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Since May 6, several programs have been held at alternate sites. Staff reported that many recurring classes and activities are now at First Baptist Church, with Zumba Gold relocated to the recreation center. Tai chi, power walking and other classes meet at the church on Wednesdays, per instructor scheduling. The board also moved several events—mixer nights and dances—to Venue 1842 for June through at least September, with staff planning to request additional dates if the venue continues to suit the programs.

Staff said the July calendar and a July–August newsletter would be distributed online and in print; the board was advised that the calendar and newsletter would be posted before the end of the day. Recurring weekday activities and special programs (book club, photo club, cooking club, Texas trivia, Friday at Frank’s, computer classes, quilting groups and evening fly-tying) were reviewed.

Subcommittee reports included a request to process a proclamation for a resident turning 100 years old. Mary (board member) said she had received family contact to arrange a celebration and staff said they would provide the proclamation form and coordinate with the family; the public proclamation might not occur on the actual birthday but would be coordinated with the family and city scheduling.

Board members also exchanged notes about community attendance at recent offsite events and encouraged members to attend the July venue events to show support.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Senior Advisory Board Meeting June 13, 2024","oneSentenceSummary","Staff reported temporary relocation of many senior programs to alternate sites while the Branch Connection is under renovation and provided an overview of the July newsletter, subcommittee work and a proclamation request for a 100th birthday celebration.","taxTitle","Farmers Branch, Dallas County, Texas","taxId",56808,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6401749,"Senior advisory board discusses Game Night logistics, swag bags and fundraising",473,1193000,1666000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2063142-9d6498f7e433a8404ac0509ee5b94928&start=1193&end=1666","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2063142-9d6498f7e433a8404ac0509ee5b94928/thumbnail_1193000.jpg","/articles/6401749/Farmers-Branch/Dallas-County/Texas/Senior-advisory-board-discusses-Game-Night-logistics-swag-bags-and-fundraising","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6401749-d835a20639b3b8b3bd9e2e82455d607b/orig.mp4?Expires=1771172678&Signature=Lf7iSSat4ruY9sApAwvpdULSgnMMxmuwbbxgY1RixOHDyAFAfsN5huJSt54wB4qtl43EftD9LuJ5n4zJxJAYZen2t4PQNMBgwyw4wiLdYbLznCAwVX66os2bBB-pmnaVySp4jrtKjfs9eHEnfv33GHQzk12oOJvL4~uyPO-XFdB0cmy0ERuWYKx5irI3j1KHqP-L48jQNa3bqjH1E4FNu65rdAs-o82MbSwj3LJXGtOxGAAWYKnbDoQBFuWjdd42UvZcaEd5QlEhyJjAQW0nEnriBShyqhVNgJt8DoEGwjugnshCkZ6Etf9zypV2KIZbZ3xG0qg-0gZKcKFk-0nenw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Board members reviewed plans for an upcoming Game Night at the Branch Connection, covering event logistics, swag bags and fundraising targets.

Jackie (staff member) said staff confirmed date, time and location and will finalize an agenda item for the event. Jennifer (staff) had asked about catering; staff said catering logistics were still being worked and would be followed up. Members discussed swag bags for attendees and whether the board or staff should design T-shirt artwork. Members agreed staff should provide design options for the board to review.

The board discussed decorations for different decades in photo-op corners of the gym—suggestions included 1950s, 1960s and 1970s themes and a disco backdrop. Jackie said the event will use three rooms for eating and will include a dedicated photographer/photo booth area. Board members suggested contacting prior vendors for photo booths and one member offered a vendor card.

On fundraising, Jackie said the board had a $5,000 line in the budget for gift/raffle items. The group discussed having five larger raffle baskets (each under $500) and smaller opportunity drawings with items valued at about $25–$35 each. Jackie said leftover funds could be used to assemble smaller prize packages for periodic drawings.

Other logistics discussed included separating swag-bag T-shirts by size at distribution, ordering several sizes, and confirming whether game-night volunteers or staff would finalize design choices. Jackie summarized that staff would present T-shirt design options and that staff would finalize catering and vendor pricing to present back to the board.","The board discussed logistical details for a Branch Connection Game Night—decor themes, photo booths, T-shirt and swag-bag design, catering follow-up and fundraising targets. Staff will propose T-shirt designs and manage swag logistics; the budget includes $5,000 for gift-bag items.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6401754,"Renovation update: Phase 2 bids open, bond timeline and emergency roof request discussed",116,2123000,2239000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2063142-9d6498f7e433a8404ac0509ee5b94928&start=2123&end=2239","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2063142-9d6498f7e433a8404ac0509ee5b94928/thumbnail_2123000.jpg","/articles/6401754/Farmers-Branch/Dallas-County/Texas/Renovation-update-Phase-2-bids-open-bond-timeline-and-emergency-roof-request-discussed","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6401754-dcd2fadb86151faf920ba62e0dbcc865/orig.mp4?Expires=1771172678&Signature=aytnLZFjzNhdl7l2I4~eI3uEqR-gmLpGkEe9JRTBSPbuHHcFzhuWXX1wVQvPi7VvpVoSc265k0HkmloQEh5riVkKUxYOVwQ8x2cqzR4S-7Tns5jC8RwkK6vq4wkTQkq0twQZAkl76DAsgPYBJhpsEx4VCj3YEKVQhJ6GydKJksdn0muXgqRVbiot6~JFpQeMmLAG3QfURDMSaPE-lOkiT7RhW3GdDEunu1mvbN7xQgkiaNAl0aCMqEj-qwi1DnoJ5Tvz8Y5skqPBUnnFfsYAMtrw4Ro3MdZZHDKPufNnU7lSKXACTFl57zFCC4~JagVlOGoEExQ0bnYyegNjcLP8aQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City staff told the Farmers Branch Senior Advisory Board that Phase 2 bids for the Branch Connection renovation opened the day of the meeting and that the city will follow a formal bid review and council-approval process before awarding the work.

Staff described the procurement timeline: bids were due and opening occurred at 2 p.m. on the day of the meeting; the bid review will determine whether the existing contractor or a new contractor performs the remaining work. Because the planned increase to the current contract exceeded purchase-order modification thresholds (the staff noted modifications above 25% require a new bid), the project required a new solicitation. Staff said two contractors attended the pre-bid walk-through and indicated it was roughly a 50/50 chance the current contractor would again be the successful bidder.

On project funding, staff said the city would use a bond sale to fund renovation costs. The bond attorney advised that once the council passes a resolution approving the bond sale, the city has a 60-day window to spend proceeds even before the bonds are actually sold. Staff said the council will consider the necessary resolution in July in a budget meeting or special session; the actual sale would likely occur later in the summer or early fall.

Separately, the facilities department submitted an emergency request to replace roofs at city hall and the Branch Connection. Staff said the existing gravel roofs will be removed and replaced with a membrane roofing system; temporary patches were in place to allow work to continue. The facilities update described numerous leaks and drainage problems that had hampered interior work and prompted the emergency request.

Staff said the bid opening and subsequent review could lead to an award as early as the July council meeting; if not, award could occur at a subsequent meeting. The board was told that the construction manager posted the solicitation promptly and that the city placed the notice in the paper for the two-week public-bid period.","At the June Farmers Branch Senior Advisory Board meeting staff updated members on the Phase 2 bid opening for the Branch Connection renovation, said the city will seek a bond resolution to permit spending before sale, and described an emergency request to replace roofs at city hall and the Branch Connection.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6401759,"Senior advisory board approves furniture selections for Branch Connection renovation",1026,98000,1124000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2063142-9d6498f7e433a8404ac0509ee5b94928&start=98&end=1124","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2063142-9d6498f7e433a8404ac0509ee5b94928/thumbnail_98000.jpg","/articles/6401759/Farmers-Branch/Dallas-County/Texas/Senior-advisory-board-approves-furniture-selections-for-Branch-Connection-renovation","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6401759-baad3aa6faaab4951c048aff697fb092/orig.mp4?Expires=1771172678&Signature=icc8dKwjdOa7hTQEMAnAKB46YZiGWLZSi7a0NSEdf7m35GVNohB99-NsTte-EuxctpEgGSpNi3ww~5Ne1tHvkaGKm5RneBIma05wlo~aX7cXEude0SNATq4NsxtsJAp8Q6P0Pe88fwk9Yp7NaLemLZawvgJdyi3eLelYjoUKI3cXvxgvja3BWAf56yunu7NkyIM93FVqiNEsBiBB8OlAqgXfiK6MKRCiIs-8~LOVEoHCFBqsRvVHGzyexq9UL1qhmZ2f36TTEAWeb~oFtJY7GRy3vokLH7laRsXg0meu10vswkPH~XWlezIbgHrLhjH1X9K1z1paBg95abTdTMfrCA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Farmers Branch Senior Advisory Board approved a set of furniture selections for the Branch Connection renovation by voice vote during its June meeting, following discussion to resolve several tied preferences.

Board members and staff discussed color, function and features for multiple furniture categories, including ballroom chairs, lobby seating, occasional tables, lobby stools, arts-and-crafts tables and computer-room seating. After members who had not returned preference packets stated their choices, the board resolved ties and confirmed majority selections in most categories.

Jackie (staff member) said navy would be the ballroom chair color. Board members settled lobby seating in favor of the option labeled “option 1,” and chose stools and occasional tables after breaking ties by recording additional preferences. On arts-and-crafts room tables, the board recorded a 3–1 preference for option 1. Members discussed technical features—several members and staff noted concerns about table stability for sewing machines and whether chairs should have rollers or glides.

For some items, members asked staff clarifying questions about features such as adjustable-height tables, heavy-duty stability for craft use, and whether rollers could be added to chairs. Kelly (staff member) and others confirmed that rollers or glides could be added to either chair option, and discussed mesh backs versus solid backs for ergonomic preference.

After the group review, Jackie asked for a motion to approve the selections. A motion was made and seconded; the board approved the selections by voice vote. Jackie said staff would forward the selections to the furniture coordinator (Sarah) to compile a final workbook for procurement and review.

The board also asked staff to document any remaining open items and to produce a compiled selection workbook for final review by the renovation/furniture contact prior to ordering.","Farmers Branch Senior Advisory Board reviewed furniture options for the Branch Connection renovation, resolved several tied choices and approved the selections by voice vote. Staff will compile a final workbook of chosen options for procurement.","actionData","errors"]

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