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Georgetown Commission on Aging
City of Georgetown, Texas
May 21, 2018
The City of Georgetown Commission on Aging met on May 21, 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 6:02 p.m. Five Board
members were present, with Beverly Stehle, Sharon Covey and Dan Bonner absent, thus
constituting a quorum. Note: Bernie Farkas resigned on May 16, 2018, as of this date no
replacement has been appointed, Commission consists of 8 members rather than 9. Also present
were Fire Chief John Sullivan, Staff Support to the Commission, and Linda White, Staff Liaison
Office Specialist.
Legislative Regular Agenda
B. Consideration and possible action to approve minutes of the meeting held on April 16, 2018
— Gene Jantzen, Board Chair. Dennis Dalrymple moved to approve the minutes from the meeting
held on April 16, 2018. Ginny Hahn seconded the motion, which the Board approved unanimously.
(5-0)
C. Presentation and discussion on Housing for seniors in Georgetown — Nat Waggoner, Long
Range Planning and Susan Watkins, Housing Coordinator. Nat and Susan presented a power point
presentation regarding housing choices as it relates to seniors and the 2030 Housing Plan Update.
Discussion occurred. Nat and Susan will return in the fall to update the Commission on Georgetown
housing and housing in relationship to senior residents.
D. Presentation and discussion on The Arc of Texas — Marcia Espinal, Director of Community
Engagement & Advancement, The Arc of Texas. Marcia introduced Kara Prior who is the Programs
Manager for The Arc of Texas. Marcia explained that The Arch of Texas serves individuals with
intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families. Marcia gave an overview of how The
Arch of Texas serves Williamson County. Kara gave an overview of the volunteer opportunities
available through The Arc of Texas and the areas of service volunteers may serve. Discussion
occurred.
E. Discuss and possible action on Georgetown Senior Expo — Virginia Lazenby, Commission on
Aging. Virginia presented an updated overview of the planning stages pertaining to the Senior
Expo. Discussion occurred. Tiffany Enos moved to approve the concept of the Senior Expo as
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presented tonight, inclusive of the City assuming administrative duties entailing providing start-up
funds, holding and dispensing of funds, signing contracts, and the Commission will assume
leadership of the event with support staff from the City. Dennis Dalrymple seconded the motion,
which the Board approved unanimously.
F. Discussion and possible action of Priority Initiatives: Communication, Transportation,
Dental Care, Affordable Housing, Mental Health, Legal Aid — Gene Jantzen, Board Chair.
Tabled until June meeting.
G. Discussion of future agendas and priorities — Gene Jantzen, Board Chair. Discussion of the
Priority Initiatives.
Adjournment
The next Commission meeting will be Monday, June 18, 2018 at 6:00 p.m., at the Public Safety Facility,
3500 DB Wood Road, Georgetown, Texas.
The meeting adjourned at 8:06 p.m. on a motion by Tiffany Enos, seconded by Dennis Dalrymple, which
the Board approved unanimously. (5-0)
Gene J tzen, airman
Georg own Commission on Aging
Tiffay I s, Scr ary 't
Georg town Commission on Aging
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