HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_COA_06.15.2015• Notice of Meeting for the
Georgetown Commission on Aging
of the City of Georgetown
June 15, 2015 at 6:00 PM
at Public Safety Facility, 3500 DB Woods Rd., Georgetown, Texas
The City of Georgetown is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you
require assistance in participating at a public meeting due to a disability, as defined under the ADA,
reasonable assistance, adaptations, or accommodations will be provided upon request. Please contact the City
at least four (4) days prior to the scheduled meeting date, at (512) 930-3652 or City Hall at 113 East 8th Street
for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711.
Regular Session
(This Regular Session may, at any time, be recessed to convene an Executive Session for any purpose
authorized by the Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code 551.)
A Call to Order - Tim O'Neill, Board Chair
Consent Agenda
• The Statutory Consent Agenda includes non -controversial and routine items that may be acted upon with one
single vote. An item may be pulled from the Consent Agenda in order that it be discussed and acted upon
individually as part of the Regular Agenda.
B Consideration and possible action to approve the minutes of the meeting held May 18, 2015 and the
amended minutes from the meeting held April 20, 2015 -- Linda White, Board Liason
Legislative Regular Agenda
C Discussion of transportation needs and options for the over 60 Georgetown population with Ms. Rita
Handley, of Faith in Action, Nat Waggoner, Georgetown Transportation Analyst and Michelle Meaux,
Regional Contact for Capital Metro
D Possible discussion of Commission's recommendations to the Georgetown City Council about the
proposed transportation plan -- Tim ONeill, Chairman, Commission on Aging
E Discussion of future agendas and priorities -- Tim ONeill, Chairman, Commission on Aging
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I, , City Secretary for the City of Georgetown, Texas, do hereby certify that this Notice of
Meeting was posted at City Hall, 113 E. 8th Street, a place readily accessible to the general public at all
times, on the 'k day of -5wne__ , 2015, at l �SO W) , and remained so posted for at least
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Minutes of the
Georgetown Comniission on Aging
City of GeorgetoNvn, Texas
June 15,2015
The City of Georgetown Commission on Aging met on June 15, 2015 at 6-00 pm. at the Public Safety
Facility, located at 3500 DB Wood Road, Georgetown, TX 78633.
The City of Georgetown is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If
you require assistance in participating at a public meeting due to a disability, as defined under the ADA,
reasonable assistance, adaptations, or accommodations will be provided upon request. Please contact the
City Secretary's Office, at least four (4) days prior to the scheduled meeting date, at (512) 930-3652 or
City Hall at 113 East 8"' Street for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711.
Regular Session
(This Regular session may, at any time, be recessed to convene an Executive Session for any purpose
authorized by the Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code 551.)
A. Call to Order
Chairman Tim O'Neill called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Six Boar mem ers were prese
e
Board members Gary Anderson, Virginia Hahn and Donna Livingston were absent. Also present w
Staff Liaison Fire Chief John Sullivan and Staff Liaison Office Specialist Linda White.
Consent Agenda
The Statutorp Consent A enda includes non -controversial and routine items that max be acted u.11on with
one single vote. An item may be pulled from the Consent Agenda in order that it be discussed and acted
upon individually as part of the Regular Agenda.
B. Consideration and possible action to approve the minutes of the meeting held on May 1:
2015. Under Item D, the fourth sentence should read as "Based on the Georgetown Agi i
Initiative Summary report findings, services the Board would like to implement, wi
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transportation given the highest priority, and the other items listed in no particular order." e
Jantzen made a motion to approve the minutes from the May 18, 2015 as amended. Virgin
Lazenby seconded the motion, which the Board approved unanimously.
Regular Agenda
The Commission will individually consider and possibly take action on any or all of the following items:
C. Discussion of transportation needs and options for the over 60 age Georgetown population
with Ms. Rita Handley, of Faith in Action, Nat Waggoner, Georgetown Transportation
Analyst and Michelle Meaux, Regional Contact for Capital Metro. Mr. Waggoner and Ms.
Meaux, in addition to discussing with the Commission the Draft Transportation Development
Plan, they incorporated a power point presentation of the plan. The Commission members were
given the opportunity to ask questions throughout the presentation. Ms. Handley shared that the
purpose of the Georgetown Faith in Action Caregivers is to ensure the delivery of necessary health
and social services to the elderly in Georgetown in order to help seniors maintain independence
and a quality of life. Dan Bonner moved that the Commission on Aging endorse the transit
plan to the Transportation Committee. Virginia Lazenby seconded the motion. Further
discussions continued. From the discussions, Chairman Tim O'Neill formulated the following list
that the Commission on Aging would like to see the Transportation Committee incorporate into
the overall transit plan: 1) public/non-profit partnership, 2) shelters, 3) access to private parking
lots for easier pick-up and drop-off of bus passengers, 4) special outreach to seniors in marketing,
and 5) take into account the living means of seniors in establishing transportation fares. Mr.
O'Neill asked the Commission if it was their desire to amend the previous motion and to
entertain an amended motion that incorporates the five items as discussed. Four Board
members said "yes" (Dan Bonner, Virginia Lazenby, Patricia Strickland, and Josephine
Zamora). One Board member said "No" (Gene Jantzen). Mr. Jantzen expressed that the
charge given to this Commission was to represent the over 60 age population and he is uncertain if
the percent of Georgetown's over 60 age population can truly utilize this public transportation plan
as presented to the Board this evening. Discussion occurred. Josephine Zamora moved to
reconsider the previous motion. Gene Jantzen seconded the motion. The motion failed by 2
(Zamora and Jantzen) to 3 (Bonner, Lazenby and Strickland).
D. Possible discussion of Commission's recommendations to the Georgetown City Council
about the proposed transportation plan. At this time the Commission will not make any
recommendation to the Georgetown City Council about the proposed transportation plan. The
Commission will conduct further studies of the transportation needs of the 60+ age group. Dan
Bonner and Virginia Hahn will attend future Transportation Committee meetings.
E. Discussion and approval of future agenda items. Discussion took place regarding the future agenda
items.
Adjournment
The next Board meeting will be Monday, July 20, 2015, at 6:00 p.m., at the Public Safety Facility, 3500
DB Wood Road, Georgetown, Texas.
The meetina adiourned at 8:00 p.m. on a motion by Gene Jantzen, seconded by Virginia Lazenby, which
the Board approved unanimously.
Tim O'Neill, Cha* man Patricia Strickland, Secretary
Georgetown Co mission on Aging Georgetown Commission on Aging
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Minutes of the
Georgetown Commission on Aging
City of Georgetown, Texas
June 15, 2015
The City of Georgetown Commission on Aging met on June 15, 2015 at 6:00 p.m. at the Public Safety
Facility, located at 3500 DB Wood Road, Georgetown, TX 78633.
The City of Georgetown is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If
you require assistance in participating at a public meeting due to a disability, as defined under the ADA,
reasonable assistance, adaptations, or accommodations will be provided upon request. Please contact the
City Secretary's Office, at least four (4) days prior to the scheduled meeting date, at (512) 930-3652 or
City Hall at 113 East 8`h Street for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711.
Regular Session
(This Regular session may, at any time, be recessed to convene an Executive Session for any purpose
authorized by the Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code 551.)
A. Call to Order
Chairman Tim O'Neill called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Six Board members were present.
Board members Gary Anderson, Virginia Hahn and Donna Livingston were absent. Also present were
Staff Liaison Fire Chief John Sullivan and Staff Liaison Office Specialist Linda White.
Consent Agenda
The Statutory Consent Agenda includes non -controversial and routine items that may be acted upon with
one single vote. An item may be pulled from the Consent Agenda in order that it be discussed and acted
upon individually as part of the Regular Agenda.
B. Consideration and possible action to approve the minutes of the meeting held on May 18,
2015. Under Item D, the fourth sentence should read as "Based on the Georgetown Aging
Initiative Summary report findings, services the Board would like to implement, with
transportation given the highest priority, and the other items listed in no particular order." Gene
Jantzen made a motion to approve the minutes from the May 18, 2015 as amended. Virginia
Lazenby seconded the motion, which the Board approved unanimously.
Regular Agenda
The Commission will individually consider and possibly take action on any or all of the following items:
C. Discussion of transportation needs and options for the over 60 age Georgetown population
with Ms. Rita Handley, of Faith in Action, Nat Waggoner, Georgetown Transportation
Analyst and Michelle Meaux, Regional Contact for Capital Metro. Mr. Waggoner and Ms.
Meaux, in addition to discussing with the Commission the Draft Transportation Development
Plan, they incorporated a power point presentation of the plan. The Commission members were
given the opportunity to ask questions throughout the presentation. Ms. Handley shared that the
purpose of the Georgetown Faith in Action Caregivers is to ensure the delivery of necessary health
and social services to the elderly in Georgetown in order to help seniors maintain independence
and a quality of life. Dan Bonner moved that the Commission on Aging endorse the transit
plan to the Transportation Committee. Virginia Lazenby seconded the motion. Further
discussions continued. From the discussions, Chairman Tim O'Neill formulated the following list
that the Commission on Aging would like to see the Transportation Committee incorporate into
the overall transit plan: 1) public/non-profit partnership, 2) shelters, 3) access to private parking
h
s'
lots for easier pick-up and drop-off of bus passengers, 4) special outreach to seniors in marketing,
and 5) take into account the living means of seniors in establishing transportation fares. Mr.
O'Neill asked the Commission if it was their desire to amend the previous motion and to
entertain an amended motion that incorporates the five items as discussed. Four Board
members said "yes" (Dan Bonner, Virginia Lazenby, Patricia Strickland, and Josephine
Zamora). One Board member said "No" (Gene Jantzen). Mr. Jantzen expressed that the
charge given to this Commission was to represent the over 60 age population and he is uncertain if
the percent of Georgetown's over 60 age population can truly utilize this public transportation plan
as presented to the Board this evening. Discussion occurred. Josephine Zamora moved to
reconsider the previous motion. Gene Jantzen seconded the motion. The motion failed by 2
(Zamora and Jantzen) to 3 (Bonner, Lazenby and Strickland).
D. Possible discussion of Commission's recommendations to the Georgetown City Council
about the proposed transportation plan. At this time the Commission will not make any
recommendation to the Georgetown City Council about the proposed transportation plan. The
Commission will conduct further studies of the transportation needs of the 60+ age group. Dan
Bonner and Virginia Hahn will attend future Transportation Committee meetings.
E. Discussion and approval of future agenda items. Discussion took place regarding the future agenda
items.
Adjournment
The next Board meeting will be Monday, July 20, 2015, at 6:00 p.m., at the Public Safety Facility, 3500
DB Wood Road, Georgetown, Texas.
The meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m. on a motion by Gene Jantzen, seconded by Virginia Lazenby, which
the Board approved unanimously.
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Tim O'Neill, Chapan Patricia Strickland, Secretary
Georgetown. Con/mission on Aging Georgetown Commission on Aging
Notice of Meeting for the
Georgetown Commission on Aging
of the City of Georgetown
June 15, 2015 at 6:00 PM
at Public Safety Facility, 3500 DB Woods Rd., Georgetown, Texas
The City of Georgetown is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you
require assistance in participating at a public meeting due to a disability, as defined under the ADA,
reasonable assistance, adaptations, or accommodations will be provided upon request. Please contact the City
at least four (4) days prior to the scheduled meeting date, at (512) 930-3652 or City Hall at 113 East 8th Street
for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711.
Regular Session
(This Regular Session may, at any time, be recessed to convene an Executive Session for any purpose
authorized by the Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code 551.)
A Call to Order - Tim O'Neill, Board Chair
Consent Agenda
The Statutory Consent Agenda includes non -controversial and routine items that may be acted upon with one
single vote. An item may be pulled from the Consent Agenda in order that it be discussed and acted upon
individually as part of the Regular Agenda.
B Consideration and possible action to approve the minutes of the meeting held May 18, 2015 and the
amended minutes from the meeting held April 20, 2015 — Linda White, Board Liason
Legislative Regular Agenda
C Discussion of transportation needs and options for the over 60 Georgetown population with Ms. Rita
Handley, of Faith in Action, Nat Waggoner, Georgetown Transportation Analyst and Michelle Meaux,
Regional Contact for Capital Metro
D Possible discussion of Commission's recommendations to the Georgetown City Council about the
proposed transportation plan -- Tim O'Neill, Chairman, Commission on Aging
E Discussion of future agendas and priorities -- Tim ONeill, Chairman, Commission on Aging
CERTIFICATE OF POSTING
I, Jessica Brettle, City Secretary for the City of Georgetown, Texas, do hereby certify that this Notice of
Meeting was posted at City Hall, 113 E. 8th Street, a place readily accessible to the general public at all
times, on the day of , 2015, at _ , and remained so posted for at least
72 continuous hours preceding the scheduled time of said meeting.
Jessica Brettle, City Secretary
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City of Georgetown, Texas
Commission on Aging
June 15, 2015
SUBJECT:
Call to Order - Tim ONeill, Board Chair
ITEM SUMMARY:
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
N/A
SUBMITTED BY:
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City of Georgetown, Texas
Commission on Aging
June 15, 2015
SUBJECT:
Consideration and possible action to approve the minutes of the meeting held May 18, 2015 and
the amended minutes from the meeting held April 20, 2015 -- Linda White, Board Liason
ITEM SUMMARY:
FINANCIAL IMPACT•
N/A
SUBMITTED BY:
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
Type
❑ Minutes from 5.18.16
Cover Memo
❑ Amended Minutes from 4.20.15
Cover Memo
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Minutes of the
Georgetown Commission on Aging
City of Georgetown, Texas
May 18, 2015
The City of Georgetown Commission on Aging met on May 18, 2015 at 6:00 p.m. at the Public Safety
Facility, located at 3500 DB Wood Road, Georgetown, TX 78633.
The City of Georgetown is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If
you require assistance in participating at a public meeting due to a disability, as defined under the ADA,
reasonable assistance, adaptations, or accommodations will be provided upon request. Please contact the
City Secretary's Office, at least four (4) days prior to the scheduled meeting date, at (512) 930-3652 or
City Hall at 113 East 8'h Street for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711.
Regular Session
(This Regular session may, at any time, be recessed to convene an Executive Session for any purpose
authorized by the Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code 551.)
A. Call to Order
Chairman Tim O'Neill called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. All Board members were present.
Also present were Staff Liaison Fire Chief John Sullivan, Staff Liaison Office Specialist Linda White,
and Assistant City Secretary Shelley Nowling.
Consent Agenda
The Statutory Consent Agenda includes non -controversial and routine items that may be acted upon with
one single vote. An item may be pulled from the Consent Agenda in order that it be discussed and acted
upon individually as part of the Regular Agenda.
B. Consideration and possible action to approve the minutes of the meeting held on April 20,
2015. The word "genealogy" under Item D, number 2, should be corrected to "gerontology" in the
April 20, 2015 minutes. Gary Anderson made a motion to approve the minutes from the April 20,
2015 as amended. Gene Jantzen seconded the motion, which the Board approved unanimously.
Regular Agenda
The Commission will individually consider and possibly take action on any or all of the following items:
C. Discussion identifying the most relevant information from the following surveys and reports
that have been provided to the Board:
1. US of Aging Survey -Full Research
2. US of Aging survey -Executive Summary
3. State of Aging and health
4. Aging Initiative Example Survey
5. Georgetown Aging Initiative Survey Summary Report
The Board discussed various aspects in the materials provided. The Board discussed choosing an
age group to begin focusing on their particular needs. Dan Bonner made a motion for the Board to
begin with those aged 60 and older who are mobility challenged. Donna Livingston seconded the
motion, which the Board approved unanimously.
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D. Discussion of community assessment and the basic needs of seniors in Georgetown
1. Review of Conducting a Community Assessment
Board member Josephine Zamora gave a power point presentation regarding Community Assessment
6 Step Process. Discussion followed. Based on the Georgetown Aging Initiative Summary report
findings, services the Board would like to implement, with highest priority listed first, are:
a. Public transportation improvements
b. Information resources; accessible resource links, clearing house
c. Neighborhood alert system
d. Social network and/or buddy system
e. Access to affordable dental care
f. Affordable adult daycare
Board members will select areas of interest from the above topics to research and submit choices to
Chairman, Tim O'Neill.
E. Discussion concerning the initial organization of the Commission on Aging
Discussion took place regarding the initial organization of the Commission on aging.
F. Discussion and approval of future agenda items
Discussion took place regarding the future agenda items.
Adjournment
The next Board meeting will be Monday, June 15, 2015, at 6:00 p.m., at the Public Safety Facility, 3500
DB Wood Road, Georgetown, Texas.
The meeting adjourned at 7:20 p.m. on a motion by Virginia Hahn, seconded by Gary Anderson, which
the Board approved unanimously.
Tim O'Neill, Chairman
Georgetown Commission on Aging
Patricia Strickland, Secretary
Georgetown Commission on Aging
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Minutes of the
Georgetown Commission on Aging
City of Georgetown, Texas
April 20, 2015
The City of Georgetown Commission on Aging met on April 20, 2015 at 6:00 p.m. at the Public Safety
Facility, located at 3500 DB Wood Road, Georgetown, TX 78633.
The City of Georgetown is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If
you require assistance in participating at a public meeting due to a disability, as defined under the ADA,
reasonable assistance, adaptations, or accommodations will be provided upon request. Please contact the
City Secretary's Office, at least four (4) days prior to the scheduled meeting date, at (512) 930-3652 or
City Hall at 113 East 8`" Street for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711.
Regular Session
(This Regular session may, at any time, be recessed to convene an Executive Session for any purpose
authorized by the Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code 551.)
A. Call to Order
Chairman Tim O'Neill called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. All Board members were present.
Also present were Staff Liaison Fire Chief John Sullivan, Staff Liaison Office Specialist Linda White,
and Assistant City Secretary Shelley Nowling.
Public Wishing to Address Commission
Chairman O'Neill explained for those in the audience who wished to speak on a subject posted on this
agenda, must fill out a speaker registration form and submit it to the Staff Liaison Secretary,
preferably prior to the start of the meeting, but may do so at this time. Chairman O'Neill continued to
explain that those wishing to address a particular agenda item would be called forward to speak when
the Commission considers that item.
Chairman O'Neill explained the procedure for persons wishing to place an item on a future
Commission agenda.
As of this meeting deadline, no persons were signed up to speak on items other than what was posted
on the agenda.
B. Purpose of the Georgetown Commission on Aging
Chairman O'Neill and the Board reviewed and discussed the purposes of the Commission on Aging:
1) advise the City Council on the needs and status of seniors in the entire City and recommend ways in
which those needs may be met; 2) determine and assess existing resources in the City which may be
utilized by seniors to meet their needs; 3) evaluate and assess proposed programs, grants and other
governmental activities which may impact seniors; 4) encourage, promote, assist, and safeguard the
rights and abilities of older adults throughout the community to maintain maximum health, well-being,
and independence; 5) serve as a liaison between the City Council and the community of senior citizens
in matters of public interest; 6) use available resources to inform senior citizens of community services
in health, nutrition, recreation, housing, transportation and safety; 7) receive input from the senior
citizen community including input from other individuals and organizations on issues relevant to the
senior community; and 8) act as liaison for senior citizen issues to governmental and private
organizations.
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After discussions, the Board asked Shelley Nowling, Assistant City Secretary, to ask City Council for
additional detail to better understand the purpose of item #3: evaluate and assess proposed programs,
grants and other governmental activities which may impact seniors. Ms. Nowling will follow-up with
this request and report back to the Board during their next meeting. This item will be on the agenda
for the next meeting. Shelley Nowling provided answers to the questions to the Board members by
email 4/21/15. See attached.
C. Review the Attendance Policy
Chairman O'Neill and the Board reviewed the Attendance Policy.
D. Review of the Georgetown Commission on Aging Bylaws
Chairman O'Neill and the Board reviewed the Georgetown Commission on Aging Bylaws.
Regular Agenda
The Commission will individually consider and possibly take action on any or all of the following items:
A. Nomination and Election of a Board Vice -Chair
Virginia Lazenby made a motion nominating Dan Bonner for the position of Board Vice -Chair. Gary
Anderson moved to second the motion nominating Dan Bonner for the position of Board Vice -Chair.
The Board was unanimous in electing Dan Bonner as the Board Vice -Chair. 9-0
B. Nomination and Election of a Board Secretary
Dan Bonner made a motion nominating Pat Strickland for the position of Board Secretary. Gary
Anderson moved to second the motion nominating Pat Strickland for the position of Board Secretary.
The Board was unanimous in electing Pat Strickland as the Board Secretary. 9-0
C. Discussion and approval of future meeting times and dates
The Board discussed various meeting dates and times. Gene Jantzen made a motion to approve the
meeting date and time to be the third Monday of every month, beginning at 6:00 p.m. Gary Anderson
moved to second the motion establishing the third Monday of every month, beginning at 6:00 p.m., as
the meeting date and time for the Board. The motion passed. 8-1 (Hahn opposed)
D. Discussion and approval of future agenda items
The following items will be on the agenda of the next Board meeting:
1. Discussion concerning the initial organization of the Commission on Aging
2. A possible presentation on gerontology
3. Discussion regarding the basic needs of seniors in Georgetown
4. Discussion identifying the most relevant information from the surveys and reports that have been
provided to the Board (see attached): Aging Initiative Survey compiled by Dan Bonner, emailed
from Shelley Nowling; USA 14-Full Results Report, Fire Chief John Sullivan; USA 14-Executive
Summary Report, Fire Chief John Sullivan; State of Aging and Heath in America, Fire Chief
John Sullivan, all three received by email from Linda White.
Adjournment
The next Board meeting will be Monday, May 18, 2015, at 6:00 p.m., at the Public Safety Facility, 3500
DB Wood Road, Georgetown, Texas.
The meeting adjourned at 7:24 p.m. on a motion by Gary Anderson, seconded by Gene Jantzen. The
Board approved unanimously. 9-0
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Tim O'Neill, Chairman Patricia Strickland, Secretary
Georgetown Commission on Aging Georgetown Commission on Aging
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City of Georgetown, Texas
Commission on Aging
June 15, 2015
SUBJECT:
Discussion of transportation needs and options for the over 60 Georgetown population with Ms.
Rita Handley, of Faith in Action, Nat Waggoner, Georgetown Transportation Analyst and
Michelle Meaux, Regional Contact for Capital Metro
ITEM SUMMARY:
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
To be determined
SUBMITTED BY:
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
❑ Georgetown Transit Development Plan Cover Memo
❑ Faith in Action Georgetown Information Cover Memo
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GFORGETOWN
Georgetown Transit
Development Plan
Georgetown Public Library
April 1, 2015
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• What is a Transit Development Plan?
• Why a Transit Plan Now?
• Project Tasks and Schedule
• Existing Conditions and Public Outreach
• Project Goals
• Proposed Route Network and Characteristics
• Next Steps
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What is a Transit Deve11op Ce Ft i ia1 i?
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Provides an assessment of transit opportunities and the
associated requirements for providing public transit service
to the City of Georgetown.
Identifies and designs transit alternatives that consider the
varied needs of the area's growing population and
employment markets.
Develop service and financial plans for future transit
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• Georgetown has grown by 67 percent since 2000 and population
is projected to double by 2030
• Increased regional roadway congestion with limited travel
options in the area
• Opportunity to coordinate with other multi -modal plans
including the Georgetown Sidewalk Master Plan, Project Connect
North Corridor Plan and the City's Overall Transportation Plan
• In 2010 the
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• Public Involvement and Outreach
• Existing Conditions
• Mission and Goals
• Evaluate Course of Action/Transit Needs
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• Three -Year Implementation Plan
— Service and operations plan
— Financial plan
— Phases of implementation
• Draft and Final Transit Development Plan
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METRO
Month: Nov.
Project Management
1 Project Steering Committee
2 Public Involvement
3 Performance and Situational Appraisal
4 Mission and Goals
5 Develop and Evaluate Alternative Courses of Action
6 Three Year Implementation Plan
7 Relationship to Other Plans
8 TDP Report and Executive Summary
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• Evaluation of Existing Conditions
— Existing and future demographic analysis
— Land use
— Review of relevant Georgetown planning
documents
— Analysis of multi -modal accommodations
• Assessment of CARTS Service in
Georgetown
• Field Observations
• Public Outreach
— Christmas Stroll Survey
— Intercept Survey at Library
— Public Meeting in January
— Stakeholder Interviews
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• Operates general public demand response service throughout
the city
• Major destinations on demand -response service; HEB, Walmart,
Madella Hilliard Neighborhood Center, Davita Dialysis Center,
The Caring Place
• Operates the Red Route with three southbound/two
northbound trips on weekdays between Georgetown, Round
Rock, Tech Ridge (Austin),, and central Austin
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Public outreach
What we heard we head from the public?
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• Bus service to activity centers including Southwestern
University, Downtown Square, and Wolf Ranch
Shopping Center
• Connections to future high capacity transit service to
Austin
• Service to future conference center and hotel off Rivery
• Provide service to Sun City, hospital, medical offices,
social service agencies, and shopping including HEB and
Walmart
• Service to transit dependent populations and tourists
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• Provide lifeline service to shopping, jobs, medical
appointments, and social services
• Connect tourists locations including the Downtown Square
and the future Rivery Conference Center and hotel
• Provide service to transit dependent populations
• Provide service to Southwestern University
• Create a cost effective, useful and user-friendly transit plan
• Establish a solid foundation for transit to build on over time
• Meet future regional services — Project Connect
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Proposed Transit Plan
• Route 1— service to high density
housing off Quail Valley to
Southwestern University and
downtown
• Route 2 — service from downtown
to HEB, Wolf Ranch and Rivery
area (paired with Route 1)
• Route 3 — service from downtown
to Stonehaven Apartments, St.
Davids Hospital and southwest
Georgetown
• Route 4 — service through
downtown on Austin Avenue and
west on Williams (paired with
Route 3)
• Tripper service from downtown
Georgetown to meet CARTS buses
to/from Austin
• Sun City Route to Rivery, Wolf
Ranch and downtown
• Special Events Circulator
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7GEORGITOWN METRO
• Begin service with small buses
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• Operate Core System with four primary routes with a timed -
transfer at a downtown transfer location (in vicinity of 8t" and
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— Interline (pair) routes that allow for a one -seat ride east/west and north/south
— Routes operate every 30 minutes or 60 minutes depending on service scenario
— Hub and spoke system from downtown transfer location
• Other services include:
— Service from downtown timed to meet CARTS service to/from Austin
— Sun City service with scheduled trips throughout the day connecting to HEB
(Williams Dr.), Rivery, Wolf Ranch, and downtown
— Special event service for downtown events and access to new conference center
• Provide complementary paratransit service
• Phase in new service over time to meet demand including
connections to regional services
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Implemeniaiion rianning
• Identify bus stop locations
• Identify Transfer Center location in downtown
• Select a service plan option
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— Service hours — hours bus service operates each day
— Service days — weekdays, Saturdays, Sundays
— Frequency of service — every 30 minutes or every 60 minutes
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• Identify a contract and management process to deliver service
• Other important steps include bus procurement, marketing and
branding service, developing fare structure
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Next Steps
• Present plan for adoption by City Council
�?G rotz(-, t TJOWN
• City of Georgetown and Capital Metro finalize budget for
service based on City Council priorities
• Set implementation date
METRO
• City of Georgetown and Capital Metro enter into an agreement
for service
• Include proposed service in Capital Metro service change
process
• City of Georgetown and Capital Metro coordinate outreach to
the public about service and implementation date
• Implement service
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Faith in fiction Georgetoivn
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Rafifi In Action Georgetown
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Mission Statement
Faith in Action Georgetown is an advocate for seniors by providing volunteer services through a
non-profit organization to help them maintain their independence and quality of life.
Vision
To be the best at providing services that enhance seniors' independence and quality of life. We
will continue to be a leader in services for seniors in Georgetown and advocate for coordinated
senior services in the community.
Description of Organization
Faith In Action Georgetown (FIAG) was founded in 2001 by a group of churches in Georgetown
with a very simple premise: Neighbors Helping Neighbors. The organization began as a
program of G.I.V.E. but became a separate entity, Georgetown Caregivers, in 2002. The
current name was adopted in 2009. We are a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization. All seriices to
FIAG clients are provided at no charge by trained volunteers from the Georgetown community.
The following Georgetown churches sponsor this organization:
Christ Lutheran Church
Faith Lutheran Church
First Baptist Church
First Presbyterian Church
First United Methodist Church
Grace Episcopal Church
Main Street Baptist Church
San Gabriel Presbyterian Church
St. Helen Catholic Church
St. John's United Methodist Church
The Worship Place
Wellspring United Methodist Church
Zion Lutheran Church
These groups provide financial support, volunteers, and serve as the Board of Directors of the
organization. Additional funding comes from individual contributors, fund-raisers, grants and
corporate gifts. Faith in Action Georgetown is an interfaith, community focused, volunteer
based organization. FIAG is housed in the Community Resource Center, 805 W. University
Avenue, Suite 105, Georgetown, Texas.
Faith in Action Georgetown is a participant in the National Volunteer Caregiving Network.
Service Area: We provide services to residents of Georgetown area who are 65 years of age and
older. We provide referrals to other volunteer transportation groups in the area for individuals
who live outside of our service area.
803 W. University Avenue, Suite 103 • Georgetown, Texas 78626 MAILING: P.O. Box 743 - Georgeto%vn,Texas 78627
(512) 868-9344 ENIM: directo,-@faip' 6l2r'(WDorg tivww.Etithinactiongr.org
Volunteer services provided include: personalized transportation services to medical
appointments, grocery stores, and quality of life activities; errand assistance; home visits and
care calls; handyman services; and information and referral to other community agencies or
services. Volunteers also assist in the office.
During the year 2014 we provided the following services to individuals:
Clientsserved...........................................................482
Point-to-point transportation services .................. .5,152
Othersupport services ...................................
288
Information & Referral services ........................
109
Total number of volunteer hours .................. 11,650
In addition to the individual services for our clients, Faith in Action Georgetown
provided the following for clients and supporters:
• Quarterly newsletters with information about events, resources and relevant topics
• Spring Choral Concert featuring choirs and soloists from Georgetown choirs
• Holiday goodies for clients - Christmas goodie bags and calendars are delivered to
clients.
Community educational events —
• "Driving Longevity and Safe Driving for Seniors"
• "A Matter of Balance" — part of the Caregiver U Courses
City of Georgetown, Texas
Commission on Aging
June 15, 2015
SUBJECT:
Possible discussion of Commission's recommendations to the Georgetown City Council about the
proposed transportation plan -- Tim O'Neill, Chairman, Commission on Aging
ITEM SUMMARY:
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
N/A
SUBMITTED BY:
City of Georgetown, Texas
Commission on Aging
June 15, 2015
SUBJECT:
Discussion of future agendas and priorities -- Tim ONeill, Chairman, Commission on Aging
ITEM SUMMARY:
FINANCIAL IMPACT•
N/A
SUBMITTED BY:
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II GEORGETOWN COMMISSION ON AGING II
2014/2015
Name, Address, Phone Number,
Appt
Exp
Term
Description
Notes
Fax & E-mail
Date
Date
of Position
Gary Anderson
3/15
2/16
1'' — Partial
Service provider
1
Dan Bonner (Vice Chair)
3/15
2/17
1'` — Full
Service provider
2
Virginia Hahn 1( 11N
3/15
2/16
1' — Partial
Senior living In
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3
Gene Jantzen
Virginia Lazenby
3/15
2/16
1"— Partial
Service Provider
5
Donna Livingston
3/15
2/17
1" — Full
Caregiver to
6
Tim O'Neill (Chair)
3/15
2/16
1"— Partial
SWU Professor
7
8
Patricia Strickland (Secretary)
3/15
2/17
1'' — Full
Service,
9
Josephine Zamora
3115
2/16
1"—Partial
Clinical Nurse
Liaisons:
John Sullivan, Fire Chief, (512)
Linda White, Office Specialist, (512)
and Date of Regular Meetings: To be decided by the Board at an initial meeting.
Term of Office: Two years with a maximum of two consecutive terms.
Last roster update: June 10, 2015