Minutes

Bexar Senior Advisory Committee

Friday, November 14, 2003 – 10:00 a.m.

1.       Call to Order – The meeting was called to order by Mr. Jimmy Toubin.

2.       Roll Call – Ms. Alicia Rodriguez, Secretary called roll and a quorum was established.

3.       Citizens To Be Heard (Limit to Three Minutes) – Ms. Monica Bonilla provided an overview to BSAC members regarding the Guardianship Program.  Anyone interested in learning more about this program were asked to call  293-1000.

4.       Bexar Area Agency on Aging Director’s Report – Ms. Carol Zernial teleconferenced her Director’s report.

5.       Consider and act upon approval of the Minutes of October 10, 2003 – Upon correction to reflect under Item #5 - Minutes of September 12, 2003, a Motion was made by Mr. Saldana, seconded by Mr. Marshall to approve the minutes as corrected. The Motion carried unanimously.

6.       Subcommittee Status Reports

A.    Access & Assistance – No Report

B.     Allocations and Monitoring – No Report

C.     Family Caregiver Support Program – Mr. Saldana reported they are currently working on a monitoring tool for vendors. 

1.                   Authorization to apply for Brookdale Grant in the amount of $10,000 – After consideration, the Motion was seconded by Ms. Kenny.  The Motion carried unanimously.

D.    Information, Special Events and Vista

1.                   Update on Caregiver’s Month – Ms. Garay provided an update on the recent Caregiver Recognition.

2.                   Southwest Home for the Holidays – Ms. Richards invited BSAC members to attend the Reception on November 18, 2003 – 10 am – AACOG Board Room in which the Recipients would be awarded their Airline Ticket.

E.     Nominations/Bylaws and Legislative – Mr. Marshall presented the following:

At this time, Mr. Marshall presented individually the Slate of Officers for 2004.  Chairman:  Jimmy Toubin and asked for any other nominations from the floor.  There being none, motion was made by Mr. Saldana to close and seconded by Ms. Kenny.  Motion passed. 

Mr. Marshall then presented the nomination for Vice Chairman:  Sterling Neuman and asked for any other nominations from the floor.  There being none, motion was made by Mr. Saldana to close and seconded by Mr. Garcia.  Motion passed.

Mr. Marshall then presented the nomination for Secretary:  Alicia Rodriguez and asked for any other nominations from the floor.  There being none, motion was made by Mr. Saldana to close and seconded by Mr. Neuman.  Motion passed.

The Slate of Officers will then be presented to the AACOG Board of Directors for their consideration and approval.

Mr. Marshall then presented the following names for a Three-year Membership Term to the Bexar Senior Advisory Committee:  Chris Alderete, The Medical Team ; Henry Christopher, Attorney at Law, Johnson, Christopher, Javore & Cochran;  Laura Cisneros, City of Antonio, Department of Community Initiatives, Elderly Services Division;  Elsa C. Davis, CTSA TV, KEDA Radio; Victor V. Garcia, Audie L. Murphy, VA Hospital;  Ruth P. Gomez, Senior Resident Services, San Antonio Housing Authority;  John C. Sampson, Center for Independent Living;  Everett Turner, Retired; and  Mary L. Will, Retired.  Motion passed.  Membership will be forwarded to the AACOG Board of Directors for their consideration and approval.

Motion was made and seconded to reactivate the Texas Silver Haired Legislative (TSHL) Election Steering Committee.  The Motion carried unanimously.

Under other business, a discussion ensued regarding the One Stop Centers.  Mr. Neuman stated that as a funding agency that provides funds for many of these programs and possibly be asked to provide money in the future to operate or staff some of these programs, he believes it is important that the AAA staff be very committed and aware of all these programs and report back to BSAC committee on exactly what they understand their obligations on commitment to be.  He further commented that there is so much duplicity that goes on behind the scene and find out about it later as another funding source. 

With this, Mr. Neuman made a motion that our AAA staff present their understanding of what the senior multipurpose site will be in the future and what this resource and referral proposed one stop site will be now and how they will be merged and how they understand our commitment to be with regards to funding.

Ms. Cisneros stated that should not be a problem since Mr. Notzon and Ms. Zernial sit on the Joint City/County Commission and they have been aware of this plan from the beginning.  Motion was seconded and passed.

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.