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Georgetown Commission on Aging
City of Georgetown, Texas
February 19, 2018
The City of Georgetown Commission on Aging met on February 19, 2018 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. Seven Board members were present,
with Tiffany Enos and Virginia Lazenby absent, thus constituting a quorum. Also present were Fire
Chief John Sullivan, Linda White, Staff Liaison Office Specialist, Patrick Lloyd, Community
Resources Coordinator with the City Library, and Arlana Bryant, Medical/Health Coordinator with
the Georgetown Fire Department.
Legislative Regular Agenda
B. Consideration and possible action to approve the minutes of the meeting held on December
18, 2017. Ron Brandon moved to approve the minutes from the meeting held on December 18,
2017. Dennis Dalrymple seconded the motion, which the Board approved unanimously. (7-0) Note:
the Board did not meet in January due to the regular meeting date was MLK Holiday and City offices
were closed.
C. Presentation and discussion on the Georgetown Area Parkinson's support Group — Mary Jane
Berry, Facilitator, Georgetown Area Parkinson's Support Group. Ms. Berry explained that the
purpose of the support group is to help to bridge the gaps for those with Parkinson Disease. The
support group strives to discuss shared experiences and feelings; share information beneficial to all
members and care partners; to learn more about Parkinson's or atypical Parkinson's disease with
the goal to influence a positive, quality life with Parkinson's; to provide opportunities for
exercise/dancing/singing; and to welcome, inspire, support and have fun. Ms. Berry distributed
pamphlets and further explained the activities of the support group in Georgetown.
D. Discussion and possible action on the Georgetown Senior Expo — Virginia Lazenby,
Commission on Aging. Virginia Lazenby was out of town and Board member Beverly Stehle
reported in Virginia's place. Ms. Stehle distributed a worksheet which gave an informal overview
of the expo that included information pertaining to exhibits, seminars, committee sponsors, levels
of sponsorships, hospitality, transportation, marketing, budget and timeline. Mr. Jantzen shared that
he would arrange a meeting with Virginia upon her return, and to ask if she would give the Board
an update during the April meeting.
Commission on Aging February 19, 2018
E. Presentation and discussion on the Austin Area Agency on Aging — Gene Jantzen, Board
Chair. Mr. Jantzen shared that he has invited Dr. Kelsey Keen to give a presentation in April
regarding a preventative medical program that suggests way that seniors can make some life -altering
adjustments that could be an investment in extended aging -in-place and overall wellness. Mr.
Jantzen stated that he has enrolled in the program and by April should be able to share how the
program has help him. Dr. Keen's presentation is titled, "The Five Essentials of Health" and she
will feature in her talk, "Brain Fit". Mr. Jantzen is thinking if the Commission is impressed with
Dr. Keen's presentation, she would be an excellent addition to the Georgetown Senior Expo.
F. Discussion of the "Matter of Balance" Fall Prevention class that is part of the Caregiver U
Program sponsored by Age of Central Texas, St. David's Foundation and Georgetown Health
Foundation — Arlana Bryant, Medical/Health Coordinator, GFD. Ms. Bryant gave an overview
of the current program she and her co -instructor from Faith in Action at Mariposa are teaching, "A
Matter of Balance: Managing Concerns about Falls". Ms. Bryant distributed a list indicating the
course offerings through April at various locations in Travis, Williamson, Hays and Bastrop
counties.
G. Discussing of the Priority Initiatives: Communication, Transportation, Dental Care,
Affordable Housing, Mental Health — Gene Jantzen, Board Chair. Faith in Action: Dennis
Dalrymple reported that Faith in Action continues to meet to discuss and re-evaluate their
transportation program. Faith in Action will be relocating in March to a location on Dawn Drive.
Builders being -more conscious of disabled residents: Ginny Hahn and Dan Bonner are concerned
about the need for engineers/developers to be proactive towards the disabled residents when
designing and building of buildings/housing within the City of Georgetown. Ms. Hahn and Mr.
Bonner realize there are ADA regulations that must be followed, but from recent construction, they
realize that maybe additional items could be included to aid the disabled even more. Ms. Hahn and
Mr. Bonner want to meet with city staff to discuss the best way to get information to the
developers/builders to introduce the idea of providing more efficient construction to meet the needs
for the disabled.
H. Discussion of future agendas and priorities — Gene Jantzen, Board Chair. Josie Zamora, A Gift of
Time, will give the Board updates at the March meeting. Mr. Jantzen and the Commission thanked
Ron Brandon for his service on the Commission. Mr. Brandon is not reapplying for another term
on the Commission. March will welcome new Commission members, conduct a Vice President and
Secretary election, as well as review the Bylaws and attendance policy. Mr. Jantzen shared that he
had received a letter from the Mayor re -appointing him as Chair.
Adjournment
The next Commission meeting will be Monday, March 19, 2018 at 6:00 p.m., at the Public Safety Facility,
3500 DB Wood Road, Georgetown, Texas.
The meeting adjourned at 8:05 p.m. on a motion by Bernie Farkas, seconded by Dan Bonner, which the
Board approvqd unani{nously. (7-0) /
i, Chairma Tiffany , Secrdtgy
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