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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_COA_03.20.2017Minutes of the Georgetown Commission on Aging City of Georgetown, Texas March 20, 2017 The City of Georgetown Commission on Aging met on March 20, 2017 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 Gene Jantzen called the meeting to order at 6:05 p.m. Six Board members were present, with Board members Dan Bonner, Valerie Nicholson, Ron Brandon absent, thus constituting a quorum. Also present was Support Staff Liaison Fire Chief John Sullivan. Staff Liaison Office Specialist Linda White was absent. Board member Ron Brandon and Staff Liaison Office Specialist Linda White arrived at approximately 7:00 p.m. due to an extreme traffic congestion situation that delayed arrival times. Seven Board members were then present with Dan Bonner and Valerie Nicholson absent. B. Introductions of current and newly appointed Board members — Gene Jantzen, Board Chair. The Board welcomed three new Commission members: Ron Brandon, Bernard Farkas and Beverly Stehle. Chairman Jantzen asked all Commissioners present to spend 5-6 minutes sharing about themselves in order for all to get to know each other better. C. Review of the Purpose and Bylaws of the Georgetown Commission on Aging — Gene Jantzen, Board Chair. Chairman Jantzen introduced the Ordinance and the Bylaws of the Georgetown Commission on Aging and asked each Commissioner to become familiar with each. D. Review of the Attendance Policy — Gene Jantzen, Board Chair. Chairman Jantzen reviewed the attendance policy for the Georgetown Commission on Aging. Chairman Jantzen asked all Commissioners to abide by this policy and to notify Linda when an absence is unavoidable. E. Consideration and possible action to approve the minutes of the meeting held on February 20, 2017. The Board approved the February 20, 2017 minutes by unanimous acclamation. Legislative Regular Agenda F. Nomination and Election of a Board Vice -Chair — Gene Jantzen, Board Chair. Tiffany Enos made a motion nominating Dan Bonner for the position of Commission Vice -Chair. Beverly Stehle moved to second the motion nominating Dan Bonner for the position of Commission Vice - Chair. Chairman Jantzen called for any additional nominations. Virginia Lazenby made a motion nominating Ginny Hahn for the position of Commission Vice -Chair. Bernard Farkas moved to Commission on Aging March 20, 2017 second the motion nominating Ginny Hahn for the position of Commission Vice -Chair. Chairman Jantzen called for any additional nominations. There were none. The Board was in agreement to vote by show of hands. Chairman Jantzen called for a show of hands for those voting for Dan Bonner. There were 2 (yes) hands raised. Chairman Jantzen called for a show of hands for those voting for Ginny Hahn. There were 5 (yes) hands raised. Chairman Jantzen announced Ginny Hahn elected as the Vice -Chair. G. Nomination and Election of a Board Secretary — Gene Jantzen, Board Chair. Chairman Jantzen called for nominations for the position of Commission Secretary. Tiffany Enos volunteered to serve as Secretary for the position of Commission Secretary. Chairman Jantzen called for any additional nominations. There were none. The Board approved Tiffany Enos as Secretary by unanimous acclamation. (7-0) H. Presentation and discussion of ideas for priority needs of senior residents living in the City of Georgetown — Steve Fought, Georgetown City Council, District 4. Chairman Jantzen introduced Steve Fought. Councilman Fought shared the following as his areas of interest for the senior residents of Georgetown: aging in place, bus systems, Meals on Wheels, Silver Shields, Take Me Home, visiting nurses, ADA, healthcare, assisted living (all forms), and Hospice. Councilman Fought is concerned that Georgetown does not have a "physical" Hospice presence within the City of Georgetown. He envisions a center similar to Christopher House of Austin. Councilman Fought stated that Georgetown's senior population should continue to grow as rapidly as any other age segment. He expressed that by the time Sun City is built out, it alone will constitute some 18,000 residents of an estimated population of 80,000 in Georgetown. Councilman Fought feels that the Commission on Aging should become vitally involved by being the voice of the City as it relates to senior issues, initiating suggestions to Council on improvements needed. For instance, Councilman Fought cited the antiquated `curbs' in numerous downtown locations as an example for need for solutions and he invited the Commission to offer suggestions. Councilman Fought also indicated that in recent months City Council had acted on things that they should have asked the opinion of the Commission before moving ahead. He shared that he plans to be more cognizant of utilizing the Commission's presence to assist City Council. I. Presentation and discussion regarding how the Senior Resource Guide provides available lifestyle resources for active aging adults, caregivers and elder care professionals — Karyn Dean, President, SRG Services, Inc. Ms. Dean explained how over twenty years ago she became an eldercare advocate due to the caregiving she was giving to her grandmother, and it was through that experience that the Senior Resource Guide came into being. The Senior Resource Guide is a publication that provides a comprehensive collection of resources for the benefit of the community, especially older adults and the caregivers and professionals working to serve them. The Board will be reviewing their copy of the Senior Resource Guide and contact Ms. Dean with additional agencies in Georgetown that could possibly be incorporated into the Senior Resource Guide. J. Discussion and approval of future meeting times, dates and location — Gene Jantzen, Board Chair. The Commission discussed various meeting dates and times. Chairman Jantzen asked for a show of hands of who could not meet, during the day because of work commitments. Six Commissioners raised their hands. Chairman Jantzen asked for a show of hands of who would prefer to meet during the day. One Commissioner raised their hand. The Commission will continue meeting on the third Monday of each month, 6:00-8:00 p.m., at the Public Safety Facility, 3500 DB Woods Road. Commission on Aging March 20, 2017 K Explanation of the Priority Initiatives: Communication, Transportation, Dental Care, Affordable Housing, Mental Health and new Commission members choosing a Priority Initiative — Gene Jantzen, Board Chair. Chairman Jantzen gave a brief explanation of each Initiative. Chairman Jantzen asked the Commissioners, in light of Steve Fought's comments, to consider the Commissions' Priority Initiatives and come prepared to the April meeting to discuss the Commissions' course going forward as well as individual choice(s) of Initiative(s). L. Discussion of future agendas and priorities — Gene Jantzen, Board Chair. Continue discussions pertaining to the Priority Initiatives at the April meeting. Schedule a second Councilmember to speak at a future meeting. Adjournment The next Commission meeting will be Monday, April 17", at 6:00 p.m., at the Public Safety Facility, 3500 DB Wood Road, Georgetown, Texas. The meeting adjourned at 8:12 p.m. on a motion by Virginia Lazenby, seconded by Tiffany Enos, which the Board approved unanimously. Gene Jant en, Chairman Georgetown Commission on Aging Tiffany s, Secretary Georgetown Commission on Aging Commission on Aging March 20, 2017