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Call to Order
Vice Chairperson Guarienti called the meeting to order at 10:30 AM.
Roll Call
Committee Members (CM) Present: Diane Bonetti, Faye Guarienti, Holly Ito, Ramona Krausnick
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
Oral Communications
3.1 PUBLIC COMMENTS
Councilmember David Haubert introduced himself and thanked the Committee Members for their
service.
Approval of the Minutes
CM KRAUSNICK MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE NOVEMBER 7, 2013 MINUTES, THE MOTION WAS
SECONDED BY CM 1TO. 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
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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.
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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.
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7.2 SENIOR CENTER LUNCH EVALUATION PROGRAM
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.
CM Guarienti asked if evaluations would be available every day. Staff said yes and stated that the
information obtained would be provided to Spectrum.
Other Business
CM Bonetti provided the Senior Foundation Report.The Foundation has discussed the idea of a marquee
at the Senior Center, but there is no information yet and it is on their agenda. The Holiday Boutique
drew 600 participants and netted $2,366.69 to the Foundation.
Adjournment—11:37 AM.
Respectfully submitted,
Diane Guenther
Office Assistant
Approved:
Faye 19u arienti
Vice Chairperson