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1992/05/21 Senior Citizens Advisory Commission Minutes 411 CITY OF ROHNERT PARK SENIOR CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMISSION MINUTES May 21 , 1992 The Senior Citizens Advisory Commission of the City of Rohnert Park met this date in regular session commencing at 1 : 05 p .m. at Codding Center, 6800 Hunter Drive, Suite A, Rohnert Park , with Chairman Chase presiding . Call to Order Chairman Chase called the regular session to order at approximately 1 : 05 p .m. and led the Pledge of Allegiance. Roll Call Present : (3) Commissioners Jurgiel , Lyons , and Chase Absent : (1 ) Commissioner Jennis Late: ( 1 ) Commissioner Kennedy Staff present for all or part of the meeting : Recreation Supervisor , Mary Hanlon, Program Specialist , Wendy Audiss , and Senior Scheduler , Vicki Wilkerson. Acknowledging Posting of the Agenda Chairman Chase stated that the Secretary/Supervisor had posted the Agenda as required by law in three (3 ) public locations within the time period required. Unscheduled Public Appearances Field Representative, Tony Hartman, from Senator Milton Mark ' s office asked seniors to help with telephone work for Mark ' s campaign. He outlined some of the particular areas pertaining to seniors that the senator was involved in. Communications None Senior Scheduler Senior Scheduler Wilkerson introduced the "Are You Prepared" program flyer and discussed its purpose for times of disaster . Seniors are to see Vicki for further information. Discussion followed regarding the "Are You Okay" program. Commissioner Kennedy Arrives Commissioner Kennedy arrived at 1 : 30 p.m. Page - 1 Senior Citizens Advisory Commission Minutes May 21 , 1992 Program Specialist Report Program Specialist Audiss updated the Commission on Drop-In Center figures , t-shirts , computer class , excursions , general meeting ( June 4 at 2 p.m. ) , utility discount program seminar, and SSA seminar . Matters from the Commissioners Commissioner Chase urged seniors to attend meetings and bring their concerns so that letters can be written about their concerns . Discussion followed regarding letters written in reference to the Senior Scheduler position. Lari Jordan Lari Jordan, P.O. Box 1061 , Rohnert Park , brought up her concerns regarding living on a fixed income and HUD's slow process in placing people in affordable housing. The Commission recommended she see the managers at Country Club Village . Meeting Adjourned There being no further business to discuss and no one further desiring to be heard, a motion was made by Commissioner Jurgiel at approximately 1 : 50 p.m. to adjourn the meeting which was seconded by Commissioner Kennedy and unanimously approved. a Chairman ATTEST : Mary Hanlon- Recreation Supervisor 411 Page - 2 Senior Citizens Advisory Commission Minutes May 21 , 1992 410 Program Specialist Report Program Specialist Audiss reported on the Drop-In Center figures , art show, the barbecue and auction, penny jar , recycling , budget items , Sunshine Bus charges , and representatives for the Senior Center Board of Directors . Supervisor Hanlon Recreation Supervisor , Mary Hanlon , apprised the Commission about the discount program for low- income citizens on their PG&E bills . People should pick up an application at City Hall to apply . Matters from the Commissioners Commissioner Jurgiel stated that people coming to the Rohnert Park Community Center for the Kitchen Kut-Up show stated they would like to have postcards of the Community Center and Performing Arts Center . Discussion followed regarding the upcoming wine center and the probability that they will have postcards of Rohnert Park . Discussion was held on shopping carts that are left around town . • Commissioner Lyons Leaves Commissioner Lyons left the meeting at 1 : 43 p .m. Commissioner Lyons Returns Commissioner Lyons returned to the meeting at 1 : 45 p .m. Are You Okay? Program Specialist Audiss reported that the "Are You Okay" system had alerted Public Safety to a person who had fallen and couldn' t get up . Lari Jordan Lari Jordan, 7609 Burton Avenue, P.O. Box 1061 , Rohnert park , discussed her concerns with HUD and lack of replies from the legislators . Commissioner Lyons Leaves Commissioner Lyons left the meeting at 1 : 59 p .m. Commissioner Lyons Returns Commissioner Lyons returned to the meeting at 2 : 01 p .m. Page - 2 Senior Citizens Advisory Commission Minutes May 21 , 1992 41/ Meeting Adjourned There being no further business to discuss and no one further desiring to be heard, a motion was made by Commissioner Kennedy at approximately 2 : 07 p.m. to adjourn the meeting which was seconded by Commissioner Jurgiel and unanimously approved. Chairman ATTEST : '�. Mary Hanlon - Recreation Supervisor 411 411 Page - 3