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Georgetown Commission on Aging
City of Georgetown, Texas
September 16, 2019
The City of Georgetown Commission on Aging met on September 16, 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 — Acting Chair, George Lourigan, called the meeting to order at 6:04 p.m.
Commission members George Lourigan, Terri Michelle, Kathleen Hopkins, Susan Wells and Jerry
Nicklen were present, with Ginny Hahn, Sharon Covey and Cass Wheeler absent, thus constituting
a quorum (one position remaining vacant). Also present was Linda White, Administrative
Assistant, Staff Liaison support to the Commission, Fire Chief John Sullivan, Staff Support to the
Commission.
B. Introduction of current and newly appointed Board member— newly appointed member, Susan
Wells, was introduced to the Commission.
Legislative Regular Agenda
C. Consideration and possible action to approve minutes of the meeting held on August 19, 2019
— George Lourigan, Acting Chair. Kathleen Hopkins made a motion to approve the minutes from
the meeting held on August 19, 2019. Terri Michelle seconded the motion, which the Commission
was unanimous in approving the August 19, 2019 minutes. (5-0).
D. Presentation and discussion regarding services CAPCOG provides to seniors and its interest
in Georgetown — Patty Bordie, MPA, Director, Aging Services, CAPCOG. Mrs. Bordie shared
that the Area Agency on Aging of the Capital Area provides quality services to support and
advocate for the health, safety, and well-being of the older individuals in the Region. The
CAPCOG serves 10-counties in the central Texas area. Mrs. Bordie shared and discussed
additional information regarding the services provided by CAPCOG. Discussion occurred.
E. Discussion of future agendas and priorities — George Lourigan, Acting Chair. Jenna McGurk,
Quality Improvement/Compliance Coordinator, Georgetown Fire Services will give a review of
emergency medical services in Georgetown at the October meeting. 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 will present
at the November meeting. The Commission expressed an interest in inviting quests to come present
to the Commission from Meals on Wheels, Bluebonnet Trail, Faith in Action, and pet store/animal
shelter staff speaking on care of pets and how to help seniors to better care for their pets.
Commission on Aging September 16, 2019
Adjournment
The next Commission meeting will be Monday, October 21, 2019 at 6:00 p.m., at the Public Safety Facility,
3500 DB Wood Road, Georgetown, Texas.
The meeting adjourned at 7:23 p.m. on a motion by Terri Michelle, seconded by Kathleen Hopkins, which
the Board approved unanimously. (5-0)
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Georgetown Commission on Aging
Total If of Seats: 9
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canced: 9
# of Vacancies: 0
Board Liaison
Linda White
Meeting Date/Time:
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@georgetown.org
Seat Notes
Support Staff
Term Length:
2 years
None
John Sullivan
Max Terms:
2 full terms
Fire Chief
(512) 930-3473
Notes:
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'Board Member Information
Role/Criteria/Notes
Appt Date
Exp Date
Term
Oath Stmt
Ethics Pub
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
255
Hahn
Commissioner
3/1/2018
2/28/2020
2nd Full
3/6/2018 3/6/2018
3/6/2018 3/6/2018
515
Kathleen Hopkins
Commissioner
3/1/2019
2/28/2021
1st Full
3/7/2019 3/7/2019
3/7/2019 3/7/2019
Service Provider to Seniors
1806
Lourigan
Commissioner
3/1/2019
2/28/2021
1st Full
3/7/2019 3/7/2019
3/7/2019 3/7/2019
Service provider to seniors, Business
406
Michelle
Commissioner
4/9/2019
2/28/2021
1st Partial
6/17/2019 6/17/2019
6/17/2019 6/17/2019
Service provider to seniors; caregiver to
1400
Nicklen
Commissioner
3/1/2019
2/28/2021
1st Full
3/7/2019 3/7/2019
3/7/2019 3/7/2019
service Provider to senors
201
Wells
Commissioner
7/9/2019
2/28/2021
Partial
1400
Wheeler
Commissioner
7/9/2019
2/28/2021
Partial
30209
Commissioner
3/1/2019
2/28/2021
2nd Full
PIA Date
OMA Date