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Home My WebLink About08/16/2010 - Minutes vl`t'Y OF RENTON ' ��,��-- RENTO(+�AYOR'S SENIOR CITIZENS'ADVISORY�1'MMITTEE OCT Q 5 201C ` i AUGUST 16, 2010 RECEIVED �;lTY CLERK'S OFFICE MEMBERS PRESENT: Mary Brown, Mary Burns-Haley, Ben Cheney, Marge Cochran-Reep, Eric Eastberg, Mary Ann Ellingson, Mary Lou Gilbert, Douglas Gregory, Ruby Griffin, Elaine Koehler, Emilie McCue, Rose Warren, Fern Ziebell. EXCUSED: Edie-Mae Lawyer. STAFF: Shawn Daly, Debbie Little, Tim Williams. GUEST: Dorothy Cook. President pro-tem, Douglas Gregory, called the meeting to order at 10:02 A.M. Attendance was taken. Minutes of the previous meeting were approved as corrected. TREASURER'S REPORT—Treasurer, Rose Warren, reported the following: Bank Statement $12,128.63 � Emergency fund 208.25 Petty Cash 20.23 Forgotten Badge fund 6.00 June Interest 3.73 SENIOR SERVICES COORDINATOR'S REPORT—Shawn Daly • A flyer will be posted at the Senior Center and a article in the Renton Reporter stating "the Renton Senior Activity Center Advisory Committee is currently accepting applications from senior citizens interested in serving on this committee." Announcement will remain in effect until 9/30/10. We will look at candidates and then set-up a schedule for interviews. Each candidate must attend one meeting prior to the interview process. One of the candidates, Dorothy Cook, is here today. • A thank you went out to Mary Ann Ellingson, Rose Warren, Emilie McCue and Marjorie Reep for volunteering during the "Movie Night" serving hot dogs, chips and Klondike bars. A special thanks to the Advisory Board for their support of$500 for refreshments. We spent$443.00 with $57.00 returning to the committee. • Received a $25 check from Mary Ann Ellingson in memory of Jane Goodwin. • On Thursday Shawn has a meeting with the City Transportation Department to discuss how the road reconstruction on Burnett Avenue will impact the Senior Center. • Spoke with Michael Nolan regarding the Library remodel to see if we are still on schedule. He has been busy and hasn't had a chance to get everything in order. The plan was to complete the work during the two weeks the Center is closed for maintenance. It is on their schedule for a later date. • The Nutrition Site Coordinator, Cher, has some needs. They plan cooking more meals from scratch using fresh produce instead of receiving meals from the caterer. Cher is requesting a large commercial saute and grill pan costing about $50 each. It was moved by Ben Cheney, second by Elaine Koehler to allot $150 to purchase a saute and grill pan with the stipulation the pans remain at the Senior Center should they move at some point and time. Motion carried. • The Renton Senior Center on Sunday was a cooling center, as well as tonight, due to high tempera- tures. There will be no age restriction. � f • Ten years ago we did a "I�`nory Book." This book is of the Rent�nior Center; in the front daily activities, volunteers, classes; in the back everyone's picture. This guest book is helpful to all of us. Staff ' looking into doing another Memory Book. No time frame set up; have a staff person obtaining information. In the past it did not cost to produce the book, but allowed the photographer to come in, take and sell pictures. Board Members were asked if this is of value and whether staff should pursue this. After a discussion period it was moved by Elaine Koehler, second by Rose Warren to pursue a new "memory book." Motion Carried. Mary Burns-Haley asked that photographer not pressure purchase of pictures. • Shawn will look into purchasing new badges for the Advisory Board Members. RECREATION DIRECTOR'S REPORT---Tim Williams � As Shawn mentioned we are a cooling shelter. A lot of times we just get a notification from Emergency Services saying, "there is going to be a heat wave this weekend." We then arrange a facility to accommodate the public to cool off. • Still working through the Budget. Should have a better idea by the end of September. RECREATION COORDINATOR—Debbie Little • Dian and Richard burrows will share their experiences traveling with Exploritas, formerly Elderhostel,Tuesday, 8/17, at 12:30 PM in the SMTG room. • National Cupcake Day Luncheon Wednesday, 8/18 from 11:00-11:30 AM. • Trip to Deception Pass Thursday 8/19. • Hike to Naches Peak Loop Tuesday, 8/24. • Rubber Stamp class...Free, Tuesday from 1:00-4:00 PM. • Hiram M. Chittenden Locks/Lockspot (Ballard Loc�ks) Trip, Wednesday, 8/25. • National Banana Split Day Luncheon, Wednesday, 8/25, from 11:00-11:30 PM. • Yakima Valley Wine Tour, Thursday, 8/26. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: Mary Burns-Haley explained the advantages travelling with Elderhostel since she has been on five trips with them. It's an International organization and a Senior Educational Project; you go to no gift shops. You are responsible to get there and back, once you are there they take care of you; food is furnished; various trips; classes; something educational in the morning. Top quality people doing the educating. Ben Cheney asked if it were possible to have the Nutrition sign-in sheet for this committee passed around for everyone to sign. Shawn will check with Marilyn in Nutrition and ask if it will pose a problem. Rose Warren thanked the city for coming up and cleaning up Talbot Hill. I have called numerous times for them to mow the sides of the highway. It looks nice! Douglas Gregory asked about September meetings since Labor Day is the first Monday, September 6, and the Senior Center closed for maintenance on the third Monday, September 20. Meetings dropped for September. Meeting was adjourned by President pro tem, Douglas Gregory, at 10:52 A.M. _. 1j� j�1 fj ,� ��1 7 �j��_' Pu� J� i�L�;��i - ,.��.;�` �.�.��'�� ! �� Marjorie Coch an-Reep, Secretary � Douglas Gregory, President pro tem 4 � � NUTRITION STATISTICS Volunteer Hours Report Period — 6/22/10 thru 7/21/10 HOURS VOLUNTEERS Center RSVP 379.5 41 Non RSVP 18.5 2 398.0 43 Nutrition RSVP 279.0 12 Non RSVP 28.0 . 4 307.0 16 Meals On Wheels 187.0 18 Non RSVP 74.0 11 261.0 29 GRAND TOTAL 966.0 88