Commitee on Aging Meeting
Regular MeetingTulare, CA · March 16, 2016
Minutes
MINUTES
COMMITTEE ON AGING
12 NOON
WEDNESDAY, March 16, 2016
TULARE SENIOR COMMUNITY CENTER, 201 NORTH “F” STREET
BILL THOMPSON ROOM
MISSION STATEMENT
TO PROMOTE A COMMUNITY MAKING TULARE THE MOST DESIRABLE PLACE
TO LIVE, LEARN, PLAY, WORK, WORSHIP AND PROSPER
I. CALL TO ORDER
The Regular Meeting of the Committee on Aging was called to order at 12:00 p.m. by
Albert Lemus at the Tulare Senior Community Center, Bill Thompson Room.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Albert Lemus, Dick Johnson, Kathy Perryman, and Pam
Malloy.
MEMBERS ABSENT: Jackie Zupp
STAFF PRESENT: Brian Beck and Lorraine Zorn
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The flag salute was conducted.
III. CITIZEN COMMENTS – None.
IV. COMMUNICATIONS - None.
V. CONSENT CALENDAR
(1) The minutes of February 17, 2016, were M/S/P by Kathy Perryman and Dick Johnson
unanimously approved.
VI. SCHEDULED CITIZEN OR GROUP PRESENTATIONS – None.
VII. GENERAL BUSINESS
NUTRITION REPORT: Lorraine Zorn presented the February 2016 Report.
RECREATION REPORT: Lorraine Zorn presented the February 2016 Report.
Noted that the Tulare Advance Register Newspaper is not providing the city of Tulare
with adequate publicizing of community events. The news primarily has to do with
Visalia events. This negative change occurred when Tulare Advance Register staff was
eliminated a few months ago.
Trips –
At this time there are still no scheduled trips to Chukchansi Casino because
the casino does not offer group rates/offers. Collette Vacations are still
offered – Colors of New England and Reflection of Italy
Special Events –
The Super Bowl Luncheon sponsored by Linwood Meadows, February 5 th
went very well as well as the Volunteer Recognition Ceremony sponsored
by Twin Oaks Village. Tomorrow is the annual St. Patrick’s Day luncheon
sponsored by Tulare Regional Medical Center. We have about 80 lunch
reservations! We will be serving Nachos Pot of Gold and Shamrock
Shakes! We will also have some fun Leprechaun games.
Classes & Activities –
Lorraine reported on the February 2016 recreation report. The Senior
Softball league will begin March 28. The AARP is going very well and
appointments are full. Zumba Gold will be offered again, starting April 7!
Last October, the class was cancelled until further notice due to the
instructor’s personal unexpected situation.
VIII. OLD BUSINESS – None.
IX. NEW BUSINESS – Lorraine mentioned that she will be submitting the Phase
33 EFSP Grant by April 15, 2016. This grant is usually in the amount of
$20,000 and is used to purchase the frozen meals for the home delivery
program.
X. ITEMS OF BOARD INTEREST
XI. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 12:15 p.m.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities and Brown Act, if you need special assistance to
participate in the meeting, including the receipt of the agenda and documents in the agenda package
in an alternate format, please contact the Tulare Senior Community Center (559) 685-2330.
Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the Center to make reasonable arrangements to
ensure accessibility to this meeting (28 CFR 35.102-35, 104 ADA Title II), and allow for the
preparation of documents in the appropriate alternate format.
Next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, April 20, 2016, 12 Noon
Agenda
AGENDA
COMMITTEE ON AGING
March 16, 2016 12 Noon
TULARE SENIOR COMMUNITY CENTER
BILL THOMPSON ROOM
201 NORTH “F” STREET
MISSION STATEMENT
TO PROMOTE A COMMUNITY MAKING TULARE THE MOST DESIRABLE PLACE TO LIVE, LEARN,
PLAY, WORK, WORSHIP AND PROSPER
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
III. CITIZEN COMMENTS
This is the time for citizens to comment on items within the jurisdiction of the Board. The
Board cannot legally discuss or take official action on citizen comments that are introduced
today. Each speaker will be allowed three minutes, with a maximum time of 10 minutes per
item, unless otherwise extended by the Board.
IV. COMMUNICATIONS
Communications are to be submitted 10 days prior to a meeting to be considered for this
section of the Agenda. No action will be taken on matters listed under communications;
however, the Board may direct staff to schedule issues raised during communications for a
future agenda. Citizen comments will be limited to three minutes, per topic, unless otherwise
extended by the Board.
V. CONSENT CALENDAR:
All Consent Calendar Items are considered routine and will be enacted in one motion. There
will be no separate discussion of these matters unless a request is made, in which event the
item will be removed from the Consent Calendar to be discussed and voted upon by a
separate motion.
(1). MINUTES
Approve Committee minutes of February 17, 2016.
SCHEDULED CITIZEN OR GROUP PRESENTATIONS
VI. GENERAL BUSINESS
(1). NUTRITION
a. Nutrition Report
This report covers congregate and home delivered (hot and frozen) meal
participation for the month of February 2016
(2). RECREATION-COMMUNITY SERVICES
a. Recreation Report
This report covers recreational activities and participation for the months of February
2016.
(1) Trips
(2) Special Events –
Upcoming: St. Patrick’s Day Luncheon sponsored by HCCA – Tulare Regional
Medical Center
(3) Classes & Activities
(3). TULARE SENIOR SERVICES, INC. (TSS)
VII. OLD BUSINESS
VIII. NEW BUSINESS
IX. ITEMS OF BOARD
XI. ADJOURNMENT
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities and Brown Act, if you need special assistance to
participate in the meeting, including the receipt of the agenda and documents in the agenda package in
an alternate format, please contact the Tulare Senior Community Center (559) 685-2330. Notification 48
hours prior to the meeting will enable the Center to make reasonable arrangements to ensure
accessibility to this meeting (28 CFR 35.102-35, 104 ADA Title II), and allow for the preparation of
documents in the appropriate alternate format.
[Note: Pursuant to Government Code 54957.5 – Effective 7/1/08 Documents produced and distributed
less than 72 hours prior to or during an open session of a regular meeting to a majority of the legislative
body regarding any item on the agenda will be made available for public inspection at the meeting and at
the City Clerk’s office at City Hall located at 411 East Kern Avenue during normal business hours.]
Next Scheduled Committee Meeting: April 20, 2016
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