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Georgetown Commission on Aging
City of Georgetown, Texas
September 19, 2016
The City of Georgetown Commission on Aging met on September 19, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. at the Public Safety
Facility, located at 3500 DB Wood Road, Georgetown, TX 78633.
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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
Gene Jantzen, Chairman of the Board, called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Eight Board members
were present, thus constituting a quorum. Also present was Staff Liaison Fire Chief John Sullivan and
Staff Liaison Office Specialist Linda White.
Statutory 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 August 15, 2016 —
Gene Jantzen, Board Chair. Valerie Nicholson moved to approve the minutes from the August 15,
2016 meeting. Donna Livingston moved to second the motion, which the Board approved
unanimously. (8-0)
Legislative Regular Agenda
The Commission will individually consider and possibly take action on any or all of the following items:
C. Presentation and discussion regarding the Williamson County Community health Assessment and
Improvement Plan — Ray Langlois, Coalition Coordinator of the Wi1Co Wellness Alliance and Melissa
Tung, Systems Analyst for the Williamson County and Cities Health District. Melissa Tung began the
presentation by presenting an overview of the Community Health Assessment (CHA) which included
findings from the 4 MAPP assessments:
1. Community Health Status Assessment
2. Community Themes and Strengths Assessment and Forces of Change Assessment
3. Local Public Health Systems Assessment
4. Health Priorities
as well as how the results fed into identifying the top 5 health priorities, which are:
1. Mental Health
2. Access to Healthcare
3. Awareness of Healthcare Resources
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4. Active Living
5. Chronic Disease
Melissa also presented issues such as changing demographics, growing aging population in Williamson
County and how that affects health.
Ray Langlois explained the new WilCo Wellness Alliance (WWA) coalition model and how it is the main
vehicle for implementation of the new 2017-2019 CHIP. Ray also gave an overview on the new CHIP
which included the process and timeline for action planning.
The Commission was asked what would they like to see accomplished based on the CHA. Responses
were for the aging population to have access to dental services, adult day care for seniors, transportation
for seniors, and to establish a similar Sacred Heart Community Clinic in Georgetown modeled after the
clinic in Round Rock.
The Commission was asked if there were areas where the WilCo Wellness Alliance could better assist in
the health care of the senior population. The Commission suggested communicate information, work
with agencies in providing transportation among the seniors, and assist in the coordination of all service
providers of the aging population.
D. Discussion regarding applicants for the Commission on Aging Advisory Board — Gene Jantzen,
Board Chair. Board member William Dalton, Jr. resigned his position due to relocating to Florida. Due
to the fact that the term of this position expires in February 2018, the Commission has been given the
opportunity to recruit. Mr. Jantzen distributed applications among the Board members. Applicants are to
complete the application forms then submit their application and resume to the City Secretary for the
Mayor's review and recommendation to the City Council.
E. Discussion and possible action for Commission on Aging monthly meeting dates during November
2016 and December 2016 — Gene Jantzen, Board Chair. Discussion occurred regarding the regular
meeting dates during the holiday season to consider the possibility of rescheduling the two monthly
meeting dates. The Board members expressed there are no conflicts with their schedules and the regular
monthly meeting dates for the holidays; therefore, the Board will meet on the third Monday evening
during November and December. Patricia Strickland and Tiffany Enos did state they will not be in
attendance during the December meeting.
F. Status report from each of the Priority Initiatives: Communication, Transportation, Dental Care,
Affordable Housing, Mental Health — Board members. Several Board members gave overviews of
their Priority Initiative.
G. Discussion of future agendas and priorities — Gene Jantzen, Board Chair. Fire Chief Sullivan will give
a quarterly report of pre -hospital medical services. A Gift of Time -Adult Day Care, Josie Zamora, will
present. Status reports from the Priority Initiatives will be given by the Board members.
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Adjournment
The next Board meeting will be Monday, October 17, 2016, at 6:00 p.m., at the Public Safety Facility, 3500 DB
Wood Road, Georgetown, Texas.
The meeting adjourned at 7:45 p.m. on a motion by Dan Bonner, seconded by Tiffany Enos, which the
Board approved unanimously. (8-0)
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