additional lunch offering to the daily Spectrum meal for Wednesday Bingo Days. A breakdown of cost and meal choices from five local restaurants was COPIES TO: G:\COMMISSIONS&COMMITTEES\SRADVCMTE\Minutes\2013\SCAC 120513 dgahr£docU COMMISSIONS& COMMITTEES\SRADVCMTE\Minutes\2013\SCAC 120513 dgahrf.doc CITY OF DUBLIN SENIOR CENTER ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES OF DECEMBER 5,2013 Page 2 of 4 presented to the Committee Members. Prices for the meals ranged from $5.36 to $9.04. In addition, a $1 convenience fee will be added to the cost of each meal. CM Guarienti asked if Staff inquired about delivery services. Staff stated that they have not yet explored that option. Committee Members also noted that some of the restaurants listed offer senior discounts that were not reflected in the prices quoted. Staff will check with the restaurants to check whether senior discounts are offered. CM Ito suggested that on Bingo Wednesdays, the meal order be taken one week prior and the fee should be pre-paid at the time of ordering your sandwich. CM Guarienti suggested having one set price for each sandwich meal, no matter which restaurant provides it. The Committee Members discussed possible guidelines for refunds to persons who cancel after lunches are ordered or for no show individuals. Commissioner Mack suggested exploring the possibility of the Foundation approaching restaurants for discounted meals as charitable donations. CM Bonetti motioned the Dublin Senior Center Foundation be approached to sponsor the Wednesday Lunch Program, in conjunction with Bingo. The motion was seconded by CM Ito and accepted by the Committee Members. At the Advisory Committee's request Staff will research the possibility of offering a catered lunch by local restaurants other than Spectrum Community Services for the special luncheons and possibly reflect the monthly theme of the entertainment. Staff suggested taking a survey of prior participants asking their thoughts on a new catered lunch and whether they would be willing to pay more if the quality of the meal was improved. Staff asked the Committee Members how much they would be willing to pay for a catered lunch. CM Bonetti felt that most patrons would be willing to pay $10, but $12 would be too high. Staff stated that for a meal with entertainment, $10-$12 would be the minimum cost. Staff suggested that the Spectrum meal could also be offered as a lower cost alternative in conjunction with the special luncheon. CM Guarienti made the motion to offer a pilot catered lunch program for the 2014 February Special Luncheon. CM Ito seconded the motion;the motion was approved by the Committee Members. i : I I CITY OF DUBLIN SENIOR CENTER ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES OF DECEMBER 5,2013 j Page 3 of 4 'r 1 s 7.2 SENIOR CENTER LUNCH EVALUATION PROGRAM I Staff outlined how the evaluations would work and provided sample forms for the Committee Members ' to review. CM Krausnick suggested having the lunch evaluations made available at lunch today, and Staff agreed. f CM Guarienti asked if evaluations would be available every day. Staff said yes and stated that the ! information obtained would be provided to Spectrum. i Other Business i CM Bonetti provided the Senior Foundation Report.The Foundation has discussed the idea of a marquee a 1 at the Senior Center, but there is no information yet and it is on their agenda. The Holiday Boutique i drew 600 participants and netted $2,366.69 to the Foundation. i j Adjournment—11:37 AM. 1 Respectfully submitted, E t` ` Diane Guenther Office Assistant t } Approved: i f kttt I Faye Guarienti Vice Chairperson i t k ti f