HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_COA_04.17.2017Minutes of the
Georgetown Commission on Aging
City of Georgetown, Texas
April 17, 2017
The City of Georgetown Commission on Aging met on April 17, 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
Chairman Gene Jantzen called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Eight Board members were
present, with Board member Valerie Nicholson absent, thus constituting a quorum. Also present
were Support Staff Liaison Fire Chief John Sullivan and Staff Liaison Office Specialist Linda
White.
Statutory Consent Agenda
B. Consideration and possible action to approve the minutes of the meeting held on March 20,
2017. Bernie Farkas moved to approve the minutes from the meeting held on March 20, 2017.
Ron Brandon seconded the motion, which the Board approved unanimously. (8-0)
Legislative Regular Agenda
C. Presentation and discussion of ideas for priority needs of senior residents living in the City of
Georgetown — John Hesser, Georgetown City Council, District 3. Chairman Jantzen introduced
Council member John Hesser. Councilman Hesser shared the following as his areas of interest for
the senior residents of Georgetown: make certain the surface areas of the sidewalks and street
crosswalks in the downtown area are safe walking areas; hospice; adult day care; secure
building(s) for hospice and adult day care; transportation. Councilman Hesser expressed the
importance of communicating to senior residents, their families and caregivers the availability of
various agencies throughout Georgetown who provide assistance to senior residents.
D. Presentation and discussion of social needs among older adult patrons of the Georgetown
Public Library — Patrick Lloyd, Community Resources Coordinator, Georgetown Public Library.
Mr. Lloyd shared that the top overall need of the 60+ age group is legal assistance. There is
domestic violence in homes of the older adult patrons and many times the violence is not reported.
Emergency housing is definitely among the top needs, of the older adults. There are more
homeless men than women who visit the Library with many of these having health issues. Mr.
Lloyd shared that there are instances where there is no referral place within the City of
Georgetown. He is researching if there are lawyers who would provide volunteer services for
these older adult patrons. The Board suggested contacting Bluebonnet Trail, Lone Star Circle of
Care and Silver Senior Services.
Commission on Aging April 17, 2017
E. 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. Transportation: Dan Bonner and Ginny Hahn; Mental
Health: Ron Brandon and Bernie Farkas; Dental: Beverly Stehle; Affordable Housing: Virginia
Lazenby; Communication: Tiffany Enos and Valerie Nicholson.
F. Discussion of future agendas and priorities — Gene Jantzen, Board Chair. Tiffany Enos has
arranged for Senior Silver Service to present at the May meeting. Gene Jantzen will contact Ty
Gipson, City Councilman representing District 5, to speak during the May meeting. At the May
meeting, Fire Chief Sullivan will update the Commission of pre -hospital medical services and
needs within the community. Continue discussions pertaining to the Priority Initiatives during
upcoming meetings.
Adjournment
The next Commission meeting will be Monday, May 15"', at 6:00 p.m., at the Public Safety Facility, 3500
DB Wood Road, Georgetown, Texas.
The meeting adjourned at 7:50 p.m. on a motion by Dan Bonner, seconded by Virginia Lazenby, which
the Board approved unanimously.
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