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MINUTES
The Senior Citizens Advisory Commission of the City of Garland convened in regular session at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 3, 2023, 200 North Fifth Street, Garland, Texas, with the following members:
Present:
Shirley Robnett, Commissioner - Chair
Carol Cooper, Commissioner
Sal Liberto, Commissioner
Amador Castro, Commissioner
Charlotte Piercy, Commissioner
Absent:
Gail Belton, Commissioner - Vice Chair
PC Mathew, Commissioner
Staff Present:
Dee Muhlinghaus, Senior Center Supervisor
Jelisa Baker, Senior Center Supervisor
Albert Montero, Recreation Services Manager
D'Lee Williams, Recreation Director
Attendees:
Councilman Chris Ott, Presentation on District 8
1.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion was made by
Commissioner Sal Liberto,
and seconded by
Commissioner Carol Cooper
Vote:
5 - 0
a.
Minutes June 1
2.
ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION
a.
Senior Center Construction Update - D’Lee Williams
Senior centers. 2 different options
All wet or all dry ( all dry was chosen) NO POOL
New design will be 1.67 acers
Projected amount is 17,490.00
26,128 Base Plan
Tribute element design in the works
Design will be completed in first quarterly of 2024
With the complete plan completed by the end of 4
th
quarter of 2024
Construction to be completed by 3
rd
Quarterly 2026
b.
District 8 Update - Councilman Chris Ott
Councilman Ott introduced himself to the commission. And went gave an update on what was going on in District 8. Councilman Ott also stated that it was the annual operation cost of the pool that was a one of the biggest reason to not go with a pool for the new Senior Center.
e.
Senior Center Reports - D'Aun Muhlinghaus & Jelisa Baker
Future Trips
Extended Trips Scheduled for 2023-2024
Lancaster/Philadelphia Pennsylvania Aug 5 – Aug 13 2023
Hawaii Sept 22 – Sept 29 2023
Mystery Trip October 24 – October 25 2023
French Riviera November 9 – November 17 2023
Day Trips Scheduled for 2023
Farmer’s Market Shopping September 7
Ranger Game September 20 (Red Sox)
Sailing with Scott October 5
Choctaw Trip October 12
Various monthly Grub Club Outings
Center Programs
Texas Transportation Institute Pedestrian Safety Class August 1
Explore Dallas History Lecture Series by Holly Stevens - August 15 at 9:30
Travel Meeting – August 25 at 1:30
End of Summer Party – August 31
New Center Update
Decision has been made to move forward with construction of new senior center without a pool – design phase has begun
August Future Activities at Carver Senior Center
Hawaiian Day August 25
th
New classes starting in September
Explore Dallas lecture Aug 17
th
Senior fitness Fridays 9am
ICR trip Aug. 17
th
Legacy Hall Aug 8
th
Previous events done at Carver in May:
Summer Bash
(in n out, photos, music, games, Kona Ice so much more) 9am at Douglas Park. Right next to Carver Senior Center)
Free Promo Chair Yoga June 7
th
and June 21
st
9am
Senior Fitness Class with Lana Fridays 9 to 9:45 am
NASA Exhibit June 6
th
Time: TBA
Bible Study June 7
th
and 20
th
Library Activity June 5
th
and 26
th
Combining with GSAC for Father’s Day Breakfast at FRC June 14
th
Dallas Museum of Illusion June 14
th
10:15 am
Guest Lecture - Explore Dallas- Garland Fire 1899, June 22
nd
at 9am
CNC Craft day on second Tuesday of every month.
DOC Talk village medical every fourth Tuesday.
Village medical tour Wednesday 6/27 9 am
f.
Senior Commission Chair Report
3.
ADJOURN
Submitted By:
_____________________________________________________________
Shirley Robnett, Chair
______________________________________________________________
Albert Montero, Secretary
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