2003/05/15 Senior Citizens Advisory Commission Minutes CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
SENIOR CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMISSION MINUTES
May 15, 2003
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 Ackerman presiding.
Call to Order Chair Todd called the regular session to order at approximately 1:00 p.m. and led
the Pledge of Allegiance.
Roll Call Present: (4) Commissioners Kral, Todd, Tringali, and Kennedy
Absent: (1) Cassinelli
Staff present for all or part of the meeting: Recreation Director Tim Barry,
Recreation Specialist Wendy Audiss, City Council liaison Armando Flores.
Approval of
Minutes The minutes of the regular meeting of March 20, 2003 were unanimously
approved as submitted.
Acknowledging
Posting of
the Agenda Chair Todd acknowledged that the Agenda was posted as required by law in three
(3) public locations within the time period required.
Unscheduled Public Bob Doney, Project Coordinator for the AARP Tax Aid Program,
Appearances thanked the Senior Center for the use of the room, and presented the Alice
Stephenson Quality Site Award to Wendy. Mr. Doney also presented an envelope
with $512 in it, which were the donations received for the tax assistance.
Scheduled Public
Appearances None
City Council
Liaison Report Congratulated Vicki Wilkerson and her crew for another great Black & White
Ball. Distributed a handout re: City Council reorganization— Vicki Vidak-
Martinez stepped down as mayor. Armando is now mayor, and Greg Nordin is
vice-mayor. Armando also discussed the Community Fields Project and the
Memorial Day Ceremonies on Monday, May 26 at the Community Center.
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Armando also told the commission to feel free to contact him at anytime, and
thanked the Commission for their continued service. He also noted that Rohnert
Park is noted for outstanding senior programs.
Recreation Director Tim Barry announced that his position was being eliminated, and that July 31'
would be his last day. He is looking for another job. Amanda Houseman's
position was also eliminated, and Wendy Audiss will be assuming many of her
duties with youth programs. The City is serious financial trouble.
Recreation Specialist Wendy Audiss reported that the Rohnert Park Chorale made a $100 donation to
the Senior Center, as a thank you for us allowing them to use our facility for
rehearsals. Program support staff was treated to a lunch at the Rooster Run Golf
Course in Petaluma for the CPRS annual support staff recognition lunch. April
statistics were discussed (see attached)
Recreation Coord. Vicki Wilkerson reported on the Black & White Ball. The silent auction brought
in over $3,000. Jimmie and Joyce Rogers have donated a storage shed to be
installed on Dorothy Delnevo's property— this is where we will store out
decorations. Vicki thanked all of her volunteers for 4 days of set up and 1 day of
clean up for the Ball.
Park & Rec Liaison Absent.
Matters from
Commissioners Georgia Todd brought up the changes in the handicap parking spaces at Raley's
Towne Center. Tim will follow up.
Dorothy Kral bought us the issue of the trash collection— that the trucks are
breaking off trash can lids, driving over cans. Armando will pass this information
along.
Meeting
Adjourned There being no further business to discuss and no one further desiring to be heard,
it was moved by Commissioner Tringale and seconded by Commissioner Kral to
adjourn the meeting at 1:30p.m.
Chairman
ATTEST:
Recreation Specialist, Senior Programs
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