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Georgetown Commission on Aging
City of Georgetown, Texas
August 19, 2019
The City of Georgetown Commission on Aging met on August 19, 2019 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 - Past Vice -Chair, Ginny Hahn, called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Board
members Sharon Covey, Ginny Hahn, George Lourigan, Terri Michelle, Kathleen Hopkins, and
Jerry Nicklen were present, with Susan Wells, Cass Wheeler absent, thus constituting a quorum
(one position remaining vacant). Also present was Dan Bonner, Commission on Aging emeritus
member, Linda White, Administrative Assistant, Staff Liaison support to the Commission, and Fire
Chief John Sullivan, Staff Support to the Commission.
Legislative Regular Agenda
B. Commission on Aging roundtable discussion with City Manager, David Morgan. Discussion
occurred. The Commission on Aging shared that their overall desire is to connect with the senior
residents living in Georgetown in order to become more aware of their wellbeing, issues, needs,
etc. Then somehow relate this information to City Management and City Council. Mr. Morgan
stressed that City Management values the Commission on Aging and will be more mindful to use
the Commission on Aging as a sounding board for various incentives as the City moves forward.
C. Consideration and possible action to approve minutes of the meeting held on July 15, 2019 —
Ginny Hahn, Past Vice -Chair. Sharon Covey made a motion to approve the minutes from the
meeting held on July 15, 2019. Terri Michelle seconded the motion, which the Board was
unanimous in approving the July 15, 2019 minutes. (6-0).
D. Discussion and possible action of Priority Initiatives — Communication, Transportation,
Dental Care, Affordable Housing, Mental Health, Legal Aid — Ginny Hahn, Past Vice -Chair.
Discussed possibility of meeting in work sessions to discuss areas of interest, create structure
surrounding the interest area, and then invite agencies to present to the Commission.
E. Discussion of future agendas and priorities — Ginny Hahn, Past Vice -Chair. Patty Bordie,
Director, Aging Services, CAPCOG, will present September. Extend invitation to Jim Johnson,
President, Georgetown Chamber of Commerce. Invite Patrick Lloyd, Community Resource
Coordinator, who partners with area nonprofit organization to serve seniors, residents with limited
mobility, and low income families to guide residents to needed services.
Commission on Aging August 19, 2019
Adjournment
The next Commission meeting will be Monday, September 16, 2019 at 6:00 p.m., at the Public Safety
Facility, 3500 DB Wood Road, Georgetown, Texas.
The meeting adjourned at 7:24 p.m. on a motion by Terri Michelle, seconded by Jerry Nicklen, which the
Board approved unanimously. (6-0)
Past Vi1-("i2r,Ginny Hahn
Georgetown Commission on Aging
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G orgetown Commission on Aging
Commission on Aging August 19, 2019