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TOWN OF DANVILLE
SENIOR ADVISORY COMMISSION
SUMMARY OF ACTIONS
OCTOBER 25, 2023 - DRAFT
1. CALL TO ORDER
The regular meeting of the Senior Advisory Commission was called to order by Chair
Foster at 4:00 pm.
Chair Foster requested the Commissioners introduce themselves and roll was called.
Present: Candace Hendra, Commissioner
Sandra Moody, Commissioner
Roxanne Foster, Vice Chair
Steven Freshman, Chair
Excused: Jim Donnelly, Commissioner
2. CHANGES TO THE ORDER OF THE AGENDA
Leah Martinez requested to move Item 6.1 Via presentation to the first item
following the Consent Calendar Item 4.
3. "FOR THE GOOD OF THE TOWN"
There were no speakers.
4. CONSENT CALENDAR
4.1 Consider approval of the Summary of Actions from the July 26, 2023 Senior
Advisory Commission Regular Meeting.
MOTION BY COMMISSIONER FRESHMAN, SECOND BY COMMISSIONER
HENDRA, TO APPROVE THE SUMMARY OF ACTIONS OF THE JULY 26,
2023, SENIOR ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING.
MOTION CARRIED 4-0-1
5. ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF REPORTS
5.1 Via representative Garrett Brinker presented a comprehensive report regarding
Via’s transportation program for consideration at the Danville Senior Center.
Mr. Brinker responded to questions from the Commission.
5.2 Consideration of Senior Advisory Commission meeting dates for 2024.
The Commission discussed the potential meeting dates and times. The consensus
was to continue with the current Commission meeting times of 4:00 pm on the 4th
Wednesday, quarterly.
MOTION BY VICE-CHAIR MOODY, SECOND BY COMMISSIONER
FRESHMAN, TO APPROVE THE SENIOR ADVISORY COMISSION MEETING
DATES ON THE 4TH WEDNESDAY IN THE MONTHS OF JANUARY, APRIL,
JULY AND OCTOBER FOR 2024 AS OUTLINED IN ATTACHMENT A.
MOTION CARRIED 4-0-1
MOTION BY VICE-CHAIR MOODY, SECOND BY COMMISSIONER HENDRA,
TO APPROVE THE SENIOR ADVISORY COMISSION MEETING TIMES
REMAIN UNCHANGED AT 4:00 PM. FOR 2024 AS OUTLINED IN
ATTACHMENT A.
MOTION CARRIED 4-0-1
6. COMMUNICATION
6.1 Via presentation moved to item 5.1
6.2 Town and Senior Center Updates
Leah Martinez provided a comprehensive update of the latest Town updates, and
highlighted programs and activities at the Senior Center since the last meeting on
July 26, 2023, including the increase in participation numbers in 2022-2023. Leah
also introduced Amy Schell, who is the new part-time addition to the staff and her
role as a Volunteer Program Assistant in charge of the Town’s Volunteer program.
Ms. Martinez responded to questions from the Commission.
7. COMMISSIONER’S REPORTS
7.1 Commissioner’s Sub-Committee Reports
Vice-Chair Moody reported updates as liaison on the Social Connections
Subcommittee. She highlighted several areas of activity since July 26, 2023.
Commissioner Freshman reported as liaison on the Gathering Spaces
Subcommittee since July 26, 2023.
Commissioner Hendra provided updates as liaison on the Advocacy
Subcommittee since July 26, 2023.
Chair Foster shared the Via presentation served as an update as liaison on the
Transportation Subcommittee.
7.2 Commissioner’s Liaison Reports
Commissioner Hendra as liaison to SRVUSD Facilities provided information on
their last meeting. She also reported as liaison to the Bicycle Commission and
provided updates since July 26, 2023.
Chair Freshman reported as liaison for the Recreation, Arts and Community
Services Commission and provided information and updates since July 26, 2023.
Chair Foster provided a comprehensive report of the past Town Council
Commission meetings which she has attended since July 26, 2023.
8. ADJOURNMENT
The regular meeting of the Danville Senior Advisory Commission was adjourned
at 6:07 p.m.
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Leah Martinez, Program Supervisor Yvonne Nouri