HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_COA_08.21.2017Minutes of the
Georgetown Commission on Aging
City of Georgetown, Texas
August 21, 2017
The City of Georgetown Commission on Aging met on August 21, 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 81' 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 6:03 p.m. Seven Board members were
present, with Board members Beverly Stehle and Dan Bonner absent, thus constituting a quorum.
Also present were Support Staff Liaison Fire Chief John Sullivan, Staff Liaison Office Specialist
Linda White, Medical/Health Coordinator with the Georgetown Fire Department Arlana Bryant,
and Community Resources Coordinator with the City Library Patrick Lloyd.
Legislative Regular Agenda
B. Consideration and possible action to approve the minutes of the meeting held on July 17,
2017. Bernie Farkas moved to approve the minutes from the meeting held on July 17, 2017.
Ginny Hahn seconded the motion, which the Board approved unanimously. (7-0)
C. Discussion and possible approval of a letter of support from the Commission on Aging for a
5310 grant application request from Faith in Action — Vickie Orcutt, Executive Director, Faith
in Action Georgetown. Ms. Orcutt explained the mission of Faith in Action Georgetown is to be
an advocate for seniors by providing volunteer services to help seniors maintain independence and
quality of life. Of all services provided by Faith in Action, the most requested type of service is
transportation. Ms. Orcutt provided statistics pertaining to population growth and trends for the
City as well as the County in reference to current and future transportation needs. Faith in Action
is applying for a 5310 grant application and is asking for a letter of support from the Commission
on Aging. Ms. Orcutt explained that the City of Georgetown has applied for the Federal Transit
Administration (FTA) FY 17 5310 call as a co-sponsor with Georgetown based non-profit Faith in
Action Georgetown. This grant application would facilitate Faith in Action's participation in the
Transit Working Group that include the City, Capital Metro and the Georgetown Health
Foundation and provide for mobility management to coordinate, schedule and administer
supportive transportation services for senior adults as well as implement a van program.
Discussion occurred. Chairman Gene Jantzen called for a show of hands of all who were in
support of the Commission of Aging writing a letter supporting Faith in Action's application for
the FY 17 5310 grant application. The Commission indicated their support by a show of
hands, 7-0. Chairman Jantzen will be signing a letter of support that will in turn be given to Ms.
Orcutt.
Commission on Aging August 21, 2017
D. Discussion of the impact of the new GoGeo Bus Service on the senior residents of the City of
Georgetown — Ed Polasek, Transportation Planning Coordinator, City of Georgetown. Mr.
Polasek gave a background history of the past five years leading up to the GoGeo Bus Services
that began in Georgetown today, August 21, 2017. Mr. Polasek then explained there are three
fixed -route buses traveling four routes, meeting at a transit hub at the Georgetown Public Library.
All buses have wheelchair accessibility. If any resident is currently riding the curb -to -curb
service, they will need to fill out an ADA Eligibility application to qualify to ride the new ADA
paratransit service and qualify for reduced rate fares on the fixed -route system. Other transit
services providing services in Georgetown are CARTS Community Transit Service and Faith in
Action. Discussion occurred.
E. Discussion of ADA accessibility to new commercial buildings being built in the City of
Georgetown — Ed Polasek, Transportation Planning Coordinator, City of Georgetown. Mr.
Polasek explained the procedures and regulations that the City has to follow with the Texas
Department of License and the Americans with Disabilities Act when building/improving any
structures/streets/sidewalks. Mr. Polasek discussed the current improvements being made to
several buildings and areas that the City is currently making improvements and bringing into
compliance: Grace Heritage Center, the Library, Founders Park, six intersections along
Williamson Drive and two intersections at Austin Avenue and Morrow Street. Discussion
occurred.
F. Presentation and discussion of mental health assessments for the aging population living in
the City of Georgetown — Ron Brandon, Commissioner, Commission on Aging. Police
Lieutenant Bert Witcher, works within the Support Services Bureau of the Georgetown Police
Department. Lt. Witcher explained that all beginning police officers are required to spend 24
hours in crisis level training, then 2-3 weeks accompanying another officer working with crisis
calls. With many calls, as police officers arrive on the scene of a call, they immediately try to
stabilize the situation, once stabilized, the officers then go into a "referral mode" with the officers
trying to determine person/agency who might serve this person(s) best. If the officers determine
there are some mental health issues at the scene, Williamson County Crisis Intervention Team will
be contacted and will arrive to begin their assessment and working with the individual(s). Lt.
Witcher mentioned several referrals available: Williamson County Crisis Intervention Team.
Williamson County Mobile Outreach Team, Georgetown EMS (make mental health assessments,
as needed with a call), Bluebonnet Trails, Adult Protective Program and the Georgetown
Behavioral Health Institute. Discussion occurred.
G. Presentation and discussion of a new legal aid initiative in the City of Georgetown — Bernie
Farkas, Commissioner, Commission on Aging, introducing Judy Berndt, Attorney for Gospel
Justice Initiative, Legal Aid Program. This item was tabled until the September 18"
Commission on Aging meeting.
H. Update on services and programs from Georgetown Fire/Medical —John Sullivan, Fire Chief,
Georgetown Fire Department. Fire Chief John Sullivan gave an overview of various medical
services needed and provided by the Emergency Medical Services staff over the past several
months. Discussion occurred.
I. Discussing of the Priority Initiatives: Communication, Transportation, Dental Care,
Affordable Housing, Mental Health — Gene Jantzen, Board Chair. Town Hall Meeting, Sun
Com: Ginny had shared during the July Commission meeting that there will be a Town Hall
meeting in Sun City on October 25, 2017, which is being designated as a "Senior Fair"
specifically pertaining to senior issues. Ginny asked the Commission if they would support the
efforts of the "Senior Fair". Chairman Gene Jantzen called for a show of hands of all who were in
Commission on Aging August 21, 2017
support of the Commission on Aging supporting the "Senior Fair". The Commission indicated
their support by a show of hands, 7-0. Senior Expo Fair: Virginia Lazenby had shared during
the .July Commission meeting her interest in developing a plan for a Senior Expo Fair during
spring 2018. Virginia distributed a sheet of information that basically outlined planning highlights
for a Senior Expo Fair. Discussion occurred. Chairman Gene Jantzen called for a show of hands
of all who were in support of the Commission on Aging supporting a Senior Expo Fair. The
Commission indicated their support by a show of hands, 7-0. mal Aid: 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. Patrick stated
on Saturday, September 16, 2017, from 9 a.m. until 12 noon, Judy Berndt, Attorney for Gospel
Justice Initiative, Legal Aid Program, will be available to offer advice to senior residents. Cost
will be minimal.
Discussion of future agendas and priorities — Gene Jantzen, Board Chair. Judy Berndt, Attorney
for Gospel Justice Initiative, Legal Aid Program will present during the September meeting.
Virginia Lazenby will be updating and discussing the Senior Expo Fair. Continue discussions
pertaining to the Priority Initiatives during upcoming meetings.
Adjournment
The next Commission meeting will be Monday, September 18, 2017, at 6:00 p.m., at the Public Safety
Facility, 3500 DB Wood Road, Georgetown, Texas.
The meeting adjourned at 8:10 p.m. on a motion by Ron Brandon, seconded by Tiffany Enos, which the
Board approved unanimously.
AGeantzen, airmtown Commission on Aging
Tiffany , Se tary
Georget6wn Co ission on Aging
Commission on Aging August 21, 2017
Linda White
From:
Director <
Sent:
Wednesday, August 16, 2017 12:51 PM
To:
Linda White
Cc:
'Gene Jantzen'
Subject:
RE: Commission on Aging
Linda,
Thanks for your coordination and sharing of the agenda. I look forward to presenting on Monday and
will draft a statement for the commission's support.
See you Monday,
Vickie Orcutt
Executive Director - Faith in Action Georgetown
Office: 805 W. University Avenue, Suite 112, Georgetown, TX 78626
Mailing: P.O. Box 743, Georgetown, TX 78627
From: Linda White [mailto:Linda.White@georgetown.org]
Sent: Wednesday, August 16, 2017 12:46 PM
To: Director <
Cc: 'Gene Jantzen' <
Subject: Commission on Aging
Hi Vickie,
Attached is the meeting agenda for Monday evening's Commission on Aging meeting.
Once you present your request to the Commission, I just know that they will be honored that Faith in
Action has such faith and trust in them to ask for such a letter of support.
Thank you for your time and efforts spent with the Commission and preparing notes to assist in the
writing of the Commission's letter of support (I just know the Commission is going to be supportive of
your request!!).
See you Monday evening.
Linda
1
Linda White
Office SpeciaCist
Georgetown City Had
113 East 8tl Street
Georgetown, Texas 78626
(512) 930-3652
(512) 930-3659 - Fax
linda.white@georgetown.org
Linda White
From: Linda White
Sent: Wednesday, August 16, 2017 1:55 PM
To: '
Cc: 'Gene Jantzen'; 'Bernie Farkas'
Subject: Commission on Aging meeting
Attachments: Commission on Aging Meeting Agenda 08-21-17.pdf
Hi Judy,
I am the staff liaison from the City of Georgetown who meets with the Commission on Aging — I take
minutes, help create the agenda plus whatever else needs to be accomplished. Gene Jantzen is the
Chairman of the Commission on Aging. Gene does a superb job as Chair and keeps to the task of
continually moving the meetings forward!!
Bernie was very kind to share your email with me. He has expressed to the Commission his interest in
Legal Aid as a priority initiative for the Commission. I mentioned to Patrick Lloyd, Community Resource
Coordinator with the City of Georgetown, that you had been invited to come speak to the
Commission. Patrick has previously shared with the Commission that Legal Aid is one of the priority
needs of many senior residents within the City. Patrick said he was familiar with you and your work with
Gospel Justice. Patrick regularly attends the Commission meetings and you will have an opportunity to
visit, if you wish.
Attached is the agenda for our meeting on Monday evening. On behalf of the Commission, I wish to
thank you for taking time from your busy schedule to come share about the legal aid needs of senior
citizens and how Gospel Justice services theirs and their care givers needs.
We all look forward to spending time with you Monday evening,
Linda
Linda -white
Office SpeciaCtst
Georgetown City HaCC
113 East 811 Street
Georgetown, Texas 78626
('512) 930-3652
(512) 930-3659 - Fax
linda.white@georgetown.org
Linda White
Full Name:
Last Name:
First Name:
Company:
Business:
Primary Phone:
E-mail:
E-mail Display As:
Judy Berndt
Berndt
Judy
Gospel Justice
Judy Berndt
Linda White
From: ( Bernie F rkas <
Sent: e nesday, August 09, 2017 10:59 AM
To: Linda White
Subject: Re: August agenda
Hi,
Sorry for not being more clear.
I would like a operate agenda item for Judy to explain new initiative "gospel justice Initiative" which is
only legal aid initiative in Georgetown.
Bernie
> On Aug 9, 2017, at 10:53 AM, Linda White <Linda.White@georgetown.org> wrote:
> Thank you Bernie.
> Now help me understand better.
> I know that you shared with Commission that you would like to add Legal Aid to our list of Priority
Initiatives and that you would work with that initiative. And the Commission was pleased.
> So, are you saying that you will be bringing Judy to the August meeting to introduce her and the two of
you might share a little, at the time when individual Priority Initiatives are discussed?
> Or, are you saying that I need to create a separate agenda item for you and Judy to discuss Legal Aid
for senior residents to the Commission?
> Enlighten me as to the direction I should take or expect.
> Thank you,
> Linda
> -----Original Message-----
• From: Bernie Farkas [
> Sent: Wednesday, August 09, 2017 10:10 AM
> To: Linda White <Linda.White@georgetown.org>
> Subject: August agenda
> Good Morning,
> Just spoke with Gene and have permission to add Judy Berndt to agency.
> Judy is an attorney with Gospel Justice Initiative who is starting a Legal Aid program in Georgetown.
1
Linda White
From:
Linda White
Sent:
Thursday, July 27, 2017 10:16 AM
To:
Ed Polasek
Cc:
'Gene Jantzen'
Subject:
invite to Commission on Aging August meeting
Good Morning Ed,
The Commission on Aging has established five areas of interests, Communication —Transportation —
Dental Care — Affordable Housing — Mental Health, that they address each month as concerns for the
65+ senior residents of Georgetown.
In regards to transportation, the Commission on Aging is inviting you to please come to their August 21'Y
meeting to share more specifically how the City's new bus system will impact the senior
citizens. Discussions have occurred recently concerning some 300-500+ senior residents who depend
upon the curb to curb service as their mode of transportation. The Commission's concern now is once
the August 2111 transportation plan is implemented, what restrictions will be placed on who rides the
bus? Will the physical disability, rather than age of the senior resident, be the determining factor on
who rides the bus? This is one aspect of concerns that the Commission would appreciate discussing
with you.
The Commission on Aging meets on the 3rd Monday evening of each month, 6:00 p.m., at the Public
Safety Facility, 3500 DB Wood Road. If your schedule prevents you from attending the August meeting,
would you please arrange for one of your staff to meet with the Commission? I will need to know no
later than Monday, August 7th, if either you or one of your staff will be available to address the bus
service concerns with the Commission on August 215t
Thank you Ed,
Linda
Staff Liason, Commission on Aging
Linda White
Office SpeciaCist
Georgetown City HaCC
113 East 81h Street
Georgetown, Texas 78626
(512) 930-3652
(512) 930-3659 - Fax
linda.white@georgetown.org
Linda White
From:
Ed Polasek
Sent:
Wednesday, August 09, 2017 8:32 AM
To:
Linda White
Subject:
Re: ADA rep attending Commission on Aging meeting
I can be there.
Sent from my iPhone
On Aug 9, 2017, at 8:17 AM, Linda White <Linda.White@georgetown.org> wrote:
Good Morning Ed,
Please share with me whether or not you would be willing to come speak to the
Commission on Aging on Monday evening, August 21". If your schedule does not allow
for you to present, can you please ask someone else to present?
I am needing to prepare a draft agenda and forward to the Chair of the Commission
Friday afternoon, so I can post on Tuesday of next week.
Thank you,
Linda
From: Linda White
Sent: Thursday, July 27, 2017 4:39 PM
To: Ed Polasek <ed.polasek@georgetown.org>
Cc: 'Gene Jantzen' <
Subject: ADA rep attending Commission on Aging meeting
Hi Ed,
It has been shared with me that you are the ADA Coordinator for the City. So, I will
share another concern that the Commission would like to share with you as well.
With all the physical building of new businesses in the City, the Commission on Aging
has concerns regarding ADA accessibility to all the new buildings. Yes, the Commission
is aware that there are parking designations for the disabled, there are ramps, there are
"slopes" rather than curbs/steps. To be more specific, the Commission has been
discussing the newest HEB store and the lack of a designated load/unload vehicle "pull-
up" area closer to an entrance into the store. Not all disabled persons can walk from a
designated disabled parking space, across the pedestrian crosswalk, walk over the
sidewalk area, into the store entrance. Nor can a disable person walk from the pylons (if
present) on the edge of the road/sidewalk area in front of the store entrance, across to
the store entrance. With this in mind, the Commission wants to be informed about ADA
accessibility for the new Randall's store, in particular of any vehicle "pull-up" area.
Again, I will need to know no later than Monday, August 7th, if either you or one of your
staff will be available to attend the Commission meeting on August 215t. Your time with
the Commission should not be longer than 30 minutes.
Thank you Ed,
Linda
Staff Liaison, Commission on Aging
Linda -white
Office Specialist
Georgetown City Haff
113 East 811i Street
Georgetown, Texas 78626
(512) 930-3652
(512) 930-3659 - Fax
linda.white@georgetown.org
Minutes 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.
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`f' 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 6:03 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 Housine: 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.
Gene Jantzen, Chairman
Georgetown Commission on Aging
Tiffany Enos, Secretary
Georgetown Commission on Aging
Commission on Aging July 17, 2017
�J
Georkyetown Commission on Aginiq
Board Liaison
Linda White Meeting Date/Time: 3rd Monday of each month at 6:00pm
Office Specialist Meeting Location: Public Safety Operations & Training Center
(512) 930-3652 3500 DB Wood Road, Georgetown
Linda. White@georgetown.org
Support Staff Term Length: 2 years
John Sullivan Max Terms: 2 full terms
Fire Chief
(512) 930-3473 Notes:
J ohn.Su ll iva n (a@georgetown.org
Board Member Information Role/Criteria/Notes
Total # of Seats: 9
# of Seats Filled: 9
# of Vacancies: 0
8
Seat Notes
None
Acint Date Fyn Date Term Bath Ctmt efF pi ih
Dan Bonner
Commissioner
3/17 2/19 2nd Full
3/15 2/17 1st Full
4/17/17 4/17/17 4/17/17
Senior living other
PIA Date
4/25/15
OMA Date
4/25/15
At-home Ethics 4/2017
Ron Brandon
Commissioner
3/17 2/18 1st Partial
IUALIJ
2/23/17 2/23/17 2/23/17 2/23/17
Medical Profession, Senior living
other
Appt'd to fill vacancy left by William
Dalton
PIA Date
3/5/08
OMA Date
1 2/12/08
Ethics Orientation 2/2017
Dennis Dalrymple
Commissioner
5/17 2/18 1st Partital
7/17/17 7/17/17 7/17/17
Service Provider to Seniors
Appt'd to fill vacancy left by Valerie
Nicholson (elected to Council)
PIA Date
OMA Date
At -Home Ethics 07/17/2017
Tiffany Enos
Secretary
3/16 2/18 1st Full
2/24/16 3/18/16 2/24/16 2/24/16
Service provider, Caregiver Delaney
PIA Date
OMA Date
3/2/16
3/2/16
Ethics Orientation 2/2016
Bernard Farkas
Commissioner
3/17 2/19 1st Full
2/23/17 2/23/17 2/23/17 2/23/17
Service Providerto Seniors, Senior living in
independent living or active adult community
PIA Date
OMA Date
2/25/06
2/25/06
Ethics Orientation 2/2017
Virginia Hahn
Vice Chair
3/16 2/18 1st Full
3/14/16 3/14/16 3/14/16 2/25/15
Senior Living Other
PIA Date
OMA Date
3/9/15
3/7/15
At -Home Ethics 3/10/16
Gene Jantzen
Chair
3/17 2/19 2nd Full
3/15 2/17 1st Full
2123117 2123117 2/23/17 2/23/17
Senior living in Independent Active
Adult Community
Appt'd Chair 3/16
PIA Date
OMA Date
3/12/15
3/12/15
Ethics Orientation 2/2017
Virginia Lazenby
Commissioner
3/16 2/18 1st Full
3/14/16 3/14/16 3/14/16 2/24/15
Business Community Member
PIA Date
OMA Date
5/5/15
5/5/15 1
At -Home Ethics 2/28/16
Beverly Stehle
Commissioner
3/17 2/19 1st Full
2/23/17 2/23/17 2/23/17 2/23/17
Senior Living Other
PIA Date OMA Date
4/12/17 3/26/17
Ethics Orientation 2/2017
Amended Notice of Meeting of the
GEORGETOWN COMMISSION ON AGING
City of Georgetown, Texas
August 21, 2017
The Georgetown Commission on Aging will meet on Monday, August 21, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. at the Public
Safety Facility, located at 3500 DB Wood Road, Georgetown, Texas 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 Georgetown Commission on Aging
Liaison at least four (4) days prior to the scheduled meeting date, at (512) 930-3652 or City Hall at 113 E. 8th 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 — Gene Jantzen, Board Chair
Legislative Regular Agenda
The Board will individually consider and possibly take action on any or all of the following items
B. Consideration and possible action to approve minutes of the meeting held on July 17, 2017 — Gene
Jantzen, Board Chair
C. Discussion and possible approval of a letter of support from the Commission on Aging for a 5310
grant application request from Faith in Action — Vickie Orcutt, Executive Director, Faith in Action
Georgetown
D. Discussion of the impact of the new GoGeo Bus Service on the senior residents of the City of
Georgetown — Ed Polasek, Transportation Planning Coordinator, City of Georgetown
E. Discussion of ADA accessibility to new commercial buildings being built in the City of Georgetown
- Ed Polasek, Transportation Planning Coordinator, City of Georgetown
F. Presentation and discussion of mental health assessments for the aging population living in the
City of Georgetown — Ron Brandon, Commissioner, Commission on Aging
G. Presentation and discussion of a new legal aid initiative in the City of Georgetown — Bernie Farkas,
Commissioner, Commission on Aging, introducing Judy Berndt, Attorney for Gospel Justice
Initiative, Legal Aid Program
H. Update on services and programs from Georgetown Fire/Medical — John Sullivan, Fire Chief,
Georgetown Fire Department
Discussing of Priority Initiatives: Communication, Transportation, Dental Care, Affordable Housing,
Mental Health, Legal Aid — Gene Jantzen, Board Chair
J. Discussion of future agendas and priorities — Gene Jantzen, Board Chair
Adjournment
Certificate of Posting
I, Shelley Nowling, City Secretary for the City of Georgetown, Texas, do hereby certify that this Notice of
Meeting was posted at City Hall, 113 E. 8th Street, a place readily accessible to the general public at all
times, on the day of , 2017, at , and remained so posted for at least 72
hours preceding the scheduled time of said meeting.
Shelley Nowling, City Secretary
Notice of Meeting for the
Georgetown Commission on Aging
of the City of Georgetown
August 21, 2017 at 6:00 PM
at the Public Safety Facility, 3500 DB Wood Rd., Georgetown, Texas
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 three (3) days prior to the scheduled meeting date, at (512) 930-3652 or City Hall at 113 East 8th
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— Gene Jantzen, Board Chair
Legislative Regular Agenda
B Consideration and possible action to approve minutes of the meeting held on July 17, 2017 — Gene
Jantzen, Board Chair
C Discussion and possible approval of a letter of support from the Commission on Aging for a $5,310.00
grant application request from Faith in Action — Vickie Orcutt, Executive Director, Faith in Action
Georgetown
D Discussion of the impact of the new GoGeo Bus Service on the senior residents of the City of
Georgetown — Ed Polasek, Transportation Planning Coordinator, City of Georgetown
E Discussion of ADA accessibility to new commercial buildings being built in the City of Georgetown - Ed
Polasek, Transportation Planning Coordinator, City of Georgetown
F Presentation and discussion of mental health assessments for the aging population living in the City of
Georgetown — Ron Brandon, Commissioner, Commission on Aging
G Presentation and discussion of a new legal aid initiative in the City of Georgetown — Bernie Farkas,
Commissioner, Commission on Aging, introducing Judy Berndt, Attorney for Gospel Justice Initiative,
Legal Aid Program
H Update on services and programs from Georgetown Fire/Medical — John Sullivan, Fire Chief,
Georgetown Fire Department
I Discussing of Priority Initiatives: Communication, Transportation, Dental Care, Affordable Housing,
Mental Health, Legal Aid — Gene Jantzen, Board Chair
J Discussion of future agendas and priorities — Gene Jantzen, Board Chair
CERTIFICATE OF POSTING
I, Shelley Nowling, City Secretary for the City of Georgetown, Texas, do hereby certify that this Notice of
Page 1 of 14
Meeting was posted at City Hall, 113 E. 8th Street, a place readily accessible to the general public at all times,
on the I (v day of , 2017, at 3 :05 F"n , and remained so posted for at least 72
continuous hours preceding the scheduled time of said meeting.
Shelley Nowling, i Secretary
Page 2 of 14
City of Georgetown Texas
Page 1 of 2
CITY OFGEORGETOWN GISD VISITGEORGETOWN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE CL
Departments Staff Listing Maps Report an Issue Font Size: 5 M L XL Pay My Bill
CtEORGETO
I I Y:1ti Residents Business Culture & Recreation Government
GoGEO
GOGEO TRANSIT
Service Map
Fares and passes
Rider's guide
Schedule
Accessibility
Transit Development Plan
Route Schedules
Interactive Route Map
BUS SERVICE G0&0
OVERVIEW CONTACT US
Ed Polasek (512) 930-8171
Hours: Mon. -Fri. 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Go
Geo Loca600-1 Industrial Ave. Georgetown,
Texas,7878626
Coming Soon Email: transit@georgetown.org
View More City Content On:
11 6 000
Days Hours
56 9
Minutes Seconds
GoGeo, the cit/s fixed -route bus system will
launch on Aug. 21. City staff has been
working with their partners at Capital Metro,
Capital Area Rural Transportation System,
the Georgetown Health Foundation, The
Caring Place and Faith in Action Georgetown
to finalize service plans.
40 Who can Ride?
All Georgetown residents
JW are encouraged to take
MI advantage of this service.
Paratransit service are also
available to qualified
people with disabilities.
https:Hgogeo.georgetown.org/
8/10/2017
City of Georgetown Texas
Page 2 of 2
IQHow to Ride?
Board the bus at any bus
stop sign. To get off at your
destination pull the cord. If
you are mobility impaired
the driver will assist you.
Where to collect the bus
pass?
Passes can be purchased
with exact change on the
bus or at the Georgetown
Public Library at 402 W.
Eighth St. Credit cards will
be accepted at the library as well.
What does it Cost?
One-way fares are $1. An
unlimited day pass for
GoGeo is $2. Seniors age
65 and older, individuals
who are disabled, veterans
and active military, and students with ID age
12 and younger ride for reduced $1 day
pass. Children 12 or younger with a full -fare
rider can ride GoGeo for free.
Hours of Operation
Monday -Friday: 7 a.m. to
v 7 p.m.
Saturday: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
0900
https://gogeo.georgetown.org/
To sign up to receive our emails, fill
in the following fields and hit submit.
Thanks, and welcome!
Email *
First name
Last name
= required field
SUBMIT CLEAR
Department Directory
Contact Us
Staff Listing
Contact Webmaster
Maps
Job Opportunities
Moderation Policy
Accessibility
Employee Email
8/10/2017
Linda White
From:
Linda White
Sent:
Wednesday, August 16, 2017 11:14 AM
To:
Ed Polasek
Cc:
'Gene Jantzen'
Subject: Commission on Aging agenda
Attachments: Commission on Aging Meeting Agenda 08-21-17.pdf
Hi Ed,
Attached is the meeting agenda for Monday evening's meeting.
Thank you for agreeing to meet with the Commission. Please know that your meeting preparation and
time spent with the Commission are truly appreciated.
See you Monday evening, if not sooner!
Linda
Linda -White
Office Specialist
Georgetown City Hall
113 East 811 Street
Georgetown, Texas 78626
(512) 930-3652
(512) 930-3659 - Fax
linda.white@georgetown.org
Linda White
From: Georgetown Affordable Housing Coalition <invite@eventbrite.com>
Sent: Monday, July 24, 2017 1:28 PM
To: Linda White
Subject: You're invited to GTX Affordable Housing Conference - Aug. 12, 2017
(Aug 12, 2017)
Heflo Li31da,
You are invitee to the following event:
GTX AFFORD,�BLE HOUSING
CONFERENCE-AUG
Event to be held at the following time,
date, and location:
Saturday, August 12, 2017 from 9:30 AM
to 11:30 AM (CDT)
St. Helen Catholic Church
2700 East University Avenue
St. Rita Activity Center
Georgetown, TX 78626
View Map
Share:
1100
129 2017
Are you concerned about the lack of affordable housing in Georgetown? If
so, then please join us as we talk about the challenges facing our community
and help develop solutions.
G— uesf Speaker: Fran les Ferguson, Prey dent of FIustinWDlcs Austin
1
Ms. Ferguson, president of HousingWorks Austin, has extensive experience
in successfully addressing the problem affordable housing. She will offer
recommendations on how we can effectively engage with community leaders.
Continental breakfast & beverages provided.
Space is limited for this free public event. Please RSVP today!
Sponsored by:
• Georgetown Fellowship of Churches
• Southeast Georgetown Community Council (SEGCC)
• St. Helen Catholic Church
• Courageous Conversations of Georgetown, Texas
Share this event on Facebook and Twitter
We look forward to seeing you on Aug. 12, 2017!
Georgetown Affordable Housing Coalition'
This invitation was sent to linda.white(a)georQetown.oro by Georgetown
Affordable Housing Coalition the organizer. To stop receiving invitations from
this organizer, you can unsubscribe.
Eventbrite, Inc. 1 155 5th St, 7th Floor I San Francisco, CA 94103
Click here to report this email as spam.
2
Event ticketing and onf ne
registration by
Eventbrite