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Meeng Locaon:
Rambling River C enter
325 O ak Street
Farmington, M N 55024
RAM B L I N G RI V E R C E N T E R A D V I SO RY BO AR D M E E T I N G A G E N DA
F ebruary 10, 2020
9:30 A M
1.C all to O rder
2.A pprove A genda
3.A pprove M inutes
(a)A pprove J anuary 13, 2020 M eeng Minutes
4.P resentaons
(a)I ntroducons of New A dvis ory Board M embers
5 B usiness I tems
(a)2020 A rts and Cra's Fair F undrais er
(b)Chair and V ice-C hair Elecons
(c)Rambling River Center Capital I mprovement F und Balance and F uture P rojects
(d)Review Farmington S ons of the A merican L egion S teak F ry
6.D iscussion I tems
(a)O pen M eeng Law Review
(b)O rganize Meet and G reet City Council C andidates
(c)Park and Facilies Tour with the Park and Recreaon C ommis s ion
(d)Review 2020 C ommunity Expo
(e)Review 2020 Work P lan
(f)Review S ample Bylaws
(g)S enior Center Tour
7.S taff Report
(a)I nformaonal Updates
8.A dvisory B oard Roundtable
(a)Roundtable Format
9.Items for N ext M eeng A genda
(a)A genda I tems for M arch 9, 2020 M eeng
10.A djourn
TO :Rambling River Center A dvisory Board
F R O M :Missie Kohlbeck, Recreaon S upervisor and Randy D istad, Parks and Recreaon
D irector
S U B J EC T:A pprove J anuary 13, 2020 M eeng Minutes
DATE:February 10, 2020
I N T R O D U C TI O N
I ncluded in the meeng packet are dra( minutes from the A dvisory Board's January 13, 2020 meeng.
D I S C U S S I O N
A dvisory Board members should review the dra( minutes in order to determine if there are any
correcons or edits that need to be made prior to approval of the minutes .
A C T I O N R EQ U E S T E D
The A dvis ory Board is being as ked to review the a.ached dra( J anuary 13, 2020 meeng minutes , make
any correcons needed and then approve the meeng minutes.
AT TA C H M E N T S :
Type D es cripon
Backup M aterial D ra( J anuary 13, 2020 M eeng Minutes
JANUARY 13, 2020 RAMBLING RIVER CENTER
ADVISORY BOARD MEETING MINUTES
1. Call to Order: Meeting was called to order by Vice-Chair Marjorie Koski at 9:33 am.
Members Present: Marjorie Koski, Joan Moes, Blanch Reichert, and Pat Hennen
Members absent Pennie Page
Others Present: Parks and Recreation Director Randy Distad, Program Assistant Stacey Popp,
Ken Schumann and Recreation Supervisor Missie Kohlbeck
2. Approve Agenda
Motion made by Reichert and seconded by Moes to approve January 13, 2020 meeting agenda. APIF.
Motion carried.
3. Approve Minutes
Motion made by Moes and seconded by Reichert to approve December 9, 2019 meeting minutes. APIF.
Motion carried.
4. Presentation
A. Approve Day Old Bakery Items Collection and Distribution Guidelines
Program Assistant Popp reviewed the day old bakery collection and distribution guidelines she created.
There seemed to be general acceptance of the guidelines she developed. Moved by Moes and seconded
by Hennen to approve the guidelines that were written by Popp with the following additions:
• have the guidelines bulleted before posting
• add specific time for non-member pickup
• post a note saying “no saving items”
APIF. Motion carried.
B. Approve Flyer/Poster Hanging Guidelines
Program Assistant Popp reviewed the guidelines she created. There seemed to be general acceptance of
the guidelines she developed. Moved by Moes and seconded by Hennen to accept guidelines that were
written by Popp with the following additions:
• events that are two weeks or less from date of the event will go on right side of bulletin board
under an event heading
• information posted about available resource will be ongoing and will be changed quarter and
will go on left side of bulletin board under a resource heading
APIF. Motion carried.
5. Business Items
A. 2020 Arts and Crafts Fundraising Event
Director Distad shared that park and building maintenance staff will help with set up of booth space
and any tables that are purchased by vendors.
Moes shared that volunteer sign-up categories will include the following:
• greeters/check in
• counters
• concessions
• RRC table
• sign detail
• clean up and tear down
Moes shared there is a need to have signs made for concession and 3 banners should be ordered with
the new schedule.
Recreation Supervisor Kohlbeck shared she will work with the city’s Communication Specialist Lauren
Siebenaler to have it advertised and promoted on the city’s social media accounts. She will also
research the free daily event listing on KCHK, which is out of New Prague, MN and Kool 108.
Moes shared that vendors will be asked to donate a door prize for the drawings that will occur during
the arts and crafts event. She asked if there is a sound system at the arena that can be used to play
background music. She was informed that music can be played and that there is a public address
system, so door prize winners can be announced. Director Distad donated a $10 Blue Nose coffee gift
card as a door prize.
B. 2020 Community Expo
A discussion occurred about the logistics of the Community Expo that will occur at the Farmington High
School on Saturday, January 25 from 9:00 a.m. to noon. Staff will bring pens to hand out, the display
board that contains information and photos of the Rambling River Center, membership application forms
and copies of bi-monthly newsletter The River.
The following schedule of people volunteering during the Community Expo was reviewed:
• Dennis Michaelis and Reichert from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
• Hennen, Page and Moes from 10:30 – Noon.
Recreation Supervisor Kohlbeck informed everyone that David McMillen from the RRC Model Railroad
Club will also be attending the Community Expo and will have a small model railroad train display.
C. 2020 Farmington VFW Steak Fry Fundraiser
Recreation Supervisor Kohlbeck made everyone aware that the Sons of the American Legion will be
taking over the steak fry fundraiser from the Farmington VFW. She shared that the number of people
who volunteered to supply baked goods is down from previous years. There is also a concern with a low
number of members volunteering to help at the steak fry fundraiser, which may present an issue with
having enough help. She asked that anyone who can help at the fund is welcome to do so, but the stairs s
that lead to the basement does present a challenge for some volunteers to climb them repeatedly.
She is hopeful that in the end there will be enough volunteers to help.
D. Approve 2020 Work Plan
There was general agreement with the content contained in the Advisory Board’s draft 2020 work plan.
Moved by Reichert and seconded by Moes to approve the 2020 work plan. APIF. Motion carried.
E. Approve Completed 2019 Work Plan
Advisory Board members reviewed the completed work plan and there was general agreement that it
accurately reflected what was completed by the Advisory Board in 2019. Moved by Moes and seconded
by Hennen to approve the completed 2019 work plan. APIF. Motion carried.
F. Rambling River Center Building Study/Master Plan
Director Distad explained the purpose of developing a building master plan. He said developing a
building master plan would be able to help address any current issues the building layout is
experiencing. It would also address how to make the building feel warm and inviting. Motion by Moes,
seconded by Hennen to approve moving forward with requesting approval from the city council to hire a
consultant to develop a building study/master plan for the RRC. APIF. Motion carried.
6. Discussion Items
7. Staff Report
A. Informational Updates
• Banquet room floor replacement is underway. Staff will have it completed by the end of January.
• SAIL is offering free training to volunteer to become certified in teaching exercise classes. We
have two volunteer interested and Program Assistant Popp will follow up with training dates.
8. Advisory Roundtable.
Moes – Didn’t have anything to share.
Koski – Will be glad to have RRC historical stuff on the walls in the Farmington Rotary Club Room.
Reichert – Didn’t have anything to share.
Hennen – Shared she will be on vacation during the February meeting, so won’t be in attendance.
9. Agenda Items for February 10, 2020 Meeting
• review steak fry fundraiser
• arts & crafts fundraising event
• review 2020 community expo
• chair and vice-chair elections
• building study/master plan
• review 2020 work plan
• review sample by-laws
• update on the senior space software
10. 10. Adjourn
Motion by Hennen and seconded by Moe to adjourn the meeting at 11:07 a.m. APIF. Motion carried.
Respectfully Submitted
Missie Kohlbeck, Recreation Supervisor
TO :Rambling River Center A dvisory Board
F R O M :Missie Kohlbeck, Recreaon S upervisor and Randy D istad, Parks and Recreaon
D irector
S U B J EC T:I ntroducons of New A dvis ory Board M embers
DATE:February 10, 2020
I N T R O D U C TI O N
Two new members have been appointed to the A dvis ory Board by the C ity C ouncil and will be in
a*endance for the first me at the February 10, 2020 meeng. I n addion, Blanche Reichert and Pennie
Page were reappointed to the A dvis ory Board for addional 3 year terms .
D I S C U S S I O N
City Council appointed Kenneth S chumann and G ina S mith to the Rambling River Center A dvisory Board
at its J anuary 21, 2020 meeng. Both new members are as ked to introduce themselves and share a li*le
informaon about themselves . L ikewise, current A dvisory Board members are also as ked to introduce
thems elves and s hare a li*le informaon about thems elves including how many years they have s erved
on the A dvis ory Board.
A C T I O N R EQ U E S T E D
A dvisory Board members are being asked to w elcome Kenneth S chumann and G ina S mith to the A dvisory
Board.
TO :Rambling River Center A dvisory Board
F R O M :Missie Kohlbeck, Recreaon S upervisor and Randy D istad, Parks and Recreaon
D irector
S U B J EC T:2020 A rts and Cra#s Fair F undrais er
DATE:February 10, 2020
I N T R O D U C TI O N
The Rambling River C enter (R R C ) w ill be holding its fi#h annual A rts and Cra#s S ale fundraiser on
S aturday, A pril 18, 2020 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the S chmitz -Maki A rena (A rena). The Rambling
River Center A dvisory Board (A dvisory Board) has as s is ted with the annual arts and cra# fundraiser in
the pas t.
D I S C U S S I O N
A n update w ill be provided by Recreaon S upervisor Kohlbeck and A dvis ory Board member Moes about
the status of the A rts and C ra#s fundrais er. F urther dis cus s ion about the event should occur both during
and a#er the presentaon, so addional decisions related to this fundraising event can be made.
A C T I O N R EQ U E S T E D
A dvisory Board members are asked to come and listen to the update given and then further discuss the A rts
and C ra#s S ale fundrais ing event. A s items are dis cus s ed further decisions should be made before the
event is held.
TO :Rambling River Center A dvisory Board
F R O M :Missie Kohlbeck, Recreaon S upervisor and Randy D istad, Parks and Recreaon
D irector
S U B J EC T:Chair and V ice-C hair Elecons
DATE:February 10, 2020
I N T R O D U C TI O N
S ince this is the first meeng a)er the City Council made their appointments to the A dvisory Board, per
City O rdinance, February is the month w hen officers are elected for the A dvisory Board. O fficer to be
elected are the C hair and V ice-Chair posions . Both of these pos ions are for a one-year term. P leas e
come prepared to nominate and vote on the elecon of thes e two posions .
D I S C U S S I O N
Pennie Page is the current C hair of the A dvis ory Board. S he will firs t call for nominaons for the chair
pos ion. I f any member is interested in becoming the chair they s hould indicate they are interes ted and
then they can be a candidate for the posion. C hair Page will connue to call for chair nominaons and if
no one els e indicates they are interested in the chair posion, then the nominaon w ill be closed. O nce all
members who are interested in becoming the chair are know n, then a vote will be taken for the chair
pos ion. O nce the chair is elected, then the pers on elected as the chair will repeat the nominaon and
vong process for the vice-chair posion.
A C T I O N R EQ U E S T E D
A dvisory Board members should come prepared to make their interes t known to other A dvis ory Board
members about s erving as either chair or vice-chair. A ll members are being asked to vote during the
elecon of the chair and vice-chair posions .
TO :Rambling River Center A dvisory Board
F R O M :Missie Kohlbeck, Recreaon S upervisor and Randy D istad, Parks and Recreaon
D irector
S U B J EC T:Rambling River Center Capital I mprovement F und Balance and F uture P rojects
DATE:February 10, 2020
I N T R O D U C TI O N
The banquet room flooring work has been completed. A s a result staff would like to have the Board
review the list of possible other idenfied improvements and determine the next project or projects to
complete.
D I S C U S S I O N
I ncluded in the meeng packet are the follow ing documents:
lis t of future improvements to complete or furniture and equipment to purchase that staff and
A dvisory Board members have previously idenfied
A lis t of past improvement projects that have been completed and past purchases of equipment
and furniture
A financial report showing annual revenues and expens es in the fund s ince it was created in 2012
and the current balance that remains as of January 15, 2020
S ince the banquet room flooring has been installed, a discussion should occur by staff and A dvisory
Board members about which of the remaining projects s hould be considered for compleon. S taff is
recommending replacing the exis ng Banquet Room T V w ith a larger s creen T V. Then the current
Banquet Room T V w ould be moved to the F itnes s Room and the F itnes s Room T V would be moved to the
Train Room.
A C T I O N R EQ U E S T E D
S taff is requesng A dvis ory Board members review the a4ached documents and then approve the
purchas e of a new larger s creen T V for the Banquet Room.
The A dvis ory Board is als o asked to dis cus s and consider other building improvements and/or purchase of
any other equipment and furniture for the R R C . I f there are other building improvements and/or purchas e
of equipment and furniture recommended by the A dvis ory Board, then staff will research cos ts associated
w ith the idenfied building improvement(s) and/or equipment and furniture to purchase and will provide
this informaon at a future A dvisory Board meeng.
AT TA C H M E N T S :
Type D es cripon
Backup M aterial R R C C apital I mprovement F und Balance
Backup M aterial R R C P rojects C ompleted with F undraising and
D onaons
Backup M aterial F uture R R C C apital P rojects to Complete
Rambling River Center Capital
Improvement Project Fund Balance
Account Description 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020
OPERATING TRANSFER 0.00 10,000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
DONATIONS 13,093.63 16,325.09 13,901.27 20,441.66 21,964.69 18,471.31 12,668.55 22,299.32 0.00
OFFICE SUPPLIES 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 (108.91)0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
EQUIP SUPPLIES & PARTS 0.00 (4,905.20)(8,224.54)(6,573.95)(1,174.66)0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
BUILDING SUPPLIES & PARTS 0.00 (3,430.00)0.00 (891.74)0.00 (1,255.00)0.00 (3,622.21)0.00
PERMIT 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 (33.19)0.00 0.00 0.00
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 0.00 (6,159.00)(1,050.00)(7,979.00)(2,424.00)(1,766.60)(1,210.70)(2,582.66)0.00
ADVERTISING 0.00 (182.95)0.00 0.00 0.00 (50.00)(224.32)0.00 0.00
BUILDING REPAIR/MAINTENANCE 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 (479.50)0.00
PROGRAMMING EXPENSE (1,480.38)(4,157.68)(276.04)(380.66)(524.48)(3,959.36)(1,734.40)(4,078.40)0.00
BUILDING AND STRUCTURE 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 (3,325.00)(15,657.84)0.00
FURNITURE & OFFICE EQUIPMENT 0.00 0.00 0.00 (788.50)(26,000.00)0.00 (2,320.87)0.00 0.00
OTHER CONSTRUCTION COSTS 0.00 0.00 (6,265.92)0.00 (2,713.00)0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
ANNUAL NET TOTAL 11,613.25 7,490.26 (1,915.23)3,827.81 (10,980.36)11,407.16 3,853.26 (4,121.29)0.00
Rambling River Center Capital
Improvement Project Fund Balance
TOTAL
10,000.00
139,165.52
(108.91)
(20,878.35)
(9,198.95)
(33.19)
(23,171.96)
(457.27)
(479.50)
(16,591.40)
(18,982.84)
(29,109.37)
(8,978.92)
21,174.86
Rambling River Center Building Improvement and Equipment/Furniture Purchases from
Fundraised and Donated Funds
Building Improvement/Equipment/Furniture Items Completed Cost Year
Completed
Banquet Room acoustic improvements $5,459.00 2013
Arts and Crafts Room concrete floor resurfacing Improvement $4,200.00 2013
Purchase and install security video cameras in Fitness Room, Banquet Room, Oak Street
entrance hallway and hallway leading from/to Banquet Room $4,256.00 2013
PC and monitor for security cameras $1,074.00 2013
Purchase new banquet tables donated by Coffee Guys $1,353.00 2013
Replace arm chairs in Jerry Ristow Library and Empire Room sitting area $1,498.00 2014
Purchase greeting card rack by Kay Bennett $200.00 2014
Construction of concrete garage apron along Oak Street by Farmington Liquors $6,266.00 2014
Carpet and chair cleaning equipment and Portable PA System by Coffee Guys $275.00 2015
Purchase new treadmill for McKnight Fitness Center $3,665.00 2014
Library bookshelves donated by Kay Bennett and Marilyn Briesacher $3,200.00 2014
Concrete Flower Containers Oak Street entrance area donated in memory of Jim Steege $751.00 2015
Benches for Oak Street entrance area donated by Louis Schmitz Foundation $1,418.00 2015
Bookshelf for Jerry Ristow Library donated by Betty Steege $325.00 2015
Front entrance separation wall and counter top $900.00 2015
Table and lamps Charles Finstad $789.00 2015
Enclosing Front Reception Area with Locking Roll Up Security Gate $2,713.00 2015
Front desk area cabinets donated by the Rotary Club of Farmington $4,512.00 2016
34 chairs for Nicolai Board Room and Harry and Louise Ross Room donated by the Farmington
Lions Club and Rotary Club of Farmington $4,080.00 2016
150 Chairs for Banquet Room and Empire Room $19,500.00 2016
50 Chairs donated by Empire Township $6,500.00 2016
Security Camera Oak Street Entrance $585.00 2016
Laptop donated by Matt Little $555.00 2016
Puzzle Table donated by Coffee Guys $100.00 2017
2 Bookshelves for Jerry Ristow Library $777.00 2017
A frame board to advertise events donated by Kay Bennett $350.00 2017
Banquet Room lighting improvement $3,325.00 2018
Banquet Room window blinds $2,062.60 2018
Harry and Louise Ross Room flooring materials $3,481.64 2019
Banquet Room flooring materials $12,176.20 2019
Window blinds for remaining building windows $2,974.22 2019
Repaint Banquet Room ceiling a brighter color $3,787.66 2019
TOTAL $103,108.32
RRC Future Proposed Building Improvements, Equipment and Furniture Purchases
Building Improvement/Equipment Item Estimated
Cost Year to be Completed
Expand Fitness Room ????No year identified yet
Purchase NU Step $4,500 No year identified yet
Purchase additional recumbent bike $5,000 No year identified yet
Tile hallway walls four feet up $2,500 No year identified yet
HVAC System Replacement $10,000 2025
Replace Banquet Room round tables $6,000 No year identified yet
Replace Banquet Room TV with larger screen TV (Move existing Banquet
Room TV to Fitness Room and Fitness Room TV to Train Room)$2,000 2020
Complete RRC building study/master plan for building improvements and
programming opportunities $1,200 No year identified yet
TO :Rambling River Center A dvisory Board
F R O M :Missie Kohlbeck, Recreaon S upervisor and Randy D istad, Parks and Recreaon
D irector
S U B J EC T:Review Farmington S ons of the A merican L egion S teak F ry
DATE:February 10, 2020
I N T R O D U C TI O N
This year the tradional Farmington V F W S teak F ry F undraiser was taken over by the Farmington S ons
of the A merican L egion. The s teak fry fundraiser benefi-ed the Rambling River C enter (R R C ) and was
held on S aturday, J anuary 18, 2020. A review of the event w ill occur during the meeng.
D I S C U S S I O N
The Farmington S ons of the A merican L egion s teak fry sold 127 meal ckets and it generated a $527.00
donaon from the Farmington S ons of the A merican L egion to the R R C . Ticket s ales w ere down from
previous years due to the cold and very w indy weather.
This year leading up to the s teak fry fundraiser it was very difficult recruing enough volunteers to help.
Thankfully in the end there w ere enough volunteers to help. S taff would like to thank the volunteers who
did s how up and help w ith the fundraiser.
I n addion to having difficulty recruing enough volunteers to help w ith the fundraiser, it w as als o a
challenge to receive enough baked goods to provide as dessert at the event. G iven these challenges , staff
w ould like to discuss with the A dvisory Board the annual steak fry fundrais er to s ee if this fundrais ing
event has maybe ran its course and should be dropped as one of the fundraising events for the R R C .
A C T I O N R EQ U E S T E D
A dvisory Board members should come prepared to dis cus s the annual steak fry fundrais er and give input
on w hether the R R C should connue to have this as one of its fundrais ers .
TO :Rambling River Center A dvisory Board
F R O M :Missie Kohlbeck, Recreaon S upervisor and Randy D istad, Parks and Recreaon
D irector
S U B J EC T:O pen M eeng Law Review
DATE:February 10, 2020
I N T R O D U C TI O N
Because the February meeng includes new members to the A dvisory Board, staff would like to review
the M innesota s tate s tatute as it pertains to w hat the open meeng law all entails .
D I S C U S S I O N
I ncluded in the meeng packet is informaon about the open meeng law. Becaus e the A dvisory Board
is a publicly appointed board, it mus t always comply with the open meeng law. V iolang it is a very
s erious is s ue. S taff w ill review the a-ached informaon w ith A dvisory Board members during the
meeng.
A C T I O N R EQ U E S T E D
A dvisory Board members are asked to review the a-ached informaon concerning the open meeng law
that the S tate of Minnes ota has in place. A dvis ory Board members are als o asked to lis ten to the
pres entaon by s taff and as k ques ons either during or a/er the presentaon.
AT TA C H M E N T S :
Type D es cripon
Backup M aterial O pen M eeng Law I nformaon
TO :Rambling River Center A dvisory Board
F R O M :Missie Kohlbeck, Recreaon S upervisor and Randy D istad, Parks and Recreaon
D irector
S U B J EC T:O rganize Meet and G reet City Council C andidates
DATE:February 10, 2020
I N T R O D U C TI O N
O ne of the goals the A dvis ory Board approved to be completed in 2020, is to have a city council candidate
meet and greet.
D I S C U S S I O N
H aving a meet and greet with city council candidates is a good idea. I t provides candidates, especially
new city council candidates, an opportunity to vis it the Rambling River C enter and meet members . The
idea behind the meet and greet is to have candidates introduce thems elves and then mingle w ith
members, s o members can learn a li.le bit more about each candidate. The meet and greet is not a
candidate debate, so the proces s w ill be very informal, but the A dvisory Board may want to have some
guidelines upon which the meet and greet w ill be bas ed on. This w ay candidates and members be.er
unders tand what w ill occur during the meet and greet.
A C T I O N R EQ U E S T E D
A dvisory Board members are being asked to dis cus s and decide the follow ing:
guidelines it would like to put in place for a city council candidate meet and greet
a date, me and locaon to hold the meet and greet
logiscs of how the public and candidates will be invited to a.end the meet and greet
TO :Rambling River Center A dvisory Board
F R O M :Missie Kohlbeck, Recreaon S upervisor and Randy D istad, Parks and Recreaon
D irector
S U B J EC T:Park and Facilies Tour with the Park and Recreaon C ommis s ion
DATE:February 10, 2020
I N T R O D U C TI O N
The Park and Recreaon Commission (P R C ) and A dvis ory Board previous ly toured together some of the
city's parks and facilies in A ugust 2018.
D I S C U S S I O N
I t was determined by both the P R C and A dvis ory Board that an every other year parks and facilies tour
s hould occur with the tw o groups . Becaus e the last tour occurred in 2018, 2020 is the year that another
joint tour s hould occur. The firs t thing that s hould be determined is a date and me that a tour s hould
occur. The las t date occurred during the P R C's regular monthly meeng in A ugus t. S hould this be the
s ame approach in 2020 w ith the tour, then the tour w ould occur on Wednes day, A ugust 12 at 6:00 p.m.
I f there are other possible dates and mes to cons ider, then they s hould be shared during the discussion
on this topic.
O nce a final propos ed date and me for the parks and facilies tour is determined by the A dvisory Board,
then the P R C will be made aw are of the proposed date and me and will determine if the propos ed date
and me w ill w ork for P R C members.
O nce a date and me are set, then a discussion about w hat parks and facilies s hould be toured will
occur betw een the P R C and A dvis ory Board.
A C T I O N R EQ U E S T E D
A dvisory Board members should come prepared to dis cus s and propos e a date and me it w ould like to
have a parks and facilies tour w ith the P R C . Then the date and me will be s hared with the P R C, s o a
decision can be made about when the park and facilies tour will occur.
TO :Rambling River Center A dvisory Board
F R O M :Missie Kohlbeck, Recreaon S upervisor and Randy D istad, Parks and Recreaon
D irector
S U B J EC T:Review 2020 C ommunity Expo
DATE:February 10, 2020
I N T R O D U C TI O N
The C ommunity Expo was held on S aturday, J anuary 25, 2020 at the Farmington H igh S chool. S everal
A dvisory Board members, both current and past, and staff a.ended and provided informaon about the
R R C during the Community Expo.
D I S C U S S I O N
A.endance at the Community Expo s eemed to be somewhat dow n from previous years. H owever, there
s eemed to be a s teady stream of vis itors at the R R C booth.
Current A dvisory Board members Blanche Reichert, Pennie Page, Pat H ennen and J oan M oes, along w ith
previous A dvis ory Board member D ennis Michaelis all w orked a shi0 at the R R C booth during the
Community Expo. S taff was impressed w ith how w ell A dvis ory Board members interacted w ith the public
during the event.
A request is being made to have the A dvisory Board members who volunteered at the Community Expo
to provide some feedback on what w ent well and what could be improved for the 2021 C ommunity Expo.
A C T I O N R EQ U E S T E D
A dvisory Board members should have a discussion about the 2020 C ommunity Expo, s o any revisions
s uggested can be cons idered for the 2021 C ommunity Expo.
TO :Rambling River Center A dvisory Board
F R O M :Missie Kohlbeck, Recreaon S upervisor and Randy D istad, Parks and Recreaon
D irector
S U B J EC T:Review 2020 Work P lan
DATE:February 10, 2020
I N T R O D U C TI O N
The A dvis ory Board approved its 2020 annual work plan at its J anuary 13, 2020 meeng. M onthly
review s s hould occur to track progres s being made with accomplishing the 2020 goals and objecves the
A dvisory Board s et for its elf.
D I S C U S S I O N
This w ill be the first review of the 2020 w ork plan since it w as approved at the J anuary 2020 meeng.
S taff has updated the w ork plan to show what the A dvis ory Board has accomplis hed so far in the w ork
plan.
A C T I O N R EQ U E S T E D
A dvisory Board members are asked to review the a/ached updated 2020 w ork plan to see what has been
accomplis hed and then idenfy addional items it would like to w ork on next, s o progres s can connue to
be made w ith accomplis hing all goals and objecves by the end of the year.
AT TA C H M E N T S :
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2020 Work Plan
Goal #1: Create Advisory Board By-Laws.
Objectives:
1. By March 1, a review of sample by-laws from other boards will have occurred.
2. By May 31, a draft of the Advisory Board by-laws will have been reviewed.
3. By July 31, a final draft of the Advisory Board by-laws will have been reviewed and
approved.
4. By October 31, the Advisory Board by-laws will have been reviewed by the Park and
Recreation Commission and City Council and approved.
Goal #2: Create a Master Plan for Future Building Configuration, Improvements and
Programming Opportunities.
Objectives:
1. By March 1, a discussion and recommendation will have occurred about creating a
building master plan for the Rambling River Center.
Status: Completed. A discussion occurred during the January 13 meeting and the
it was decided to move forward with asking for funds in the 2021 city budget to
complete a building master plan for the Rambling River Center.
2. If the Advisory Board recommends completing a building master plan, then by June 1 the
Park and Recreation Commission will have reviewed the recommendation and then make
their own recommendation to the City Council.
3. If the Park and Recreation Commission recommends completing a building master plan,
then by August 30 the City Council will have reviewed the recommendation and made a
decision about completing a master plan for the Rambling River Center
Goal #3: Create a Behavioral and Trespassing Policy
Objectives:
1. By April 1, a discussion about creating a policy and a reviewed of some examples of
other senior center behavioral and trespassing policies will have occurred.
2. If the Advisory Board would like to create a policy, then by June 1 a draft behavioral and
trespassing policy will have been created, reviewed and approved.
3. By August 31, the Park and Recreation Commission will have reviewed the policy and
will have forwarded its recommendation to the City Council about whether or not to
approve the policy.
4. By October 1, the City Council will have reviewed and made a decision concerning the
approval and implementation of the policy.
Goal #4: Review and recommend 2021 Rambling River Center fees and charges to the City
Council.
Objectives:
1. By July 1, review and discuss the 2020 RRC fees and charges and determine if any
revisions should be made to the 2021fees and charges.
2. By August 1, forward recommended 2021 RRC fees and charges to the Park and
Recreation Commission.
3. By September 30, the Park and Recreation Commission will have reviewed and approved
the 2021 RRC fees and charges and will recommend to the City Council to approve them.
4. By December 31, the City Council will have acted on the Advisory Board and Park and
Recreation Commission recommended 2021 RRC fees and charges.
Goal #5: Raise at least $10,000.00 from fundraising events and through donations to fund
future Rambling River Center capital improvements and/or equipment and furniture
purchases.
Objectives:
1. By March 1, have a discussion about the current fundraising events to see if any changes
should be made to the exiting fundraising events and a discussion should occur about
creating a new fundraising event.
2. By April 1, assist with and complete at least one fundraising activity.
Status: Completed. The Farmington Sons of the American Legion steak fry
fundraiser occurred on January 18 and netted $527.00 for the Rambling River
Center.
3. By July 1, assist with and complete at least a second fundraising activity.
4. By October 1, assist with and complete at least a third fundraising activity.
5. By December 31, assist with and complete at least a fourth fundraising activity.
Goal #6: Organize a Meet and Greet for City Council Candidates.
Objectives:
1. By March 1, have a discussion about if the Advisory Board would like to host a city
council candidate meet and greet.
2. By May 1, a decision will have been made by the Advisory Board about hosting a meet
and greet event for city council candidates.
3. If a decision is made to host a meet and greet event for city council candidates at the
Rambling River Center, then by August 31, the planning of the event will be completed.
4. By November 1, a meet and greet event will have occurred with city council candidates at
the Rambling River Center.
Goal #7: Work with the Trip Planning Committee to offer bus trips in 2020 and to plan
future bus trips in 2021.
Objectives:
1. By May 1, receive a report from the Trip Committee on the attendance and trips offered
during the first quarter in 2020.
2. By June 1, receive a presentation by the Trip Committee about the draft list of future trips
planned in 2021.
3. By August 1, receive a report from the Trip Committee on the attendance and trips
offered during the second quarter in 2020.
4. By September 1, approve a final list of trips planned by the Trip Committee in 2021.
5. By November 1, receive a report from the Trip Committee on the attendance and trips
offered during the third quarter in 2020.
6. By December 31, receive a report from the Trip Committee on the attendance and trips
offered during the fourth quarter and an annual report identifying the total attendance of
those attending the 2020 trips.
Goal #8: Tour Other Senior Centers to Learn About Facilities and Programs Offered in
Other Communities.
Objectives:
1. By March 1, a discussion and decision will have been made about touring other senior
center facilities.
2. If a decision is made to tour other senior center facilities, then by May 1 a decision will
have been made about the number, location and date of the senior center facility tour.
3. By November 1, a tour of other senior center facilities and a follow up discussion about
the tours will have occurred.
Goal #9: Complete a City Parks and Facilities Tour with the Park and Recreation
Commission (PRC).
Objectives:
1. By April 1, determine possible tour dates.
2. By June 1, finalize and approve a recommended tour date and schedule.
3. By July 1, provide a recommended tour date, schedule and site locations to the PRC.
4. By October 1, complete a parks and facilities tour with the PRC.
TO :Rambling River Center A dvisory Board
F R O M :Missie Kohlbeck, Recreaon S upervisor and Randy D istad, Parks and Recreaon
D irector
S U B J EC T:Review S ample Bylaws
DATE:February 10, 2020
I N T R O D U C TI O N
O ne of the goals idenfied in the A dvisory Board's 2020 w ork plan was to create its ow n bylaw s .
D I S C U S S I O N
T h e purpose of bylaws is to establis h the A dvis ory Board's management structure, procedures , and
proces s es used to resolve differences . B ylaw s serv e as an operang manual for the A dv is ory Board and
are developed by the A dvis ory Board. Bylaws outline the s tructure of the A dvis ory Board and should be
cus tomized for each s ituaon. Bylaw s es tablish and pr otect the r ights , and s pecify the dues and
res pons ibilies of the A dv is ory Board's member s and any s pecial commi.ees cr eated by the A dvisory
Board. Bylaw s ar e impor tant to or ganiz aons in order to maintain cons is tency in the running of the
organizaon. O rganiz aons us e bylaws to communicate organiz aonal rules so inter nal disputes and
conflict can be avoided.
The firs t s tep in the proces s to create A dvisory Board by-law s is to review a few s ample by-laws from
other organiz aons in order to be.er unders tand w hat s hould/could be included in the A dv is ory Board's
by-law s . A.ached are several examples of other organizaon's bylaws.
A C T I O N R EQ U E S T E D
A dvisory Board members are asked to review the sample bylaw s prior to the meeng, so they have a bas ic
unders tanding of w hat could/s hould be included in its ow n bylaw s . Then during the meeng A dvisory
Board members are as ked to provide s ome direcon to staff about w hat it would like to have included in its
ow n bylaw s , so staff can begin to create an outline of dra3 bylaw s for the A dvisory Board to approve.
AT TA C H M E N T S :
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Backup M aterial City of D ublin S enior C enter A dvis ory Commi.ee
Bylaws
Backup M aterial Coppell S enior A dvisory Bylaw s
Backup M aterial City of O ak Ridge, T N S enior A d Bd Bylaws
Backup M aterial L R G A C Bylaws
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CITY OF DUBLIN
SENIOR CENTER ADVISORY COMMITTEE
BYLAWS AND RULES OF PROCEDURE
ARTICLE I
GENERAL PROVISIONS
Section 1. These Rules of Procedure shall be known as the Bylaws and Rules of
Procedure of the Dublin Senior Center Advisory Committee of the City of Dublin. A copy of
these Rules and amendments thereto, shall be filed in the offices of the City Clerk for
examination by the public.
Section 2. These Rules and any amendments hereto shall be effective on the date
of the adoption hereof, and shall govern the meetings and activities of the Advisory Committee.
ARTICLE II
COMMITTEE COMPOSITION AND METHOD OF APPOINTMENT
Section 1. The Advisory Committee shall be composed of five (5) members
(“members” or “Committee Members”) and two (2) alternate members (“alternates” or “Alternate
Committee Members”). One alternate shall be designated as first alternate or “A1.” The other
alternate shall be designated as second alternate or “A2.” The Mayor shall make all
appointments to the Commission, with the approval of the City Council.
Section 2. Committee members and alternates may resign at any time by giving
written notice to the Mayor, City Clerk, and Senior Center Staff.
Section 3. One member of the Parks and Community Services Commission shall
serve as a liaison to the Advisory Committee.
ARTICLE III
TERM OF OFFICE AND REMOVAL
Section 1. Committee members shall be appointed for terms which run four (4)
years. Alternates shall be appointed for a term of two (2) years. Terms shall begin in December
of even numbered election years and end in December of even numbered election years. At
the end of a Committee member's or alternate’s term, the Committee member or alternate may
be reappointed to the Committee in the same manner as the initial appointment. Committee
members shall be eligible to serve a maximum of eight (8) years with two (2) 4-year terms. No
term limit shall apply to alternates.
Section 2. Any member or alternate of the Advisory Committee may be removed
from office with the approval of a majority of the City Council. Removal and appointment of
Senior Center Advisory Committee Members and Alternate Committee Members shall be made
only at a regularly scheduled meeting of the City Council.
Section 3. Committee Members and Alternate Committee Members should endeavor
to attend all regular and special meetings of the Advisory Committee. The Secretary to the
Advisory Committee shall provide the Mayor with quarterly attendance reports by Committee
Members and Alternate Committee Members. After the third absence from a regularly
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scheduled Committee meeting within any twelve (12) month period, said Committee Member’s
or Alternate Committee Member’s office shall be automatically declared vacant.
Section 4. If a Committee member or alternate ceases to reside in the City of Dublin,
said Committee member’s or alternate’s office shall be automatically declared vacant.
ARTICLE IV
VACANCIES
Section 1. Vacancies on the Advisory Committee occurring other than by expiration
of term shall be filled for the unexpired portion of the term in the same manner as the original
appointment. In the event of a Commission vacancy, alternates will be considered without
submitting a new application unless alternate notifies the Clerk that he or she does not want to
be considered for appointment to the vacancy.
ARTICLE V
OFFICERS
Section 1. Election and Term of Office. The Chairperson and Vice Chairperson are
elected by the majority of the Advisory Committee for a 1-year term and hold office until their
successors are elected, or until their terms as members of the Advisory Committee expire. The
officers are elected at the first meeting of the Advisory Committee in January of each year.
Elections, whether regular or to fill vacancies shall be held only if a simple majority of the
Advisory Committee members are present. The Advisory Committee shall, unless no
Committee Members meet the criteria, elect Committee Members to the positions that have not
previously served in the position and that have not declined the appointment, with the intent that
no one should serve in the position for more than two consecutive years. Alternates are not
eligible to serve as Chairperson or Vice Chairperson.
Section 2. The secretary to the Advisory Committee will be the City Manager or
his/her designee.
Section 3. Vacancies. In case of any vacancy in the office of Chairperson or Vice
Chairperson, the vacancy shall be filled by an election held at the first regular meeting after the
occurrence of such vacancy. The person so elected shall serve the balance of the term.
Section 4. Duties of Officers. The Chairman performs the following duties:
(a) Presides at all meetings of the Advisory Committee.
(b) Appoints sub-committees and chairpersons of sub-committees as
necessary.
(c) Signs correspondence on behalf of the Advisory Committee.
(d) Represents the Advisory Committee before the Parks and Services
Commission and City Council, or designates a representative.
(e) Performs other duties necessary or customary to the office.
In the event of the absence of the Chairperson or his/her inability to act, the Vice-
Chairperson presides in place of the Chairperson. In the event of the absence of or the inability
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to act of both the Chairperson and the Vice-Chairperson, the remaining members shall elect one
of their members to act as temporary Chairperson.
Section 5. The Sub-Committees. The Advisory Committee or the Chairperson, upon
direction of the Advisory Committee, may appoint several of its members, but less than a
quorum, to serve as a Sub-Committee. On certain occasions, such as when a particular kind of
expertise or public representation is desirable, the Advisory Committee may appoint non-
members to the Sub-Committee. Sub-Committees make recommendations directly to the
Advisory Committee.
A Sub-Committee may not represent the Advisory Committee before the Parks and
Community Services Commission and the City Council or other bodies unless it has first
received the authorization of the Advisory Committee to do so.
ARTICLE VI
MEETINGS
Section 1. The Advisory Committee shall hold regular meetings at least once per
month at a designated time and place, which shall be fixed and determined by the Advisory
Committee and entered upon its minutes. All meetings of the Advisory Committee shall be open
to the public. Special meetings of the Advisory Committee may be called by a majority of the
members thereof, or by the Chairperson thereof. Notice of any such special meeting shall be
given as required by law.
Section 2. A majority of the voting members of the Advisory Committee shall
constitute a quorum for the purpose of transacting business. The secretary shall keep minutes
of all regular and special meetings of the Advisory Committee, and these shall be sent to all
members and administrative officers in advance of the meeting in which they are to be
approved.
Section 3. Advisory Committee Members and Alternate Committee Members shall
attend all regular and special Committee meetings in person. Committee Members will not be
permitted to use teleconferences as an option to attend Committee meetings.
ARTICLE VII
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE COMMITTEE
Section 1. The Advisory Committee shall consider and make recommendations, as it
deems necessary to the City Parks and Community Services Commission, City Council, and
City Staff in all matters pertaining to the operation and maintenance of an effective, efficient,
and adequate Senior Center for Dublin citizens. Such recommendations would include, but are
not limited to the following: recommendations for the development, improvement and/or
modification of senior services and facilities; future senior needs; conduct of persons using the
Senior Center; and rules for the use of the Senior Center by the public. A majority vote of voting
members is required to take action.
Section 2. Alternates shall participate in all Committee matters except that alternates
shall vote only in the event of an absence of a member or of a vacancy on the Committee. In
such event, the first alternate shall participate as a voting member for the duration of the first
occurring absence or vacancy. The second alternate shall participate as a voting member for
the duration of the second occurring absence or vacancy or for the duration of the first occurring
absence or vacancy if the first alternate is vacant or absent.
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ARTICLE VIII
DUTIES OF COMMITTEE TO BE ADVISORY ONLY
Section 1. It is intended that the Advisory Committee shall be an advisory body to
the Parks and Community Services Commission and City Council. Nothing herein contained
shall be construed as a limitation on the power of the City Council or the Administrative Staff of
the City or any other agency in their supervision, or authority over property or personnel which
are under their respective jurisdictions. Each Committee Member and Alternate Committee
Members is expected to serve the City and the residents of the City of Dublin with
professionalism and respect.
ARTICLE IX
STAFF ASSISTANCE
Section 1. The City Manager shall provide the Advisory Committee with such
information and Staff assistance as the Advisory Committee may, from time to time request,
subject to the limitations imposed by the City Council.
ARTICLE X
AMENDMENTS
Section 1. These Bylaws and Rules of Procedure may be amended in the same
manner as originally adopted.
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Mission:
Represent the membership in a positive way and support Senior Center staff.
Bylaws
Coppell Senior Center Advisory Committee
ARTICLE 1. PURPOSE.
1.1(a) The Coppell Senior Center Advisory Committee (hereafter referenced as
Committee) is a senior citizen’s advisory committee organized primarily for the purpose
of providing a forum for seniors to make suggestions or recommendations to the staff that
will improve the Coppell Senior Center (hereafter referenced as the Center). The
Committee shall assist with the development, promotion and implementation of senior
and community programs.
1.2 (b) The purpose of this Committee is:
(1) To act in an advisory capacity to the Center staff
2) To work toward improvement of the facilities and services including
transportation, senior contact and assistance, and other items of senior interest
(3) To encourage cooperation and interaction with other senior organizations
(4) To act as a forum for the discussion of issues raised by seniors
(5) To encourage all seniors to take an active interest and to participate in the
programs and activities of the Center
(6) To make the Center a place of learning, activity, friendship and entertainment
(7) To promote the activities of the Center, recruit and welcome all eligible
citizens of the community to the Center
(8) Discuss and suggest new events and activities and make recommendations to
Center staff
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1.3 Roles and Responsibilities
1.3 (a) The Committee is an advisory body that functions as a vehicle for participant
involvement. Additionally, the Committee assists in the implementation of the Center’s
activities. Its main functions are to advise, support, and assist. At no time shall a
committee member speak for the Center staff.
1.3 (b) The Committee will represent and speak for the participants and assist with the
development of the Center’s activities by:
(1) Assisting with the planning and implementation of activities.
(2) Cooperating and working with Center staff and participants.
(3) Promoting good will and good fellowship among the participants and
in the community.
ARTICLE 2. MEMBERSHIP.
2.1 Generally. The Committee shall consist of eleven (11) members who are voted for
by the Center membership. A person(s) receiving the most votes in any election will be
elected to the Committee. The elected representatives must be participants who regularly
attend the Center and who are able to regularly attend the meetings. Regular attendance
shall mean participating in Center activities for at least six (6) months prior to elections.
2.2 Term. All member appointments shall be made for a term of two (2) years, January 1
through December 31 of the appropriate years. Members must confirm they will serve
their second year. A person is eligible to serve on the Committee again after one year of
absence unless there are insufficient candidates.
2.3 Vacancies. An appointment to fill any vacancy on the Committee shall be for the
remainder of the unexpired term and voted on by the Committee. Completion of an
unexpired term shall not be used to calculate the successive terms of a Committee
member.
2.4 Residency and Membership Requirements. All members must be and remain a
resident of Coppell, Texas and a Center member throughout the term.
2.5 Member Absenteeism. The Committee shall recommend the replacement of any
member who has three (3) successive absences or six (6) absences within a rolling
twelve-month period.
2.6 Member Removal. A Committee member can be removed by majority
vote should his/her behavior be considered unethical or counter-productive on a
consistent basis to the Committee's purpose. Examples of counter-productive behaviors
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could include those that are perceived to be, but not limited to, obstructive (grand
standing), argumentative, disrespectful, rude, disruptive, combative, or foul language.
Unethical behavior would include, but not be limited to, lying, misrepresentation,
stealing, or criminal conviction.
If a member is removed, serving on future Committees is prohibited.
ARTICLE 3. OFFICERS.
3.1 Election of Chair and Members. In November of each year, the Committee in
conjunction with the Center staff will hold an election. Interested candidates must
complete a Nomination Form. Nomination forms must be submitted on or before
November 15. Center staff will prepare the ballots, secure the ballot box, advertise the
election and conduct background checks on candidates. Chair is the only officer position
in the election; a commitment letter for this position is required by the Center. Others
wishing to be elected will be general nominees.
On Monday through Saturday of the first week in December, elections will be held.
Those eligible to vote must be members of the Center. Candidate's pictures and a resume
will be near the ballot box. A ballot will be presented to a voter when voter's
membership has been verified. After voting, the ballot will be placed in a locked ballot
box. Voting will close on Saturday of the voting week. The ballots will be tabulated the
next Monday. The counting of votes will be completed by two Committee members and
Center staff. Write-in candidates will not be accepted. The candidate(s) receiving the
largest number of votes will be declared the winner(s). The Secretary or Center Manager
will notify all candidates of the results by phone and/or email. Then, the results of the
election will be announced to the general membership.
The Chair and members will officially start their duties in January. Current and New
members will meet in December. Retiring members are required to pass over all items
belonging to the Committee. The Committee shall include a Chair, a Vice Chair, a
Secretary, and eight (8) committee members.
At the January Committee meeting, the Vice Chair and Secretary positions will be elected
for the following two (2) years. Any Committee member may place his/her name or
another’s name on the ballot. A secret ballot will be taken by members in attendance,
and a simple majority of the votes determines these two positions.
3.2 Chair. Under the guidance of the Center Manager, the Chair shall preside at all
Committee meetings. The Chair shall call special meetings with the approval of the
Center Manager when required, and shall transmit reports, plans, and recommendations
of the Committee to the Center Manager. The Chair shall act as a spokesperson for the
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Committee and shall also have such other duties as are normally conferred on such
officers by parliamentary procedure.
The Chair may appoint subcommittees (composed of the Committee members or Center
members) whenever such subcommittees can be of value to the Committee and the
Center. The Center Manager should have knowledge of any said subcommittees.
3.2 (a) Subcommittees
(1) The chair of each subcommittee shall be appointed by the Chair.
(2) At least one member of the Committee shall serve on each subcommittee.
This member will encourage and assist the chair of the subcommittee in
fulfilling the subcommittee’s objectives and goals.
(3) Subcommittee members are not required to be Committee members and
shall be Center members for at least six (6) months.
(4) All subcommittee assignments shall terminate when the assignment is
completed.
3.3 Vice Chair. Under the guidance of the Chair, the Vice Chair shall serve as Chair
during the temporary absence or disability of the Chair. In the event of the Chair’s
permanent absence, due to resignation or other causes, the Vice Chair shall perform the
Chair’s duties until such time as the Committee shall elect a new Chair by secret ballot.
3.4 Secretary. Under the guidance of the Chair, and with the assistance of other staff as
may be available, the Secretary shall prepare, distribute, and maintain the minutes and
records of the Committee and assume such other duties as are normally carried out by a
Secretary. In case of the temporary absence of both the Chair and Vice Chair at any
meeting, the Secretary shall serve as Chair. In case of the temporary absence of the
Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary at any meeting, the Committee shall elect a temporary
Chair for such meeting.
3.5 Committee Members. Under the direction of the Chair, these members discuss,
recommend and vote when appropriate.
3.6 Ex-Officio Representative. The Ex-Officio Representative is a member of the
Center staff and serves as the liaison to the Committee members during meetings. An Ex-
Officio Representative can be anyone of the Center staff and must be present at each
meeting. The Ex-Officio Representative has the right to intervene during meetings and
table a discussion if the discussion should be discussed by the Chair, Vice Chair and the
Center Manager before allowing the Committee members to discuss.
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ARTICLE 4. MEETINGS.
4.1 Frequency. The regular meeting of the Committee shall be held on the (4th)
Tuesday of each month at 10:00 am in the Center, located at 345 W. Bethel Rd, Coppell,
Texas 75019. If for any reason Center staff sees fit to change the day or time, Committee
members will be notified. The Chair may elect to cancel scheduled meetings or
recommend a meeting to be held elsewhere. In either case, Committee members will be
notified immediately after Center staff approval is given.
4.2 Voting. Routine votes such as acceptance of Meeting Minutes, motions or other
issues presented.
4.3 Agenda Topic Time Limits. Agenda topics will be limited to 15 minutes of meeting
time, unless requested, allowed or approved by the Chair.(e.g. presentations, critical
subjects, Bylaws) Those requiring more time will be tabled to the next meeting,
addressed by a sub-committee or other action as deemed necessary by the Chair. The
Chair or Vice Chair will assume this Timekeeper role.
4.4 Agenda. Agenda items should be submitted in writing to the Secretary at least three
(3) days before the meeting. Agenda items can be submitted by any Committee member,
Center member, or Center staff member.
4.5 Special Meetings. Special meetings may be called by the Chair, provided that
reasonable advance notice is given to each Committee member and prior approval from
the Center Manager.
4.6 Order of Business. The order of business at regular meetings shall be:
(1) Roll Call
(2) Approval of Previous Minutes
(3) Unfinished Business
(4) Agenda/New Business
(5) Discussion Items
(6) Adjournment
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4.7 Quorum. A quorum shall consist of a simple majority of members present, with a
minimum of six (6) members, and every action and decision rendered by the Committee
must be approved by the quorum. All agenda items shall be discussed. A motion shall
then be made to vote where it is appropriate to do so. If a motion fails, discussion may
continue.
4.8 Minutes. The minutes of all meetings shall be kept by the Secretary. Copies shall
remain on file in the Center office and posted by Center staff. Copies of all written
advisory opinions issued by the Committee shall also remain on file with the Center.
4.9 Rules of Order. Robert’s Rules of Order, the most recent edition, shall provide
guidelines in conducting all meetings of the Committee.
ARTICLE 5.ORGANIZATIONAL CHART.
Senior Center Manager
Sr. Center Coor. (Staff) Sr. Center Attendant (Staff) Committee (non-staff members)
ARTICLE 6. AMENDMENTS TO BY-LAWS.
6.1 Amendments. Amendments to the Bylaws may be submitted to the Committee in
writing (30) days prior to the next monthly meeting and members shall have read the
changes by the next Committee meeting; however, all amendments require a majority
vote of the Committee members. All amendments to the Bylaws shall be approved by the
Center Manager.
A copy of the revised Bylaws shall be filed with the Center and made available for any
Center members review.
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The Bylaws for the Committee, as stated above, are hereby approved by the Committee.
Signature of Chair
___________________________________ Date _________________________
Signature of Senior Center Manager
___________________________________ Date _________________________
This Committee shall be non-discriminatory in regard to race, sex, national origin,
religion, age, color, creed, disability, martial status or public assistance status.
CITY OF OAK RIDGE, TENNESSEE
SENIOR ADVISORY BOARD
BYLAWS
I. Name. The name of the organization is: Senior Advisory Board
II. Membership. The number of Board members is established by resolution of City Council. Members of
the Board shall share a concern for the senior members of the community and a preference for
membership to reflect a variety of ages as well as knowledge and background in senior interests such as
health, safety, recreational activities, and transportation. Each member is elected for a three-year term of
office. Any vacancies occurring during the year will be filled in accordance with current city policies and
procedures.
III. Functions and Powers. The function of the Board shall be to provide advice to City Council on senior
related issues including but not limited to: health, nutrition, safety and security, recreational activities and
facilities, transportation, and intergenerational interaction, all in order to enrich and enhance the quality of
life for seniors in Oak Ridge.
In performance of its functions, the Board is authorized to:
a. Recommend and conduct, as required, any studies or reviews as advised regarding assessment
of needs, development, and maintenance of a program of activities and services which meet the
needs and wishes of senior citizens in Oak Ridge so that seniors may continue to contribute,
participate, and share in the life of the community.
b. Cooperate with any group or organization in any way that will aid in fulfilling its functions to
enhance senior lifestyles.
c. Make recommendations regarding policies for (1) use of the Senior Center and (2) the reserving
of certain hours for exclusive use by senior citizens.
d. Adopt any rules and procedures it feels advisable for the conduct of its meetings.
e. Act as a sounding board for senior citizens in the community who seek new or altered
opportunities for activities, education, policies, and services.
f. Support the use of the Senior Center as a source of education and programming for senior
health, nutrition, safety and security, recreational activities, transportation, and intergenerational
interaction.
g. Engage senior citizens programs in activities that will enhance intergenerational action such as
literacy, tutoring, or mentoring programs.
IV. Meetings.
A. The Board shall meet the first Monday of each month at the Senior Center, unless it is a city
holiday and then the Board shall meet on the second Monday of the month.
B. Special meetings may be called upon the request of the Chairperson or any three members of the
Board. The notice of a special meeting shall be given at least 24 hours prior to the meeting and
shall state the subject matter to be considered and no other matter shall be before the Board.
C. In the event there is no matter to be considered, the Chairperson may dispense with a meeting by
notifying the Board’s staff liaison and each Board member at least 24 hours prior to the time set
for the meeting.
V. Quorum. A majority of the Board shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business, and all
actions shall require the concurring vote of a majority of members present.
VI. Absences. Absences shall be treated in accordance with the established City Council attendance policy
for boards and commissions.
VII. Officers. At the regular January meeting after all newly-elected or reelected members have taken the
oath of office, the Board shall elect a Chairperson and a Vice Chairperson for one-year terms beginning
immediately. A member shall be eligible for reappointment to one of these offices as long as he or she
remains on the Board.
Duties of Officers
The Chairperson shall preside at all meetings of the Board, decide all points of order, appoint
membership to such temporary committees as deemed necessary, sign documents on behalf of the
Board, and call regular or special meetings of the Board.
The Vice Chairperson shall assume all the duties of the Chairperson in his or her absence.
The Board’s staff liaison will record the minutes of the meeting and be responsible for their distribution to
Board members and appropriate city offices.
VIII. Agenda. At least 48 hours prior to each meeting, the members shall be furnished with an agenda
reflecting items to be considered. The Board’s staff liaison is responsible for preparation and distribution
of the agenda and the minutes of the previous meeting, as well as any other materials relative to the
upcoming agenda. The order of business of all regular meetings shall be as follows:
1. Call to Order
2. Approval of Minutes
3. Reports
4. Unfinished Business
5. New Business
6. Announcements
7. Adjournment
Under each heading shall be listed the items scheduled for consideration at the meeting. (See attached
example.)
IX. Notice. Adequate notice of all meetings and matters to be discussed shall be given to the public and
appropriate City offices, and shall be posted at the Senior Center. All meetings shall be open to the
public.
X. Annual Report. The Board will prepare an annual written report of its activities and recommendations for
submission to City Council by June 30 of each year.
XI. Amendment. These bylaws may be amended by majority vote of the members of the Board. An
amendment to the bylaws shall be voted on at the next regular meeting after the regular meeting at which
the amendment is proposed.
APPROVED BY THE OAK RIDGE CITY COUNCIL
(signature on file)
Mayor
October 13, 2014
Date of Meeting
Approved by City Council by Resolution 10-100-2014
Effective Date for Bylaws: 10/13/2014
Attachment: Sample Agenda
EXAMPLE OF AGENDA FOR SENIOR ADVISORY BOARD
1. Call to Order - Chairperson_____________________
2. Approval of Minutes - January 8, 2013
3. Appearance of Citizens (Items not on the Agenda)
4. Reports
a. Senior Center Manager’s Report
b. Secretary’s Review of Correspondence or other Actions
c. Recent Actions of City Council
d. Oak Ridge Senior Foundation Report
5. Unfinished Business
Construction of New Senior Center
6. New Business
New Funding Opportunities
7. Announcements
8. Adjournment
Bylaws
Little River Glen Senior Center Advisory Council
Purpose
The purpose of the Advisory Council is to assist the County of Fairfax,
through the Senior Center, to help fulfill the social, educational, and
recreational needs of its citizens, fifty-five years of age and older,
regardless of race, sex or religion.
General
An Advisory Council, consisting of 8 to 10 elected participants of the Center
and the immediate Past President will be established for the purpose of
representing the interests of the senior citizens who use the Senior Center.
The Council will meet on the last Monday of each month.
Functions
In order to best represent the membership of Little River Glen Senior
Center, the Council shall:
1.Work closely with and make recommendations to the Center Director
regarding programming, fund-raising, policies, procedures, and public
relations. The Advisory Council shall also support the operations of
the Center. To do so, the Council is authorized to establish
committees as needed to accomplish its work. All committees will
include a Council member to serve as liaison and ensure efforts
support Council objectives.
2.Manage and account for any monies that become available to the
Advisory Council.
3.Communicate with other Senior Centers, both directly and through
the Senior Services Advisory Council, and to disseminate pertinent
information concerning activities that may interest Little River Glen
Senior Center participants.
4.Make, in cooperation with the Center Director, appropriate
recommendations to the Fairfax County Department of Neighborhood
and Community Services regarding programming, policies, and
procedures.
5.Discussion on a motion before the Council is limited to two minutes
for Council members and ten minutes for any non-Council member
having the floor. The President may designate additional time.
Council Membership Requirements
Any resident of Fairfax County who is a registered participant of Little River
Glen Senior Center and has an active interest in serving those who attend
the Center is eligible to be elected to the Advisory Council.
Council Organization
The Council will consist of a President, immediate Past President, Vice-
President, Secretary, Treasurer, and a minimum of four Members-at-large.
The Center Director serves on the Council as an ex-officio member without
a vote.
A quorum is defined as 50% of the elected members. A quorum must be
present for the Council to vote. Decisions of the Council shall be by
majority vote of the quorum. Roberts Rules of Order shall be used for
conducting business.
1.Office of President - The President will preside over all meetings,
represent the council at official functions and ceremonial events,
speak for the Council, and perform such other duties as are normally
inherent in similar positions. The President and the Senior Center
Director shall jointly develop an annual budget to be presented at the
first meeting of the newly elected Council.
2.Office of Vice-President - The Vice-President will preside in the
absence of the President and perform such other duties as assigned
by the Council.
3.Office of Secretary - The Secretary will keep and distribute the official
minutes of all regular and special meetings of the Council. The
Secretary will also prepare such correspondence as may be directed
by the President of the Council and perform other related duties as
assigned.
4.Office of Treasurer - The Treasurer will provide a written financial
report at each monthly meeting. The Treasurer will ensure that a
checking account has been established. Three council members (the
President, Vice-President, and Treasurer) shall be signatories on the
account. All checks issued shall be co-signed by two of the
signatories. The Council's fiscal year will begin on the first day of July
and end the last day of June each year. A committee of three
persons, including the Treasurer, appointed by the President will
conduct an internal audit. This audit will be performed within 30 days
of the election of new officers.
Council Elections
Elections are held on an annual basis. To ensure a dynamic Council and
continuity from year to year, officers will be elected for a one-year term and
will be eligible for re-election. However, no officer will serve for more than
two consecutive years in the same position. Members-at-large will be
elected for a two year term.
The President will appoint a three member Nomination/Election Committee
in April with the approval of the Council. The Election Committee is
comprised of two current Council members and one registered participant
of LRG. The nominating committee will also serve as the ballot counting
committee.
All candidates must be currently registered as participants of Little River
Glen Senior Center and be willing to serve. The slate of officers will be
presented at the May Advisory Council meeting.
Elections will be held by June 15th by secret ballot. Each ballot will be
deposited and the voter's name checked off the official registered
participants' list. Those elected will assume office on July 1st.
If a member is absent for three consecutive Advisory Council meetings,
without notification, that member is automatically removed from the
Council. The President can appoint, and the Council confirm, any
registered Senior Center member to any vacated position to serve out the
term.
Bylaw Amendments
Amendments to or revisions of these bylaws may be made by a majority
vote of the Council.
Amendments to, or revisions of the bylaws will be voted on at the next
regular meeting, following their introduction.
The Bylaws were corrected and approved by the Little River Glen Senior
Center Advisory Council on October 27, 2014
The Bylaws were corrected and approved by the Little River Glen Senior
Center Advisory Council on June 30, 2004.
The Bylaws were revised and approved by the Little River Glen Senior
Center Advisory Council on October 29, 2003.
The Bylaws were revised and approved by the Little River Glen Senior
Center Advisory Council on July 30, 2002.
The Bylaws were revised and approved by the Little River Glen Senior
Center Advisory Council on March 28, 2002.
The Bylaws were adopted unanimously by the Little River Glen Senior
Center Advisory Council on May 26, 1999.
TO :Rambling River Center A dvisory Board
F R O M :Missie Kohlbeck, Recreaon S upervisor and Randy D istad, Parks and Recreaon
D irector
S U B J EC T:S enior Center Tour
DATE:February 10, 2020
I N T R O D U C TI O N
O ne of the A dvisory Board's goals is to tour other senior centers in the area to view what s enior centers
look like in other communies and learn more about w hat program s paces are offered in other senior
centers.
D I S C U S S I O N
The A dvis ory Board has expressed an interes t in creang a building master plan for the R R C that w ould
define how the building interior will look and funcon in the future. I t would be good to have the
A dvisory Board visit other senior centers to s ee how they are des igned, so there is an understanding by
the A dvis ory Board about w hat funcons w ell and not s o w ell in other senior center buildings. Then
based on the informaon gathered from the tour, a mas ter plan for the building can be developed that
may borrow ideas from other senior center s paces that funcon w ell.
A C T I O N R EQ U E S T E D
A dvisory Board members should come prepared to dis cus s a possible tour of senior centers including the
follow ing:
idenfy other city s enior centers to vis it that are relavely close to the R R C
idenfy a date and me to tour other facilies
TO :Rambling River Center A dvisory Board
F R O M :Missie Kohlbeck, Recreaon S upervisor and Randy D istad, Parks and Recreaon
D irector
S U B J EC T:I nformaonal Updates
DATE:February 10, 2020
I N T R O D U C TI O N
D uring each meeng, staff provides informaonal updates that do not require A dvisory Board approval.
D I S C U S S I O N
The following updates w ill be provided during the meeng:
1. 2020 R R C Building I mprovements
2. DA R T S bus update
3. R R C s o/w are purchase
A C T I O N R EQ U E S T E D
A dvisory Board members should come listen to the informaonal updates given by s taff and then ask any
quesons about the updates .
TO :Rambling River Center A dvisory Board
F R O M :Missie Kohlbeck, Recreaon S upervisor and Randy D istad, Parks and Recreaon
D irector
S U B J EC T:Roundtable Format
DATE:February 10, 2020
I N T R O D U C TI O N
The A dvis ory Board Roundtable occurs at every monthly meeng.
D I S C U S S I O N
The A dvis ory Board roundtable agenda item provides an opportunity for A dvis ory Board members to
s hare informaon or ask quesons of s taff about items that are not on the agenda. No formal decis ions
can be made during the A dvisory Board roundtable.
A C T I O N R EQ U E S T E D
A dvisory Board members are being asked to come s hare informaon or ask quesons about items not on
the agenda.
TO :Rambling River Center A dvisory Board
F R O M :Missie Kohlbeck, Recreaon S upervisor and Randy D istad, Parks and Recreaon
D irector
S U B J EC T:A genda I tems for M arch 9, 2020 M eeng
DATE:February 10, 2020
I N T R O D U C TI O N
This item is for staff and the A dvis ory Board to idenfy pos s ible items for the next meeng agenda.
D I S C U S S I O N
Thus far s taff has idenfied the following pos s ible items for the M arch 9, 2020 meeng agenda:
arts and cra/s fundraising event
review 2020 w ork plan
review dra/ by-law s
Park and Recreaon C ommis s ion parks and facilies tour
tour other senior centers
organize meet and greet City Council candidates
A C T I O N R EQ U E S T E D
A dvisory Board members are asked to come prepared to discuss the s taff proposed agenda items and to
also provide other agenda items for the March 9, 2020 meeng.