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RENTON MAYOR'S SENIOR CITIZENS ADVISORY COM1V�'-����RK�S OFFICE
MEETING APRIL 5, 2010
MEMBERS PRESENT: Mary Brown, Mary Burns-Haley, Ben Cheney, Eric
Eastberg, Mary Ann Ellingson, Mary Lou Gilbert, Douglas Gregory, Ruby
Griffin, Elaine Koehler, Emilie McCue, Rose Warren, Fern Ziebeli
EXCUSED: Marge Cochran-Reep,Jane Goodwin, Edie-Mae Lawyer
STAFF: Shawn Daly, Debbie Little, Terry Higashiyma
The meeting was called to order by President pro tem, Douglas Gregory, at
10:05 am. Attendance taken. Minutes of the previous meeting were
approved as read.
Shawn Da1y reported on the current condition of our President, Edie-Mae
Lawyer. She fell March 20 at the Leisure Estates club house with severe
damage to her skull and ,at this time, has shown some improvement, but has
not regained consciousness. We pray for her speedy and complete recovery.
SENIOR CENTER COORDINATOR REPORT: Shawn Daly
1) Tax Aide program went well, over 300 clients
2) Garden opens Friday, all spots filled
TREASURER'S REPORT: Ela.ine Koehler, Treasurer reported thefoltowing
Bank balance $12,955.92 Emergency Fund $203,25
Petty cash $ 20.23 Forgotten Badge Fund $6.�70
CO1��VILT1�lITY SERVICES: Terry Higashiyma
Terry Higashiyama responded to the questions from the March 15�'meeting
1) information about new businesses or policies regarding zoning can
be directed to the Planning Commission. You can also access
their agenda on the Cities web site. They meet twice a month. Staff
at the Senior Center can access the agenda's and post for those
interested.
2) The trucks that were at Liberty Park building on March 12�were
part of official move of Community Services back to City Hall as
was reported at an earlier meeting. It was suggested that this type
of information be posted in city news so people are aware of
expenditures being authorized and what is happening.
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Terry also reported on the next steps in the hiring of the Recreation Director.
The hope is to have the person on board May lst. The process is being
fmalized before announcement is made. The Department is starting the
Parks, Recreation, Open Space and Natural Resources Plan. This is an
important document not only for laying out the needs for years to come but
also helps se t out CIP Plan and grant opportunities. We hope the Senior
Advisory will be involved in the process. Terry will also report back
regarding dogs at Coulon once the information has been fmalized. There
were also questions regarding lighting on the Cedar River trail. Terry will
report to Maintenance staff. She will also look into the concern about a PSE
utility box that does not have a lock on it.
RECREATION COORDINATOR'S REPORT: Debbie Little
1) Coed softball begins Tuesday, Apri16
2) Dog Behavior Workshop starts Apri16, bring dog, & meet outside
the coffee bar
3) Senior Feud Game on Wednesday, April 7
4) Thursday afternoon dances are so popular that tables have been
elimi.nated & chairs placed along the walls to accommodate more
dancers.
5) The hiking group are back in action April 13.
6) Recently our Nutrition Supervisor cooked a special luncheon for
the lunch crowd, she also is having cooking classes.
7) Newcomer's Hour. A new volunteer, Jo� �Vlac�, is leading the
orientation for the newcomers' hour.
8) Don't forget the Senior Revue May 13 @ 1P.M.& May 14@ 7p.m.
9) See your bulletin for a11 the rest and congratulations on the new
look and now being stapled together.
ADDITIONAL NOTES
MARY ANN ELLINGSON noted the Renton Magazine piece on Edie-Mae
FERN Ziebell asked about the library renovation. No news as yet
ERIC EASTBERG was informed that the flag was at '/2 staff each time a
WA State service person is killed in battle, a state law.
The prolonged illness of Jane Goodwin brought up the subject of dropping
the membership on the Committee from 15 to 12, later discussion pending
The meeting was adjourned by President pro tem,Douglass at 10:55 a.m.
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