HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-04-2016 SCAC MinutesSENIOR CENTER ADVISORY COMMITTEE
REGULAR MEETING
Minutes
CITY OF DUBLIN
August 4, 2016
A Regular Meeting of the Dublin Senior Center Advisory Committee was held on Thursday,
August 4, 2016 at the Dublin Senior Center. The meeting was called to order at 9:00 AM by
Chair Ito.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The pledge of allegiance to the flag was recited by the Advisory Committee, Staff, and those
present.
ROLL CALL
Advisory Committee Members (CM) Present: Ito, Krausnick, Brizee, Lore
Advisory Committee Members (CM) Absent: Mack
Liaison Present: Janine Thalblum, Parks and Community
Services Commission Liaison
Staff Present: Hudson, Jochner
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
3.1 PUBLIC COMMENTS
Mr. Rich Guarienti, Dublin resident and former volunteer leader and current member of the
Trail Trekkers program, commented on the sparse content of the Senior Center Advisory
Committee minutes and suggested that some comments be shared, particularly if there is not a
unanimous vote.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
4.1 Regular Meeting July 7, 2016
On a motion by CM Krausnick, seconded by CM Brizee, and by a vote of 4-0-0 with CM Mack
absent, the Advisory Committee took the following action:
ACTION
Approved minutes of the July 7, 2016 Senior Center Advisory Committee Regular Meeting.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS – None.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS – None.
NEW BUSINESS
7.1 Senior Fee Assistance Program Report
Mr. Rich Jochner, Recreation Supervisor, presented an overview of a proposed Senior Fee
Assistance program.
SCAC Minutes – August 4, 2016 – Page 2 of 2
ACTION
The Advisory Committee received the Report.
7.2 Senior Center Registration/Card Program
Mr. Rich Jochner, Recreation Supervisor, presented an overview of a proposed Senior Center
Registration/Card program.
Chair Ito opened the floor for Public Comment.
Mr. Rich Guarienti, Dublin resident, questioned the amount of emergency information that
would be needed and commented that when walking into other City facilities, emergency
information is not required. He further commented that the registration fee could be raised
gradually, starting at $10 the first year.
Ms. Helen Coleman, Danville resident and volunteer leader of the Trail Trekkers program,
questioned how viable the registration program would work for groups such as Trail Trekkers,
where participants might not start at the Senior Center. She favored a starting fee of $25
without gradual increases.
Mr. Herb Chan, Castro Valley resident and participant in Trail Trekkers and Path Wanderers
programs, supported the registration fee to help support Senior Center Activities.
Seeing no further comment, Chair Ito closed the floor for Public Comment.
Mr. Jochner stated Staff would consider the comments of the Advisory Committee Members
and the public and present a proposal to the Advisory Committee at a future meeting.
ACTION
The Advisory Committee provided feedback and received the Report.
OTHER BUSINESS
The Advisory Committee Members provided brief informational reports on events and
meetings attended over the past month.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Senior Center Advisory Committee, the
meeting was adjourned at 10:57 AM.
Minutes prepared by Rich Jochner, Recreation Supervisor.
______________________________
Holly Ito
Chairperson
ATTEST: _________________________________
Rich Jochner
Recreation Supervisor