2007/05/17 Senior Citizens Advisory Commission MinutesCITY OF ROHNERT PARK
SENIORCITIZENS ADVISORY COMMISSION MINUTES
May 17, 2007
The Senior Citizens Advisory Commission of the City of Rohnert Park
met this date in regular session commencing at 1:00 p.m. at the Senior
Center, 6800 Hunter Drive, Suite A, Rohnert Park, with Vice Chair
Cassinelli presiding.
Call to Order Vice Chair Cassinelli called the regular session to order at approximately
1:00 p.m. and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Roll Call Present (4) Commissioners: Cassinelli, Bosshard, Hawker,
and Sampson
Staff present: Vicki Wilkerson, Betty Tringali, Berni Altman, and
City Council Liaison Pam Stafford
Approval of The minutes of the January 18, 2007 meeting were approved as
Minutes submitted.
Posting of Secretary Sampson acknowledged that the agenda was posted as required
the agenda by law in three (3) public locations within the time period required.
Unscheduled
Public
Appearances None
City Council Pam Stafford reported that the old Albertsons store will be replaced by.
Liaison a Grocery Outlet Store. The new buildings by the freeway on the East
Report side will be retail stores. The first one to open will be a kiddie store and
will be accessed by a driveway beside the old Wendy's location. Quisnos
is considering a location there. There will be a special Memorial Day
celebration with the Rohnert Park Band at the community center. The
City of Rohnert Park is trying to improve the friendly city image. There
are plans to make walking more appealing instead of driving. Studies are
being done to accomplish this. An Art Ordinance was passed - over
$500,000.00 will be required to acquire public art. The community center
and Spreckles will have many changes. The pool will be removed and
parking will be reworked.
City Council
Parks & Rec.
Commission None
Recreation Vicki Wilkerson made her report to both the Senior Advisory and
Supervisor the Senior Support Committee. The financial report is attached.
Report There are many services being offered at the senior center which
are Vmry ficial including Hearing Screenin AARP every .�
i �:Monda 9 - 12 d tax help every Friday/01. TOPS (take off
pounds sensibility) is trying to add an evening class. Spanish -
English classes, and exercise classes to name a few. There are
Seminars from Synergy and the Red Cross. There are plans for
a cabaret in the main room. This will include 8 round tables,
lighting in ceiling, stage lighting, seating for 64 people . Joe
Tringali will provide entertainment. This may work into twice a
month and could replace the annual Variety Show. The Old and
New Market spaces are selling well. Fun After 50 Club will be
serving food. Lots of ads and radio spots. The POA (Police Officers
Association) will be serving their annual pancake breakfast Aug. 18t'.
Several day trips are coming up - Reno turnaround, Winchester House,
and a movie tour. The handicapped van has been ordered and will be
received in 8 - 10 weeks. It meets ADA laws and will be a great
addition to our transportation needs. The cell phones we distributed
didn't work and we have been unable to contact Secure Calls.
Matters
From Com- None
missioners
Adjourn- There being no further business and no one further desiring to be
ment heard, it was moved and seconded to adjourn meeting at 1:40 p.m.
Elaine Sampson, Secretary
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