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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes_COA_05.21.2018Minutes of the 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. 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 811 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 6:02 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 Commission on Aging May 21, 2018 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 Commission on Aging May 21, 2018 2 mil, :)--&li Georgetown Commission on Agrin Board Liaison Linda White Meeting Date/Time: 3rd Monday of each month at 6:OOpm Office Specialist Meeting Location: Public Safety Operations & Training Center (512) 930-3652 3500 DB Wood Road, Georgetown Linda. W hite0georgetown.org Support Staff Term Length: 2 years John Sullivan Max Terms: 2 full terms Fire Chief Total # of Seats: # of Seats Filled: # of Vacancies: Seat Notes None (512) 930-3473 Notes: Jo h n.Su iliva n (ageorgetown.org Board Member Information Role/Criteria/Notes Annt natp Fyn nnt. Torn, r) r+k r+—. [:+k; ... n..1- Dan Bonner Commissioner 3/1/2017 2/28/2019 2nd Full 3/1/2015 2/28/2017 1st Full 4/17/2017 4/17/2017 4/17/2017 4/17/2017 Senior living other ,\ v�,(� PIA Date 4/25/2015 OMA Date 4/25/2015 Sharon Covey Commissioner 3/1/2018 2/28/2020 1st Full 3/6/2018 3/6/2018 3/13/2018 3/6/2018 Senior Living Center l / PIA Date 3/13/2018 OMA Date 3/13/2018 Dennis Dalrymple Commissioner 3/1/2018 2/28/2020 1st Full 5/1/2017 2/28/2018 1st Partital 3/6/2018 3/6/2018 3/6/2018 3/6/2018 Service Provider to SeniorYe Appt'd to fill vacancy left by V Nicholson (elected to Council) PIA Date 4/5/2018 OMA Date 4/5/2018 Tiffany Enos Secretary 3/1/2018 2/28/2020 2nd Full 3/1/2016 2/28/2018 1st Full 3/6/2018 3/6/2018 4/11/2018 3/6/2018 Service provider, Caregiver Delaney �`� ss�r PIA Date 3/2/2016 OMA Date 3/2/2016 Bernard Farkas Commissioner 3/1/2017 2/28/2019 1st Full 2/23/2017 2/23/2017 2/23/2017 2/23/2017 service Provider to Seniors, Senior living in independent living oractive aduhcommu PIA Date 2/25/2006 OMA Date 2/25/2006 Virginia Hahn Vice Chair Senior Living other , 3/1/2018 2/28/2020 2nd Full 3/1/2016 2/28/2018 1st Full 3/6/2018 3/6/2018 3/6/2018 3/6/2018 PIA Date 3/9/2015 DMA Date 3/7/2015 Gene Jantzen Chair 3/1/2017 2/28/2019 2nd Full 3/1/2015 2/28/2017 1st Full 2/23/2017 2/23/2017 2/23/2017 2/23/2017 Senior living in Independent A ive Adult community Appt'd Chair 3/16 PIA Date 3/12/2015 OMA Date 3/12/2015 Virginia Lazenby Commissioner 3/1/2018 2/28/2020 2nd Full 3/6/2018 3/6/2018 3/6/2018 3/6/2018 3/1/2016 2/28/2018 1st Full PIA Date OMA Date 5/5/2015 5/5/2015 Business Community Membe Beverly Stehle Commissioner 3/1/2017 2/28/2019 1st Full 2/23/2017 2/23/2017 2/23/2017 2/23/2017 Senior Living Other PIA Date 4/12/2017 OMA Date 3/26/2017 Notice of Meeting for the Georgetown Commission on Aging of the City of Georgetown May 21, 2018 at 6:00 PM at the Public Safety Facility, 3500 DB Wood Road, 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 April 16, 2018 — Gene Jantzen, Board Chair C Presentation and discussion on Housing for Seniors in Georgetown — Nat Waggoner, Long Range Planning and Susan Watkins, Housing Coordinator D Presentation and discussion on The Arc of Texas — Marcia Espinal, Director of Community Engagement & Advancement, The Arc of Texas E Discuss and possible action on Georgetown Senior Expo — Virginia Lazenby, Commission on Aging F Discussion and possible action of Priority Initiatives - Communication, Transportation, Dental Care, Affordable Housing, Mental Health, Legal Aid — Gene Jantzen, Board Chair G 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 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 (,(1�� , 2018, at '77 ' IDO&fif , and remained so posted for at least 72 continuous hours preceding the scheduled time of said meeting. Shelley Nowling, Ci ecretary Page 1 of 10 Notice of Agenda Meeting of the GEORGETOWN COMMISSION ON AGING City of Georgetown, Texas May 21, 2018 The Georgetown Commission on Aging will meet on Monday, May 21, 2018 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 three (3) 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 April 16, 2018 — Gene Jantzen, Board Chair C. Presentation and discussion on Housing for Seniors in Georgetown — Nat Waggoner, Long Range Planning and Susan Watkins, Housing Coordinator D. Presentation and discussion on The Arc of Texas — Marcia Espinal, Director of Community Engagement & Advancement, The Arc of Texas E. Discussion and possible action of Priority Initiatives - Communication, Transportation, Dental Care, Affordable Housing, Mental Health, Legal Aid — Gene Jantzen, Board Chair F. 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 Amended Agenda 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 , 2018, at and remained so posted for at least 72 hours preceding the scheduled time of said meeting. Shelley Nowling, City Secretary Minutes of the Georgetown Commission on Aging City of Georgetown, Texas April 16, 2018 The City of Georgetown Commission on Aging met on April 16, 2018 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 81h 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 6:04 p.m. Six Board members were present, with Beverly Stehle, Bernie Farkas and Dan Bonner absent, thus constituting a quorum. Also present were Fire Chief John Sullivan, and Linda White, Staff Liaison Office Specialist. Legislative Regular Agenda B. Consideration and possible action to approve minutes of the meeting held on March 19, 2018 — Gene Jantzen, Board Chair. Tiffany Enos moved to approve the minutes from the meeting held on March 19, 2018. Ginny Hahn seconded the motion, which the Board approved unanimously. (6-0) C. Update on services and programs provided by Georgetown Fire/Medical Services - 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. Chief Sullivan shared information from a commentary that was published in theAustin American Statesman and a publication of Fort Worth's recent survey regarding their participation in their Age Friendly Community Initiative. Chief Sullivan will forward these two publications to Linda to send to the Commission. D. Discussion and possible action on "Elder Friendly Design" pamphlet suggesting builders consider design elements that go further than the legislated ADA requirements — Ginny Hahn, Vice Chair, Commission on Aging. Commission reviewed the pamphlet. Ginny shared that she is trying to schedule another appointment with Wayne Reed, Assistant City Manager, to further discuss the pamphlet design and distribution. E. Discussion and possible action on Georgetown Senior Expo — Virginia Lazenby, Commission on Aging. Ms. Lazenby distributed notes that gave an update on the status of the plans for the Senior Expo. Discussion occurred. Commission on Aging April 16, 2018 F. Presentation entitled "The Five Essentials of Health" featuring "Brain Fit" to benefit seniors' overall wellness — Dr. Kelsey Keen, Keen Family Wellness. Dr. Keen's presentation centered around five essentials to good health: chiropractic care, the right mindset, pure and simple nutrition, exercise and oxygen, and minimizing toxin exposure. G. Discussion and possible action of retaining current Priority Initiatives: Communication, Transportation, Dental Care, Affordable Housing, Mental Health, Legal Aid — and possibly incorporating new Priority Initiatives — Gene Jantzen, Board Chair. Chairman Jantzen gave the results of the Commissioners' I", 2nd, and 3`d choices of the initiatives that they would prefer to work with. They are as follows: Dennis Dalrymple - # 1 Transportation Dan Bonner - # 1 Communication, #2 Affordable Housing Beverly Stehle — ad hoc to whomever needs assistance Virginia Lazenby — Senior Expo Sharon Covey - # 1 Dental, #2 Communication, #3 Legal Aid Ginny Hahn - # 1 Communication Tiffany Enos - #1 Communication, #2 Senior Expo Bernie Farkas — will report in May Discussion occurred regarding Ginny's suggesting a new priority initiative, "Neighbors Helping Neighbors". Commission suggested Ginny and Dan Bonner meet with several members of the Ministerial Alliance to begin getting some basic ideas together, various suggestions and resources on how people can help each other. Ginny will report to the Commission at a future date. H. Discussion of future agendas and priorities — Gene Jantzen, Board Chair. The May agenda will include Virginia Lazenby giving updates on the Georgetown Senior Expo; Nat Waggoner, Long Range Planning and Susan Watkins, Housing Coordinator, will update the Commission on housing for seniors; Marcia Espinal, Director of Community Engagement & Advancement at The Arc of Texas, will present about the agency. Adjournment The next Commission meeting will be Monday, May 21, 2018 at 6:00 p.m., at the Public Safety Facility, 3500 DB Wood Road, Georgetown, Texas. The meeting adjourned at 7:55 p.m. on a motion by Virginia Lazenby, seconded by Dennis Dalrymple, which the Board approved unanimously. (6-0) Gene Jantzen, Chairman Georgetown Commission on Aging Tiffany Enos, Secretary Georgetown Commission on Aging Commission on Aging April 16, 2018