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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-10-2003 SCAC MinutesCITY OF DUBLIN DUBLIN SENIOR CENTER ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES OF: July 10, 2003 The July 20, 2003 meeting of the Dublin Senior Center Advisory Committee was called to order at 9:05 a.m. by Acting Chair, Paul Silvas. Roll Call Committee Members Present: Bielke, Gifford, McHugh, Payton, Silvas, and Commissioner Burr Cain Oral Communications - None Approval of Minutes - IT WAS MOVED BY GEORGE MC HUGH, AND SECONDED BY BARBARA GIFFORD TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF JUNE 12, 2003 AS WRITTEN. Written Communications – None Old Business Furniture Selection for the New Senior Center A week before the Dublin Senior Center Advisory Committee meeting, several furniture options and samples of chairs were delivered to the Senior Center for patrons to try and preview the selected furniture. Mr. Silvas encouraged the Committee members to give their opinion about the selected furniture, and not to feel obligated to select any of the chairs they did not like. Gregor Markel from Dahlin Group wanted to solicit the Committee’s opinions about the preference in firmness, color, style, size, etc. The Committee was encouraged to specify what they didn’t like about the furniture, so that preference could be narrowed down before making the final selection. Markel gave a brief presentation about the types of chairs selected and where they would be placed in the new Senior Center. In the library, soft arm chairs and sofa will be placed to maintain a family room setting by the TV and fireplace, and near the entry area for the extension of warm and friendly atmosphere. The outdoor furniture will consist of tables with umbrellas and patio armchairs. In the conference room, a large wooden table with comfortable office chairs with wheels was shown. In the main hall, large round tables (60” – 70”) with padded chairs both with and without arms will be used. In the card room, there will be heavy tables with pedestal legs. The Committee discussed the preference of selecting round versus square tables; clarification is still needed on preference of card players as well as armed chairs versus no arms. Staff noted that mah jong, bridge, and other forms of card games require a foursome and the use of a square table, whereas the poker players preferred 70” round tables that can accommodate as many as eight players at one time. A Committee member stated that round tables were preferable for socialization over square for activities, such as Tattle Tales, and the Reading Group. Also the Committee members agreed that padded chairs versus wooden chairs were preferred. In the computer room, it was preferred that the room remained flexible, and that the computer tables would be placed under or near the windows on a movable table not built-ins. In the art room, rectangle tables will be used. A Committee member stated that for the art class, chairs without arms, and vinyl-padding were preferred. The size of the tables has not been specified although artists require adequate space for their artwork and supplies. Having functional stackable chairs for a flexibility of space was preferred. Markel stated that standard furniture would be purchased over custom furniture because of the cost factor. After the Architect’s presentation, the meeting was moved to the Senior Center from the Dublin Unified District Board Room to view the chairs. Each Committee member was given the opportunity to share their opinion of each of the chairs available for testing (2 dining chairs, and 2 arm chairs) from two furniture vendors, Pivot Interiors, and Morgan Stanley. #1: Description: High Back, Tan Leather Chair This chair made for people 5’6” or more, was liked by only one of the Committee members; the other members felt the back was too long. The cushion seating seemed too soft, too long and uncomfortable for shorter people. In addition to the Committee members, Mr. Woods who has limited mobility was asked to sit in the chair and give his opinion in order to give a different perspective. #2 Description: Short Back Tan Arm Chair All the members liked this chair; although the chair was meant for a shorter person, it was comfortable enough for a taller person; although the back probably could be a little higher. #3 Description: Dining chair with curved arms – flowery cloth upholstery Two of the Committee members liked this chair; two were concerned about the curved arms; one person thought the seat depth was too short for a larger or taller person. #4 Description: Dining chair with wooden arms – wood back Four of the Committee members did not like this chair; only one liked it. Someone asked if wood arms would be a problem and wondered about weight and stacking ability (stacks only 5 chairs high). #5 Description: Arm Dining Chair – Brown Soft Vinyl Padding Four of the Committee members liked this chair; one was undecided. Someone asked if wood arms would be a problem and wondered about weight and stacking ability of the chairs which were5 chairs high. Committee member Bielke moved to keep chairs #2 and #5 as possible preferred chairs. Committee member Payton seconded the motion. The motion passed by unanimous vote. Staff suggested that more samples and the chair used at the library brought to the Center for previewing. New Business – None Other Business - None Adjournment: 11:15 A.M. by Committee member Bielke and seconded by Committee member Payton. Motion passed by unanimous vote Respectfully submitted, Anna Hudson, Recreation Coordinator