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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes_COA_06.18.2018Minutes of the Georgetown Commission on Aging City of Georgetown, Texas June 18, 2018 The City of Georgetown Commission on Aging met on June 18, 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 6:03 p.m. Six Board members were present, with Beverly Stehle and Dennis Dalrymple 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 May 21,2018— Gene 1,2018— Gene Jantzen, Board Chair. Ginny Hahn moved to approve the minutes from the meeting held on May 21, 2018. Dan Bonner seconded the motion, which the Board approved unanimously. (6-0) C. Discussion and possible action on the "Elder Friendly Design" pamphlet suggesting builders consider design elements that go further than the legislated ADA requirements — Ginny Hahn, Vice Chair, Commission on Aging. Gene Jantzen, Chair, commended Ginny and those who assisted her, on the amazing job accomplished with the Elder Friendly Design pamphlet. Ginny shared that 500 pamphlets were printed with 50 pamphlets each being given to Glen Holcomb, Chief Building Official, Fire Chief John Sullivan, and Sofia Nelson, Planning Director, for distribution to developers and construction engineers. D. Discussion and possible action on Georgetown Senior Expo — Virginia Lazenby, Commission on Aging. Virginia shared that she and John Sullivan had met with David Morgan, City Manager, three weeks ago. City Management is supportive of the Senior Expo and desire to meet again to review a detailed scheduled program, including a budget, and details of city responsibilities. The Commission was in agreement to invite David Morgan and the Senior Expo Planning Committee to attend the July 16" meeting of the Commission on Aging to discuss the Senior Expo. A letter of invitation will be prepared by the Chairman inviting the Planning Committee to attend the July 16' Commission on Aging meeting. E. Discussion and possible action of Priority Initiatives: Communication, Transportation, Dental Care, Affordable Housing, Mental Health, Legal Aid — Gene Jantzen, Board Chair. Commission on Aging June 21, 2018 F. Discussion of future agendas and priorities — Gene Jantzen, Board Chair. Tiffany Enos volunteered to contact Merritt Senior Living and invite them to our next meeting. Patrick Lloyd, Library Community Resources Coordinator, will give an update of the social needs among older adult patrons of the Georgetown Public Library in August. Nat Waggoner, Long Range Planning Manager and Susan Watkins, Housing Coordinator, will provide updates in September on Affordable Housing. Adjournment The next Commission meeting will be Monday, July 3500 DB Wood Road, Georgetown, Texas. 16, 2018 at 6:00 p.m., at the Public Safety Facility, The meeting adjourned at 6:50 p.m. on a motion by Dan Bonner, seconded by Tiffany Enos, which the Board approved unanimously. (6-0) C7� . Gene Janji , C firman - Geora Commission on Aging Tiffan s, Sec tary George Commission on Aging Commission on Aging June 21, 2018 Minutes of the Georgetown Commission on Aging City of Georgetown, Texas June 18, 2018 The City of Georgetown Commission on Aging met on June 18, 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 8`h 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. Six Board members were present, with Beverly Stehle and Dennis Dalrymple 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 May 21, 2018 — Gene Jantzen, Board Chair. Ginny Hahn moved to approve the minutes from the meeting held on May 21, 2018. Dan Bonner seconded the motion, which the Board approved unanimously. (6-0) C. Discussion and possible action on the "Elder Friendly Design" pamphlet suggesting builders consider design elements that go further than the legislated ADA requirements — Ginny Hahn, Vice Chair, Commission on Aging. Gene Jantzen, Chair, commended Ginny and those who assisted her, on the amazing job accomplished with the Elder Friendly Design pamphlet. Ginny shared that 500 pamphlets were printed with 50 pamphlets each being given to Glen Holcomb, Chief Building Official, Fire Chief John Sullivan, and Sofia Nelson, Planning Director, for distribution to developers and construction engineers. D. Discussion and possible action on Georgetown Senior Expo — Virginia Lazenby, Commission on Aging. Virginia shared that she and John Sullivan had met with David Morgan, City Manager, three weeks ago. City Management is supportive of the Senior Expo and desire to meet again to review a detailed scheduled program, including a budget, and details of city responsibilities. The Commission was in agreement to invite David Morgan and the Senior Expo Planning Committee to attend the July 16`h meeting of the Commission on Aging to discuss the Senior Expo. A letter of invitation will be prepared by the Chairman inviting the Planning Committee to attend the July 161h Commission on Aging meeting. E. Discussion and possible action of Priority Initiatives: Communication, Transportation, Dental Care, Affordable Housing, Mental Health, Legal Aid — Gene Jantzen, Board Chair. Commission on Aging May 21, 2018 F. Discussion of future agendas and priorities — Gene Jantzen, Board Chair. Tiffany Enos will discuss merit housing????????????? During the July meeting. Patrick Lloyd, Library Community Resources Coordinator, will give an update with ??9??9V 7??? Nat Waggoner, Long Range Planning Manager and Susan Watkins, Housing Coordinator, will provide updates on Affordable Housing. Adjournment The next Commission meeting will be Monday, July 16, 2018 at 6:00 p.m., at the Public Safety Facility, 3500 DB Wood Road, Georgetown, Texas. The meeting adjourned at 6:50 p.m. on a motion by Dan Bonner, seconded by Tiffany Enos, which the Board approved unanimously. (6-0) i on Aging Notice of Agenda Meeting of the GEORGETOWN COMMISSION ON AGING City of Georgetown, Texas June 18, 2018 The Georgetown Commission on Aging will meet on Monday, June 18, 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. 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 — 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 May 21, 2018 — Gene Jantzen, Board Chair C. Discussion and possible action on the "Elder Friendly Design" pamphlet suggesting builders consider design elements that go further than the legislated ADA requirements — Ginny Hahn, Vice Chair, Commission on Aging D. Discuss and possible action on Georgetown Senior Expo — Virginia Lazenby, Commission on Aging 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 Notice of Meeting for the Georgetown Commission on Aging of the City of Georgetown June 18, 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 May 21, 2018 — Gene Jantzen, Board Chair C Discussion and possible action on the "Elder Friendly Design' pamphlet suggesting builders consider design elements that go further than the legislated ADA requirements — Ginny Hahn, Vice Chair, Commission on Aging D Discussion and possible action on Georgetown Senior Expo — Virginia Lazenby, Commission on Aging 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 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 Ci Hall, 113 E. 8th Street, a place readily accessible to the general public at all times, on the I a day of U-, , 2018, at °I : i S A ff-� , and remained so posted for at least 72 continuous hours preceding the scheduled time of said meeting. �J Shelley Nowlin i Secretary Page 1 of 9 Georgetown Commission on Aping �-4-'4 Total # of Seats: # of Seats Filled: # of Vacancies: Board Liaison ,a Linda White Meeting Date/1-ime: 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@jzeorgetown.ore Seat Notes Support Staff Term Length: 2 years None John Sullivan Max Terms: 2 full terms Fire Chief (512) 930-3473 Notes: 10 hn.Su I livan@georgetown.org Board Member Information Role/Criteria/Notes Appt Date Exp Date Term Oath Stmt Ethics Pub 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 li ng other PIA Date 4/25/2015 OMA Date 4/25/2015 Sharon Covey Comfnissioner 3/1/2018 2/28/2020 1st Full SeniorLivin Center 3/6/2018 3/6/2018 3/13/2018 3/6/2018 PIA Date 3/13/2018 OMA Date 3/13/2018 Dennis Dalrymple comectedto issioner 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 jSermceto Seniors fil v c yval ncil) 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, Ca giver Delaney PIA Date OMA Date 3/2/2016 3/2/2016 Bernard rkas 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, Senlorlivingin independent living or active adu R community PIA Date 2/25/2006 OMA Date 2/25/2006 Virginia Hahn Vice Chair Senior Living their 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 OMA 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 Inde endent Active Ad It community Ap t'd a' 3/ PIA Date 3/12/2015 OMA Date 3/12/2015 Virginia Lazenby Commi ion r 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 Business Comm nity Member PIA Date 5/5/2015 OMA Date 5/5/2015 Beverly Stehle Commissioner 3/1/2017 2/28/2019 1st Full 1 2/23/2017 2/23/2017 2/23/2017 2/23/2017 Senior Living Other O.f' PIA Date 4/12/2017 OMA Date 3/26/2017 Welcome to Georgetown, TX Home of the Most Beautiful Town Square in Texas and Home of the largest percentage of Senior Citizens in Texas (>30%) Thank you for your interest in building in our beautiful city. We have a large older adult population, and many programs to support their aging. While we know that you are aware of ADA requirements, we're inviting you to consider Elder Friendly Design which will help your business / facility to be more customer friendly. Elder Friendly Design incorporates building layout, amenities and features that make it easier for aging seniors, many of whom have mobility, cognitive, audio, visual and other physical limitations, to visit and shop at local businesses. Among the design features you will want to consider are: • Parking and drop-off site adjacent to entryway for wheelchair users • Bright, glare -free lighting • Wider aisles to accommodate multiple customers and wheelchairs • Non -slip, level indoor flooring without risers or elevated thresholds • Large print signs and tags in high - contrast colors • Places to sit and rest • Working electric carts (where applicable) • Captioning on promotional videos for hearing impaired • Having magnifying glasses available for reading fine print • Readily available customer service and carry -out assistance • Automatic and power -assisted door openers • Electronic equipment with large buttons and big lettering We commend you for implementing ADA required building elements and urge you to consider design elements that go further than the legislated ADA requirements. Why Elder Friendly Design? Elders are a large percentage of Georgetown's population, and are growing in number. With EFD, you will: Attract more customers to your business Increase opportunity to market your goods and services to a growing consumer base . Improve your image Improve accessibility, convenience and safety for all customers ,i Who We Are The Georgetown Commission on Aging advises the City Council on the needs and status of seniors in the entire city, recommending ways in which those needs may be met. Major areas of focus include: • Transportation • Affordable housing • Communication of services • Elder Friendly Design Contact Us Gene]antzen Chair, Commission on Aging 512 864-5339 genejantzen@gmail.com EST 1848 /GEORGETOWN TEXAS