HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_COA_02.20.2017Minutes of the
Georgetown Commission on Aging
City of Georgetown, Texas
February 20, 2017
The City of Georgetown Commission on Aging met on February 20, 2017 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. Six Commission members
were present, with Commission members Patricia Strickland and Tiffany Enos absent, 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 December 19, 2016
— Gene Jantzen, Board Chair. Donna Livingston moved to approve the minutes from the meeting held
on December 19, 2016. Valerie Nicholson seconded the motion, which the Board approved
unanimously. (6-0)
Legislative Regular Agenda
The Commission on Aging will individually consider and possible take action on any or all of the following
items:
C. Presentation and discussion regarding A Gift of Time -Adult Day Care — Josie Zamora, President, A
Gift of Time -Adult Day Care. Carol Glasco, Secretary, Board of Directors, A Gift of Time, was also
present. Ms. Zamora briefed the Board of the progress of A Gift of Time since their Board of Directors
met with the Commission on Aging in October 2016. A Gift of Time is a non-profit organization
specializing in caring for persons 60 years or older living with mild to moderate dementia. Their mission
is to serve the Georgetown community's older adults by enriching the lives of their clients and their
caregivers through adult day services, respite care, education and support. The Board of Directors has
visited several adult day care facilities that include Round Rock and Houston; have been recognized by
the State of Texas as a non-profit corporation; have the support of several community partners; have met
with many community leaders; are a recipient of Steak Fry Group Charitable donation for December
2016; and have submitted an application 1023 form for 501 (c) 3 to the IRS and hoping to have a
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response in April 2017. Ms. Zamora shared that the Board will continue to work on grant applications;
use various avenues in order to help the community become aware of A Gift of Time; and formalize a
Capital Campaign for a building. Ms. Zamora invited the Commission to attend an information session
on March 3, 2017, 10-11:30 a.m., at the Georgetown Health Foundation, Community Rooms. The
Commission and Ms. Zamora agreed that the best role for the Commission in helping with A Gift of Time
is to be informative throughout the community and make referrals to Ms. Zamora.
D. Status report from each of the Priority Initiatives: Communication, Transportation, Dental Care,
Affordable Housing, Mental Health — Board members. Transportation: Faith in Action has increased
their number of drivers to 140 individuals. Reported that Sun City will be forthcoming with a Town Hall
meeting pertaining to the various services available in Georgetown that are provided to seniors.
Communications: Continuing to research ways to reach the goal of providing a resource guide that would
be beneficial to seniors and their care givers. This would include how best to gather and formulate the
data, then publicize the information. Keith Hutchinson, Public Communication Manager for the City of
Georgetown, will be invited to a future Board meeting to discuss the possibility of making the resource
guide available on the City's website.
E. Discussion of future agendas and priorities — Gene Jantzen, Board Chair. Mr. Jantzen reported that
Steve Fought, District 4 Council Member, has accepted the Commission's invitation to speak during the
March 20, 2017 meeting. Tiffany Enos had previously arranged for Karyn Dean, President, SRG
Services, Inc. to present at the March meeting. Chief John Sullivan shared that the Fire Department has
recently hired Arlana Bryant as a Medical/Health Coordinator. Chief Sullivan will introduce Ms. Bryant
at a future Commission meeting. Fire Chief Sullivan and Patrick Lloyd, Community Resources
Coordinator, Library, could possibly give their quarterly reports at the April meeting.
Donna Livingston shared that she did not re -apply to serve on the Commission on Aging. Patricia
Strickland did not re -apply to serve on the Commission on Aging. The Commission on Aging had a
vacant position due to the earlier resignation of William Dalton that was never filled; therefore, this
position will also be filled beginning March 1, 2017.
Adjournment
The next Board meeting will be Monday, March 20, 2017, at 6:00 p.m., at the Public Safety Facility, 3500 DB
Wood Road, Georgetown, Texas.
The meeting adjourned at 7:53 p.m. on a motion by Dan Bonner, seconded by Donna Livingston, which the
Board approved unanimously. ,(6-0)
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