September 14, 2006
1. CALL TO ORDER
A regular meeting of the Reedley Commission on Aging was
called to order by Chairperson Ramirez at 8:37 a.m. at the
Reedley Community Center, Sierra Room, 100 North East Avenue,
Reedley, California.
2. ROLL CALL AND INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS
A. Commissioners Present: Ruben Ramirez, Chairperson;
Mary Vega, Vice Chairperson; Julia Lawrence; Alice Nakamura;
Lois Rosenfeld; Carol Martens, Alternate.
B. Commissioners Absent: Excused
- Carl Smith.
C. Staff Present: Joel
Glick, Community Services Director; Denise Phariss,
Administrative Assistant; Carol Martens, Senior Citizen
Coordinator, Sarah Reid, Community Services Superintendent.
D. Others Present: None.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
It was moved by Commissioner Lawrence and seconded by Commissioner
Vega that the June 8, 2006 minutes be approved. The motion
carried.
4. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
A. None.
5. CORRESPONDENCE
A. Robbie Cranch from Retired Senior Volunteer Program
(RSVP) sent a letter indicating how much she looks forward
to the monthly newsletter.
B. A thank you note from Shirley Holland, previous Calligraphy
instructor, was written to Carol Martens, pointing out what
an asset Carol is for the City and community and thanking
her for the years she had the opportunity to work with her.
C. Thank you letter to Carol was received from Don and
Martha Enns regarding the Alaskan cruise.
D. Another thank you letter to Carol for making the Alaskan
cruise so special, from Earl and Esther Enns.
6. NEW BUSINESS
A. Royal Court Luncheon Planning
Date and Location: Tuesday, October 10th at Noon at the
Opera House. Sarah Reid provided Carol with the application
for use of the Opera House. Carol has already touched base
with Mark Norwood regarding availability of the facility.
Food: The Commission directed Carol to get pricing from Angie
at Mainstreet
Café for Chicken with mushrooms, tri tip, and
turkey roll. They will decide at a later date, which item
they want to go with based on pricing and how much the
Fiesta Committee will chip in.
Set up: Will be done the night before. Most likely after
Weight Watchers is done - apx. 7:00 p.m. Carol will check
with Mark Norwood.
Entertainment: Mark Norwood will provide a mini version
from one of his plays. Carol will ask if he will emcee, as
well.
Door Prizes: Carol indicated each Commissioner should plan
on getting seven raffle prizes from local businesses.
Special meeting: A special meeting was set for Thursday,
September 28, 2006 at 8:30 a.m. to finalize plans for the
Royal Court Lunch.
B. Volunteer of the Month - Tabled until the November meeting
as this would be for December= s potluck.
C. Diaper Derby - Scheduled for Friday, October 13, 2006
at Sierra View Homes. It was suggested to raise the prize
money. This will be discussed in the Inc. meeting.
7. STAFF REPORTS
A. Carol Martens
1) 58 for lunch yesterday. Rootbeer floats were enjoyed
by all.
2) 54 are signed up for the Yosemite trip (this is being
done in place of the Casino trip)
3) Carol is the only one completing Homeowner= s and Renter=
s rebates. Her volunteer had some health issues that made
it impossible for her to help this year.
4) Carol commended the Commissioners on working and providing
cookies for the Blood Bank.
B. Joel Glick
1) Gave a copy of the Community Services Department= s
Assessment Report to each commissioner.
2) Reported on the vandalism to the lights behind the senior
patio. The one will not be replaced as it has been broken
two times. Glick will ask the police department to patrol
that area for illegal activity, as this may be why the light
was broken in the first place.
8. COMMISSIONER REPORTS
A. None.
9. ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned
at 9:16 a.m.
