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Superintendent Hartman asked about the method which would be used to tabulate the surveys. It was suggested that perhaps the computer class at the Veterans Senior Center might take this on as a special project and be willing to tabulate the results using their computers. It was also suggested having time set aside at various club meetings where one of the survey committee members would be there to answer questions as people were filling out the surveys. Chairperson Anthony asked the Commissioners for their comments/suggestions regarding the survey and requested Commissioner Berglund to call a meeting of the subcommittee to condense many of the survey questions. ITEM 3 - Transportation Chairperson Anthony reported TRIPS continues to speak at the monthly SamTrans paratransit meetings. He noted that return trips from doctor visits are a problem for people using Redi Wheels. Because of delays at doctor appointments, many people are not able to meet their scheduled pick up time of the Redi Wheels vehicle. Chairperson Anthony said the Redi Wheels logo will be given out to those patients who ride Redi Wheels and these stickers will be placed on the patient's file to remind the doctor that this person needs to leave the office by a certain time to catch the bus. A sticker will also be provided to the patient to carry in their purse or wallet. Chairperson Anthony said TRIPS will be monitoring the pilot taxi program and depending on its success, will make recommendations to put the program in place in other cities. The Commissioners discussed the issue of transportation liability and the hesitancy of many people to transport seniors to and from the senior centers due to this problem. Commissioner Lloyd noted many insurance policies available have too many exclusionary clauses and RSVP provides this kind of coverage but the restrictions are very tight. ROUNDTABLE There were no items for roundtable discussion. The regular meeting of the Senior Affairs Commission was adjourned at 10:25am to be reconvened at 9:00am on Wednesday, August 12, 1992 at the Fair Oaks Senior Center, 2600 Middlefield Road, Redwood City, California.