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Senior Affairs Commission Page 2 Minutes of Thursday, September 12, 1996 sub-committee to work out the program proposal. Vice Chairperson Walsh, Commissioner Anthony and Manager Linda Griffith will work on the sub- committee. Manager Griffith suggested making the proposal "site specific". ITEM 3-TRANSPORTATION UPDATE Manager Griffith passed out a flyer from J&J WMS Need-a-Ride which was posted at the Senior Center. She called and requested information about this service and will follow-up for the Commission. ITEM 4-TEWCI UPDATE Superintendent Centeno report the RFP (Request for Proposals) has not been completed by TEWCI. Commissioner Newell suggested inviting someone from TEWCI to the October meeting to discuss questions that he had. Superintendent Centeno will follow up on this request. ITEM 5-COMMISSION REVIEW OF VETERANS MEMORIAL SENIOR CENTER Commissioner Anthony stated that according to City Ordinance Section 2.1.33 under Senior Affairs Commission "Powers and Duties", the Commission has the authority to review and make recommendations to the City Council and City Manager for the establishment of programs by the City for senior citizens in the City; and to review and make recommendations to same regarding the funding of senior programs and services that operate within the City for the benefit of seniors. He stated the Commission has never reviewed the Veterans Memorial Senior Center operation in depth and wants to form a sub-committee to perform this review. He spoke about auditing the books to see how monies are being spent by the City and the Senior Advisory Council. Superintendent Centeno suggested having Manager Linda Griffith put together a presentation of the budget and how it works so the Commissioners' have a better understanding of how the Center operates and how the Senior Advisory Council contributes to the Center operation. Manager Griffith must obtain permission of the Senior Advisory Council before presenting their budget to the Commission since they are a non-profit entity and separate from the City. M/S Newell/Harrison: To request that a budget presentation be made at the October Commission meeting. Motion passed. (Yes-5, No-1) M/S Anthony/Moran: To form a sub-committee to review the operation of the Veterans Memorial Senior Center.