1989/02/16 Senior Citizens Advisory Commission Minutes SENIOR CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMISSION MINUTES
February 16 , 1989
The Senior Citizens Advisory Commission of the City of Rohnert Park met
this date in regular session commencing at 3 :00 p.m. in the Council
Chambers at City Hall , 6750 Commerce Boulevard , Rohnert Park, with
Chairman Chase presiding.
Call to Order Chairman Chase called the regular session to order at
approximately 3 : 10 p.m. and led the pledge of
allegiance.
Present: ( 5) Commissioners Kennedy, Jennis, Lyons,
Jurgiel and Chairman Chase .
Absent: ( 0) None.
Staff present for all or part of the meeting: Senior
Scheduler Wendy Brazeau and the secretary.
Kennedy Arrives At approximately 3 : 11 , Commissioner Kennedy joined the
meeting.
Approval of
Minutes Upon a motion by Commissioner Jennis and seconded by
Commissioner Jurgiel with all in favor, the Minutes of
January 19 , 1988 were approved as submitted.
Announcements by
Chairman Chairman Chase read a letter that he wrote to Senator
Pete Wilson and Congressman Doug Bosco regarding
catastrophic health care. He stated that seniors are
just now becoming aware of the bill and its
ramifications. According to Mr. Chase, seniors' taxes
could increase by 30 percent.
Commissioner
Jennis Commissioner Jennis added that Mr. Carl Kim will be
speaking at Fun-After-Fifty on catastrophic health
care . In addition, there will be a speaker from the
Blue Cross regarding the same at 2 p.m. on March 7th
at the Community Center.
Chairman Chase indicated he would only be in favor of
the plan if it included nursing home care.
Disaster
Preparedness Chairman Chase stated the Commission should make an
effort to have the City Council reach all the citizens
of Rohnert Park in regards to disaster preparedness .
Commissioner Jennis indicated that individuals have to
411 be responsible for themselves and help their
neighbors. It was Ms. Jennis' opinion that the City
Council can do little in this area.
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Wendy Brazeau Ms. Brazeau was recognized and spoke on the above.
She stated that Public Safety Officer Bill Martin is
going through training and will train others. She has
a list of senior volunteers to be trained. They will
learn first aide and CPR.
Discussion followed.
"What If" Column
in SCAN
Newsletter Senior Scheduler Wendy Brazeau stated she could use
some help in writing the "What If" column for the SCAN
newsletter. Chairman Chase volunteered to help her.
Discussion followed.
Commissioner
Jurgiel Commissioner Jurgiel was recognized and inquired which
buildings within the City would be used during a
disaster to shelter and help the public. Commissioner
Jennis commented that she would have copies ready at
the next regular meeting to answer these pertinent
questions .
0 Unscheduled
Public
Appearances Ms. Minnie Lynd, 270 Allan Avenue, was recognized and
commented that the catastrophic health care bill would
affect people on Social Security and people with
Medicare.
Regarding disaster preparedness, she commented that
one will not be able to dial 911 in a public
emergency. Therefore, she recommended that people
learn first aide and CPR to help one another instead
of having to wait for help.
Senior
Scheduler
Wendy Brazeau Ms . Brazeau informed the Commission that there was a
Senior Valentine's Dance at the Community Center with
over 75 people in attendance and that on April 4 ,
there will be a Spring Tea Dance.
In addition, La Fiesta School wants senior volunteers
to help at the school in kindergarden through sixth
grade by being teachers' aides and working with the
kids. This information will be printed in SCAN.
Northbay Savings and Loan will help seniors fill out
their tax forms for free on Wednesdays from 9 : 00 a .m.
411 to 3 : 30 p.m.
Codding Center Since Recreation Supervisor Mary Hanlon was unable to
attend the meeting, Senior Scheduler Wendy Brazeau
answered questions regarding the Codding Center. from
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the Commission. Commissioner Jennis inquired about
the agenda, and Ms. Brazeau responded that the next
meeting will probably be a group meeting and that the
Minutes and Agenda will be mailed out shortly to the
Senior Citizens Advisory Commission.
Millie Hamill Millie Hamill of the Cultural Arts Commission stated
that Mr. Michael Grice will be the Theatre Manager and
he will be starting March 1 . Apparently he is
interested in meeting with seniors who wish to
volunteer as ushers, etc. at the new theatre when it
is completed. Chairman Chase suggested putting this
information in the SCAN newsletter.
Matters from
Commissioners Chairman Chase indicated that he thought the
Commission had done some good things over the past
year, but that it needs to set new goals and
objectives for 1989 and he would like input from the
seniors in the community. Commissioner Jennis
indicated that a program for residential care should
be a goal of the Commission.
Senior Drop-In
Center Senior Scheduler Wendy Brazeau commented that there
were 2 , 139 visitors in January with a daily average of
79 visitors and 12 new visitors .
ill Meeting
Adjourned There being no further business to discuss and no one
further desiring to be heard, Commissioner Lyons made
a motion, seconded by Commissioner Jennis to adjourn
the meeting of the Rohnert Park Senior Citizens
Advisory Commission at approximately 3 : 50 p.m.
—Chairman
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