HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-02-2004 SCAC Minutes CITY OF DUBLIN
SENIOR CENTER AD VISORY COMMITTEE
MINUTES OF September 2,2004
Call to Order:.
Paul Silvas called the meeting to order at 9:10 a.m.
Roll Call:
Committee Members (CM) Present: Mary Lou Bielke, Barbara Gifford, Elsie Jennings, Greer Payton,
Paul Silvas.
Parks and Community Services Commissioner Present: Burr Cain
Staff Present: Paul McCreary, Anna Hudson
Approval of the Minutes
BY UNIANIMOUS VOTE, THE COMMITTEE APPROVED THE MINUTES OF THE AUGUST
5, 2004 APPROVED AS CORRECTED. MOTION BY CM MARY LOU BIELKE, SECONDED
BY CM GREER PAYTON.
In the highlighted section of the Relocation of the Senior Center Advisory Committee Meeting should
read"starting December 2004"instead of 2005.
Under Other Business, in the last sentence of the first paragraph..."delete the word"that".
Oral Communications — Commissioner Burr Cain reviewed an updated phone roster of the Parks and
Community Services Commissioners and Senior Center Advisory Committee Members.
Written Communications—None
Unfinished Business-None
New Business
7.1 -2004 SPRING QUARTERLY REPORT
Staff gave a brief summary of the "2004 Spring Attendance Report" for the Dublin Senior Center. The
report reflected the variety of senior activities,programs and services offered during the months of March,
April and May. Staff explained that some of the increases in attendance are attributable to many of the
special events and seasonal activities offered. Some of the decreases are attributable to the spring breaks
for the Las Positas College and Amador Adult School classes, during which seniors take vacations
accordingly. In May, the format for the Trail Trekkers program changed by dividing the group into two
different levels to break the group down to a manageable size. The Trips and Tours continue to fill with
waiting lists for some trips. There was a slight increase in extended travel and motor-coach trips offered
by outside travel agencies that specialize in senior travel.
7.2 -ANNUAL TRIPS AND TOURS REPORT
Staff gave a brief overview of the trips offered at the Dublin Senior Center during Fiscal Year 2003-2004.
One change in the trip offerings from the past year was that one additional trip was offered each month
bringing the monthly average to three day trips. Another reason for the increase in registration is the
arrival of the new 15-passenger handicapped accessible bus. Over 549 registrations were received from
August 2003 to June 2004. Of the total, 159 sign-ups were taken for trips that utilized another form of
transportation, such as BART or motor-coach travel. Extended travel by Collette Vacations was
introduced this year, which offers trips throughout the nation and internationally. The trip cost includes
airfare,hotel accommodations, some meals and a professional escort during travel.
The diversity and affordability of the trips aids in the success of the program. Meals are generally not
included in'the registration fee in order to keep the cost down for people on a fixed income. The no-host
lunches, allow participants to dine at restaurants that fit their budget, special dietary needs and tastes.
Staff announced that a new Recreation Driver, Virginia "Ginnie" Frazier was hired to drive the Senior
Center Bus. Ms. Frazier is a recent retiree from the Livermore Arnador Valley Transit Authority, and
comes to Dublin with great knowledge and driving experience.
The Committee Members suggested scheduling several holiday-themed trips to Ardenwood,Nevada City,
and the Dunsmuir Mansion.
Other Business
Paul Silvas stated that he will not be present at the Fallon Sports Park Task Force Meeting in October. He
asked Mary Lou Bielke to attend the meeting on his behalf.
Burr Cain reported that he gave a brief report at the August Parks and Community Services Commission
Meeting on behalf of the Dublin Senior Center. He announced that the Dublin Senior Center Advisory
Committee Meeting will start meeting in the Council Chambers effective December 2004. He shared that
there has been dramatic progress on the construction of the new Senior Center. Commissioner Cain
expressed the importance of the Advisory Committee Members attending Commission meetings. He
requested that when an Advisory Committee Member could not attend that they notify the Advisory
Committee Chairperson or Vice-Chairperson so that another Committee Member could be asked to
attend.
Paul Silvas provided a calendar for 2004 that highlighted the Commission meeting dates and identified
the Committee Members who had attended past meetings or volunteered to attend future meetings. CM
Silvas requested that each Committee Member attend one of the four remaining 2004 Parks and
Community Services Commission meetings in the month of September, October, November and
December. CM Paul Silvas restated the importance of the Committee Members attending and that at least
one member be present to represent the Dublin Senior Center. He expressed great appreciation to the City
Council for including and allowing the Dublin Senior Center Advisory Committee to participate in the
decision making process concerning various important issues.
Adjournment
Being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 10:45 A.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Anna Hudson,Recreation Coordinator