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CORRESPONDENCE -Booklets entitled " New Lifestyles for Seniors" and "Help at Home" were given out to the Commissioners. ANNOUNCEMENTS -Chairperson Anthony stated Commissioners Berglund and Truscelli did not re-apply for the Senior Affairs Commission and announced they will be finishing their terms this month. He recognized their efforts put forth on the Commission and wanted to express his appreciation to them. -Chairperson Anthony announced the Human Race is over and he is collecting donations for the race. ITEM 2-VEHICLE PURCHASE FOLLOW-UP Chairperson Anthony announced that Superintendent Hartman made a presentation to the Veterans Memorial Senior Advisory Council regarding the proposal to purchase a vehicle. Commissioner Truscelli confirmed that the Senior Advisory Council decided to appropriate $40,000.00 for the purchase of the van with certain conditions. Those conditions are: the van is to be used for senior purposes; any other uses are to be governed by senior need; an agreement needs to be developed with the City for its use; the City will furnish insurance for the vehicle and provide for its maintenance. Chairperson Anthony noted that the cost of a replacement vehicle is not included in the cost of the maintenance and insurance. Superintendent Hartman suggested having the vehicle vendors make presentations/demonstrations of their products to the Commission representatives from the Senior Advisory Council, and a City Auto Shop representative in order to develop vehicle specifications. Commissioner Jordan encouraged the Commission to be very clear about we need and want in a vehicle. ITEM 3 -TRANSPORTATION Chairperson Anthony said the PCC will meet on May 20 at 9:30am at the San Mateo Senior Center to discuss the distribution monies available for paratransit services in San Mateo County. A report will be presented and a decision and recommendation will be made at this meeting. Commissioner Jordan strongly encouraged the members of the PCC to be firm in monitoring and retaining monies allocated for paratransit services.