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.---i(iTli'~'" ,fj:~'~<(:~ '~ ~' . , ' " "".., . : .' ' \" .i:-/' CASSELBERRY SENIOR CENTER ADVISORY BOARD Casselberry Recreation Center 200 North Triplet Lake Drive Casselberry, Florida 32707 The Senior Center, Advisory Board held a regular meeting on Tuesday, October 14, 2008. Sarah French called the meeting to order at 1:15 pm." Board MemberS Present: Sarah French, Bill Clark. Beverly Tish, Robert Doyle, Patricia Howlett Board Members Absent: Joe Howard, JohnWarren, Paul L'Homme, Suzanne Avakian Staff Present: . Maria Simmons, Linda Moore, Donald Dowd Audience Present: Herbert Dickens Aooroval of Minutes: August 10, 2008 minUtes were approved as read. September 9, 2008 minutes were approved as read. Audience Particioation: , Sarah French provided a reintroduction of board members and city staff. Bill Clark requested a table of the reorganization in the Administrative Services Department. Items for DiscuSsion: A) Coffee The coffee program continues to be active by donations and has been successful in participation from activity groups, class instructors, as wen as regular attendees. B) Rec Center ActiviliesIPopulace The facility continues to serve as a multi-purpose facility that allows citizens of all ages to participate in daily activities. C) Store Trips Donald explained the risks involved and the liability in transporting the seniors to grocery stores, errands, etc. Additionally, ther.e wouldn't be available staff to provide this service. D) Board MemberS Status (New/Old) Applications for new candidates have been submitted in for consideration. The Board will prepare John Warren's resignation. Staff ReDOrt: A) Staff Update, Maria Simmons has be.en work.ing with local businesses, including Bob Evans, to help promote the Center and the City. Bob Evans will work out a partnership with the city in having a "Casselberry Day" at the restaurant, donating 20% of the profits to the city. B) Program Update New programs an,d classes have been initiated including, enrichment classes and exercise programs. C) Renovation 'Updaie The remodeling will take place possibly into early next year, giving additional modifications to the plans. The time frame of the refurbishing is projeCted at 8-10 weeks. The interior of the center will be painted in-house prior to renovations. A tinted window in the pool room needs to be installed. SBC will purchase the necessary materials. The City Maintenance crew will install it;