Minutes
Bexar Senior Advisory Committee
Friday, October 17, 2003 – 10:00 a.m.
Members Present
Sue Ackerman, rep by Chris Alderete, rep by Julia Castellano-Hoyt
Sharon Baughman Emma Bedoy Laura Cisneros, rep by
Barb Dampman Alex Davila, rep by Blanca Cook
Marcia Katz Mary Will Winn Murnin
Hon. Ruth Jones McClendon, Tito Villalobos Moreno Sterling Neuman
rep by Bill Heinemann Alicia Rodriguez Steve Saldana
Rev. Gene Sheppard Lily Porter-Tarrillion Jimmy Toubin
Norma Cheeves rep by Ray Foley Nancy Rheams
Genny Manley Ida Kenny Lewis Marshall
Members Absent:
Dorothy Whitenack
1. Call to Order – Mr. Jimmy Toubin, Chairperson called the meeting to order.
2. Roll Call – Ms. Alicia Rodriguez, Secretary called Roll as reflected above.
3. Citizens To Be Heard (Limit to Three Minutes) – None
4. Bexar Area Agency on Aging Director’s Report – Ms. Carol Zernial reported on the following:
· Secretary of Aging announced nine sites were selected nationwide for a Disease Prevention Grant and the Alamo Area Council of Governments was awarded $200,000 / year up to 3 years. This will be a joint partnership to do diabetes prevention through the nutrition centers with the City of San Antonio, Texas Diabetes Institute and the Metropolitan Health District.
· Attended the Leadership and Legislative meeting for the National Council on Aging and shared updates on the Prescription Drug Proposal.
· Received a 1/12 continuing resolution further commenting that the Federal Appropriations for FY04 have not been sent out. Three of the thirteen appropriations bills have passed so far.
· The Health and Human Services Commission in Texas did release the Transition Plan and will have a hearing on this Plan on Tuesday, October 21 in Austin. Comments will be prepared and upon approval will be sent out. An overview of this Plan was provided to BSAC members and Ms. Zernial mentioned that if anyone had comments on this Plan, please send to her.
· Introduced new Bexar AAA staff member, Mr. Bill Jones who will work in the Care Coordination Department.
5. Consider and act upon approval of the Minutes of September 12, 2003 – Upon consideration, motion was made by Mr. Marshall to approve the minutes as presented. Motion seconded by Mr. Saldana and passed.
6. Chairperson’s Report – No report
7. Subcommittee Status Reports
1. Recommendation to approve Outreach Campaign through KLUP – Upon consideration, Ms. Kenny seconded; motion passed.
2. TRACS Review: SAI #TX-R-20030918-004-50, San Antonio Food Bank, Inc. - $50,000 – Upon consideration, Ms. Dampman seconded; motion passed.
B. Allocations and Monitoring – Mr. Sterling Neuman presented the following:
1. Approval of FY04 Amended Budget – Upon consideration, Ms. Rodriguez seconded; motion passed. The following BSAC members abstained: Barb Dampman, Steve Saldana, Sharon Baughman, Suzanne Huber, Blanca Cook and Ray Foley.
2. Update on Guardianship – The contract proposal was awarded to Catholic Charities. Mr. Saldana reported that they had set up the phone system to accept referrals, hired an Attorney and are in the process of interviewing for other positions.
3. Recommendation to approve Christian Senior Services as Vendor for Greater Randolph Service Nutrition Program – Upon consideration, Mr. Marshall seconded; motion passed. The following BSAC member abstained: Sharon Baughman
C. Family Caregiver Support Program – Mr. Steve Saldana presented the following:
1. Approval of FY04 Budget – Upon consideration, Ms. Kenny seconded. Motion passed. The following BSAC members abstained: Steve Saldana; Barb Dampman
2. Approval of FY04 Vendor – Upon consideration, Mr. Garcia seconded. Motion passed.
Mr. Saldana announced the next meeting to be held on November 5 – 3 pm at the Alzheimer’s Association office.
D. Information, Special Events and Vista – Ms. Sharon Baughman informed the committee had met and deferred report to Ms. Zernial.
1. Update on Caregiver’s Month – Ms. Zernial informed that staff had followed up on the recommendations. There will be two Caregiver Recognition events in November to recognize caregivers that are actually receiving services in our caregiver program. Grace Lutheran has agreed to host one of them and one of AAA vendors will be providing food.
2. Southwest Home for the Holidays – Ms. Zernial informed that Volunteer Judges will be needed for the actual judging that will take place Nov. 6th @ 9:00 a.m. Ms. Davis, Ms. Dampman, and Ms. Hoyt agreed to volunteer.
E. Nominations/Bylaws and Legislative - Mr. Lewis Marshall provided the following:
1. Update on Nominations for 2004 stating that the committee will be meeting to review BSAC membership applications. Ms. Zernial announced those members whose terms were expiring: Chris Alderete, Norma Cheeves, Laura Cisneros, Elsa Davis, Ray Foley, Oscar Garcia, Victor Garcia, Santos Hernandez and Dorothy Whitenack. She further commented that all are eligible to reapply, however, there is a limitation on the subcontractors. Staff is also accepting nominations for new persons to join this committee.
8. Adjournment – There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.