HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_COA_07.17.2017Minutes of the
Georgetown Commission on Aging
City of Georgetown, Texas
July 17, 2017
The City of Georgetown Commission on Aging met on July 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 6:03 p.m. Eight Board members were
present, with Board member Beverly Stehle absent, thus constituting a quorum. Also present were
Support Staff Liaison Fire Chief John Sullivan, Staff Liaison Office Specialist Linda White,
Arlana Bryant, Medical/Health Coordinator, Georgetown Fire Department, and Patrick Lloyd,
Community Resources Coordinator, City Library.
B. Introduction of current and newly appointed Board member, Dennis Dalrymple — Gene
Jantzen, Board Chair. Mr. Jantzen introduced Mr. Dalrymple to the Commission and gave Mr.
Dalrymple a summarization of the direction of the Commission since its beginning in March 2015.
Mr. Dalrymple introduced himself to the Commission.
Legislative Regular Agenda
C. Consideration and possible action to approve the minutes of the meeting held on May 15,
2017. Bernie Farkas moved to approve the minutes from the meeting held on May 15, 2017.
Tiffany Enos seconded the motion, which the Board approved unanimously. (8-0)
D. Presentation and discussion of the education, resources and programs that the AGE of
Central Texas offers through their regional non-profit organization — Lori Hill, CaregiverU
Program Associate and Faith Unger, CaregiverU Program Director. AGE of Central Texas is a
non-profit tackling the challenges of aging with expert solutions. The Adult Day Health Centers
provide a safe, vibrant, social environment for older adults who need support and care during the
day. Adult day health care enhances the health and well-being of older adults and those who care
for them. AGE of Central Texas has centers in Austin and in Round Rock, and are pursuing the
possibility of a future center in Georgetown. Ms. Hill and Ms. Unger explained in more detail the
care, resources and education provided not only to the senior participant, but also to their
caregivers. Ms. Hill and Ms. Unger fielded questions from the Commission.
Commission on Aging July 17, 2017
E. Discussing of the Priority Initiatives: Communication, Transportation, Dental Care,
Affordable Housing, Mental Health — Gene Jantzen, Board Chair. Transportation: Dan Bonner
and Ginny Hahn. Ginny shared that there will be a Town Hall meeting in Sun City on October 25,
2017. The meeting is being designated as a "Senior Fair" specifically pertaining to senior issues;
Patrick Lloyd shared some questions and concerns he has regarding the bus implementation plan
and registration of the seniors riding the bus; Mental Health: Ron Brandon stated he will be
arranging a meeting with a representative from the Police Department, Fire Chief Sullivan and
Gene Jantzen to discuss the main issues the police and fire personnel experience with the aging
population throughout the City. Discussion then occurred with Chief Sullivan how best for local
residents to become involved with training opportunities provided by the Police and Fire
departments so that these trained residents can assist with some preventative aspect of issues
occurring among the elderly; Affordable Housing: Virginia Lazenby shared that she would like to
see a vendor fair that was more senior based. She also expressed an interest in developing a plan
for a Senior Expo Fair during spring 2018, with the possibility of a few speakers speaking in
classroom type settings. The Commission responded favorably to pursue this activity. Anyone
interested in helping is to contact Virginia; Communication: Tiffany Enos continues to research
how best to provide avenues that will reach seniors and their care givers with a variety of
information; Legal Aid: Bernard Farkas stated that he feels the senior population has a genuine
need of Legal Aid assistance. Mr. Farkas was suggesting that the Commission consider making
Legal Aid as an additional Priority Initiative and he would be interested in working with this
initiative. Patrick Lloyd, Community Resources Coordinator with the City, has previously shared
in his updates with the Commission, that Legal Aid is definitely one of the major needs of senior
residents.
F. Discussion of future agendas and priorities — Gene Jantzen, Board Chair. Gene Jantzen will
contact another City Councilman member to speak and mentioned trying to schedule the City
Manager to speak to the Commission. At the August meeting, Fire Chief Sullivan/Arlana Bryant,
Medical/Health Coordinator, will update the Commission of pre -hospital medical services and
needs within the community. Arlana Bryant will share in September/October, the Fire Services
new role in working with AGE of Central Texas. The Commission expressed their desire to invite
the transportation manager to share updates regarding the new bus service as well as inviting an
ADA representative to discuss the Commission's concerns regarding ADA accessibility in newly
constructed business buildings. Continue discussions pertaining to the Priority Initiatives during
upcoming meetings.
Adjournment
The next Commission meeting will be Monday, August 21, 2017, 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.
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Gebrgetown Commission on Aging
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Georgetown Commission on Aging
Commission on Aging July 17, 2017
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Attachments: Gatlin Creek Concept PlanJpg; Pages from Williams Drive Study.pdf
Development on Williams Drive
Randall's
•Corner of Jim Hogg Rd/Williams Drive
•About 11 acres, approximately 60,000 square foot store
•The grocery store will have a drive-thru pharmacy and gas station
•One of the tenants is Starbucks. All other tenants are unknown at this time.
•Proposed additional retail on west side of lot
•Planned opening date is the end of 2017
Merritt Heritage Senior Village
•4700 Williams Drive (between Woodlake and Cedar Lake)
•244 apartment units on 13 acres
•There is a 3 acre lot along Williams Drive that will be for commercial use.
•The plat has been approved at P&Z and will be recorded shortly.
•The site plan has a few more corrections to be made but is close to being approved.
Gatlin Creek
•Planned Unit Development -122 acres
o 102 apartments (assisted living units)
o 70 single-family dwelling units (condos)•Looks like single-family homes, but on one lot
o 8-acres of commercial along Williams Drive
•Currently doing public infrastructure (utilities and roads)
Other Developments
•Live Oak Apartments-108 units located at 4121 Williams Drive (currently under site plan review)
•Gardens at Verde Vista-13 housing permits and 1 permit for amenity center have been issued at 410
Shell Road
•HEB-currently completing a site development permit to re-work an existing paved area to create a
grocery pick up station near the entrance of the building.
•Southstar Bank-located at 4535 Williams Drive new construction of a 6944 square foot bank ( just
.. completed site plan review)
•, 4600 Williams Drive (between Cedar Lake and Wildwood) was recently rezoned to commercial and is
currently in the subdivision phase of development to create 4 local commercial lots.
Williams Drive Study Update
Purpose:
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Develop a plan of action that will incorporate safety, efficient transportation operations, safe accommodations of all
modes, and integration of smart transportation and land use, community needs, and the future economic growth of
Williams Drive.
Current Status:
•On March 9, 2017, the City and CAMPO hosted an Open House Public Meeting to present the Williams Drive
Study "Concept Plan" that captures the vision of the community for the corridor, and proposes
recommendations to address the five primary issues identified (traffic congestion, traffic operations, barriers to
redevelopment, aesthetics enhancements, and pedestrian and bicycle improvements).
•The proposed conceptual designs and recommendations included improving the functionality of the corridor
through access, parking and traffic operations management, as well as network connections; enhancing the
character and aesthetics of the corridor; and using catalytic site(s) to promote (re)development.
•While the conceptual plans highlight the long term vision for Williams Drive, the Study also recommends action
items that may be implemented in the short (0-4 years), mid (5-10 years), and long (11+ years) terms to achieve
the vision for Williams Drive and address the primary issues.
•Future efforts will identify relevant projects and policies to improve the transportation network and supportive
land uses to enhance mobility, connectivity, safety, and multimodal options, support economic development
and enhance a sense of place. An additional public meeting will be hosted in May to present the implementation
plan.
Fire Station 6 Update
•New Fire Station Planned
•Partnership with ESD 8 and City of Georgetown
•Located at Williams Drive and Four T Ranch Road (west of Jim Hogg)
•Currently procuring architectural services
•Hope to start construction in early-2018
•Hope to complete construction in early-2019
Signal at Verde Vista and Shell Road
The City has collected pro-rata payments for a planned signal at Shell Road and Verde Vista. At this time, the
intersection does not warrant a signal, but as properties continue to develop in the area, the City will monitor traffic
conditions, collect payments for an eventual sign, and respond accordingly when a signal is warranted. Traffic counts
are actually scheduled to take place this month.
Jackson Dc:ily
Assistant to the City Manager
City of Georgetown
113 E. 8th Street
Georgetown-,,TX 78626
512-819-3115
j,1cksr.m.daiy@g<:!orgetown.org
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•Synchronize traffic lights to improve trip
reliability
•include operational improvements such
as bike signals, signage, and pedestrian
beacons
•Improve safety and performance at
i n terse cti on s
•Added capacity through operational
enhancements
•Im plernentation of traffic calming
strategies
•Addition of bus pullouts
Traffic Operations Management
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C aracter reas
•Williams Drive transverses 6
areas with distinctly different
ch aracter
•Each area differs in width
of pavement, posted traffic
speed, and in the use and
form of adjacent development
•These characteristics
cont ribute to each area's
identity and the experience of
visiting, or traveling through it
•Each area was used to
designate the different
conditions and approach to
transport ation infrastructure
and the way development
would interface with Williams
Drive
Jim Hogg Rd to Cedar Lake Blvd
Corridor Character Areas
Cedar Lake Blvd to Serenada Dr
Centers Area Character Areas
Golden Oaks Serenada Dr to Lakeway Dr to Orto
Lakeway Dr Golden Oaks Dr Rivery Blvd Rivery Blvd to 1-35
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Signal Timing Land Use Code Changes Sidwalk Improvements Engineering Studies
Bike Facilities Parallel Landscaping
Redevelopment Enhanced Transit Service Rebuilt Williams Drive